People in the Alliance, Time Management Master

"Uh...sorry, I didn't expect this robot to be so fragile."

With a flick of his right hand, Mu Bai sent the robot, now only half-built, rolling to the girl's feet. The metal shell, which looked rather cheap, was still sparkling with a few flecks.

If I'm not mistaken, this is the attacker who was just shot.

"How could you..." Caitlin opened her mouth in surprise, staring at Mu Bai for a long time without being able to speak.

So fast?

And... he's holding another assassin in his arms?

This efficiency is even higher than NIO's...

"We can discuss any questions later. Let's call the police first," Mu Bai said, pointing to the assassin's bleeding abdomen.

"Hmm... Oh!"

Caitlin snapped out of her daze and quickly slung her rifle over her shoulder. But then she suddenly felt that something was amiss.

"Wait...aren't I a police officer?"

“Indeed, but…” Mu Bai made no attempt to hide his scrutiny of the other woman’s alluring figure, “You want to be dressed like this while investigating a case?”

"..."

The girl suddenly remembered that she was only wearing a thin nightgown, and her pretty face immediately turned red.

This nightgown is not only thin, but also a bit see-through, so Mu Bai could see all the black lace trim underneath...

Chapter Fifteen: Caitlin: I'll take responsibility for you!

Two o'clock in the morning, inside Sheriff Caitlin's office.

The long wait left Mu Bai feeling exhausted. His eyelids closed involuntarily several times, and his posture changed from sitting upright to slumping over the table.

Fortunately, Caitlin returned before he fell asleep.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." The girl, dressed in a formal suit, locked the door and then leaned back wearily in her chair, rubbing her temples repeatedly.

"How is it?" Mu Bai asked.

"The mechanical department is studying the robot's memory chip. As for the assassin... well, he's tough, but I don't think he can outlast the torture devices in the interrogation room."

Caitlin took a sip of the coffee Mu Bai had prepared in advance, nodded with satisfaction, and then continued:

"It's just tough on the other officers. You know, they get off work as early as 8 p.m."

“They can’t just take a salary for nothing,” Mu Bai shrugged.

“That makes sense,” Caitlin agreed with a laugh.

After they finished speaking, the two suddenly fell silent—not because they were embarrassed, but because they were too sleepy.

Mu Bai shifted to a more comfortable sitting position and quietly rested his head on the table with his eyes closed.

They could have chosen to go home now, but Caitlin wanted to know the killer's identity, purpose, and employer information as soon as possible, so she decided to spend the night at the police station.

Since the homeowner wasn't home, Mu Bai felt embarrassed to go back to sleep alone, so he had no choice but to stay here with the other person for the night.

Just as he was getting sleepy, a soft humming sound forced him to open his eyes.

It was sent by Caitlin.

Her closed, beautiful eyes trembled slightly with her upper eyelashes fluttering, and her delicate eyebrows furrowed as if she were enduring something.

"Are you alright?" Mu Bai noticed the gauze on her right arm, a scrape left from the attack earlier. "How's the wound?"

"Huh? It's nothing..."

Caitlin shook her head and curled up on the large chair.

"The wound has been initially cleaned; I'll go see the doctor for a second treatment tomorrow."

"It will get inflamed," Mu Bai said. "You should get it treated as soon as possible."

"No doctor would be working at 2 a.m.... Forget it, I'll just rest for a bit, this little injury is nothing."

"Hmm...maybe I can help take a look."

"You?" Caitlin opened one eye in confusion. "You've also studied medical skills?"

"No." Mu Bai shook his head honestly.

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Caitlin's beautiful eyes, but gratitude filled her even more. She knew the other person was worried about her, which warmed her heart.

"Alright, Mu Bai, it's really nothing." The girl's voice was softer and less cold than before.

“Although I don’t know medicine, I can help you… Trust me, Miss Caitlin.”

Mu Bai spoke firmly, taking out a bottle of red medicine from the cloth bag at his waist as he spoke.

