Chapter 1768: Chapter 1190: New Arrival Reports In (Today I Bought Mulberries So My Hands Are Black)
Regarding the solution, Duanmu Huai thought for only one day, and then… gave up.
After all, thinking really wasn’t his forte, so the solution Duanmu Huai eventually ca up with was to have Lumiaire and Ann work on devising a solution.
That’s right, and if they can’t figure it out?
Isn’t it obvious? Just eliminate all the Magic Girls!
According to the information Lumiaire got from QB, the QB network has a channel that connects to all Magic Girls. This allows them to recycle the girls’ emotions and convert them into energy to be delivered to the Universe when they fall into despair and turn into Witches.
So, if you could reverse engineer the QB network using this channel, you could wipe out all the Magic Girls in this world in an instant.
“But that’s way too cruel!”
In response to Duanmu Huai’s solution, Ann protested imdiately, and then…
“Well, then you guys co up with a less cruel solution.”
And thus, Duanmu Huai just simply tossed the responsibility onto them.
Exactly like many superiors in the workplace: I don’t care how you do it; I just need results!
How you accomplish it is your problem!
So, Ann and Lumiaire had no choice but to brace themselves… What else could they do?
After all, they were stuck with such a boss; just have to bear with it.
As for Duanmu Huai…
“Ugh, lost again!”
Seeing the ga map on the table, Duanmu Huai cried out and threw the cards in his hand down.
“Xiao Ai, you’re really bad at board gas.”
“I’m not interested in things that require thinking.”
Facing Qianshu’s tease, Duanmu Huai sighed silently. After returning to the Mitama Plain, capturing QB, and dumping the task onto Ann and Lumiaire, Duanmu Huai spent most of his ti in the coffee shop—since, for now, without a way to save the Magic Girls, Duanmu Huai had nothing to do.
The tricky part was that, for the mont, the Magic Girl system created by the QB Clan involved high-dinsional, fate, causality, and even quantum physics among a series of significant challenges. Ann was almost daily in video conferences with others, including Magicians like Lani, Alice, and Frieren, and researchers like Sherry and Angelica… As for the topics they discussed, Duanmu Huai certainly didn’t understand them, but he didn’t need to. As long as Ann and the others ca up with a solution and let him sign off on it, that’s enough.
You don’t need to understand nuclear physics to govern a country.
If Ann and the others genuinely can’t figure it out, Duanmu Huai has a final bomb as the last resort to solve all problems in one blow.
With a last asure in place, Duanmu Huai wasn’t in a rush. Over at Kana City, Xitong Lingnao was still leading others to track rumors, and according to Mugeng’s report, their collaboration so far was running smoothly. Magius’s Wing hadn’t shown up since; neither Black Wing nor White Wing had, and Duanmu Huai wasn’t concerned. Whatever Magius’s Wing intended, as long as they continued to debunk those rumors systematically, eventually, they’d be forced to reveal themselves.
This allowed Duanmu Huai to relax and enjoy board gas at the coffee shop—after all, Rikoriko’s coffee shop also used board gas to attract custors.
Just a pity that for Duanmu Huai, these gas aren’t his strong suit.
Especially those that require thinking, which resulted in him losing badly almost every ti,
“Yo, Qianshu, there’s a task.”
“Got it.”
Just at that mont, the coffee shop owner called to Qianshu from behind the counter. She smiled and turned to leave, while Duanmu Huai yawned and returned to his seat, leisurely sipping coffee.
“Xiao Ai, you should bring Ann along sotis; I’d like to chat with her more often.”
“If there’s a chance; she’s got important work to do.”
Facing Qianshu’s complaint from the counter, Duanmu Huai replied nonchalantly. In fact, as Duanmu Huai had thought, Ann and Qianshu’s personalities were very similar, so much so that their relationship beca incredibly close right after eting, to the point they got along like friends who had known each other for years during this period.
What is this? Like attracts like?
To be cautious, Duanmu Huai thought he should keep them apart; otherwise, one might influence the other negatively.
“Oh, I wanted to recomnd the manager’s coffee to her. By the way, can I take so coffee back today, so everyone can enjoy it together?”
“I don’t mind.”
“Alright, I gotta run, let’s chat later.”
With that, Qianshu rushed out the door—truly a woman as free as the wind.
With Qianshu’s departure, the coffee shop returned to quietness, Duanmu Huai sat at the bar, quietly savoring his coffee, while another girl with glasses beside him leaned on the table, bawling constantly.
“Why can’t I find a good man… Please, give a good man!”
“A good man won’t just drop from the sky; can’t you find one yourself?”
Seeing the girl’s complaint, Duanmu Huai rolled his eyes. This girl, nad Rui Xi, was also an employee at the coffee shop. As he heard from Qianshu, Rui Xi was a Licorice herself, who retired after getting older, which was why she now worked in a supportive role here.
