Chapter 241: Mysterious Person

Ash looked at the date on the envelope; it was exactly the time from last night, which made Ash understand Cynthia's intention.

She hoped that Ash could improve his combat techniques and combat experience based on last night's competition scenes.

If Ash passed the competition, then Cynthia could meet with Ash openly and honestly.

Although Cynthia was a bit worried about being discovered, she still decided to give it a try.

"Mm!"

Ash took a deep breath, then locked the materials in the drawer and left the room.

"Brother Ash, good morning."

At this time, May had also just finished washing up and was sitting on the sofa, holding a laptop and reading manga.

Seeing Ash, May called out sweetly and then continued reading her manga. Apparently, this was the manga she had been reading recently, "One Piece," which was also a work created by Ash.

Looking at May's serious expression, Ash couldn't help but smile; this was the second time he had seen May reading manga so seriously.

"May, good morning."

Ash gently touched May's head and then changed the subject, "May, are Mom and Dad coming over today?"

"Mom and Dad are busy today."

May shook her head. She looked at Ash, blinked, and asked, "What's wrong? Brother Ash?"

"Uh... nothing much, just that Brother Ash is going to participate in the national finals, so I'm a bit excited."

Ash scratched his head and coughed dryly.

"Go Brother Ash! Brother Ash will definitely win the championship!"

Hearing Ash's words, May encouraged him hurriedly.

"Haha! Thanks, May."

Ash giggled and touched May's head.

"Right! Brother Ash, you're going to participate in the national finals? Then I'm going to go watch Brother Ash compete!"

May suddenly jumped up excitedly.

"May wants to go watch the competition?"

Ash was also stunned. He had originally thought about accompanying May first so she wouldn't be too lonely, but he hadn't expected May to want to go watch him compete.

"Of course! Brother Ash is the person I admire most! I must watch Brother Ash compete."

May said with a smile, her eyes sparkling.

Hearing May's words, Ash smiled slightly, touched May's head, and said, "Then May must be a good audience, because I have to protect my little sister!"

"Okay! Go Brother Ash!"

May nodded, her eyes full of admiration and longing.

"Mm."

Ash nodded. 0

At this moment, May suddenly looked up at Ash and said, "Right, Brother Ash, have you seen Sister Cynthia?"

"Cynthia? You mean Cynthia from Little Red Riding Hood?"

Ash was slightly startled and then asked somewhat awkwardly.

"Yes! That's Little Red Riding Hood. I really like Sister Cynthia~"

May said, her cheeks turning bright red, as if she remembered something unpleasant.

"Uh, May, your Sister Cynthia had an urgent matter, so she left for a while. However, before Sister Cynthia left, she told me to take good care of you."

Ash explained, and then added, "May, you go wash up first, I'll go prepare breakfast."

"Okay, sorry to trouble you, Brother Ash."

May said obediently.

Ash nodded and then left the room.

"Phew..."

Ash walked to the kitchen and let out a sigh. At the same time, he muttered to himself, *Why did Cynthia suddenly disappear?

Ash didn't dare to go look for Cynthia, so he had to suppress his curiosity and began preparing ingredients for May.

……

Meanwhile, in a hidden forest somewhere.

Standing here were five mysterious people dressed in black. ### CHAPTER 371

These people had swords hanging at their waists, and their entire bodies exuded a cold murderous aura.

"Mm?"

Suddenly, one of the men in black frowned because he sensed danger approaching!

The other few remained motionless, standing in place like statues, letting the wind and rain blow around them.

……

Ash was currently cooking in the house when suddenly, his ears twitched twice.

"Strangers are approaching!"

Ash's expression became serious. He left the kitchen quietly, went to the balcony, and looked out through the window.

"Eh?"

Ash opened his mouth in surprise, revealing a shocked expression.

He saw that several cars had appeared downstairs at some point, and on each car stood a mysterious person covered in black cloth.

Moreover, what shocked Ash even more was that the mysterious people on these cars had a sign tied to their arms—the 'Dark Night' organization.

"Who are these people?"

Ash's gaze swept over these masked mysterious people. Subsequently, Ash saw a small box by the car door, with the words 'Armory' written on it.

"Could it be the Dark Night organization? What are they doing here?"

Ash muttered to himself in confusion.

Afterward, Ash shook his head. He couldn't manage this kind of thing, so he turned and returned to the living room.

Not long after, footsteps came from the living room.

"May! Breakfast will be ready soon. In a while, help me carry it out; I want to send some to Grandma and Grandpa."

Ash said as he returned to the living room.

"Mm, Brother Ash, hurry up, I'm starving!" ### CHAPTER 372

May nodded, and after urging him, she ran into the bathroom.

Ash looked at May's departing back, sighed slightly, and then went to the kitchen to continue preparing the meal.

……

"Wow! Who are these people?"

"They look so cool."

"I feel like their strength is very powerful."

"I don't know, maybe they are Brother Ash's friends."

"Brother Ash is so amazing!"

"Mm!"

Outside the villa, Ash's parents and May and Ash's cousins all said in surprise.

"Dad, Mom, May, you guys go eat breakfast first, I'll go see off these uncles and aunts."

Ash said to his parents and cousins.

"Mm, Ash, be careful on the road."

Ash's mother said with concern.

And Ash's father also gave a reminder: "Ash, remember to come back early."

"Don't worry, I'll be careful. Dad, Mom, I'm heading out."

Ash nodded and walked toward the entrance of May's house.

Just as Ash stepped out, he saw several luxury cars parked at his door, and Ash became vigilant immediately.

However, he reacted quickly and stepped forward to ring the doorbell.

Ding-dong, ding-dong!

"Who is it?"

A young woman's voice came from inside.

"I'm Ash, I'm looking for May. Is May there?"

Ash asked politely while knocking on the door.

"Ash? Wait a moment, I'll go call May."

The woman was silent for a moment before saying slowly.

"Mm."

Ash nodded. He wasn't worried about May's safety because last night, after he brought May to his room to rest, May had been sent to his bedroom by the system to sleep.

Moreover, Ash had also given May a special item: an item that could shield her identity information.

Therefore, even if members of the Dark Night organization came to investigate, they wouldn't know Ash's identity.

So, Ash didn't have to fear that May would expose his identity, and thus, he was happy to be relaxed. ### CHAPTER 373