Chapter 148

"Go prepare your equipment, Typhon. You can't touch that giant bow directly yet, right...? Or do you want to swing that sealed box at people?"

Seeing the purple-haired girl's sudden realization, Nana sighed.

As the blonde girl in the red dress and with red eyes looked at the message on her phone, Nana slightly toned down her overly cheerful smile, which made her seem a bit silly.

"Also, we need to meet someone... our 'guide' in this city..."

Seeing Typhon's thoughtful expression, Nana added:

"Just like Typhon, you guided us in Sami..."

"I do know about this job!"

Really? I don't believe it...

Nana's eyes clearly showed she was looking at him as an idiot, which made the little hunter determined to change his cat master's perception of him.

The hunters of the Sami Wasteland have decided to join the hunt tonight.

PS: A little bit of transition... Although it's just a little bit, there's still a long prelude.

It contains descriptions of weapons I like, and arrangements for key characters... Well, next up is to continue advancing the plot.

The seed of bonding has already been planted; how can we stand still!

PS2: There are five currently being made, and three have been completed... but it seems like I won't be able to finish them before my birthday QAQ... Can I celebrate my birthday next year...?

PS3: Meow Meow Cat

5th Laytonson's Ghost Assassin: 158 Big Purchase

Looking at the various bottles and jars of skincare products in front of her, Nana knew that she was bound to suffer the same fate after returning from Rhodes Island.

As a doctor, Medic can simply wash his face and apply foundation, and his skin, which looks like that of a sixteen-year-old, will infuriate a bunch of ordinary operators who have to use a lot of cosmetics or even hair to cover up skin imperfections.

Even when she worked as a salesperson for the past eight years, Nana's makeup choices were very light. She only used concealer and a little loose powder to create a fresh-looking "ordinary person look" that was so natural that it was hard to remember her features upon closer inspection.

But... this choice definitely wouldn't work for 'Act Number Seventy-Seven', which debuted even earlier.

Just as Miss Cat, with her cat ears hidden, explained the purpose of makeup to her hunter apprentice, the makeup of urban women is on the same level as the battle markings of the Sami tribe warriors... As part of the 'Ghost Assassin's' return operation, the agent naturally wants an effect that is dazzling and attracts everyone's attention.

Although Nana was secretly thinking that she was no longer old enough to have such elaborate makeup on her face like a child, she still had to teach Typhon, so reminiscing about her past makeup lessons... made it all worthwhile.

While making Typhon learn by reading the instruction manual, Nana was glad that she had previously insisted that Typhon learn the two languages commonly used in this land... Victoria and Yan... At least she didn't have to start by teaching him how to distinguish between which bottle is a face wash and which is a toner, or how to differentiate between moisturizing masks, serums, and face creams.

Thankfully, Kate and Cole have been taking care of the Little Cat, otherwise, the thought of possibly having to teach the Little Cat this trick in the future makes Nana feel dizzy.

After a period of hands-on instruction and once he got the hang of it, the clever Typhon quickly discovered that what his Kitty Teacher was teaching him was completely different from the Sami battle markings he already knew:

"No... this isn't the same thing at all... battle runes only require memorizing the emblems of various tribes and where to apply them... this... this makeup thing called... what does 'no-makeup look' mean? To apply it so that it looks like you're not wearing any makeup... what kind of level is that?"

So, we're going to start with the definition?

Nana paused for a moment, glancing at the ceiling with a puzzled look. If she were to explain it in detail, the theoretical part alone would probably take until tomorrow.

Nana was already annoyed just thinking about what she needed to prepare, and had no mood to explain the meanings of words to her innocent and cute disciple. She planned to have Typhon find tutorials online for the theoretical part.

At least those fashion bloggers are much better than me at explaining makeup basics and various terms... However, it doesn't seem good to suddenly expose Typhon to the internet, such a complex and confusing place. Let's start with magazines to gradually introduce Typhon to the outside world.

While giving the little hunter this perfunctory treatment, Nana helped herself and Typhon complete the most basic base makeup... She only did basic sun protection and a little highlighting and skin tone correction... Mainly because Nana and Typhon had just returned from the high plateau, and some sunburn and redness were unavoidable. These things are rarely noticed in the local sub-zero environment, but they have become things that have to be dealt with in the city.

