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AK12 and the others suspected that Renault's dolls were hiding something, but Angelia wasn't surprised. Renault had technology that far surpassed an ordinary security contractor.
Whether it was the power armor she had seen before or the various news she had heard from Helian about Renault's dolls, she had reason to believe that Renault had definitely modified his dolls.
This was something that even G&K was doing, and it made perfect sense that Renault would do so.
After all, how could a tactical doll converted from a civilian model be applied to fierce battle if it wasn't modified?
Although G36 had some opinions about her, Angelia still cheekily dabbled in a meal. Except for AK15, who ate with a stern face the whole time, AK12 displayed a lot of expressions.
Time passed.
"Hmm... this flavor! It's many times better than the small stores I've been to before!" AK12 closed her eyes and praised G36's cooking skills.
AN94 nodded in agreement, then looked up with an envious gaze at G36, who was still busy in the kitchen.
RPK16 didn't make any comments but only smiled as she surveyed the dolls in the restaurant, not revealing what she was planning.
There weren't many dolls in the restaurant, just a few and Renault himself.
Although Renault provided a lot of money to dolls, some had just arrived, such as WA2000 and M3, who didn't have much money on hand. Wanting to buy something else, they chose to eat at home since it was free.
The rest of the funds could be used to buy more things.
And because it was vacation time, meal times were not very fixed. Like Nagant Revolver and MDR, most solved lunch outside and came back to eat only when necessary.
"Aren't you afraid your dolls will get lost?"
"They can be found, no worries."
Raising his eyes to look at Angelia, Renault obviously didn't care. His dolls wouldn't just wander off. Being abducted was possible, but doing something to them was completely impossible.
His dolls weren't easy to dismantle. Didn't you see SOP2 now being honest, not dismantling her own body?
"How much longer are you going to rely on me?" Without waiting for Angelia to say something else, Renault asked immediately.
This woman didn't come here for any commission. Now that the coffee has been drunk and the meal has been eaten, what reason is there to stay here? Does she want to stay with him?
"Eh, don't be so unsympathetic. We at least know each other... Anyway, before you leave, I will stay here as much as possible. After all, you know the situation well."
Statesec tasked her with monitoring the ship's movements, but Angelia knew Renault was serious about letting his dolls shop. There wouldn't be any strange behavior.
This guy doesn't bother to hide anything...
But this situation was hard to report upwards. Saying a spaceship sailed over just to let the dolls play would be unbelievable. Instead of being commanded by unknown superiors to run around, it was better to stay on Renault's airship and enjoy a few days of good food and drink.
Hearing Angelia's words, Renault gave her a blank look.
What do you mean? Eat and drink for free and still want to spy on him? How can you think so beautifully?
"No way, hurry up and leave. I don't keep freeloaders here."
Upon hearing this, Angelia felt a bit numb.
What do you mean by freeloader? Aren't there plenty of freeloaders in your family? So many dolls! She just couldn't believe every doll was working every day!
If this were true, what about those two loafers from before?
Just as Angelia was having a headache, RPK16 who had been sitting silently beside her suddenly spoke up.
"What if we pay for accommodation? Of course, the meal fee is the same."
"Hm? How much to pay?"
Hearing Renault directly ask how much to pay, even AK15 had to look away, stiffly shifting her eyes.
She didn't think Renault would be like this.
According to intelligence analysis, Renault should be a dangerous character, but this is clearly...
"You dead money-grubber! Two hundred thousand! It can't be more! AK12, lend me some money!" Angelia knew Renault would agree. She reached into her pocket, intending to dump the money in front of Renault.
Unfortunately, she remembered she didn't carry cash before going on the mission. She turned to AK12 and reached out.
"Hey! Commander, the activity funds have always been in your hands. The money in my pocket is just from two days ago from you."
And it's not enough... The lodging fee plus meal costs are 200,000? Isn't that too much?
Although she said so, AK12 didn't hesitate, taking out their last mission pay. She also turned to AN94, knowing she had money since they went on the mission together.
They scraped together enough money. AK12 handed it to Renault, twisting her head to look at RPK16, "16, you have to remember to pay it back. This is all our savings!"
"Yes, yes, I'll pay it back when the payment for this mission is paid out," RPK16 said with a smile, and AK15 nodded seriously.
Seeing Renault take the money, Angelia was relieved.
"That'll be fine, right? It's okay for us to stay here until your ship leaves, right?"
"Make yourselves at home except for the power zone, which you can't enter. If you want to eat, look for G36. Or, if you want to cook yourself, ask MG3, but she's hanging out in the city with the other dolls right now."