It took Jiang Han quite a while to convince Lois Kazan that Cat Carlo was a Giant Cat Lamp whose ability to communicate fully surpassed the standards required for witch-to-witch communication.
Witches might adore Cat Lamps, but in truth, Cat Lamps capable of communicating with witches tended to be extremely stubborn. Giant Cat Lamps like Cat Carlo, willing to engage in reasonable discussion, were vanishingly rare. The Giant Cat Lamps of the Legitimate Daughter Faction were each more stubborn than the last, while the so-called "surrenderist Cat Lamps" might surrender, but they were genuinely just as stubborn.
Theoretically speaking, Lois's pessimistic attitude toward communicating with Giant Cat Lamps was entirely justified.
In fact, she was still pessimistic even as she was about to leave.
"...If we can't communicate effectively, I'll come back and contact you again. Is that all right?"
As Lois Kazan put on her high heels by the door, she turned her head and asked Jiang Han.
"Absolutely no problem. If we truly can't reach an effective discussion due to communication issues, I'll handle this matter personally."
Jiang Han gave her assurance and smiled as she saw Lois off.
Click.
Once the door closed, Jiang Han turned her back against the wall and let out a long breath.
"The Giant Cat Lamps are still far too stubborn. I need to consider Cat Bo's suggestion."
Cat Bo had suggested that the Giant Cat Territory issue three kinds of permits: permanent residence cat permits, temporary residence cat permits, and limited-stay cat permits. The Cat Lamps in the territory would be divided into permanent residents, those permitted to stay five days a week, and those permitted to stay one day a week. Through this method, they could increase competition among the Cat Lamps while raising the sunk cost of