I adopted a child demon from the Gap, and I'm a special agent for the Bureau of Supernatural Ab

"Cheng, good morning?"

The dazed little girl looked at Li Cheng and said subconsciously.

"It's night now, you silly goose!"

"Huh? Well, good evening?"

That girl is such a fool! What can I say about her? All she does all day is sleep and eat.

Li Cheng sighed, his temper completely worn down by tide's unconscious cuteness, and he stopped dwelling on the hazy memories in his mind. Just then, a loud bang rang out, and dazzling fireworks bloomed in the night sky, followed by countless fireworks exploding in the sky, painting the night in vibrant colors.

Wow!

The childlike tide was immediately captivated by the sight, shouting loudly and watching the dazzling fireworks in the sky with excited eyes.

Kiritsugu Emiya, who was standing nearby, wanted to ask something more, but the fireworks distracted him. When he turned back, he saw that both Li Cheng and Shio were already captivated by the fireworks. He hesitated for a moment, then smiled and walked away, leaving the two of them to their own devices before heading down the mountain to find Irisviel and her group.

"Fireworks, beautiful!"

Sitting on Li Cheng's shoulders, tide spoke happily.

"Yes, it is indeed very beautiful."

Li Cheng also said with genuine joy.

Being with tide makes everything I do feel enjoyable.

As for that vague and inexplicable little segment in his memory, he could no longer recall it at this moment.

Under the night sky covered by colorful fireworks, Li Cheng and tide looked up together, letting the brilliance illuminate their faces, until the fireworks faded, until the moonlight covered the earth again, and the starry sky continued to shine silently.

"Well then, let's go, tide, let's go home."

Li Cheng put tide down from his arms, took her hand, and walked down the stone steps. The girl followed quietly behind him, and the two walked slowly, leaving the desolate open space.

Faintly, a soft laugh seemed to be heard, but upon closer listening, only the whistling wind and the chirping of insects could be heard. There was nothing else.

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The third 3500-word chapter is finished. I'm so tired.

Section 70, Chapter 5: An Incredibly Smooth Mission

Time flies, and soon the hustle and bustle of the night market fades away, and a new day is about to begin.

After the relaxing and enjoyable holidays end, it's time for the children to go back to school, and for the adults to go back to work. No, actually, adults often have to work during the holidays too. While children may have holidays, in the eyes of strict parents, holidays often mean extra classes and self-study, not relaxation.

However, tide doesn't need to experience such troubles. She only has three tasks every day: sleeping, eating, and playing, which is incredibly easy for her.

Li Cheng had originally planned for Xi to study, but tide's learning ability was astonishing; in just over half a month, she completed all the high school courses. Considering her mental state and age, Li Cheng decided to temporarily slow down Xi's learning pace, and she returned to her carefree life.

However, Li Cheng cannot be so casual.

After all, he was a formally employed social worker, and the expenses of raising tide were considerable, so Li Cheng still needed a stable income. Therefore, around five o'clock in the morning, he had already arrived at a small exit of the Special Economic Zone's main venue and put on clothes that were no different from those of ordinary security personnel.

"Emiya, how's the situation on your end?"

Feeling a bit sleepy, Li Cheng yawned and answered the call, speaking listlessly.

"everything is normal."

As always, Kiritsugu Emiya gave a very brief reply.

"Tsk, I'm not your superior, why are you so stingy with your words?" Li Cheng said with great dissatisfaction. "To be honest, Emiya, don't you think it's ridiculous? They're not even arriving until the afternoon, but we have to start our guard duty from the first light of dawn, which means I can't even go home to cook for Shio."

"...The other party's identity certainly warrants such high-level treatment," Kiritsugu Emiya said calmly after a moment of silence. "Ten-Way Pharmaceuticals is a leading global pharmaceutical technology company with cooperation agreements with many countries in the pharmaceutical field. There are few companies in the world that can rival it. And now, the company's president, Hitoshi Konoe, has expressed his desire to return to his homeland. For Japan, which is already in economic stagnation, this is a lifesaver. Of course, we must attach great importance to it."

"You really did do a lot of research, Emiya..."

Li Cheng was speechless at the obvious fact that Emiya Kiritsugu's analysis had been specifically researched.

"No, it's not just that. If it were just a big international capital player, it wouldn't warrant such a high-level welcome from the top."

However, Kiritsugu Emiya, whose interest had been piqued by Li Cheng, continued his analysis without paying any attention to the details.

"The reason why the top leadership mobilized more than half of the special zone's action teams and stood ready at the highest level was also due to Konoe Ren's companion. That is, Cheng Yan, the first in line to inherit the 'sect' in the Huaxia Alliance, who is known as 'the best below the transcendent'."

"I think I've heard you mention Cheng Yan several times. Is he really that amazing?"

"Just like his title, the number one below the Transcendent, based on the abilities he has shown so far. Among the A-rank below the Transcendent, there is indeed no one who can surpass him," said Kiritsugu Emiya, slightly sighing. "That person is indeed a genius, a being from a completely different world than us."

"It sounds impressive, but just because someone really good at fighting came, we have to raise the level of welcome? It doesn't seem right..."

Li Cheng was somewhat confused.

“It’s not power, it’s status,” Kiritsugu Emiya immediately corrected. “The ‘sect’ Cheng Yan comes from holds an extremely important position in the China Alliance, and the renowned Cheng Yan himself symbolizes the will of the ‘sect.’ His presence here, regardless of his true intentions, represents the glory of the China Alliance. That’s one of the top three national powers in the world, so it’s only natural that the higher-ups would show him the highest level of respect.”

"I see. These intricate details are indeed complex. Only you, Emiya, could understand them."

