Testing the Waters and the Cat / The Cat's Sales Pitch

Let's go!

After Fumizuki's car completely disappeared, Pardofelis didn't intend to waste any more time there. With a flick of her tail, she quickly left.

Now she plans to go to the villa to confirm whether Fumizuki has really left.

If so, the cat doesn't plan to delay any longer; she intends to seize this opportunity and go for it!

As she slipped into the villa, Pardofelis didn't forget to communicate with the others in her mind. After all, her earlier request to ask the boss for help again wasn't just empty talk; it would be foolish not to take advantage of such a convenient opportunity.

"You're a master Boss, incredibly skilled! Please help us out again!"

Senti game of chess with Hua, received a plea for help from Pardofelis. His eyes lit up slightly, and he then coughed lightly and said:

'Cough... Hmph, what a troublesome fellow, but since you begged me, I'll reluctantly go and help you.'

'Yay!'

Summon me there.

'Um.'

Then, just a second before Senti was summoned and disappeared, she suddenly stood up. With her "accidental" movement, the chessboard tilted and the pieces fell to the ground... The deadlock was instantly resolved.

"..."

"Well..."

Looking at the chess pieces scattered all over the ground and Senti who had disappeared before his eyes, Hua remained silent for a moment, then couldn't help but sigh helplessly, rubbing his forehead, before habitually cleaning up the scene.

You can't beat your own child to death, so what else can you do but spoil them?

"So, tell me, what favor do you need from the great Herrscher of Reason this time?" Senti, summoned by Pardofelis, asked with her hands on her hips, feigning ignorance.

Even if people are of one mind, there are still some procedures that need to be followed, otherwise it would seem like they lack presence and face.

"Of course, I'd appreciate it if you could help me get in, Boss Shi. The security here is too tight; I'd be easily spotted if I went alone." Pardofelis paused slightly, then changed the subject and continued:

"If I'm exposed then, it would be a disgrace to your reputation, boss!"

"Ahem... Okay, okay, I understand."

As usual, Senti, who had been praising Pardofelis to his heart's content, coughed twice and said seriously, "Let me first confirm whether Fumizuki has really left."

"Um."

Afterwards, while Senti used her abilities to check the situation, Pardofelis Duo huddled in a corner and communicated with Hua again, asking her to do a small favor for her.

Not long after Maomao finished her conversation with Hua, Senti's voice quietly rang in her heart, telling her about the current situation.

"It's confirmed, Fumizuki did leave the villa. I'll offer you some small assistance, so seize the opportunity and don't disgrace your boss!"

"Received, boss!"

Inside the villa--

Inside a room set up as a monitoring room, two men, wearing headphones and with serious expressions, sat in front of a screen displaying various surveillance feeds, carefully checking for any anomalies in their surroundings and preparing to contact security personnel for further investigation at any time.

Just when everything seemed normal and no one noticed anything unusual, a voice that was so soft it was almost imperceptible suddenly reached their ears.

"We've got you!"

Upon hearing this, both of them froze, then slowly closed their eyes.

Then, in the blink of an eye, the two suddenly "opened their eyes" as if startled awake. After a moment of confusion, they continued to check the seemingly normal video playing in front of them as usual.

On the other side--

After receiving Senti's notification, Pardofelis was already fully armed with a mask and hood covering herself completely, took action. She carefully observed the guards' movements, ready to sneak in at any time.

However, because we didn't bring Canned Food this time, the cat seemed a little uncomfortable...

A short while later, noticing that the patrolmen had left, Pardofelis seized the opportunity and swiftly and silently climbed over the wall.

Before, Maomao wouldn't have dared to act so boldly, but after Senti put the people in the monitoring room into an illusion, she became fearless! Now she can boldly buy goods, then delete the surveillance footage after leaving—it's perfect!

With our side having Herrscher of Reason present, how could we possibly lose?

However, after trapping the two people in the monitoring room in an illusion, Senti left and went back to play remotely.

After all, it would be too conspicuous for someone to be alone around such a large and luxurious villa, and Senti didn't want to find a bush or corner to hide in.

