Saving Leo the Lion (4)

"Ah?!!"

The sudden scream made Blue Meow Meow's fur stand on end. For safety's sake, Happy hesitated not at all before darting behind Lucy.

"Old Man Crux, how is it? Did you find anything?"

"Phew~"

With a sigh, Crux said, "Since the Personal Information Protection Act also applies in the Spirit World, I can't tell you the details."

"That's fine. As long as we have a lead! (Lucy)"

"The Celestial Spirit Mage connected to Mr. Loke is... Miss Karen Lilica!"

"Karen Lilica?! (The Queen of Complaints frowned slightly)"

"That's right!"

"You know her, Lucy?"

Nodding at Happy, Golden Softie explained, "She was an incredibly famous mage—and a great beauty, too. She even used to be a cover model for Sorcerer!"

"Huh?!"

"But... she died on the job several years ago. (Golden Softie)"

"She was a mage from some guild too, right? (Happy)"

Golden Softie was still trying to remember when Crukru gave the exact answer.

"Hmm... if I remember correctly, she belonged to Blue Pegasus."

"So... what exactly was her relationship with Loke, and what happened between them? (Lucy)"

"That's all I can tell you!"

"Zzz..."

"Hey!!! (Golden Softie)"

No matter how Lucy called out to him, Crukru showed no intention of moving again... well, except for the bubble on his nose that kept expanding and shrinking.

"Hehe... he says he won't say any more, but he's gone back to looking through the records for us anyway. (Blue Meow Meow smiled)"

"You're wrong... this time, he really is asleep!"

"Huh??? (The dejected cat's face went completely dark, with waterfall sweat pouring down his forehead)"

With no other choice, Lucy and Happy each began racking their brains, searching for any clue they could use.

"Um... if there's nothing else, I'll be off now."

As soon as he said that, Crukru turned