Due to the time difference, Charlie did not immediately call Kathleen. However, he believed that this matter was a piece of cake for her, so he planned to call her in the evening to discuss it and then start working on the follow-up plans.

So, Charlie said to Nanako, "I think there's no need for you to continue practicing martial arts. Instead, why not come with me to the villa this afternoon and help me out? Once we're done, we can both head back to Thompson First."

Without hesitation, Nanako nodded and said, "I'm all yours."

She then asked, "Should I inform Master Howton of my departure?"

Charlie waved his hand and said, "He must still be teaching. Let's talk to him privately later."

"Okay."

After that, Charlie and Nanako went to his villa halfway up the mountain. Once they got to the basement of the villa, Nanako was taken aback by the sight of a simple fluid-filling machine with many unused bottles and caps nearby.

She asked, "Why do you have pharmaceutical equipment