Why Sakura Is So Busy / A "Tricky" Problem

"Ouch! That hurts..."

Rope couldn't help but cry out in pain as his head was suddenly struck hard.

"What are you thinking about all this time! We still have many years to live!"

"I... I was just worried about you, Miss Felis..."

Despite this explanation, the slightly lacking confidence in Rope voice betrayed her.

And clearly, Pardofelis noticed this as well, then raised an eyebrow and delivered her final "verdict" to one of her underlings:

"Hmph, is that concern for me? You're just worried about your meal tickets! It's decided, tonight you're only allowed a small bowl of noodles for dinner!"

"Hey! How can you skimp on our food!"

After playing around with Rope for a while and gathering some scattered information, Pardofelis led her people to find a place to have dinner that night.

This afternoon, because I was with another person, the overall efficiency of the cat's intelligence gathering was not high.

However, most of the intelligence gathered had little to do with Wei Yenwu, their next target. Of course, this couldn't be entirely blamed on the underling, because even Pardofelis had to admit that Wei Yenwu was quite good at keeping information about himself and his wife out of the loop.

Therefore, Cat didn't plan to linger with the person any longer, but instead went to find a place to eat early. She planned to take the person back to their lodgings after having dinner, and then act alone.

When Pardofelis acted alone, her target was very simple and clear: the large villa where Governor Wei Yenwu and his wife lived.

It wouldn't be convenient to go with others, but if it were just Cat Cat alone, she believed she could quickly figure out the defense layout there.

After the investigation was completed and everything was ready, Pardofelis was about to launch her operation. Wei Yenwu was determined to suffer this injustice in silence!

On the other, far away, above the Ursus Snowfield.

Inside Talulah's tent--

Because Alyona had gone to training with the Patriot and hadn't returned yet, Griseo wasn't really in the mood to paint today, stayed in Talulah's tent, quietly keeping her company as she worked.

"Hmm, is Talulah planning to write a letter to someone?" Griseo asked curiously as she watched Talulah finish her work, rest for a moment, and then pull out a piece of paper, intending to write something.

"Yes, it's for my sister, but I don't plan to, and can't, send it out." Upon hearing this, Talulah paused slightly in her hand holding the pen, then freed her hand to pat Griseo's little head, explaining with a gentle smile.

A glint flashed in Griseo's beautiful Roland eyes as she looked up at Talulah and whispered, "Talulah, do you miss your little sister?"

The little girl naturally knew who Talulah's sister was, and she even knew that... she (the cat) had helped save them yesterday.

"Yes, there are some... I want to know how she's been these past few years, and I also want to tell her that I'm doing well here." As she finished speaking, Talulah lowered her eyes to look at the blank letter on the table, a look of longing appearing on her face.

"Waaah..."

Sitting next to Talulah, Griseo blinked her big eyes as she took in all of Talulah's expressions, and began to make her own plans.

Actually, some time ago, Griseo received an exclusive mission from the system, which required her to collect 10 of her favorite beautiful colors.

The mission reward is the unlocking of Grand Griseo and her exclusive weapon.

However, more than half a month has passed, and Griseo still hasn't completed this seemingly simple task; she has only collected 7 colors so far.

As for why the task has not been completed so far, there are two factors. First, the 10 colors collected in this task must be brand new; previously collected colors do not count.

Secondly, there really aren't any colors or people that Griseo likes here... In fact, it's fair to say that she had to search high and low to find all seven of them.

After all, if there were really people with such beautiful colors, the little girl would have already clung to them; she wouldn't have waited for this system-issued task.

The reason Griseo suddenly thought of this now is because her thinking has suddenly broadened... Since there aren't any new, attractive people in this vast snowfield and within the Reunion Movement, why not just go somewhere else?

As for where to go specifically... isn't there already a ready-made destination?

Thinking of this, Griseo couldn't help but look up at the letter on the table, inscribed with the word "longing," and the person "expressing" that longing...

P. S.: This is to make up for yesterday's post. I'll continue writing tonight and see if I can do a double update. Finally, I've decided to bring the little loli over, and unlock the big loli while I'm at it. To be honest, I think it would be good for these two sisters to have some interaction, and I even have a bold idea.

What do you think the probability is that Chen will be lured to Talulah's side?

Chapter 47 The Reason for Sakura's Busyness

Having finished her dinner with the Rope, Pardofelis is currently communicating with the others in her mind.

'Griseo, you want to come over here?'

