“What a coincidence, Bai Yu. I didn’t expect to run into you here again.”
Ahaha…
Bai Yu also thought it was quite a coincidence.
Why was Su Keke everywhere?
Even though she had some expectation of this before Su Keke appeared, actually seeing her show up still gave Bai Yu a bit of a headache.
If she had transmigrated and become the protagonist of Star Song, then running into Su Keke every so often would be normal.
But the Bai Yu who transmigrated and was reborn wasn’t the protagonist; she was just a cannon fodder who almost got used as filler.
Running into Su Keke was one thing, but why had she bumped into Jiang Qianxun here too?
She wasn’t the protagonist, so why was she encountering both female leads from the original work of Star Song in a row?
Bai Yu couldn’t help but scream internally.
However, on the surface, she managed to show a slightly surprised expression.
“Huh? Miss Su? What a coincidence. I truly didn’t expect the other team member to be you.”
“Mmm… so that means…”
Su Keke sized up Bai Yu, who was sitting at the workstation, and suddenly slapped her forehead, immediately understanding why Bai Yu was here.
“I heard from Sister Qianxun that a new recruit would report today. So, Bai Yu, you’re the new recruit reporting today?”
The blonde girl’s eyes sparkled, her face full of expectation as she waited for Bai Yu’s reply.
“Yes, that’s right. Well then, Miss Su, I’ll be in your care from now on.”
“Bai Yu, just call me Keke. Miss Su is too formal. Anyway, Bai Yu, welcome aboard.”
Just as Bai Yu was about to say thank you, Su Keke turned her head and looked at Jiang Qianxun with an excited expression.
“Sister Qianxun, let’s hold a welcome party!”
“Denied.”
“Eh… why not?”
Su Keke, having been rejected, immediately showed a somewhat dejected expression.
She knew Jiang Qianxun’s personality very well.
Once she made a decision, it was hard to get her to change her mind.
For example, now that she had refused the welcome party, no matter how much Su Keke begged her afterward, Jiang Qianxun wouldn’t agree.
“Wah… Sister Qianxun is such a big meanie. We finally got a new member, and you won’t even hold a little welcome party.”
After saying that, she looked at Bai Yu with a crestfallen face.
“Sorry, Bai Yu. It looks like we can’t hold a welcome party for you.”
“Um, actually, it’s not necessary. Also, regarding the welcome party, I actually discussed it with the Minister beforehand. There’s no need to hold a special one.”
“Is that so?”
Su Keke immediately showed an expression of sudden understanding, then playfully stuck out her tongue.
“Then I wrongly blamed Sister Qianxun.”
After saying that, her gaze swept around the office again, as if searching for something.
“Bai Yu, didn’t your… Lover come with you? Or was she assigned to another department?”
“Wei Ya is still recuperating.”
“Oh.”
“Alright, that’s enough small talk.”
Just as Su Keke was asking about Loweia, Jiang Qianxun spoke up, interrupting their exchange.
“Keke, did you find out anything during your outing this time?”
“I did! I found some very important information.”
As she spoke, Su Keke put her hands on her hips, putting on a very proud expression.
This made Bai Yu perk up.
‘This girl… she couldn’t have discovered the true goal of the Star Eclipse Society, could she?’
“What information?”
“I managed to investigate the cause of the abnormal entity quantity issue! Hmph~”
Su Keke continued to stand with her hands on her hips, looking like she would keep them in suspense if she didn’t receive praise next.
Jiang Qianxun, familiar with her, knew exactly what to do.
“Very good. I knew Keke would definitely be able to uncover key information. So, what exactly is the reason?”
“The answer is that mysterious Star Eclipse Society.”
“Star Eclipse Society?”
Hearing the keyword, Jiang Qianxun slightly furrowed her brows.
This name was not unfamiliar within the Management Bureau; one could say it was a household name.
It was an anti-human extremist organization that preached that Star Eclipse Energy was the true force helping humanity evolve.
Their goal seemed to be to have abnormal entities rule the entire world, claiming that only then would humanity usher in its most perfect evolution.
They were simply a bunch of crazy lunatics.
If it was their doing, then this matter wouldn’t be strange.
“Did you find out what their goal is?”
Here it comes.
This question was also of concern to Bai Yu.
Although Su Keke hadn’t sent her many messages afterward, judging by her excited demeanor, it was entirely possible she had discovered something.
“About that…”
Su Keke rubbed her head somewhat sheepishly.
“I haven’t found that out yet. Mainly because the guy I caught self-destructed. Otherwise, I could have brought him back and questioned him properly.”
‘Whew… Thank goodness. Su Keke still doesn’t know the Star Eclipse Society’s goal.’
But if things continued like this, the day would inevitably come when their goal was discovered.
At that time, the news that the Pale Witch was still alive might get out.
Then, the first person to be called in for questioning would naturally be the sole survivor of the Subjugation War.
After that, the Loweia by Bai Yu’s side might also be pulled in for investigation.
After all, Loweia didn’t have any ID.
Once the investigation reached Loweia, her identity would be exposed in minutes.
She could only hope that after the Star Eclipse Society failed to find Loweia, they would switch targets.
Whatever target they switched to, just don’t keep focusing on Loweia.
“A pity. Besides that, did you find out anything else?”
“I did.”
‘There’s more?’
The heart that had just relaxed instantly jumped to her throat.
“I found one of their hideouts. And it’s right in the East District.”
“Good. Prepare yourselves. We’ll head out shortly.”
‘Not good… I can only hope those guys from the Star Eclipse Society keep their mouths shut. It would be best if they’ve already changed their goal, so nothing can be pried out of them.’
Just as Bai Yu was praying in her heart, Jiang Qianxun suddenly turned to her.
“Oh, right, Bai Yu. You’ll be coming with us on the operation later.”
Huh?
She had to go too?
Her first day reporting for duty, and she had to go on a mission.
Who knew how long this would take.
If it was resolved quickly, she should be able to get off work on time and go back to keep Loweia company.
If it wasn’t so easy to resolve, she’d probably have to work overtime today.
‘No helping it. I’ll send Loweia a message later to explain the situation.’
However, Bai Yu going along on the mission wasn’t entirely a bad thing.
If those Star Eclipse Society members really were about to spill something about the Pale Witch, then she had to find a way to stop them from speaking before they could.
In short, she absolutely could not let anyone else know the fact that the Pale Witch was still alive.
……………………………….
A message from Bai Yu arrived.
Loweia, holding her mobile phone, brightened up and quickly opened the chat window with Bai Yu.
[Bai Yu: Sorry, Wei Ya. I didn’t expect there to be an external mission on my very first day reporting. I might be back late today. If you get hungry in the evening, order some takeout. Anyway, I’ll try to come back as early as possible.]
Looking at the words Bai Yu sent, along with the apologetic emoji, the light in Loweia’s eyes went out.
The girl stared at the words on the screen for a very, very long time, before finally slowly typing out a few words.
[Loweia: I understand.]