After entering Wei Yenwu's super luxurious villa, the governor of Lungmen, Pardofelis went straight to her goal.

This time, she wasn't going to play any of those messy, fancy games. Her goal was crystal clear: Wei Yenwu's hidden stash of money, which might be in his study or bedroom, or the alcohol and cigarettes he might be hiding somewhere.

What? You say you don't?

Impossible, absolutely impossible! The cat doesn't believe it's not true.

With her objective clear, Pardofelis carefully avoided everyone and successfully slipped into the area where Wei Yenwu and his wife lived in the villa.

"Hmm... let's see what good stuff we have here~"

P. S.: I don't get stuck on the writing, but it's not easy to write. I started writing this chapter at 7 pm and have been revising it ever since.

However, I got stuck on how the cat entered the villa a while ago. But then I realized, why bother solving it Senti when I can get it for free? Before, I was just being stubborn because it was an exclusive quest. Now I can only say that if the cat steals something, then it's exclusive! (Loudly)

As for whether there will be any more today, I'll try to salvage it, but I don't recommend waiting, because what follows isn't something I'm good at either. It's not like I'm stuck on a draft, but it's still difficult to write. After I finish this section, I'll increase the update speed.

Chapter 51 Testing the Waters with the Cat

"Hmm... let's see what good stuff we have here~"

Upon entering Wei Yenwu's residential area, Pardofelis didn't rush to search. Instead, she first took a quick look around, just in case there were any hidden tricks left.

After a quick inspection to confirm that there were no problems, the cat finally began the purchasing process.

Because she had a clear understanding of her purchase goals, Pardofelis lingered in every corner of the huge villa after she started her operation.

There was nothing they could do; after all, Wei Yenwu, the [Governor of Lungmen], was henpecked, and the cat's shopping targets this time were all "contraband" items from this household.

However, perseverance pays off. After spending some time, Pardofelis finally found her "goods" in many tricky corners of the villa.

This includes, but is not limited to, a hollowed-out book on an inconspicuous bookshelf in the study, in the gaps of certain furniture, in shelves, in a medicine box in a nearly brand-new first-aid kit, etc.

It's safe to say that Wei Yenwu is truly exceptional; even someone else might not have been able to find it. But since it was Maomao who came to buy the goods, she not only found them but also planned to take them all, leaving not a single piece for someone!

Just as Pardofelis was getting into the swing of things, a subtle, strange feeling suddenly surfaced in her mind, causing her to pause slightly in her actions.

Then, as if to confirm her feeling, a faint sound from outside reached the cat ears that twitched slightly on the top of her head...

"..."

Hearing the commotion outside, Pardofelis instantly understood what was going on: Fumizuki had returned... Then she glanced down at the spoils in her hand, paused for a moment, and made a decision that went against her ancestors'... no, I mean, against her "morality"!

In the courtyard of the villa--

"Racing is a great way to relax, but unfortunately I have things to do today and can't stay out too long."

"Heh~ Thank you for accompanying me on this trip, Shirayuki."

At this moment, a dragon woman dressed in a gorgeous kimono and with elegant manners was walking forward and talking softly to her subordinates beside her.

"It's no trouble at all, it's what I should do, Master." Upon hearing this, the ninja girl, whom the woman called Shirayuki, replied succinctly.

"Sigh, Shirayuki, you're still the same old you. Never mind, let's not waste any more time, let's go."

The woman... no, Fumizuki said helplessly, then increased her leisurely pace and headed towards her residence. Even with the sudden increase in speed, her inherent elegance remained undiminished.

"..."

Shirayuki, who was Fumizuki's personal bodyguard, didn't say anything and simply followed silently.

Before opening the door, whatever Fumizuki was thinking or what her mood was like... all turned into intense vigilance and apprehension after Shirayuki opened the door.

After all, no one could remain unmoved after discovering a stranger has entered their home... Moreover, neither Fumizuki nor Wei Yenwu are ordinary people, and this place is no ordinary place either.

However, despite her apprehension, Fumizuki did not choose to act rashly. After stopping Shirayuki from making a move, she squinted and observed this "uninvited guest" in her home.