It's so annoying.

The makeup bag given to her by her agent only contained these most basic items. Considering the expenses she might need later, Nana finalized her next steps.

"Okay, stop looking in the mirror. This is just the basics; we'll need to touch up the makeup later..."

"This! This is only the most basic level?!"

Seeing the purple-haired little guy's surprised expression, almost jumping up, Nana was very satisfied with Typhon's reaction. When she was learning makeup at the ICA, she was also amazed by this ancient art... For assassins, makeup skills even determine the total number of identities you can change. With a certain level of acting skills, it's not an exaggeration to call it an evil art.

However, Typhon a remote rural village, and no city has her information. Once she can protect herself in the future, she will return to that primitive and ancient land... Nana doesn't care whether Little Typhon's makeup and increased visibility will affect her life... Being watched won't affect her future hunting of Demons.

Typhon, once again carrying his weapon case, which seemed cursed and covered in Sarkaz runes, and Typhon in a beige dress by Lycoris, followed his blonde, red-clad master... Although he was still a little unaccustomed to calling a stranger 'master,' Typhon things he hadn't seen in so many years.

"Cat... Angel senior, where are we going next?"

"Go get the money... and then you can call me by that name."

"That name?"

As the smiling blonde girl flicked a work ID from her fingertips, Typhon read out the name written in Victoria with some difficulty.

"Alice?"

"This is what you call 'this image,' a disguise used for hunting. My full name now is 'Alice NA Vic,' don't call me by the wrong name... or you'll lose your life."

"Um... how do you pronounce the middle one? Hmm?"

"Read 'Nana'... This is a name specially reserved for you and other friends. Expanding on the whole name, it's actually pronounced 'Nastyana'... Don't worry about it, it's just a pseudonym. There's no point in dwelling on something fake. Maybe I'll change the pronunciation tomorrow if I'm in a bad mood."

"Oh... then, do I need to change my name too?"

"What do you have to offer in return? How many people in this land even know you...?"

As they spoke, the two walked out of the Hotel.

As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, the assassin felt a barrage of gazes... Some were fixed on her face, while others lingered on her bright red uniform. Although she had been mentally prepared, it still took some getting used to being the center of attention again.

With that sigh, Nana tugged at Typhon, who was also frozen behind her, and headed toward her first target: the bank.

Of course, although it's customary to call the Hotel front desk a 'bank,' you can't deposit money here; you can only exchange currency temporarily... One million Lungmen Dollar equals one token, and one token represents one condition...

Although it would be more affordable for Nana to buy the items at a regular luxury store, she was in a hurry, so she decided to handle the purchases directly through the Hotel, which was essentially an intermediary service.

"Hello, I need five gold coins, anonymous account, transfer."

"Okay, please wait a moment, we are confirming the transfer information... Please keep your token safe. Continental Hotel is dedicated to serving you, and we will accompany you to the End of the Earth."

"But there's a bar at the End of the Earth; I suggested you change your slogan ten years ago."

True to her character, Nana began to put on an acting show, ignoring the gazes of all those who appeared to be enemies around her, and tossed out a token she had just acquired and hadn't even had a chance to warm up:

"Take us to the agents' room. I need an archery expert, a makeup artist who can produce what I need, a vehicle agent who can provide the goods, and a Firearms Arts and ammunition specialist..."

"Okay, we have received your request. Please proceed to room 25 on the seventh floor... The staff will ensure your safety during the transaction..."

The elevator roared upwards, and even Little Typhon learned his first lesson in urban interaction from the silent smile of the guide—keeping his distance.

Although the purple-haired little girl still couldn't help but look around, she never wore that curious expression when others were present... If she just looked around expressionlessly, she would look more like a cannon fodder follower.

The Hotel staff were so rigorously trained that they wouldn't allow them to make any public comments about Typhon's performance, and it would be too much to Typhon to understand the concept of money in the city. As the staff brought the people Nana needed to the room, and as tokens flew into their hands, Nana seemed to have become more flamboyant since changing to blonde hair, began her highly efficient preparations for her comeback.