"Well, I want to go over there to complete a mission, and also help Talulah fulfill a wish. And... I also want to see the sparkling Eden sister." Griseo answered obediently and truthfully in response to Pardofelis's question.

"Oh, this matter doesn't concern us, but if you're planning to come and stay for a few days, who are you going to ask to be your anchor point, or will you figure out how to get back yourself later?"

After hearing Griseo's answer, Pardofelis scratched her head and asked the crucial question.

Actually, if the current mission weren't time-limited, the cat could have switched places with Griseo and gone to buy some goods. But the mission is urgent, and she can't spare the time...

"If you're not in a rush, Griseo, then wait a few days, and I'll take leave to come and replace you," Sakura suddenly interjected during their conversation.

"Hmm, wouldn't that be too much trouble for you, Sakura-neechan...? I remember you've been very busy lately." After hearing Sakura's reply, Griseo was not happy at all, but rather said with some concern.

Everyone is on the same page; they all know exactly what has happened to each other. The little girl is aware of Sakura's current situation to some extent.

"Heh~ It's alright. After this short period of busyness, there won't be so much to do. Besides, compared to the Reunion Movement, which I don't know, it's better to let me, someone I've met once, go over." Hearing this, Sakura couldn't help but chuckle softly, then comforted herself.

'I remember, Griseo, your mission this time has no time limit, right?'

Although everyone shares the same sentiments, each individual's thoughts and ways of thinking are still different. Sakura, as the "person involved," doesn't seem to care much about Griseo's worries and concerns; in fact, this exchange might even be a break for her.

As for why I say that, it all comes down to Sakura's recent hectic and busy life.

After Mobius's efforts and various other factors, things at Rhine Lab did indeed proceed smoothly as initially planned.

Under the overall management's operation, Rhine Lab successfully established a connection with Rhodes Island and then successfully transferred its "patient" Ifrit and her caregivers Silence and Joyce, to them.

After those people left, Saria, having received the news, also intended to go there; in fact, she had been busy handing over her work for the past few days.

Aside from the handover of duties in the Security Department, Saria has been busy during this time doing her utmost to "train" Sakura...

Although Saria guessed that even if she left, Kristen would not appoint a new head of the Security Department, she still hoped that after she left Rhine Lab, the Security Department would have another leader or person in charge.

It is precisely because of this reason that she is valued by her superiors that Sakura has been extremely busy lately, and she doesn't even have time to go out to eat with Muelsyse anymore, eating fast food in the cafeteria every day.

But Sakura couldn't refuse... She was afraid that if she accidentally upset Saria, she might not leave or would postpone her departure.

So, after someone leaves, taking a few days off to stay in a different area is a kind of alternative rest for Sakura.

"Yes, there's no time limit. I'll have to trouble you later, Sakura-neechan." After hearing Sakura's reassuring words, Griseo nodded her little head and thanked her earnestly.

"I'll call you when I'm done here."

'Um!'

After quietly listening to Griseo and Sakura's conversation, Pardofelis's lazy voice rang out again:

"Oh dear, it looks like someone's coming to keep us company in a few days. But since Griseo might be spending more time with Chen and Fumizuki when you come, I'd better hurry up and get the goods ready before you arrive."

'Okay, good luck Pardofelis!'

"...?"

Rope, who was tidying up the tent not far away, noticed that his cheap boss had been standing by the railing for a long time. Curious, he walked over and looked out the window following his gaze.

"Miss Felis, what are you looking at?"

"Huh? Ah..." Pardofelis, who had just finished talking with Griseo, was startled by the words beside her. She was slightly taken aback before laughing it off and explaining, "I was just spacing out. Don't worry about it, haha."

"I see. Sometimes I space out after I've eaten." Hearing this, Rope nodded slightly, then, as if suddenly remembering something, turned her head slightly to look at the person beside her and asked in a low voice, "So, Miss Felis, are you going out tonight?"

Pardofelis's "unusual" behavior—taking her out to dinner early that evening and buying her a lot of snacks and treats in case she got hungry—was something Rope had noticed. That's why she guessed that her cheap boss was planning to go out again that night.

"Oh right, what's Rope? Don't you want to be alone? Don't worry, we'll have Canned Food keep you company." Hearing this, Pardofelis blinked her heterochromatic eyes and replied with a smile.

Actually, if she could, the cat herself wouldn't really want to be separated from the Canned Food, but she had no choice... to ensure her little brother's safety, she had to reluctantly give it up.