It was stolen from Caitlin, and now it's being given back to Caitlin, so it's like returning it to its rightful owner... I guess.

“This is…” Caitlin stared intently at the bottle of unidentified liquid that was the color of blood, feeling somewhat uneasy.

You can eat anything, but you can't take medicine...

"This is a special medicine I brought from my hometown. It works very well." Mu Bai opened the bottle and handed it over, and a unique fragrance immediately spread out.

"Here, take it orally."

“This…” Caitlin hesitated even more when she heard that it had to be taken orally.

Years of upbringing had taught her not to eat random things, especially liquids of unknown origin and with strange appearances.

But she didn't want to disappoint her new partner...

"Um... Mu Bai, how about we drink it tomorrow? Right now... um... I don't have much of an appetite..."

Mu Bai smiled, looking at her without saying a word. But the meaning was very clear.

"Okay, okay, I know..." Caitlin shook her head with a wry smile, taking several deep breaths to bolster her courage.

Then, she suddenly lifted the medicine and poured it into her mouth.

With a series of swallowing sounds, the life-saving potion was quickly finished.

"Hmm..." The girl stuck out her tongue, then looked up at Mu Bai with her head held high and chest puffed out, looking very proud. "I've finished drinking."

The latter looked completely bewildered.

"Isn't this how you drink it...?" This made Caitlin lose her confidence.

"There's a cup on the table. You could have poured the medicine into it and drunk it..." Mu Bai felt a little sorry for the medicine.

You drank all the CDs you exchanged over several days in one gulp...

Shouldn't you be observing the wound while drinking? Don't waste it, it's expensive...

"..." As soon as she finished speaking, Caitlin's cheeks suddenly flushed, as if she had thought of something embarrassing.

it's over... it's over...

I forgot that Mu Bai always carries this medicine with him, so he must have used this bottle before. If I drink it directly, wouldn't that be... an indirect kiss?

After thinking for a long time, Caitlin looked into the other person's eyes and said very seriously:

"I will take responsibility for you!"

Mu Bai: ?

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Inside an underground research institute in Zuan.

"Assassination failed. Should we activate the robot's self-destruct program?" The thin, elderly man in the white coat pushed up his glasses and asked.

"what ever."

In a corner of the research institute, a stout middle-aged man sat leisurely in a recliner, holding an expensive cigar in his hand.

Smoking is prohibited inside the research institute, but none of the dozens of researchers passing by dared to stop the middle-aged man from puffing away.

why?

Because he owns this research institute.

Butler, a notorious casino owner in Zaun, is incredibly wealthy and a ruthless killer.

No one in Zuan doesn't know him, but few know that his casino hides a research institute underneath.

It is said that he can be so arrogant and disregard the law because he has powerful connections, such as the Piltover Guards.

"Then I'll start it, boss." The skinny old man grinned mischievously, fiddled with the controls for a while, and finally pressed the red button on the control panel.

He could imagine the heatwave and mini mushroom clouds rising dozens of miles away.

"Hmm." Butler took a deep drag on his cigar, then exhaled a cloud of smoke as he spoke. "Just attract some attention, nothing else matters."

"Understood, boss."

The old man, his body seemingly on the verge of collapse, lay prostrate on the ground, his words and actions filled with humility, like a slave bowing to an emperor a thousand years ago.

"When is the next step...?"

"Evolution Day".

Butler threw the half-eaten cigar on the ground and stubbed it out with the tip of his boot.

The flames vanished instantly, replaced by wisps of black smoke.

The pungent smell permeated the surrounding air, making people nauseous.

Chapter Sixteen Taking the Initiative

The next morning, Mu Bai was awakened by a series of hurried footsteps.

When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Caitlin's flawless face, and the hot coffee and wheat bread she was holding.

"Perfect." The girl placed the breakfast on the table and then casually closed the door. "I don't know if you like this kind of breakfast... This is what I usually eat."

"Um, thank you..."

Mu Bai rubbed his eyes, straightened his back, and secretly glanced at the other person a few times.