Li Cheng was almost completely confused. It took him a while to figure out what was going on. In the end, he could only say it in the communication with an admiring tone.

"So, that's why you two were chatting in the operations team's internal communications?"

Ryougi Shiki's icy voice suddenly cut between the two of them.

"Team leader, I was wrong!"

This is the more honest Li Cheng.

"All is normal at the high ground. Report complete."

This is clearly the dishonest Emiya Kiritsugu.

"The seniors really are a handful."

This is Rin Tohsaka, who, like Ryougi Shiki, overheard the whole thing.

"What on earth happened today? What a misfortune!!"

This is Touma Kamijou, who accidentally lost his communicator, wallet, phone, and ID card, and then accidentally fell into the venue's sewer and got lost inside.

In conclusion, despite the significant manpower required, the meeting proceeded quite smoothly. As for the specific cooperation and exchanges between the two sides, that was beyond the knowledge of the Sixth Group, which was only responsible for a portion of the perimeter security.

Except for one thing.

"Oh, what? Group 10 has discovered a suspicious intruder in Sewer Sector C. The intruder has no identification card, is highly skilled in combat, and possesses extremely strong magical destructive capabilities. They're struggling to hold on? Hold on, Group 23 is on its way to provide support!"

"Group 46 received, we will be coming from Sector D to provide support!"

"Report! Report! The enemy is extremely powerful, and no matter what energy attacks we use, they're having trouble. We've already lost ten men. We need reinforcements! We need reinforcements!"

"Roger that, hold on, bro! Team 9 is on their way to help!"

"Aaaaaah, why did all my magic tricks fail?!"

"Damn, this guy is so strong! How can he be so strong!"

……

After a chaotic scene, the action team with B-level martial artists arrived and successfully captured the intruder, confirming his identity. It was then discovered that the intruder was actually a new member of Team Six, and the initial fight was entirely a misunderstanding. This farcical situation finally came to an end, though it sparked a lively discussion among the lower-level action teams.

"I'd heard that the people in Group Six were extremely powerful, but I never imagined that a newcomer who wasn't even a B-rank could defeat so many B-rank ability users and magicians. Isn't that terrifying?"

"Maybe that guy isn't a newbie at all. He's just pretending to be an intruder to enjoy the thrill of defeating magicians and superhumans, and to enjoy the terrified expressions on their faces when their abilities fail. Otherwise, why would the martial artist stop as soon as he arrived? It must be because his ability is effective against superhumans and magicians, allowing him to enjoy the pleasure of torture."

"Oh, so that guy is that scary?"

"To have this kind of fun is simply devilish! Oh my god, I absolutely mustn't go with him! I'm just a weak D-rank magician!"

Kamijou Touma, who rose to fame in one battle, earned the nicknames "Devil's Right Hand" and "Hedgehog-Headed Devil," and immediately made it onto many action groups' lists of "Top Ten People You Absolutely Shouldn't Mess With." Incidentally, the top three on that list were Ryougi Shiki, who "looks like she'd kill your whole family if she didn't like you with just one look"; Emiya Kiritsugu, whose "dark eyes are full of scheming and plotting, and who might blow you and the enemy to smithereens for a mission"; and Tohsaka Rin, who "is beautiful but has a screw loose and should never be a teammate, and if you dare say that to her face, you'll be burning paper money for yourself."

Of the top ten figures, four spots were taken by Group Six, nearly half, which shows how terrifying Group Six truly is.

Regardless, the task force dispatched by the Special Abilities Bureau completed this mission flawlessly. Although a minor mishap resulted in some minor injuries, most were unharmed. It was a happy ending for everyone, and an incredibly successful mission.

"Impressive, Touma! You managed to defeat over a dozen magicians and ability users who were far stronger than you, and in a series of battles at that! I'm truly impressed this time!"

In the hospital, Li Cheng gently patted the shoulder of Kamijou Touma, whose body was wrapped in gauze and whose eyes were glazed over, and said with genuine admiration, completely unaware of the helpless tears welling up in the other's eyes.

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Section 71, Chapter Six: Banquet and Chance Encounter

"Therefore, we sincerely thank Mr. Konoe for his assistance. We also believe that the future of Japan will only get better and better!"

On television, a slightly overweight, bald, middle-aged man was smiling obsequiously, chanting lofty slogans.

"Yes, I firmly believe in this too. Eliminating diseases and bringing well-being to all mankind is my unwavering goal and the driving force behind my efforts to this day."

Beside the middle-aged man, a young man smiled and said with a determined expression.

"I will establish a dedicated disease research institute in Japan, and a rare disease relief fund will also be launched in Japan at the same time. Whether it is an incurable disease or a rare disease for which no effective treatment has been found, we will conquer them one by one."

With an extremely determined expression, Konoe Jin extended his right hand, clenched it into a fist, and spoke with a hint of excitement.

"All diseases will surely be conquered by humankind!"

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"This man named Konoe Jin is quite persuasive."

Watching the replay on TV of the day the sixth group carried out their perimeter security work, showing the situation inside the venue, Li Cheng said with some emotion.

"Yes, he doesn't seem like a businessman at all; he's more like a passionate orator."

Kamijou Touma sat next to Li Cheng, nodded seriously, and then lowered his head to slurp up a mouthful of rice noodles from his bowl.

"Konoe Jin is a very idealistic person. Rather than being a capitalist, he is more like a philanthropist. He established the vast majority of international charitable medical organizations. Rather than saying that Konoe Jin himself is exceptionally talented, it is more accurate to say that Tianyi Pharmaceutical and its predecessor, the Konoe family, are both very powerful and have achieved such remarkable pharmacological results that they have propelled Tianyi Pharmaceutical to the forefront of the world."