Security Bureau Movements, Paris's Backup Plan

There is less than an hour left before Nightless Sky Fire Apricot.

The skyscrapers of the City That Never Sleeps gradually light up, and twilight slowly emerges from the horizon, enveloping the sky above the city.

Inside the auditorium and exhibition hall of the Nightless Sky Family, most of the guests had already arrived.

The dignitaries, dressed in magnificent gowns, huddled together, chatting and enjoying chilled wine and exquisite pastries, commenting on the precious gifts in the exhibition hall, either to cultivate relationships or to test each other.

But beyond these routine topics, everyone inevitably raises similar questions out of curiosity.

"Strange, where is Sherlock?"

Despite being just an ordinary Commoner, the name "Sherlock" has undoubtedly become the most talked-about name in the City That Never Sleeps recently.

His pursuit of the noble second Miss of the Nightless Sky Family, the eccentric Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, has become a topic of much discussion!

Many people rushed to the venue, hoping to have a chat with this amazing "Detective".

However, after arriving, everyone searched the entire venue but couldn't find the Detective!

"The Duke have already started entering, why hasn't this Commoner arrived yet?"

"I heard they're preparing a surprise..."

"What an eccentric fellow. Even if he has the favor of the Nightless Sky Family, he shouldn't be so presumptuous, should he?"

"Nightless Sky Huo Le City has no objections, why are we gossiping?"

"But if I were Lord Nightless Sky Huo Le City, I would have to give him a good talking-to after tonight—no matter how famous or accomplished Commoner may be, he cannot break the rules like this!"

"I think Sherlock isn't stupid; there must be a reason he would act this way..."

"Perhaps it was all instigated by Nightless Sky Huo Le City!"

"If it was truly at Lord Huo Le, then what is her intention?"

"Perhaps it's to win the favor of Lord Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, after all, Lord Nightless Sky Fire Apricot has a rather unconventional personality and unique tastes."

"Well, now that you mention it, it's quite possible. After all, that's Your Excellency Fire Apricot. Maybe doing this will really make her notice Sherlock."

The Noble chattered and made irresponsible speculations.

Meanwhile, Saint Orchid Kui listened to the increasingly outrageous rumors in the Venue, and her expression was not very good.

"What kind of nonsense is this? Is it true that arriving early shows less sincerity than being late?"

Saint Orchid Kui muttered irritably, while Arter Mercury shook his head beside her.

"Sincerity is almost the least necessary thing when pursuing a woman."

"Besides, you're pursuing Fire Apricot... Although I've kept a low profile these past few years, I still live at the Nightless Sky Family and have seen that child a few times."

Arter Mercury spoke, Saint Orchid Kui looked at the old man again, adopting an expression of attentive listening.

When the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot was mentioned, Saint Orchid Kui naturally became particularly sensitive.

Seeing Saint Orchid Kui's appearance, Arter Mercury smiled.

"If I want to win that child's favor, I think behaving a little 'unusual' is definitely an idea... but I don't think simply being deliberately late will work."

"We'll have to see what kind of 'surprise' he's prepared."

Arter Mercury spoke, Saint Orchid Kui nodded solemnly.

"I see... But in any case, it seems that Sherlock is indeed a worthy opponent!"

But as soon as Saint Orchid Kui finished speaking, the old butler Barry hurriedly entered the exhibition hall and came to his side.

Barry's injuries were no longer serious, so he naturally returned to normal work.

His presence here at this moment naturally means...

"Oh, Saint Orchid Lai and Saint Orchid Ye have arrived too, haven't they?"

Saint Orchid Kui looked at Barry who had come and spoke calmly.

He arrived early in his personal capacity with a few servants. The guests of the Saint Orchid Family who were officially attending the coming-of-age ceremony naturally arrived now.

Barry, of course, came with the main force of the Saint Orchid Family.

Barry nodded upon hearing Saint Orchid Kui's words.

"Yes, the eldest young master and the second young master have also arrived; they came in shortly after."

Barry said, then lowered his voice and said seriously.

"There's one more thing, Master Saint Orchid Kui ... Some Security Bureau have come in. The Solence Family seems to be plotting something."

Saint Orchid Kui was somewhat surprised. "The Solence Family, what are they planning to do?"

"It must be related to Sherlock," Barry said in a low voice. "Yesterday they seemed to have used Sherlock's wanted status as an excuse to obstruct the removal of the Nightless Sky Huo Le for Forpollo's arrest."

"Should we do anything to prepare for this?"

Barry asked, seeking clarification—after all, he was now unsure of Saint Orchid Kui's attitude towards Sherlock.

Although they are currently on opposing sides, the relationship has become quite ambiguous since he was rescued.

Saint Orchid Kui was also caught in a dilemma.

"Targeting Sherlock... well, let's wait and see."

"If necessary, we can also help Sherlock. Although he's on the side of the Nightless Sky Huo Le is on the side of Saint Orchid Lai, the Nightless Sky Huo Shu is also trying to win him over," Saint Orchid Kui paused, "Besides, I dislike those opportunistic and scheming parasites from the Solence Family even more!"

Barry nodded upon hearing Saint Orchid Kui's words.

"Understood, young master. I will inform you immediately if the Solence Family makes any moves."

Saint Orchid Kui then instructed, "And Sherlock, let me know if that guy shows up."

Barry was stunned. "Sherlock isn't here?"

Saint Orchid Kui sighed, "Yes, he hasn't arrived yet."

At the same time, in the main control room.

Nightless Sky Huo Le looked at the surveillance footage of the Security Bureau personnel approaching the Nightless Sky Family and frowned slightly.

"Why did the Solence Family call the Security Bureau again? Are they going to arrest Sherlock again?"

And it wasn't just here; according to intelligence, Security Bureau personnel throughout the entire City That Never Sleeps were searching for something!

"Could it be that they've found some new evidence?"

She pondered deeply, then looked at Paris beside her.

"Are there any spare personnel left, Paris?"

President Paris nodded. "Of course, Your Excellency... Are we going to have a direct confrontation with the Security Bureau and the Solence Family?"

While this might seem unbelievable in other worlds, in this world... the private armed forces of the Three Great Corporations and the Five Great Noble Families have the right to wage "war"—this is even a legal act stipulated by law.

The targets of the operation could even be the Security Bureau of the City That Never Sleeps.

However... it's been a long time since anyone has done that.

So when he heard Paris's suggestion, Nightless Sky Huo Le knew it was a joke.

"Stop joking, Paris. I'm asking you to send out some smart guys and find Sherlock before the Security Bureau."

"Don't you have people you sent out with him? Don't you even have a way to contact them in an emergency?"

Paris replied with a forced smile, "You're right... that's true, but I must clarify, Your Excellency... I had no intention of spying on Sherlock!"

As he spoke, Paris opened his private Communicator, performed a brief operation, and then looked up with a grim Paris.

"Your Excellency, you may not believe it, but..."

"It seems the people I sent out... have betrayed us."