Chapter 168 Chapter 168: Date Operation
Chapter 168: Date Operation
Before Xi's question could be answered.
"Kevin, you're back?"
Pozëmka peeked her little head out from the doorframe. The moment she saw Kevin, a pair of long, elegant wolf ears immediately perked up.
"And, W?!"
"Sister Fiammetta!"
Even though it had been a long time since they last met, the moment W saw Pozëmka, she knew she was still the same big sister who had shared bread with her.
A rare, silly smile appeared on W's face.
Even in front of Hearth and Ines, she had never shown such an expression.
"Let me see, you've suffered a lot these past few years, haven't you?"
She quickly ran out, occasionally lifting W's collar to check for any noticeable scars.
"Being outside, it couldn't be helped, hehe."
W scratched her head somewhat sheepishly.
"You're here this time...?"
"She'll be living here from now on."
Kevin answered Pozëmka's question for W.
"Our home isn't short on empty rooms, and we don't mind an extra mouth to feed..."
"Mwah~ That's great, Kevin. I'll go help W arrange a room first."
Pozëmka rewarded him with a deep, affectionate kiss. But judging by the expression on her face, it was hard to tell who was rewarding whom.
"Tsk, in broad daylight, being all lovey-dovey in public. I'm hiding in the painting!"
Of course, these words couldn't be said out loud. Xi Gua could only think them in her heart, while her hands angrily grabbed A Yao and kneaded it into various shapes.
"She's very enthusiastic. That child is usually quite reserved."
Eden also emerged from the house, watching Pozëmka pull W away to choose a room.
"Perhaps."
Reserved? If Eden was referring to the period when they first met, that description would indeed be quite fitting.
But now? Hard to say.
"I'm surprised you chose to actively provide the answer."
"She has waited long enough. I don't want to disappoint her."
Actively?
At least from the entire process, the active party was completely Pozëmka.
Kevin didn't want to look back on this moment in the future and realize he had done nothing.
Eden held two cups of Yan's specialty "Nü'er Hong" wine. Perhaps because it had just started, she hadn't yet entered that slightly tipsy state.
"Would you like to have a drink together then? My friend."
"No need."
Kevin didn't have the habit of drinking. Instead, Xi walked over and took the wine cup from Eden's hand.
"I'll drink with you."
"?"
"Not welcoming this lady?"
"Of course not, Miss Xi. I'm very pleased. By the way, Kevin, regarding the clothes you asked me to design, several have preliminary drafts ready. You can go choose."
Only Eden could achieve such an exaggerated efficiency of creating several excellent design drafts in just a few days.
"No need. I trust your judgment."
Regarding clothing design, Kevin was a complete layman and naturally wouldn't do something foolish like an amateur trying to guide a professional.
"Thank you for your trust, my friend."
Actually, if possible, Eden would have preferred to seek the opinion of Pozëmka, the person involved. But for the sake of secrecy, she had to settle for the next best thing.
She hoped Pozëmka would like the final product.
But at least until now, products from [Gold] had always received zero negative reviews.
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Backyard,
Clang! Clang!
That was the crisp sound of a hammer striking iron sheets. A noise that should have been noisy for a residential area was confined within this small space.
"Yo, you're back? Here, I've already prepared everything for you."
Seeing Kevin, she stopped her forging hammer and gestured towards the corner where "fireworks" were piled up almost into a small tower.
Actually, Nian had prepared these things a day ago. But unable to find Kevin, she had to keep them stacked in her workshop.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Kevin looked at that pile of fireworks that resembled "skyrockets." He had doubts about whether these oddly shaped things were actually visually appealing.
But Nian's craftsmanship should be trustworthy, right?
Seeing how busy she looked, Kevin didn't say much and just packed up these "firecrackers" and took them away.
.....
Yan, Grand Tutor's Residence.
"Abnormal activity along the coast?"
The old man held a letter in his hand. Only after carefully reading it did he divert his attention to the object before him.
It was a "monster," or rather, a Seaborn!
He knew such creatures existed, but this was the first time he observed one in such a direct manner.
This wasn't because he neglected crisis prevention, but because the northern demons and the impending return of the Sui beasts were currently Yan's top priorities.
"Reporting to the Grand Tutor, both Lungmen and the nomadic cities along the coast have detected abnormal ocean conditions. The frequency of Seaborn activity is increasing."
Slap! Slap! Slap!
The Tendril's tentacles slapped against the iron cage. Thick, disgusting fluid smeared on the bars. In terms of appearance, it had completely deviated from human aesthetics.
A crooked single eye wriggled within the gaps of its carapace, as if observing the human before it.
"In just three days, there have been two medium-to-large-scale Seaborn tides. Have we determined the cause?"
The Grand Tutor closed his eyes. The northern defense line was at a critical moment now; demons were pressing at the borders, leaving no room for distraction.
"Yes. According to the Observers from the Surveillance Department, they seem to have encountered some kind of stimulus? Leading to a change in their racial habits."
"Racial habits... I understand. You may leave. Take this away for disposal as well."
The officer wearing light armor with golden patterns clasped his hands in salute and then pulled the cage away.
Before being taken away, the Grand Tutor's gaze met that of the Seaborn.
For some reason, despite having long resided in court halls, a faint chill arose in his heart.
"I hope it's just this old man overthinking things."
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"So, this is what you prepared for fireworks, Boss Kevin?"
W looked at that pile of "skyrockets" taller than herself. She walked up and knocked on one of the "firecrackers" with her hand.
Thump! Thump!
Appraisal complete: solid core. Harder than her and Ines's heads combined.
"That's right."
"Hiss... Boss Kevin, your friend seems... not exactly harmless either."
How much stuff is packed inside these things?
Feels like compared to the yield of these things, the "potatoes" she usually makes are insignificant.
W clicked her tongue in amazement. She might have to take back her previous words. Being able to make these things is just downright cool!
"The best firecracker master in all of Yan"—she acknowledges this title.
"Actually, I think it doesn't need to be so troublesome."
Kevin seemed somewhat hesitant.
"Boss, such an important day."
"Do you really want Sister Pozëmka to have regrets?"
W now appeared almost earnest and persuasive. Before coming back with Kevin,
she had specifically sought advice from Anton on rhetoric techniques.
"Fine then. I'll leave it to you."
Kevin crossed his arms. When his gaze fell upon her,
W immediately felt a heavy weight on her shoulders.
"Yes! Mission guaranteed to be completed!"
She stood at attention and saluted, an unprecedented joyful smile on her face.
"Then—Operation: Date with Pozëmka—"
"Officially launched!"
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