Communication between the Nameless, the corporate executive, and the Knight of Beauty went surprisingly smoothly.
But none of them had any news about Jiang Yu, a disheartening result.
"With the Family watching us, there's only so much the company can do. But if you need anything on the investigation front, just let me know," Topaz told the "allies" before her.
Yaoyorozu Kami almost immediately gave her a grateful look. "Thank you, Miss Topaz. You truly are a kind, beautiful, selfless, and great lady!"
Seeing this Knight of Beauty looking so moved she was almost in tears, Topaz once again found herself feeling conflicted.
Unlike the members of the Astral Express Crew, she still needed some time to get used to interacting with the Knights of Beauty.
Even so, March 7th and Stelle, who were already used to Argenti, looked at Yaoyorozu Kami in some surprise. This gentle-looking older woman seemed very easily moved, and a little innocent, much like Little Fish...
The Knights of Beauty really were... a diverse bunch.
"Thank you, Miss Topaz," Himeko said. "We were just going to ask the Hounds about the case. Perhaps you've already dealt with them?"
At Himeko's words, Topaz tilted her head slightly and looked at the two Hounds behind her.
"There, they're following right behind me. Just ask them-perfect timing, too. Help get their eyes off me. Being watched all the time feels awful."
Topaz had barely finished speaking, and the Nameless were just about to act, when they realized Miss Yaoyorozu Kami had already approached them.
The Knights of Beauty were always astonishingly quick to act...
Seeing Yaoyorozu Kami approach so abruptly, along with the two blades behind her, the two Hounds suddenly grew flustered.
The male Hound blustered, "W-we're carrying out our superior's orders! W-what do you want?"
Yaoyorozu