To be honest, when Fumizuki saw the "thief" break into her house, her first reaction was to guess that he was there to steal information. However, when she noticed the little guy's panic and the blue light peeking out from behind him, she temporarily dismissed that guess.

Although it was a bit strange where the cash came from, and the possibility that the other party was putting on an act could not be ruled out, investigating one line of reasoning was not Fumizuki's style of thinking.

That's when she noticed what Pardofelis was hiding behind her back, and her thoughts began to wander. What if this little guy really was after "wealth"...?

Thinking of this, and recalling the recent events in Lungmen, Fumizuki almost instantly thought of the [Lungmen Thief] who had recently become quite famous among the common people.

"Heh~"

With some suspicions in her mind, Fumizuki suddenly chuckled softly, then gracefully stepped into her home.

"My lord..."

Upon seeing Fumizuki's actions, Shirayuki instinctively tried to stop her, but before she could say anything, a signal from her master arrived first, silencing her.

Upon receiving Fumizuki's silent instruction, Shirayuki did not hesitate at all. She quickly closed the door of the villa and then stood aside again, watching the "uninvited guest" warily, ready to take action at any time.

"!"

Upon seeing the villa door close, Pardofelis, already looking panicked, nearly exploded. She was now ready to break through the wall at any moment!

"I never expected that the notorious Lungmen Thief, who has been making headlines recently, would grace my humble abode with his presence. May I ask what brings you here?"

However, before the cat could make any move, Fumizuki's gentle voice rang out between the two of them, followed by her probing and oppressive gaze.

"Hey, what's wrong with you...?"

Faced with Fumizuki, who suddenly exuded an aura of authority, Pardofelis instinctively spoke first, then instantly realized her mistake and corrected herself, "Haha, what are you talking about? How could I possibly be Lungmen Thief?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, a knowing glint flashed in Fumizuki's eyes. Although Pardofelis changed her mind quickly and mumbled very softly, the observant Wen Yue still managed to catch this detail.

However, merely verifying a conjecture was certainly not enough for Fumizuki. She had no intention of letting this "thief" who broke into her home get away with it easily.

After all, there were still many things she wanted to know...

"Heh~ No need to be so nervous, sit down and have a cup of tea." With that, Fumizuki gestured to Shirayuki and then walked to the sofa and sat down gracefully.

"I haven't had a chance to thank you for saving Xiao Chen and the others before, so this is a good opportunity to express my gratitude."

After the probing words, Fumizuki subtly shifted her scrutinizing gaze back to Pardofelis, who was not far away, observing her reaction.

"!"

Upon hearing this, it was now truly Pardofelis's turn to be surprised.

Although she had long suspected that Wei Yenwu Fumizuki would investigate her because she had saved Ch'en and the others, or rather, investigate the person "Pardofelis"...

However, what they investigated should only be superficial information, since the cat is just an unregistered resident of Terra; what could they possibly find out?

And after living and investigating for some time, Pardofelis was almost certain that the police trio had not reported her suspicions about the connection between her and the [Lungmen Thief].

That's why the cat was surprised. In just a few breaths, she had so quickly connected her two identities and detected them. One has to admit, she truly is a politician with exceptional insight.

P. S.: My period ended yesterday, so there will be another update tonight. I'll try to finish writing this game (acting) tonight.

Chapter 52 The Cat's Promotion

Seeing Pardofelis's surprise, Fumizuki smiled and narrowed her eyes, then took the tea and hot water handed to her by Shirayuki and gracefully began to brew the tea.

"Please, it would be a fault of the host to keep the guests standing." After skillfully brewing the tea, Fumizuki placed it aside and said gently.

"Hey, this... aren't you angry?"

Looking at Fumizuki, who spoke gently and smiled warmly in front of her, Pardofelis suppressed her surprise and asked with some curiosity.

Although it was the cat's own choice to stay, and she had just deliberately revealed some flaws... Fumizuki's calmness still aroused her curiosity.

Before meeting Fumizuki, Pardofelis imagined all sorts of reactions from her, and even prepared herself to fight her guards and show off her strength...

It just goes to show that she looks too unapproachable and weak, even though she is indeed quite weak compared to others.

"Heh~"