"As you can probably tell, I'm pressed for time, so I won't mince words. Please write down what you need to prepare. I hope to see it within an hour."

First, she glanced at the huge, gilded full-length mirror beside her. Looking at the rather plain makeup compared to her blonde hair, Nana, though she didn't like it either, still had to start by talking about the cosmetics: Second...

"My makeup look is spring-like, with a natural base, coral pink tones, and a touch of bright red... See my uniform? It complements this look. Umbrella."

"And for the little one behind me, I'll prepare a wintery style with a blue base, prioritizing a translucent skin tone, using a pink base with blue accents, and other general colors, prioritizing a natural and transparent look... Do you have any recommendations?"

Just from the description, it's clear this client is highly professional; in a sense, the makeup artist who was called in was already prepared to be difficult.

But after careful observation, she discovered that the two had already applied their base makeup, which simplified her task. Even with the best combination of makeup, she could still earn at least 800,000 in net profit from that token.

Therefore, the makeup artist's attitude became extremely respectful, while her brain seemed to overload as she rapidly scanned the two of them and immediately adjusted the colors and selected items: X

"How about I try on Givenchy Signature Coral lipstick, a natural dual-color Chanel eyeshadow palette, and MAC Coral Powder paired with Yves Saint Laurent B10 foundation...?" Qi

Seeing that Nana nodded in agreement, indicating that she could continue, the makeup artist breathed a sigh of relief and continued: I

"As for this young lady... her hair color naturally has a slightly bluish, cool tone. She could use Dio's New Word red lipstick, Guerlain's universal eyeshadow palette paired with Pauda Pink blush, and a beige Chanel Magic Cube foundation to achieve the effect you described..."

"Okay, let's do it that way... Don't worry about me, just get my little helper sorted out, and chat with her while you're at it, teaching her some basic things... She's from the countryside, she doesn't know these things..."

Even so, Nana was too embarrassed to admit that she only recognized the brands of the products the makeup artist mentioned; the shades were clearly new products from recent years, and she had never heard of any of them before. Hiss

The fashion world changes so drastically, not to mention Nana slept for three years; it would be a miracle if she understood the latest fashion trends.

As the makeup artist left to make purchasing preparations, Nana looked at the craftsman wearing archer gloves, who clearly had experience with bows and arrows.

Do you have a workshop here?

"That's natural, Your Excellency... Every artisan here has their own workshop... If they can't customize directly according to the client's needs, they won't get a first-choice recommendation from the Hotel."

"Hmm, see that child behind me? Prepare a longbow for her... a modern bow... Typhon, remember the properties of your bow? Adjust it to feel like that thing."

Watching the purple-haired little guy nod like a chick catching rice and accept the tensioner handed to him by the bow and arrow craftsman, Nana ignored him and looked at the car salesman in the suit:

"Hopefully, the car dealership hasn't let me off the hook yet, and I might help them with other small, miscellaneous orders..."

"When customers purchase large items, I can also fulfill some small wishes. As long as they are not as technical as the previous customers, I can do my best to meet them."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony, but I still want to ask, what kind of cars do these 'private salesmen' drive these days?"

Because Nana couldn't understand cosmetics at all, and because she wondered if the vehicle had also undergone a generational change, Nana decided to inquire about it first.

Upon hearing the term "private salesperson," the car broker paused for a moment, then revealed a hint of elation. After all, private business vehicles... whether it was high-stakes business or low-stakes luxury goods business, this was clearly a big deal... As if replaying the makeup artist's situation, the broker also became incredibly energetic:

"If you're traveling with only two people, then my first recommendation would naturally be the Maserati Ryder-Thor, which is in the mid-range... I'm sure you know why I'm not choosing the top-of-the-line sports sedan. I've heard many salespeople complain about insufficient trunk space after making sales calls..."

"And if you have an even more extreme pursuit of performance and comfort, then please allow me to highly recommend the new Aston Martin DBS Ultra-Lightweight this year!"

"Although this model has removed the rear seats and has some drawbacks such as not differing much from previous models in appearance, the carbon fiber kit combined with the turbocharged inline six-cylinder Originium Steam engine offers both steam efficiency and powerful performance. For those who need to work at high speeds in urban terrain, it can definitely meet all your needs."

