Chapter: Chapter 32
“Your Majesty, why are you still awake so late?” As the hour and minute hands of the clock coincided, Xue’er cautiously opened Laidejishiya’s bedroom door and asked in a low voice.
Laidejishiya was uncharacteristically different today. Instead of playing games, she was leaning back in her chair, reading a book.
Hearing Xue’er’s words, she waved her hand without looking back, “Xue’er, you go to sleep first. I need to finish this book quickly.”
A book?
Xue’er walked to Laidejishiya’s side, poked her head out, and saw the title of the book, “Research on Ancient Magic?”
“Yes, Research on Ancient Magic.” Laidejishiya nodded, “I originally thought this book was just for show, but I didn’t expect it to be quite interesting.”
To receive Laidejishiya’s evaluation of “interesting” was already extremely rare.
Laidejishiya had previously read all the books in the demon library. What she called a little interesting was extremely interesting to others.
“Can’t you read it tomorrow? It’s already midnight.”
“I have to hurry. This book might be taken back first thing tomorrow morning.” Laidejishiya shook her head. She didn’t own this book after all, she had just found a righteous reason to keep it with her for a while.
If this book was truly a collection of someone human, and it was indeed stolen by the black-clothed person they encountered, then once Bailing understood the situation, she would definitely come to take the book back.
Her time was very tight. It was best to finish reading this book tonight.
“I’m not a child. Staying up late occasionally isn’t a big problem. Don’t worry, Xue’er.” Laidejishiya said to Xue’er without looking up, “You go back and rest first. I might need your help with something tomorrow.”
“…Yes.”
…
“It seems it was indeed a misunderstanding,” Bailing said, sitting cross-legged on the bed, speaking to the woman wearing a pirate-style eye patch on the computer screen in front of her.
The woman on the computer was the leader of a special operations team in Central City, nicknamed “One-Eyed Dragon.” Her relationship with Bailing was not bad.
“Yes, I didn’t expect things to be such a coincidence that the place we chose is almost the same as where the incident happened.” One-Eyed Dragon held a stack of reports, looking somewhat troubled. “Sigh, this is going to be difficult.”
“Oh?”
“To protect your information, I specifically turned off all the surveillance in the area where the assault happened before the operation began. As a result, we have completely lost track of the culprits.” One-Eyed Dragon shrugged. Who could have expected such a complication?
The time and place chosen by both parties were the same, and the attire of the members of both parties was also the same. This was utterly unbelievable.
“Fortunately, you managed to keep that book. Otherwise, I would be in big trouble this time.”
“Is that book very important?” Bailing asked. She always felt that Laidejishiya’s attitude towards that book was somewhat unusual.
A thoughtful expression appeared in One-Eyed Dragon’s remaining eye. “Important? Not that much. After all, I don’t know what’s inside it.”
“It’s just that the owner of that book is a very wealthy man in Central City, and he also serves as a member of parliament. If the stolen goods cannot be recovered, he’s unlikely to let it go.”
“But you don’t need to worry about this matter. Senior Sang will handle everything.”
One thing One-Eyed Dragon didn’t mention was that the owner of the book was not only a member of parliament but also one of the most stubborn members in parliament who insisted on bringing the hero’s actions under parliamentary supervision.
But this was not something Bailing needed to know or consider. The power struggles were best left to seasoned veterans like Senior Sang.
Just then, Bailing’s phone suddenly rang.
Bailing took out her phone and saw that it was Senior Sang.
“Hello, Senior Sang?”
“Yes, it’s me. One-Eyed Dragon, you can withdraw for now.” Senior Sang’s reassuring voice came from the phone.
“What the heck, Boss Sang, how did you know I was here?”
“Hurry up and withdraw, I’m very fast.” Senior Sang laughed heartily.
“Okay.” One-Eyed Dragon also laughed and then bid farewell to Bailing, “I’m logging off now.”
After One-Eyed Dragon logged off, Senior Sang informed Bailing of his intention, “I’ll come find you tomorrow morning.”
“Are you coming in person, Senior Sang?” Bailing blinked her eyes. Senior Sang was a very busy person, so why would he suddenly propose to come to her house at this time?
“Some things can’t be explained clearly over the phone. It’s faster and more reliable to talk in person… Ah, right, can I also meet the little helper you found today?”
“She doesn’t really like meeting other people, I’ll try my best.” Bailing hesitated. Senior Sang’s status among humans was comparable to the Four Heavenly Kings of the demon realm.
If Laidejishiya knew, Bailing was a little worried she might have some bad thoughts.
“To be able to easily defeat an A-class ability user with precognitive abilities using pure physical strength, your friend’s strength is quite remarkable.”
“Indeed… quite remarkable.”
