As soon as Anthony returned to the room, Benjamin followed him in.
“Tony.” Benjamin looked at him with a profound gaze.
Anthony glanced back at him, then continued tidying up the room. “Is there something you need?”
“Have you gone to see Daddy?” Benjamin asked.
After some thought, Anthony nodded. “I did.”
“What did Daddy say?” asked Benjamin.
Anthony pondered momentarily. “They are indeed planning to take on Vermillion Base.”
With his brother's back against him, Benjamin walked up directly and asked, “Why?”
“What why?” Anthony retorted.
“Don't you think it's odd that Daddy and Mr. Dave insist on attacking Vermillion Base at this time?” Benjamin said.
“I don't think so!” Anthony said to him, seemingly nonchalant.
Seeing the situation, Benjamin continued, “How is it not unusual? Are you hiding something from me?” Benjamin asked.
“No!”
“Tony!” At that moment, Benjamin tugged at Anthony, causing Anthony to cease his movements. The latter was forced to meet his brother's gaze.
Benjamin looked at him and immediately knew there was definitely something Anthony was hiding from him.
Anthony sighed. “Vermillion Base has attacked us several times, and now they're constantly contacting DX. Hence, this is considered a counterattack by Dad and Mr. Dave. How is this abnormal?”
“I know dealing with Vermillion Base is inevitable, but don't you think it's a bit abrupt to do it all of a sudden?”
“It's not sudden. It's been planned for a long time!” Anthony said.
Listening to his words, Benjamin's eyes slightly narrowed.
Seeing his brother fall silent, Anthony instinctively averted his gaze, then continued tidying up the room.
Anthony was watching his brother closely. They had grown up together since birth, so Anthony knew Benjamin very well. He was certain that Benjamin was hiding something from him.
Benjamin, however, was not in a hurry. He casually sat down and started a conversation. “Don't you have anything to say about Nat's sudden weight loss, Tony?”
Anthony's movements faltered for a moment. Then, as if afraid that Benjamin might notice something, he continued tidying up. “What did you say?”
Benjamin glanced at him. “We were only out for a few days, and when we came back, Nat suddenly became like this. Don't you find it strange?”
Among the triplets, Anthony was the most thoughtful and the best at identifying problems. Benjamin didn't believe that Anthony had no guesses or opinions about that matter.
If there really wasn't any, it could only mean that Anthony knew everything.
As Benjamin was deep in thought, Anthony suddenly spoke up. “It is a bit strange.” He turned his head, looking straight at Benjamin. “That's why I asked Daddy and Nat about it.”
In response, Benjamin immediately perked up. “What did they say?”
“Nat isn't dieting. She's sick!” Anthony murmured.
“Sick?” Benjamin paused slightly, pondering for a moment before looking up at him. “What kind of illness is she suffering from? What could make someone lose so much weight in such a short time?”
Anthony hesitated for a moment. “Gastrointestinal issues.”
“Gastrointestinal issues?” Benjamin still found the answer somewhat hard to believe.
“Mm-hmm.” Anthony nodded. That was the only thing he could think of.
Benjamin looked at his brother, still somewhat doubtful.
However, he felt that Anthony had no reason to deceive him. After all, their information had always been shared.
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