Seeing the blonde girl frown slightly as she stared at the emerald green car in his hand, the real estate agent, sensing something was wrong, glanced at the holster on her thigh that was faintly visible as she sat down... The agent then secretly swiped the screen and brought up a bright red, non-convertible model.

"We currently have a custom-made model that was unfortunately left in the garage due to scheduling conflicts... Because the family emphasized the need for safety, this vehicle uses a large amount of D32 Military Alloy in its body frame, and the skin is also made of high-hardness outer armor in one piece."

"Although the acceleration isn't as responsive as the original car due to this, the high-strength body and new bulletproof glass... especially the bright red and black combination, seem like a perfect match for you..."

"Okay, that's the one."

Before she could even finish her sales pitch, Nana immediately decided to get out of the car.

Clearly, compared to flashy acceleration, Nana, knowing that weight is also an important factor in a chase when driving a car, values safety more.

Actually, if the Exploration Vehicle could enter the city, Nana would have loved to set up an electromagnetic cannon and announce the return of the Ghost Assassin... but the Columbia government would definitely not allow it, so it's just a thought.

After finalizing the car model, Nana started making a list for the real estate agent, a list that brought him both joy and pain...

P. S.: I'm dizzy and my vision is blurry. I really don't understand the world of luxury goods...

PS2: Meow Meow Cat

5th Laytonson's Ghost Assassin: 159 Preparation Complete

"Please bring me four watches: two for outdoor use and two for everyday city use... The outdoor watches should ideally be powered by both solar and Orundum batteries, and also have a backup emergency winding mechanism. They don't need fancy features that only work with Intercity Network, but they absolutely must be waterproof and shockproof..."

"The watches used in the city should have thin straps, like the ones my little one and I use. You can choose whichever suits you best... I only require that both watches be inaccurate within four years, except in extreme environments... With the budget I've given you, that shouldn't be difficult."

"Yes of course."

As the agent wrote furiously, Nana glanced at her and Typhon's outfits... At least she had a tactical Backpack to use, but Typhon really wished he could ask the receptionist for a plastic bag to carry his belongings.

"Next, give us some rolling suitcases. I want them made of Victoria sulfur fiber... The size should be enough to hold all the little one's things, but it shouldn't restrict her movement too much. I want burgundy ones... and get beige ones for her."

"Finally, some necessities for city life... consumer electronics, one for her and one for me... and finally..."

Looking at Typhon, who had changed into new three-finger archery gloves, Nana frowned as she glanced at her incongruous fur-trimmed snow boots.

"Finally, bring her a pair of socks and dress shoes... The dress shoes should be Church's loafers, black and soft, and the socks should be Wolford... 60D thermal tights... Oh, and she also needs a tablet, just bring one if you think it'll be fine."

As the items gradually involved private matters, the male broker did not show any stage fright, probably because he was used to being instructed in this way. As a service worker, his attitude was impeccable until the very end.

Only after the middleman, who had compiled a long list of names, politely left did Nana turn her attention to the ammunition expert, who was standing at attention, waiting for his needs.

Nana retrieved her new weapon from her lower back and thigh holsters. She pulled the slide to confirm it was empty, ejected the empty magazine, and placed it alongside the spare, equally empty magazine in her Backpack. To the ammunition expert, the assassin's smile was nothing short of the Grim Reaper's smile.

However, his professional expertise wouldn't allow him to back down. After the man asked him with his eyes if he could touch the three Firearms Arts, the ammunition expert put on his white gloves and then picked up one of them:

"... The latest 1911 model, single-stack magazine, it's clearly a custom-made product for you..."

"Yes, it's a Christmas present I just received."

Although her tone was calm, it was clear the customer was in a good mood when the topic of weapons came up. The ammunition expert quickly seized the opportunity to steer the conversation towards his work:

"Standard.45 caliber, no magical residue in the chamber, and the Originium firing pin shows no signs of use... It's brand new..."

"Yes, then please bring out bullets suitable for this level... Have you come up with any new tricks over the years?"

Hearing Nana's question, the ammunition expert thoughtfully replied: