Cake Stocking / The Rabbitman's Birthday

"Hmph, you just don't understand."

The girl immediately said that, then said something that sounded very familiar to Qili: "Using the term 'weirdo' could easily make you misunderstand the actual difference in strength, right?"

"That was Calamity!"

"We are able to fight against ordinary monsters and Monster, and even leaders of Executive Tier groups or organizations, and achieve victory."

"But what about Calamity that roam the earth?"

The girl, looking indignant, pointed at the people around her. "This is a gift from the Monster King! If he finds out we didn't get to eat it and it was confiscated, can you bear the responsibility?!"

Ah, this...

Everyone agreed that the girl's words made some sense.

Then, in the next instant, Qili, heavy punch landed on the girl's head, making a dull thud. "Thump!!!"

That punch was incredibly powerful, almost knocking her to the ground.

"Teacher... violently opposes!"

"Objection overruled! Everything you said was just what I told you! You're quite adept at applying what you've learned, aren't you?"

Qili spoke ruthlessly, then gave her apprentice two more sharp raps on the forehead. "Just for a piece of cake, you've made such a big fuss about who you're trying to impress?!"

It seems we've been discovered.

"However, I also don't think it's necessary to collect all these cakes."

."

As she spoke, Qili simply unfolded the cake box that the girl had finished eating, revealing the words written on it.

"Echo Maid COF, No. 1006, Heart Commercial Street, now offers phone delivery service for a fee of 80 yuan."

"There's no need to study the cake's ingredients, nor to determine its masterpiece based on its preparation methods, or to consider the Monster King's likes and dislikes."

As Qili said this, she knew what Renren, who had given the order to "collect and study it," was thinking, "Clearly, the Monster King is significantly different from the 'King' you've imagined."

These guys must have mistaken the Monster King in Wind City for the Monster King from the British Isles.

But unfortunately...

The King of Wind City doesn't seem to be the kind of king who gives off a very noble feeling, nor does he require the cake he eats to be an elegant creation of a master distiller.

The same goes for this cake...

"Isn't this the most straightforward explanation?"

As Qili spoke, she spoke into the researchers' earpieces, "The Monster King just randomly picked a cake shop in Wind City and expressed his goodwill with a gift box... that's all."

"..."

"Is that so? Then let's do it your way..."

A man's voice came through the loudspeaker, "After all, you've had more contact with that king... so, should we redistribute the cake?"

Qili raised an eyebrow, looking at the surveillance camera with a half-smile, "Suit yourself, but are you going to get involved too?"

In response to Qili's question, the voice from the loudspeaker sounded helpless, "This matter has blown up too much... This is the first time in all these years that a strange person has appeared at headquarters."

It's not actually the first time, though.

After all, the Magical Girl Headquarters used to be located in North Capital...

So to be precise, it was the first time at the new address after the Magical Girl Headquarters was re-established, albeit with some setbacks.

"That's not a weirdo... It's perfectly reasonable for a natural Calamity to walk on the ground and smash into any place it wants."

Qili repeated similar words, her hands in her pockets. "And next... we await news from the Cabinet."

Although those spineless girls would probably immediately raise both hands and wholeheartedly agree after seeing the Magical Girl Association's joint petition...

With this in mind, Qili scooped out a piece of cake and stuffed it into her mouth.

He immediately closed his eyes with a blissful expression.

After that feeling, she could use that "King's" influence to her advantage and roam freely within the Magical Girl Association.

Awesome!

Chapter 11 Cake Procurement

"Here you go, these are the cake gift boxes you requested."

As Nagashima Riko spoke, she looked curiously at Cong Yu, who was being placed into the wall from the cake gift box. "Excuse me, are all these cakes for yourself? Or are they for the magical girl you live with?"

As she spoke, Nagashima Koki nodded in agreement. "Handsome brother, be careful of cavities after eating so much cake!"

In response, Cong Yu patted the little girl's head.

I feel like I touched heads so many times today... I touched Yaochuan Guang's head this morning, and I also touched Xiao Cui's head.

Now he's touching Nagashima Koki's head again...

I feel like I'm quickly turning into a head-patting weirdo.

Damn... this is so weird.

Cong Yu smiled inwardly, then responded to the mother and daughter, "It's for gifting... I've found that giving a cake is much better than giving flowers."

At least it won't cause any misunderstandings.

After all, many people don't understand the meaning of hyacinths and similar terms, and might interpret sending flowers as a declaration of love... which would be quite inappropriate.

Besides, flowers are too expensive, while cakes are cheap.

"How much? I'll pay by card."

When Cong Yu took out the card, Nagashima Riko shook her head and refused, saying, "I can't accept it. You've helped my daughter and me so much, and you even saved my life before."

"Nagashima Koji still owes you money, doesn't he?"

"Moreover, from the perspective of the cake itself, the cost of a cake is actually very low; the rent and the maid's salary are the main expenses."

"..." Cong Yu didn't really understand the intricacies of running a coffee shop, and he didn't particularly like refusing to take things back, so he nodded and put the card away.

