All the guards had been replaced with machines.
The trash cans had LCD screens for faces, all manner of reconnaissance tools stored in their abdominal cavities, and even heavy machine guns capable of firing eight hundred brass bullets a minute. Used to strike conspicuous targets in open areas, they were the finest among security personnel.
But unfortunately, all the relevant programs had been written by Bronya. She came and went here as if no one were around.
"Quiet!"
Zhao Bai made a hand gesture. Bronya immediately understood and fell completely silent, waiting for whoever was approaching.
A thin, elongated shadow stretched across the ground.
The newcomer wore a light brown trench coat and glasses. Bronya recognized him almost instantly.
Teacher Walter?
Surprised as she was, she remained silent. Teacher Walter seemed to be waiting for someone. Choosing such a remote place in the dead of night surely meant he was up to no good. Who exactly was he waiting for?
Her confusion did not last long. A lazy blue-haired girl emerged from the darkness.
"You're finally here."
"What exactly is going on? Why did Titans appear at the academy? The previous location has been placed under martial law."
Einstein was eating candy as she said lazily, "We gathered by the riverside mainly to avoid her notice and keep her from discovering that you're still alive. It doesn't matter where we choose."
"This place... who chose it?"
"Tesla prepared it carefully. Though it has the same effect as picking a place at random, there's less wind here, which should ensure you live a little longer."
"So... that's how it is?"
Walter forced out an extremely awkward smile. "Please thank Senior Tesla for me."
"..."
After that, they lowered their voices again. Their voices had already been quiet, but now Bronya could no longer hear them at all. With her hearing alone, she could not make out what they were saying.
Bronya was disappointed.
But Zhao Bai was not disappointed at all. A quantum ghost floated before him, also blue-haired and blue-eyed, looking like a lazy scientific titan. He was so frightened that he did not dare make a sound.
"You can see me, but she can't. That's quantum observer self-selection."
Einstein yawned. "Next, Walter and I will have some adult conversation. It's not suitable for children, so hurry up and take this little one away."
"..."
Looking at the girl's face, which was brimming with curiosity, what excuse could he use to take Bronya away from here?!
Fortunately, Einstein was willing to cooperate.
Zhao Bai turned his head and leaned close to Bronya, whispering softly, "Does Bronya still not understand? It's late at night, a lone man and woman—obviously, they're dating."
"Question: We are also a lone man and woman late at night. What we are doing clearly has nothing to do with dating."
"Because we're watching other people date!"
"..."
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