"I'm not as fragile as Miss Felis makes me out to be. I was just asking out of curiosity." Hearing this, Rope couldn't help but "complain," but the curve of her lips betrayed her good mood.

Although Pardofelis noticed that someone was in a good mood, given that her younger brother was a sensitive child, the cat still spoke up to explain:

"The people investigating this time are a bit dangerous. I'll take you along when my Rope skills improve."

"I know, but I still maintain that Boss Felis must come back alive... no, for a long time!" Upon hearing this, Rope first nodded, then said with a sly glint in his eyes.

"?"

"Rope, you're here again, aren't you! I'll definitely outlive you!"

After hearing Rope's joke, Pardofelis raised an eyebrow and pounced on her, and the two started playfully fighting.

As time passed and night fell, Pardofelis also woke up to the wake-up call from the Canned Food.

"Oh dear, are we starting so soon? This mission is over, I'm not going to be so diligent anymore... Ah." Pardofelis muttered to herself, yawning as she just woke up.

However, despite saying that, she didn't delay getting out of bed at all.

Meow~

P. S.: My grand ambitions were suddenly shattered by little Kaven. But it's not a big deal; these past two days I've been figuring out how Cat can investigate the intelligence reports and what happened at Wei Er's house...

While I never actually said I was going to steal bank cards, the idea of him keeping a secret stash of cash is really bothering me. He's a city lord, after all. What do you think he would use as his secret stash? Gems? Pure Gold? Or maybe just a stack of Lungmen Dollars?

Chapter 48 "Tricky" Problems

However, when Pardofelis sneaked up to the vicinity of Wei Yenwu's luxurious villa at night, she discovered a problem.

Honestly, even though I was mentally prepared beforehand, when I actually faced a giant villa covered with surveillance cameras with almost no blind spots and people patrolling regularly, I still felt a bit uneasy.

After spending some time in Lungmen, Pardofelis realized the trouble with the surveillance cameras, because it was too easy to get caught on camera without even realizing it... There weren't so many of these things in Twilight Alley before; it's just that times... no, the world has progressed.

"It's completely airtight... This is so troublesome."

After a brief, distant observation of the villa, Pardofelis began to have second thoughts.

It wasn't that Maomao was afraid; her main purpose tonight was simply to gather information, not to take direct action. So, since she couldn't get the information she wanted, there was no need to waste any more time here.

Besides, this is, after all, the home of a governor. If Pardofelis accidentally causes any trouble tonight, she won't be able to do it discreetly later. It won't be buying goods anymore; it will be outright robbery...

Then, once the "outright robbery" is over, the very thing that Cat Cat absolutely hates will happen: the wanted poster will spread throughout the entire city...

So, just to be on the safe side, Cat decided to make a strategic retreat today; she was careless this time.

'Haha, I didn't expect you to slip up even, Pardofelis!' After noticing what happened to Pardofelis, Senti couldn't help but come over to "taunt" her.

Hearing Senti's praise, Pardofelis, who was on her way back, couldn't help but shrug and reply:

"We can't do anything about it. We can't just use the Divine Key you gave us, Boss, to take pictures of them one by one. If we did, my city-wide wanted posters would be out the next day when they wake up!"

"Oh, Pardofelis, all you want to know is the layout of that villa, right? That's easy, just leave it to me. Tomorrow I'll use a little trick to get you what you want to know. Heh heh~"

After saying that, Senti Shi gave two proud hums.

After hearing Senti's words, Pardofelis's fluffy ears perked up, and she excitedly thought to herself:

"Wow! Really?! Boss, you're amazing! You're so good to us!"

Oh, it's good that you know!

With Senti's assurance, Pardofelis was no longer troubled by the matter and relaxed, returning to her lodgings to sleep in a great mood.

Although the cat thinks it's in great shape, who wants to stay up all night if they can sleep?

The next morning--

"Did Miss Felis come home early last night?"

Looking at the energetic Pardofelis when she woke up in the morning, Rope asked in a low voice.

Hearing the question coming from not far away, Pardofelis, who was stretching lazily, paused, then replied languidly:

"Yes, yesterday's operation wasn't very successful. I've already asked others for help today."

"Then... is there anything I can do to help?" Hearing this, Rope hesitated for a moment before continuing to ask.

Although Miss Purple Rabbit was self-aware enough to know that she certainly couldn't complete the task that even her cheap boss hadn't finished, she still felt it was necessary to ask, for whatever reason.