Upon hearing the black-haired beauty’s question, Baka remained silent for a moment before speaking.
“Today is the anniversary of my sister’s death.”
Hearing Baka’s answer, the black-haired beauty instantly understood why he had returned so early today, and a look of comprehension dawned on her face.
“So today is your sister’s anniversary. No wonder you finished your work early. But we’re in Xia Country now. How do you plan to pay your respects to your sister?”
Knowing Baka’s hometown wasn’t here, the black-haired beauty couldn’t help but feel curious about how he intended to visit his sister’s grave. She asked him accordingly.
“Before I came to Xia Country, I already entrusted someone in advance to visit my sister’s grave for me today.”
“If you’ve already asked someone else to pay respects to your sister, then what’s the point of finishing your work early today?”
Hearing Baka’s reply, the black-haired beauty didn’t understand the significance of his actions and proceeded to ask him.
“Of course, there’s a point. You haven’t forgotten about the internet, have you?”
“The internet? Oh, you plan to do a video call.”
Hearing Baka’s question, the black-haired beauty was briefly taken aback before a look of realization spread across her face. She then said to Baka.
“Yes, I want to see my sister via video call, and also tell her that the person who killed her is no longer in this world.”
Recalling the news about Maka’s death he had received from the black-haired beauty yesterday, and knowing this matter was something he had asked her to handle, Baka affirmed in a certain tone.
“Since you’re going to tell your sister that her murderer has vanished from this world, could you please also tell her who helped make that happen?”
Hearing Baka’s words, the black-haired beauty said in a reminding tone.
Hearing this, Baka understood she was asking for credit and also knew she had played a significant role in this matter. Being someone who disliked owing favors, Baka replied to her.
“Alright, I’ll tell my sister about your contribution. Also, if there’s anything you need help with, I will definitely do my utmost to assist you.”
“You said it yourself. When I come to you for help later, you absolutely cannot refuse.”
“Yes, I will never forget the debt I owe you.”
Baka assured the black-haired beauty.
“You’re the one who said it.”
Hearing Baka’s words and knowing this guy never spoke falsely, the black-haired beauty smiled and said this.
Then, suddenly remembering something, the black-haired beauty reached into her pocket, rummaged around, and pulled out a business card, handing it to Baka.
“Huh? Why are you giving me a business card?”
Looking at the item in the black-haired beauty’s hand and recognizing it as a business card, Baka asked with a puzzled expression.
Hearing this, the black-haired beauty shot him a look and then explained seriously.
“This isn’t my business card. Someone gave it to me.”
“Someone gave it to you? Is it more trouble stirred up by the wealthy folks here in Windbreak City?”
Hearing her answer and knowing the nature of her mission, Baka couldn’t help but ask curiously.
Hearing Baka’s question, the black-haired beauty recalled the events of the past few days, nodded, and said to him in a resigned tone.
“Right, these rich people are indeed causing trouble for me.”
“This is also part of the plan. Bear with it. In a few more days, after the dimensional rift capable of accommodating three-star abyssal monsters opens here in Windbreak City, we’ll be free.”
Knowing how difficult it was for his colleague, Baka comforted her in such a manner.
Pausing briefly and glancing at the name on the business card in his hand, Baka then asked the black-haired beauty.
“Is it this person named Zhang Zongrui who’s causing you trouble? But with your abilities, dealing with him shouldn’t be a problem, right?”
“If this guy were just an ordinary person, dealing with him with my abilities wouldn’t be a big issue at all.”
“From the sound of it, he’s not ordinary?”
Noticing the keyword in her words, Baka looked up at her and asked.
Hearing this, the black-haired beauty immediately replied.
“This Zhang Zongrui is indeed not an ordinary person. He is an Awakened, someone with supernatural powers.”
“Even if he is an Awakened, with your abilities, it would just take a bit more effort to handle him. It shouldn’t require asking for my help, right?”
Not thinking that the black-haired beauty, who possessed psychic and illusion-type supernatural powers, would be unable to deal with another Awakened, Baka looked at her with some surprise as he asked.
“Who said he’s the same as me?”
Hearing Baka’s words, the black-haired beauty said with some frustration.
“Like you? You mean this Zhang Zongrui is also an Awakened with psychic and illusion powers?”
Hearing this, the black-haired beauty nodded and replied.
“Correct. This guy is also an Awakened with powers similar to mine.”
“No wonder you’re asking for my help. So, tell me specifically, what do you want me to do?”
Confirming that this Zhang Zongrui was also an Awakened with psychic and illusion powers like the black-haired beauty, a look of understanding quickly appeared on Baka’s face. He then asked her.
“I hope you can help me make this Zhang Zongrui disappear from this world forever.”
“Disappear from this world forever? Alright. Since you helped me once, I am also willing to go all out to help you.”
Understanding why the black-haired beauty was helpless against this suddenly appearing individual, Baka said this to her, guaranteeing he would do his utmost to assist.
Hearing Baka’s promise and knowing he sincerely wanted to help her, the black-haired beauty nodded in satisfaction and said.
“Alright, thank you.”
“It’s nothing. You deserve it.”
…
“Ah, so boring. I originally thought staying at the Anomaly Affairs Bureau would involve a lot of exciting work. Who would have thought my first day on the job would feel like being in prison.”
Yan Qi, lounging on the sofa in her squad’s office at the bureau, enjoying the air conditioning and taking a light nap, said somewhat listlessly.
“Whatever. Since there’s nothing urgent to do at the bureau right now, I might as well take this chance to teach my parents the Taoist cultivation techniques. But before that, I need to go to the restroom.”