At the intersection to enter Highway 11, there was a semi-finished building that was suspended due to a land dispute. As per Hide's request, Takeo took the S14 into the basement parking lot in the semi-finished building.

As soon as the S14 stopped, Takeo moved two suitcases containing their robbery money onto the S14's hood, while Hide took two 40-liter rucksacks from the trunk.

Hide deftly divided the robbery money into two piles, then asked Takeo to take his share into the rucksack. Takeo realized that Hide gave him the smaller pile of money, but he didn't say a word and accepted it happily.

Next, Hide and Takeo put back the empty suitcase to the S14's back seat, then covered the entire interior of S14 with salad oil.

To burn the S14 as a means to erase any forensics traces, the salad oil was more than enough. However, to prevent the S14 from exploding and attracting attention, the fuel tank had to be emptied before the fire was lit.

Hide casually shot the S14 fuel tank once, and when the fuel tank was completely drained, he lit a cigarette and threw it into the pool of fuel on the floor.

In an instant the flames devoured S14, while Hide and Takeo jogged to the backyard of the semi-finished building. Then, they followed a trail at an abandoned field to the bus stop, which was about 5 km away. At the bus stop, they rested and enjoyed the remaining isotonic drinks and snacks.

After downing a bottle of isotonic drink, Hide turned to Takeo. "Nine million Ren, quite a number."

Takeo looked at Hide while tilting his head, "How do you know?"

"I counted them. One hundred of 1000 Ren notes for each tie, and there are 90 ties in all. I've also taken commission for our Broker. So what's in your rucksack is entirely yours."

"I see."

"All are clean money and ready to use, but you must not spend or deposit them in the bank with a value of more than 500 thousand Ren for each transaction."

"Understood."

"There's still 10 days before the Knosses job, so think about it again. I don't mind if you want to withdraw, just text me a number 10 and this will be our last meeting."

Takeo let out a deep sigh before saying, "Why do you think I'll step back?"

"Please recall the image of the Aizen Mafia member I killed, then ask yourself if you can see another corpse?"

After a long silence, Takeo showed his trembling hand as he said, "To be honest, until now I still have goosebumps. However, two days ago I found on my father's computer that he was looking for references on how to commit suicide using sleeping pills.

That's why, right now the options I have are to see the corpse of myself and my family, or the corpse of other people."

Takeo looked at Hide seriously before continuing, "If you feel I'm not ready, please help me prepare."

Hide smiled before saying casually, "The bad news is, ten days won't be enough to prepare you. The good news is, preparation and training are only secondary to the will to act. Because with strong will and the right way of thinking, one will look for the method that suits his condition."

Takeo immediately sighs in relief, while Hide cheerfully smiles.

"Continue your training at Old Pier, I'll have our Broker send extra money to Oldman Ronsox."

"I can use my money."

"Never use your money. The executor's job is to execute the operation, not finance it."

"Understood."

Hide smiled again before calling two taxis at once. Not long after that, he and Takeo were on their way to their homes.

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As soon as he arrived home, Hide hid the robbery money and his firearms in the safe he made on the garage floor. After that he went to take a shower, then sat in the kitchen enjoying a cup of hot tea.

A moment later, Aizawa came out of her room. Judging from her hair and face, which was still slightly wet, she seemed to have just brushed her teeth and washed her face, before working out in the side yard like any other day.

As soon as she saw Hide sitting in the kitchen, Aizawa immediately approached him, and Hide quickly lifted Aizawa onto his lap while the regret that he had forgotten had returned to his heart.

'Forgive your foolish brother,' muttered Hide while kissing Aizawa's cheek.

"Big Bro, are we not going to exercise today?"

"Today we will take a walk to the city park, then breakfast chicken porridge. Today Big Bro will also take you to school."

Seeing Aizawa tilting her head, Hide immediately asked, "Is Aizawa not willing to be escorted by Big Bro?"

Aizawa shook her head before saying, "Going to school with friends using the shuttle was fun, but going with Big Bro was fun too."

Hide once again kissed Aizawa's cheek before saying, "All right, then let's go to the city park."

"Mhm."

Aizawa nodded slightly before kissing Hide's cheek.

Not long after that, the brother and sister had left the house, walked towards the city park while holding each other's hands cheerfully.

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