Chapter 80 Chapter 80: The Messenger from Afar and Kal'tsit
Chapter 80: The Messenger from Afar and Kal'tsit
Knock! Knock!
"No one's here."
Texas bit off her pocky stick and spread her hands.
With such loud knocking, it was impossible for anyone inside not to hear. It seemed the person living here had gone out for some reason.
"Then what about our mission?"
"Wait."
The Lupo's words were concise and to the point. Unlike ordinary delivery orders, this one was personally assigned by the boss to be handled properly; it couldn't be dealt with casually.
Before setting out, she had been repeatedly reminded that the letter absolutely must be delivered personally into the hands of the man named Kevin.
"So, should we head to the market now?"
"Mhm."
The three got into the car and were about to drive off when they saw a couple walking into the mouth of the alley. They looked quite well-matched.
Texas's high boot on the accelerator relaxed slightly. Only after the two had passed by did the modified jeep slowly drive out of the alley.
"I never expected Gouwu City to have so many handsome men and beautiful women. Is this what people from Yan call a place with excellent feng shui?"
"We saw quite a few on the way here already. And that tall, handsome guy with white hair just now—too bad he's already taken."
Driving with the wind blowing, Exusiai sighed, but her words instantly froze Croissant and Texas.
"Exusiai, what did you just say?"
"He's already taken. What, Croissant, are you feeling spring stirrings too?"
"No, the sentence before that."
Croissant didn't lose her composure because of Exusiai's teasing; instead, she pressed on.
"Tall, handsome guy?"
"Further back."
"Wow, Texas, since when are you interested in the opposite sex?"
Exusiai seemed to have discovered some incredible truth and asked with considerable surprise.
Although that person was indeed good-looking, it shouldn't be enough to make the usually calm Texas act like this.
Moreover, the other party was a married man. Or perhaps her companion had developed some strange interest?
Thwack!
A sharp flick landed on Exusiai's forehead, producing a crisp sound.
"A little further back."
Texas said irritably.
"Further back? Let me think... Wait! A white-haired male returned to Qingning Alley! Could he be our target?!"
"That possibility cannot be ruled out."
"Then why didn't you two say so earlier!"
Flustered, she turned the jeep around and headed back toward Qingning Alley.
Not long after, inside Qingning Alley.
Beep————
The piercing horn sound echoed through the alley after bouncing off the walls, successfully attracting the attention of Kevin, who was about to close the door.
"Please wait! Are you Mr. Kevin? There's a letter for you!"
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"You three have worked hard. Have some tea."
"Thank you!" ×2
"Mhm, thanks."
Fiammetta served tea to the three, and they quickly expressed their gratitude.
Meanwhile, Kevin examined the letter in his hand. It was thin; it didn't seem to contain many items inside.
He found it strange. He believed he hadn't revealed his address to anyone, so why had a letter suddenly arrived at his door today?
His nail sliced through the wax seal, and Kevin unfolded the pristine letter paper.
His eyes scanned line after line of text. A conspicuous silver emblem was stamped at the very bottom of the letter.
Even though he had left Babel for nearly ten years, he could still remember—this was the Doctor's emblem.
As for the sender... it was Kal'tsit?
"Kevin, did something happen? Someone actually sent us a letter?"
Fiammetta placed the tray back in the kitchen and asked curiously.
"It's from Kal'tsit."
Skillfully filtering out the cryptic content in the letter, Kevin quickly extracted the effective information.
"Ms. Kal'tsit?"
Her brows furrowed slightly. After nearly ten years without contact, a letter suddenly arriving felt like it couldn't be good news.
"She hopes I can participate in an operation."
"?"
"To rescue the Doctor."
"!"
"So, Kevin, you want to go, right?"
After her initial surprise, Fiammetta smiled softly, gently wrapping her arms around Kevin's waist and looking up to ask softly.
"Yes."
"Then go. I'll go with you."
"You can wait here for news. It won't take long."
He rubbed her soft wolf ears. The comfortable sensation made Fiammetta close her eyes contentedly, her eyelashes fluttering.
Kevin knew Fiammetta preferred this kind of stable life now, so he didn't intend to disturb her hard-won peace.
Such a simple matter wasn't enough to delay his steps. The so-called "quick trip there and back" was just a straightforward statement.
"I don't want to wait for news."
"Then we'll go together."
Kevin once again indulged her "willfulness."
"Ahem, I say, you two bosses, although I really don't want to interrupt you, part of this express delivery fee is marked as 'cash on delivery.' Could you settle it first?"
Exusiai somewhat awkwardly broke the atmosphere. Who knew why an order personally assigned by the boss was marked as cash on delivery? Could someone connected to Emperor not even afford the postage for one letter?
"Alright, please wait a moment."
After inquiring about the delivery fee, Fiammetta went back to the room to get the money.
"This mansion is really luxurious! I wonder how much it would sell for?"
Croissant's eyes sparkled. Although the mansion didn't have that kind of dazzlingly opulent feel, it was precisely this ancient charm and elegantly arranged decor that gave it a refreshingly pleasant sensation.
Meanwhile, Texas's gazesharplyly lingered on a large ink stain on the courtyard wall. Something felt off about it.
Gurgle—
As if to confirm her suspicion, that ink stain began to roll like a living creature.
Under Texas's slightly astonished gaze, a woman wearing a cyan landscape-patterned qipao emerged from it, not a single trace of ink staining her body.
"Your gaze is quite impolite."
Dusk said irritably. This was why she disliked dealing with these mere mortals—their knowledge was far too limited.
If she had to explain everything every time, how could she ever steal even half a day of leisure?
"You're going on a long trip?"
Ignoring the three from Penguin Logistics, at the scene, Dusk only cared about Kevin and Fiammetta.
"Yes."
As early as a few years ago, Kevin had already gleaned fragments of information from newspapers about the final outcome of the Kazdel civil war.
For a long time, both sides' forces had been deadlocked. However, when Babel's Amiya, Theresa, was suddenly assassinated, it caused this force—held together almost entirely by her personal influence—to begin collapsing.
In that civil war, although they paid a heavy price, in the end, it was still the Regent who emerged victorious.
"Why is the Doctor in danger? And how many hidden truths are concealed within this?"
Just as Kevin was pondering...
"This lady is too lazy to accompany you folks. I can help keep an eye on your house in the meantime. Just make sure you come back."
Dusk waved her hand dismissively, picked up a cup of tea, and gulped it down.
"We'll come back."
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