The Explorer

Arcueid was clearly unhappy that her movie-watching plans had been interrupted, and the unfriendly gaze that fell on the little nun sent a chill down her spine.

"Ugh, I already said I didn't want to do it. This kind of thing seems more suitable for Ciel."

"Yes, it might be more interesting if it were Ciel. What kind of conspiracy is he plotting now? Is he trying to separate us and then defeat us one by one? Has Ciel already laid an ambush?"

When facing others, Arcueid seemed to revert to the aloof noblewoman he was at the beginning, extending his five fingers to examine them as if inspecting the sharpness of a murder weapon.

"Alright, stop scaring her. The little nun wasn't lying. Since they've come to invite me, I'll go."

"I?"

Arcueid looked unhappy, Bai Mo sighed, "You don't get along well with those people in the Church, do you? Anyway, I'll be back immediately if anything goes wrong."

Arcueid's short, golden hair sprouted a pair of cat ears again, this time drooping listlessly, giving her the look of a corporate slave who had suddenly been assigned work during her vacation. She then prepared to leave.

Bai Mo gestured to the young nun, indicating "please wait a moment," and said, "I need to take her back; it'll only take a few seconds."

Upon hearing this, Arcueid's earlier displeasure vanished instantly. Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.

The movie I just watched was a very ordinary action film. Arcueid couldn't help but think of the scene where the male lead had his arm around the female lead's waist, swinging on chains as they flew between buildings amidst a hail of bullets.

"After all, this guy gets into trouble when he's alone."

"No way! That was an accident! Never mind, I want to try flying in a different posture. Last time you carried me, I felt like a cat being held by the back of my collar."

Bai Mo nodded at this small request. Then, Arcueid was hoisted onto Bai Mo's shoulder like a sack, with a look of utter despair on his face.

"What am I even expecting...?"

The surrounding environment flowed by like ocean waves, and a few seconds later, Arcueid was back at the hotel. As she put Arcueid down, she casually asked, "Are all people with this power like you? This speed is ridiculously fast."

"No, among those who possess power, I'm considered weak. Generally speaking, the limit for Magnetic Field Power is 990,000 horsepower, while I only have 500,000 horsepower," Bai Mo casually explained. Hearing this, Arcueid clenched his fists uncomfortably.

"No way..."

Seemingly sensing Arcueid's unease, Bai Mo comforted her, "Don't worry, this kind of power is very difficult to break through in this world. If I have 500,000, then that Roa probably hasn't even reached 10,000. Don't worry, you won't be needed in the battle."

"Oh, I see. Well then, I won't stand on ceremony. After all, it was you, Bai Mo, who got me into this state, so I'll leave all the battle-related matters to you. And... after the battle, I'd like to go to the movie theater one more time." Arcueid seemed to have mustered up the courage to say this.

"Go if you want to, it's your leg."

Bai Mo's high EQ reply was clearly unacceptable to Arcueid. Her little leather shoes clicked in displeasure as Arcueid angrily exclaimed, "What?! You're not coming with me? You're breaking your promise!"

"How did I break my promise..."

Arcueid, one hand on her hip and the other pointing at Bai Mo, said, "Need I say more? Didn't we agree to work together all day? And now you're going to Church? A day is a day, not a second less counts!"

"So you did know we were out on an operation today."

Upon hearing this, Arcueid like a cat with its fur standing on end, wanting to retort but unsure what to say, as if it would huff and puff and bite at any moment.

"Alright, I'm leaving now. Just let me know if you need anything."

After leaving those words, Bai Mo disappeared. Arcueid looked back, but there was nothing in the sky except for a sliver of orange-red sunset.

"What a boring drama, but considering that the actor is my stupid sister, it seems to be passable?" The sudden words instantly dispelled Arcueid's mood. Altrouge Brunestud, who was beside her, had already broken free of her chains and was lying on the bed as if she had just woken up.

"Who gave you the right to comment?"

"Really? I think this show is pretty good. At least I'm looking forward to the ending." Altrouge Brunestud casually ran her fingers through her long hair and continued, "How about it, my poor sister? Don't you think now that you were hopelessly stupid for only caring about chasing after Roa?"

Arcueid remained silent, but sometimes, silence is an answer.

"But your wish won't come true; this play is destined to end in tragedy."

"Huh? Don't you understand your own situation?"

Altrouge Brunestud revealed a wicked smile, her fingers twirling her jet-black hair as she laughed, "You talk as if you'd actually do anything. Maybe you'll put some restrictions on me, but you won't kill me, Arcueid. The Church knows very well what will happen after I die."

Unlike you, I don't have much time left. Would you like me to tell you something about Roa, like why we started this collaboration?"

Meanwhile, Bai Mo had returned to the little sister's side. After Arcueid left, the little sister visibly breathed a sigh of relief and led Bai Mo to the Church, clearly much more relaxed along the way.

"Phew, I thought I was going to die. Seriously, there's clearly something wrong with the Church's human resources arrangements. Someone like me, a support staff member, shouldn't even be in front of the True Ancestor."

Watching the little nun incessantly complain about the Church's many inhumane behaviors, Bai Mo didn't say much. Indeed, with her combat power, even the now weakened Arcueid could easily crush her.

"Moreover, sir, could I ask you for a favor? If you ask, the Church might just let me retire." The little nun's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Let's talk about it after this is over.

Bai Mo replied, and upon hearing this, the little nun helplessly lay back down in her seat, saying, "Ah, how boring. You're just like Ciel."

"If you can tell me something about Ciel, maybe I'll consider it." Bai Mo's words rekindled the little nun's hope. Most people in the city had been implanted with Magnetic Field Pseudo Blood Ring, but the sensations they felt were far less than Ciel's.

Furthermore, the fact that Ciel is a member of the Church is something worth considering.

"You've come to the right person. You're talking about Ciel, right? I can guarantee it, I'm the person who knows her best."

Clearly, faced with the temptation of early retirement, the young nun didn't hesitate to sell out all of Ciel's secrets.