World Quest: 1, Major Cases 2/5 World Quest: 2, Ordinary Cases 46/50
Both major cases in a row had involved aliens. Russell had roughly formed a guess: infighting among New Yorkers—or rather, Earthlings—counted as ordinary cases, but once aliens were involved, it became something else entirely.
Whether that was right or wrong remained unclear. After all, there had only been two major cases, hardly enough to serve as a standard of judgment.
But the moment Skynet died, a major case was immediately completed, confirming one of Russell's long-held suspicions: the Terminator-series robots were part of a long-term quest, and the final boss was Skynet.
"Thanks, Skynet. It's been a long time since I met such a hardworking boss."
Russell silently gave it a thumbs-up while taking it as a warning. Next time he put on the mastermind vest, he should just strut around on his own turf and never go recklessly causing trouble elsewhere.
Skynet was the best example. Its death had been far too humiliating.
After dealing with Skynet, Arnold's family left first. There had been many witnesses to the earlier battle at the villa, and he had to find a way to cover up the truth so no one discovered he was inhuman.
It wasn't a big problem. He had Money Power.
As Arnold's family hurried away, Russell looked Eleanor and the American Shorthair over with ill intent. Skynet was already dead, and these two robots were no longer particularly useful. He might as well dismantle them.
No, the American Shorthair was still useful. It could act cute.
The two robots felt uneasy and volunteered to go back and guard the house, leaving only Russell and Lucy in the park.
"Two Space Battleships are approaching Earth. One has already entered the atmosphere and evaded every