5

"Hey, calm down. We're not bad guys," Harry said, trying to reassure the seller boy with his deep voice.

The seller boy remained skeptical. "No, you guys don't really look like anyone I've seen before. You all seem rough, like bad boys."

Harry's frustration grew, and his wings appeared as he lost his patience. He grabbed the seller boy by the neck and threw him aside, then pounced on him, tearing into his chest with his wolf-like features. Afterward, he returned to his normal appearance and walked back to Pat.

"Wow, it's been a while since I've seen you kill," Pat remarked.

Harry nodded grimly. "He forced me to use my abilities to kill him. Now, let's get things done and leave this supermarket before they start suspecting us."

Pat questioned their choice of a tomato delivery as a cover. "Are you sure our target is here? I heard he doesn't stay here. Why are we here with tomatoes?"

"Just trust me, Pat. Let's get inside, and I'll explain everything from the beginning. I've planned this mission meticulously, and I'm confident it will be a success."

Pat hesitated but finally agreed. "Fine, let's go."

They walked into the supermarket carrying only two crates of tomatoes, making it seem like a legitimate delivery. Other seller boys and girls approached them, curious about their arrival.

"Hey, what have you brought?" one seller boy asked.

"Just some tomatoes for the supermarket," Harry replied.

The seller girl behind him questioned, "Are they raw or preserved?"

Harry replied confidently, "They're raw. We're here to introduce our raw tomatoes to the market, in case there are people who need them for special events, like wedding ceremonies. We're also promoting our business."

As more people gathered around, a woman expressed her interest. "Hey, I love tomatoes."

Her husband tried to dissuade her, concerned about Harry and Pat's appearance. "I can get you some from the store, dear."

The woman insisted, "Didn't you hear? They're giving them away. I want some."

Harry, still maintaining his cover, told the woman, "Sorry, ma'am, are you here to take advantage of our promo?"

The seller girl tried to intervene. "Ma'am, you don't have to take this. It's not prepared for immediate consumption."

Ignoring her, the woman continued, "I can't walk to another store today. Let us have some."

The husband became anxious. "You're pregnant; it's not safe to follow strangers."

Harry reassured him, "Then you can come along too and return after we're done."

The husband grew suspicious. "Are you the one controlling my wife?"

Harry urged them, "Let's not make a scene. Please, sir, talk to your wife."

The wife pleaded with her husband, "Honey, please. We'll come back for the payment. Let's go with them."

Reluctantly, the husband agreed, although he was still uneasy. "Ma'am, we'll be right back."

As they followed Harry and Pat to their car, Harry discreetly removed some remote control devices. He turned to Pat. "Goodbye, supermarket." He clicked the remote, causing a massive explosion that engulfed the supermarket in flames.

The husband and wife watched in shock as the supermarket erupted in flames. They had narrowly escaped a disaster.

"I told you they were evil," the husband said, his anger now directed at the strangers. "The way they were dressed, so neatly."

The wife, shaken but grateful for their escape, added, "Oh my God, I can't believe the supermarket just got bombed. But they saved our lives. We should leave before the police arrive."

As they hurried away, fire trucks and police cars arrived at the scene. News reporters and cameras captured the devastation.

**News Headline:** Supermarket in Flames After Explosion, Mysterious Tomato Delivery Involved

The incident quickly became the top news story, with reporters speculating about the cause of the explosion and the involvement of the rich supermarket owner. Harry and Pat had managed to execute a mission that seemed like a chaotic accident, leaving the authorities and media baffled.

Meanwhile, Harry and Pat had managed to slip away unnoticed in the chaos. They retreated to a safe distance, their faces concealed beneath caps and sunglasses, blending into the bustling city streets.

"Nicely done," Pat remarked, still somewhat surprised by the unexpected turn of events.

Harry nodded, a sense of satisfaction in his eyes. "Sometimes, chaos is the best cover. Now, let's get to the next part of the plan. We have some questions to ask, and we need answers."

Their next destination was a quiet, dimly lit café where they could sit and discuss their mission without drawing attention. Once inside, they took a corner booth, ensuring no one could overhear their conversation.

Harry leaned forward, his voice low. "So, Pat, you wanted to know why we're here with tomatoes, right?"

Pat nodded, eager to understand their elaborate cover story.

Harry continued, "Our target, the chief from the kingdom of the peak, frequents this supermarket. We've been monitoring him for a while, and today was the perfect opportunity to approach him."

Pat raised an eyebrow. "And why tomatoes?"

Harry smirked. "Because he has a particular fondness for tomatoes. It's his weakness. He comes here regularly to pick up supplies for his favorite tomato-based dishes. So, when we showed up with crates of tomatoes, it caught his attention."

Pat chuckled. "I see where you're going with this. You lured him here by appealing to his love for tomatoes."

"Exactly," Harry confirmed. "But this isn't just about kidnapping him. We need to find out what he knows about my mother. If she was a queen in the palace, he might have some information."

Pat pondered their next move. "How do we locate him now?"

Harry leaned back, thinking. "We have to be patient. He'll show up eventually. In the meantime, we need to gather more intel about him. His habits, his schedule, anything that might give us an advantage."

Their conversation was interrupted by a waitress who took their orders. Harry and Pat ordered coffee, keeping a low profile as they continued discussing their plans.

Back at the burnt supermarket, the fire had been contained, and the investigation was underway. The police and fire department were trying to piece together what had caused the explosion, and the news reporters were broadcasting live from the scene.

Among the reporters was Cinderella, who had returned to the supermarket out of curiosity. She watched the chaos unfold with a mix of fascination and unease. Something about the entire incident felt strange and mysterious.

As she interviewed witnesses and gathered information for her news segment, she couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this story than met the eye. It was as if a veil of secrecy hung over the entire event, and she was determined to uncover the truth.

Little did she know that her path would soon cross with Harry and Pat once again, leading her deeper into a world of intrigue and danger.

**To be continued...**