"Okay, next time I ask you for a cake, please don't refuse me with similar words... otherwise I won't feel at ease taking it."

Nagashima Riko nodded with a smile at Cong Yu's words.

Of course, Cong Yu had no idea what she was thinking.

After Cong Yu finished serving the cake, Nagashima Riko led him to a private room on the second floor and placed several pieces of cake on the table.

Then, while boiling water to make coffee, Nagashima Riko looked somewhat hesitant and said, "Um... I've been thinking..."

As she said this, when Cong Yu looked over, she asked, "I want to join the weirdo organization, how do I do that?"

Although Echo Maid COF's performance is not bad, she is now a single mother, and Xiao Xi has many expenses.

Despite the excellent benefits offered by the Monster Group, after considering her options for the past few days, she decided to join Monster Group.

With Cong Yu around, she felt at ease.

"Have you decided? Then you can check the website."

Submit your resume... and then go for an interview at Liangliang Pharmaceuticals on Sunday.

Cong Yu said this in a very nonchalant manner, "However, the Monster Group is always short-staffed, so getting hired is a sure thing."

"..."

"Eh? Liangliang Pharmaceuticals..."

Nagashima Riko had heard of this place name... The Liangliang Pharmaceuticals Building was considered quite tall in Wind City.

Could it be that Liangliang Pharmaceutical Corporation., Ltd. is also collaborating with this weirdo?

To Nagashima Riko's confusion, Cong Yu simply explained, "The implied meaning of 'two' is 22, which is the shell company founded by the 22nd Group, where I work."

"The basement of Liangliang Pharmaceuticals' building houses the group's headquarters, while the above-ground portion is primarily used as a warehouse."

Upon hearing this, Nagashima Koki's eyes immediately lit up.

In the past, her mother would sometimes pass by Liangliang Pharmaceutical Corporation. on her way to school, but she never made the connection...

It turns out that underground was the headquarters of a Monster Group!

It perfectly matches her imagination of a secret organization!

"..." Cong Yu glanced at her, roughly knowing what she was thinking, then looked at Nagashima Riko: "I won't take you, Mrs. Nagashima... Otherwise, it would be too obvious that I'm taking care of you, and you probably wouldn't like that."

Nagashima Riko isn't the type to expect preferential treatment because of her relationship with Cong Yu, so she can accept this...

Even better this way.

With that in mind, Nagashima Riko gently poured the coffee, then took the latte art needle and created a beautiful latte art on Cong Yu's coffee.

Although Cong Yu herself didn't really care about this.

"I have some influence within the company."

Cong Yu gestured "just a little bit" with her hand, took a bite of the small cake, then looked at Nagashima Koki, picked up a fork and fed her a big bite as well.

Watching Nagashima Koki chewing like a hamster with her cheeks puffed out, he smiled and said, "A lot of people in the company should have seen the photo of us together before... They know we have a good relationship."

"So your treatment is still guaranteed... but I can't make it too obvious, and I hope you won't go around telling everyone."

Cong Yu said this, he looked at Nagashima Riko, who nodded to indicate that she understood, and reached out to pat her head.

He was worried that if he personally brought Nagashima Riko to the company, it might make things difficult for his colleagues who were responsible for assigning her work and paying her salary.

It seems there's no need to worry about that now.

"Then I'll take my leave now..."

Cong Yu said this, he stood up and added, "When the group asks what kind of work you want to participate in, just say that you currently run a coffee shop and can provide several private rooms as a base."

"In that case, it shouldn't affect your current life too much, and the benefits won't be bad either."

"As for other benefits, does one have to become an eccentric, or achieve 'eternal youth' or 'return to youth' from now on?"

"Or perhaps you could 'rejuvenate' after you've grown old... It all depends on what you, ma'am, are thinking."

"The group has a lot of freedom in this regard."

After saying that, Cong Yu left the coffee shop...

Speaking of which, next week is the Rabbit Man's birthday, so it's about time to prepare a happy birthday card and send him a gift.

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"..."

"Eternal youth? Rejuvenation?"

Nagashima Riko murmured to herself, deeply shocked despite not fully understanding the situation. "Monster Group... can they even do this?"

May youth last forever.

It's enough to drive countless women and even men crazy.

The phrase "rejuvenation" is something that countless elderly people who still want to live are passionately pursuing.

Those who are rich and powerful.

They'd probably all try every possible way to contact the Monster Group, right?

In that instant, Nagashima Riko understood something... As an adult, she sometimes had this kind of intuition.

She didn't quite understand the current situation of magical girls and monsters.

They hadn't even bothered to learn about it.

But she guessed...

Magical girls might not be able to defeat monsters.

Interestingly, she guessed correctly.

Chapter 112 The Rabbit Man's Birthday

Today is May 1st, International Workers' Day, and students and office workers Japan are once again on holiday.

The holiday will begin on Wednesday, May 1st, and continue until Sunday, May 5th.