And her biggest flaw was complaining about being single and unwanted, though if you asked Duanmu Huai, Rui Xi didn’t look bad, and her figure was decent. If there’s a flaw…
Well, it’s probably that mouth of hers.
“It’s not that easy to find. Hmph, you shouldn’t make snide remarks like that. When you get to my age, you’ll understand my troubles.”
“No, I think I won’t understand because I’m already engaged.”
“What?!”
Hearing this, Rui Xi suddenly widened her eyes, staring at Duanmu Huai.
“Really? What kind of person are they?”
“Very pretty, of noble status, and quite wealthy.”
After all, she’s a Princess.
“Ugh… b-but these are just external factors. What really matters in marriage is the internal aspect!”
“You’re always hovering around ; honestly, it’s a bit annoying. Other than that, you’re pretty nice, with a cheerful and outgoing personality. You’re quite popular, you know.”
“H-how could this be…”
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s response, Rui Xi’s face turned pale as she stepped back a few paces and pointed at Duanmu Huai.
“Traitor! You’re a traitor!!”
“What does that have to do with …”
Watching Rui Xi run away, wailing hysterically, Duanmu Huai rolled his eyes and took another sip of his coffee.
If this woman weren’t so outspoken, she probably would have been married off by now.
It was then that a voice suddenly spoke up beside Duanmu Huai.
“Excuse …”
“Hmm?”
Hearing the voice, Duanmu Huai turned his head to see a girl with beautiful black hair and a delicate, cute face standing there expressionlessly. She was wearing a navy-blue uniform, carrying a backpack, and holding a large suitcase.
Her attire… doesn’t seem like that of a café custor.
“Who are you?”
“I am Inoue Takana, assigned here from today onward. The commander ordered to learn from you, Senior Qianshu.”
“…Hmm?”
“Although being assigned here wasn’t my choice, it’s an honor to have the opportunity to learn from the top Licorice in DA. I wish to improve myself in this position in hopes of returning to HQ.”
“Uh…”
Listening to her blurt out so much at once, Duanmu Huai was silent for a mont.
“Even though you say that, I’m not Qianshu, you know.”
“Eh?”
“She’s a guest here, but she isn’t Licorice.”
At this point, Mika also ca out of the kitchen, extending his hand toward the black-haired girl.
“My na is Mika, and I’m the manager here.”
“I’m Inoue Takana.” The black-haired girl shook hands with Mika, then looked at Duanmu Huai again.
“…Should I take asures against her?”
“Huh?”
“Our DA mbers’ identities are confidential. Although it was my mistake earlier, it exposed both this place and my identity, so…”
As she spoke, Inoue Takana suddenly reached into a side compartnt of her backpack, pulled out a gun, and aid it at Duanmu Huai.
“I’m really sorry…”
“No, no, stay calm.”
Seeing this, Mika quickly intervened.
“Although she’s not a DA mber, she currently has a partnership with our DA, so she’s not an ordinary citizen.”
“…Is that so.”
Upon hearing Mika’s explanation, Inoue Takana hesitated for a mont, then lowered and put away her gun and obediently bowed to Duanmu Huai.
“I’m truly sorry.”
“It’s fine… By the way, Mika, this newcor is quite interesting…”
“Ahahaha…”
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s comnt, Mika smiled wryly and waved his hand.
“In any case, Qianshu is not here right now. You can wait for her return—would you like a cup of coffee in the anti?”
“Thank you for the offer, but we’re not supposed to act freely during missions…”
“But it’s not a mission yet. Here, have a cup of mixed coffee from . I’m quite confident in my mixed coffee.”
“…I won’t hold back then.”
Seeing Mika bringing over the coffee, Inoue Takana paused for a mont but ultimately sat down at the bar, taking small sips of the coffee. anwhile, Duanmu Huai just glanced at her briefly before turning his attention back to the news being broadcasted on the TV hanging on the wall.
“…”
As she sipped her coffee, Inoue Takana also secretly observed the girl sitting nearby. To be honest, the reason she initially mistook the girl for the DA’s trump card wasn’t due to re foolishness. It was primarily because of the overwhelming sense of pressure and threat she felt upon first seeing her. Such a feeling had previously only been experienced during training, from DA instructors.
However, even DA instructors didn’t emit the sa level of overwhelming pressure as this girl, which led Inoue Takana to mistakenly assu she was Kanegi Chisato.
Who could she possibly be? Mika said she isn’t a DA mber but has a cooperative relationship with them? What does that even an? Plus, why is she wrapped in a cloak even though she’s indoors?
Doesn’t that look a bit suspicious?
“Ding-a-ling!”
While Inoue Takana pondered these thoughts, the café’s door suddenly opened. Accompanied by the crisp sound of the doorbell, a cheerful, energetic voice as bright as the sunlight stread in.
“Yo-ho—Master Qianshu is back!”
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