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"Why would something like this earn a Praise of High Morals?!"
"Uh... wait... seems fair enough."
"Rushing to find someone indeed deserves high morals." Bochang took a deep breath. "There's no immediate rush to search for someone; let's tease Pela first. Option 1."
Bochang smiled. "Can't I come visit Pela Big Sister just for fun without needing a specific reason?"
[Reward being issued—Congratulations! You have received the item: Grenade, a highly potent explosive grenade with instantaneous detonation upon pulling the pin.]
"No delay?"
Bochang was taken aback.
This grenade seemed quite dangerous, practically a tool for suicide.
However, for Bochang, it likely wouldn't serve much purpose.
One seat reserved for the trash bin.
Hearing Bochang's comment, Pela gently pushed her round-framed glasses and said, "Please don't joke around... Mr. Bochang, since you've come all this way, there must be something important, right?"
The intelligent girl with a round face remained undeterred, not letting his words disrupt her thoughts.
Bochang also turned serious.
"That's correct, Pela... I need your help to find someone."
He took out his phone and located Tingyun's photo from his gallery. When they were together earlier, March 7th had taken numerous pictures of the fake Tingyun. Now, these photos proved useful.
Pela glanced at the image and slightly furrowed her brow.
"This person... has animal ears on their head? Surely Belobog doesn't have anyone like that, does it?"
"Not within the city, but we'll search outside then. Tingyun is supposedly stranded on this planet; please assist us in finding him."
Bochang earnestly pleaded for Pela's help. After all, one individual's capabilities have their limits. Thus, he needed the Silvermane Guards' assistance to locate Tingyun.
Currently...
the harsh winter conditions on Jarilo VI had considerably eased up.
With some luck, Tingyun might still be alive.
Pela pondered for a moment.
"Hmm... alright, I understand your request. I will immediately consult Bronya-sama and do my best to expedite things. However, I cannot guarantee finding the person; after all, this planet is quite vast..."
"That's fine, as long as you help search for her," Bochang added. "Just remember to mention Xianzhou Luofu's name and our involvement... so Tingyun won't hesitate to show herself."
As soon as he finished speaking, Bochang's teleportation ring signaled activity. Well-prepared, he promptly accepted.
March 7th, Stelle, and Bailu materialized in Pela's living room.
Upon seeing the dragon little girl, the Silvermane Guard intelligence officer's eyes widened slightly, betraying his astonishment at such a sight.
"Ah, Bailu and March 7th, you're here too." Bochang showed no surprise at their arrival.
After all...
Before leaving Xianzhou Luofu, Bochang had intentionally sent a message earlier. Although he only requested Stelle's presence, it was entirely predictable that March 7th and Bailu would join in on the action.
The reason for summoning Stelle?
Naturally, it was to utilize her Dog Medal to locate Tingyun. Having recorded Tingyun's scent previously, the gray-haired girl could precisely find her within a ten-kilometer radius.
March 7th placed one hand on her hip and questioned, "Why did you call only Stelle? You sly..."
Following last night's events, March 7th's attitude towards Bochang seemed to have grown more adversarial.
March 7th's attitude towards Bochang seemed to worsen slightly.
"I've already explained this... March, Stelle used the Dog Medal earlier to record Tingyun's scent. Having her search for him is simply the most suitable choice," Bochang reiterated patiently.
Of course, March 7th knew that; she just wanted to pick a fight out of discomfort otherwise.
"Fine... I get it now." She huffed lightly.
Pela keenly sensed that the dynamics among these individuals were undergoing yet another shift, but it didn't affect her much.
I'm merely an ordinary intelligence officer; focusing on my duties is all that matters.
With this thought, Pela instructed Bochang and the others to wait while she went alone to find Bronya.
If Tingyun truly appeared in Belobog, locating him should be relatively straightforward—after all, Miss Fox's distinctive features made her quite noticeable.
After Pela left, Bailu approached the window and remarked, "These teleportation rings are truly magical! It was daytime just moments ago, and now suddenly it's night. This planet is called Jarilo VI, right? Can I come back here for fun sometime?"
"Sure, when we have time, I'll bring you back for another visit," Bochang replied casually before turning to Stelle. "Next, Stelle, we need your assistance. Together, let's head outside Belobog and search for Tingyun."
Phantylia hadn't discarded Tingyun in a completely inhospitable location; it wouldn't align with Lord Ravager's aesthetic of destruction.
Now...
On Jarilo VI, the only habitable area was near Belobog.
"What about Bailu and me?" March 7th asked.
Bochang pondered briefly. "March, why don't you and Bailu explore Belobog while we're away?"
Seeing the pink-haired girl's slightly darkening expression, Bochang continued earnestly, "Understand, March, my Cyber Sword can only comfortably carry two people. With three or even four, its speed would significantly decrease."
His tone conveyed sincerity.
At this moment, March 7th understood there wasn't room for any mischief. "Alright, alright, go ahead then. Bailu and I will help by searching within the city. But... Bochang, are you certain everything Phantylia said is true? Could she be tricking you?" She voiced her doubts.
After all, Xianzhou Luofu was quite far from Jarilo VI.
It was understandable for March 7th to have such concerns.
"I doubt she's lying," Bochang replied sincerely. "If she is, I'll make her pay." Phantylia continued chattering in his mind, with no end in sight...
"Go ahead and search quickly; Tingyun's safety is paramount. Don't waste any more time," March 7th urged, waving them off as if shooing away flies.
From his storage pouch, Bochang retrieved the Cyber Sword and Dog Medal. "We're heading out now. March, Bailu, if you find anything within the city, remember to contact us."
"Understood, Bochang," Bailu nodded in agreement.
The two watched as Bochang and Stelle departed.
Outside the door, Bochang held Stelle in one arm and gripped the Cyber Sword with the other. Just as they were about to take flight, he remembered something and asked, "Oh right... Stelle, did you put on safety shorts?"
"Yes." She nodded earnestly.
As someone frequently engaged in combat, wearing safety shorts was standard practice for Stelle, preventing various wardrobe mishaps.
"Good," Bochang replied. "We're about to take off, hold on tight."
Stelle gripped him firmly with both hands.
Moments later...
They soared skyward, heading towards the outskirts of the city.
What followed was a tedious period of searching that lasted until dawn.
It wasn't until daybreak that a breakthrough occurred.
The first to receive news about Tingyun were not Bochang and Stelle, but rather the Silvermane Guards.
The target location was—Belo's Lower District, Natasha's Clinic.