Chapter 2394

It was not surprising that Ace had to trouble Monte with his problems—it was unreasonable, but he had no choice.

Then, Ace continued, "Later on, we had a breakthrough in our research. Still, when we got what we wanted, the project leader suddenly defected.

"So, they hunted him to reclaim the results of their research, and I was somehow lucky enough to run into him. I took it from him, but now I'm the one who has to watch my back, so I sneaked away while passing myself as Monte so that they can't find me."

Frank nodded before asking, "So who's Zemo?"

Ace smiled. "He's disavowed, just like me. We're basically teaming up for the numbers, though that's unnecessarily now that you're here. With your unparalleled might and wits, I find it safe enough to offer my bargain."

Frank narrowed his eyes skeptically. "Don't tell me there's a catch for that too?"

Judging from how Ace was putting it, it was as if everyone else would find out once he offered his secret. That was why he hid it all t