Technical Work

In the quiet, secluded cottage, the two stared at each other.

"What do we do next?"

Prince Tales said worriedly, "I mean you."

Kuaishang pondered for a second.

"Find a good explanation for this scene." Kuaishang shrugged and gestured toward Dean, who was covered with a burlap cloth on the floor. "Louisa and the others should be back tomorrow morning. I don't want them to catch me red-handed."

"You're not leaving right away?"

"Dean is dead, while Kuaishang, who was in the same team, has gone missing." Kuaishang rejected the idea bluntly. "Do you think the people in the Dark Chamber are all idiots?"

"I need to find some cover, Tales, something that won't arouse suspicion..."

"But one lie always needs more lies to cover it up." Tales stared at Dean on the floor and thought hard.

"Unless we can guarantee that this guy will mysteriously disappear—no one will know, and he'll never show up again."

Kuaishang's eyes shifted, and he put on a fawning expression.

"Hmm, if you're no longer planning to kill me or capture me for some unspeakable business, respected Prince Tales..." Kuaishang rubbed his hands together, looking like he was trying to sell an insurance policy.

"Could we find the Star Kingdom officials in the camp and have them secretly dispose of the body? I'll be cleared, you'll go home, and everyone will be happy..."

"I'm returning your exact words." Tales snorted softly. "Do you think the people from the Secret Section are all idiots?"

Kuaishang blinked.

"But you're a prince."

Tales frowned.

"What I mean is..." Kuaishang stretched out both hands, first patting himself, then gesturing politely toward Tales. With an awkward smile, he said, "The kind who can see the light of day."

Prince...

See the light of day?

Tales sighed and refused. "The