People in the Alliance, Time Management Master

"I hope he can cooperate with me, otherwise... it will be quite troublesome."

As Jess muttered to himself, he took a coat from the coat rack and draped it over his shoulders. The neat and tidy clothes made him look elegant and refined, but those who knew him knew what a scoundrel's soul was hidden beneath that handsome exterior.

Half a minute later, he was fully dressed, exuding an aura of high technology.

Gear boots allow him to stand firmly on any surface, while the mechanical arm backpack eliminates the need for him to carry tools, and there's also a miniature pulse generator in his pocket...

Of all those dazzling inventions, the greatest was the weapon he held in his hand—a Hextech warhammer that could transform at any time.

In theory, a friendly visit doesn't require carrying weapons, but he was used to it.

What he needed to guard against was not Mu Bai, nor the petty thieves who might jump out at any moment to rob him, but... Viktor's alchemical slaves and mechanical soldiers.

..............................

Inside Caitlyn's house in the upper Piltover residential area.

The girl lay on the sofa, leaning against her sweetheart's broad chest, holding a not-so-interesting storybook in her hands, reading it with great interest.

She was only wearing a thin shirt, with nothing underneath. Her hair was still a little damp, and her cheeks were flushed, whether from the hot water during her shower or from something indescribable, it was hard to tell.

Mu Bai placed his hand on the girl's slender waist in an embracing gesture, and the two read books together in a quiet and warm atmosphere.

Unfortunately, this wonderful state did not last long.

A knock on the door interrupted them.

“Someone’s here,” Caitlin propped herself up on one side, glanced at her revealing outfit, and then at the door. “Why don’t you go check it out?”

"Ah."

Mu Bai rubbed the girl's head, got up and walked to the door, opening it a crack.

Then he saw a girl who was about the same age as Caitlin.

She was very tall, over 1.7 meters even without heels. Her short pink hair fell over her shoulders without any hair accessories. She had a tattoo on the left side of her face, from her eye to the tip of her nose, which was two letters, "V" and "I".

If you had to pick out the most distinctive feature of her, it would definitely be the giant Hextech gauntlets on her arms.

Her sharp gaze instilled fear in all criminals, and her powerful fists were enough to break through any wall of steel.

Her name is Vi, or... Vi, the Piltover Enforcer.

"who are you?"

The moment Wei saw Mu Bai clearly, she quickly raised her fists, the sound of gears and shafts working inside the gloves sending chills down one's spine.

Why are you here? Where is Caitlin?

"Don't be nervous, Miss Wei. Caitlin is inside." Mu Bai subconsciously took a half step back, maintaining a safe distance from the terrifying pair of boxing gloves.

"Inside the house?" Wei frowned, her doubts deepening.

This is Caitlin's house, but a strange man opened the door, and he said Caitlin was inside...

Did he kidnap Caitlin?

Wei cautiously raised an arm and pushed open the door. Just as she was about to scan the room, a beautiful figure suddenly pounced on her.

"Wei, you're back! It's been so long!"

"Kay, Caitlin?"

“You’re finally back.” Caitlin looked her old partner over carefully, a smile unconsciously curving her lips. “It’s been more than two weeks since we last saw each other, hasn’t it?”

"More or less." Wei nodded with a smile.

But the next moment, her smile froze on her face, as if she had seen something terrifying.

Caitlin...why are you dressed like that?

There's a man here! How could she...?

"Caitlyn, may I ask who this is...?" Wei took a half step, intentionally or unintentionally, blocking Caitlyn and Mu Bai, her eyes gradually turning cold.

Upon hearing this, Caitlin suddenly remembered something, her pretty face flushed, and she stammered, "His name is Mu Bai, he's my...my...that..."

"Which one?"

"It's...that one..."

Which one is that?

"Don't ask, Wei..."

Caitlin blushed and walked around to Mu Bai's side, taking his hand as if to prove something to her old friend.

“…” Wei was stunned on the spot, and the buzzing power boxing gloves sounded incredibly ironic to her.

She suddenly noticed something very unsightly—there were many red marks on Caitlin's fair neck, extending downwards to areas covered by her clothes, including her genitals…

That Piltover policewoman who only loves solving cases, that arrogant Caitlyn...

Do you have a lover?

In just over ten days?

What... what is it about this man that makes him so extraordinary?!

Chapter Thirty-Two: High-Quality Swordsmen of Piltover

Half an hour later, Wei gradually understood everything.

"So, my partner has been kidnapped?" She looked helplessly at Caitlin, who had just changed her clothes, with a bitter smile.

"Hmm..." The latter lowered his head shyly, neither admitting nor denying it.

“Don’t be like that, Caitlin. I’m not blaming you. On the contrary, I’m genuinely happy for you that you’ve found your happiness.” Wei shrugged, her tone very gentle, like an old mother who was reluctant to let her daughter get married.

Their long partnership had fostered a deep friendship, so it's understandable that Caitlin would feel heartbroken when a man suddenly took her away.

Most best friends in the world are like this.

Fortunately... the man who stole her best friend was quite good, even far exceeding expectations.

Putting aside the previous attack and the arrest of Joseph, the fact that Mu Bai alone overturned the alchemist baron's lair was enough to shock her.

On her way back to Piltover, she heard many rumors; everyone was talking about the legendary swordsman. At the time, she listened with great interest, thinking she would find time to see what he looked like, but little did she expect…

Wei glanced at the man next to Caitlin and couldn't help but marvel at how small the world was.

It turns out that the legendary figure was my best friend's man...

Strong, decisive, and handsome... it's hard to find another man of such high quality in all of Piltover, no wonder Caitlin was lured away.

“Also…” Vi looked at Caitlin with a shameful expression, paused briefly, and continued, “I hope you can forgive me for leaving without saying goodbye before.”

"I understand."

Caitlin nodded, recalling everything that had happened, and couldn't help but feel secretly relieved that the other person had returned safely.

"By the way, Wei, do you know who transferred you? And what was the reason?"

"I don't know... About two weeks ago, I received a transfer notice from my superiors. It only had a seal but no signature, so I went to the Zuan Digou District for two weeks as per the notice..."

As she spoke, Vi kept her eyes fixed on the wall, seemingly intentionally avoiding Caitlin's gaze.

"Yes, I understand." But the latter didn't notice this detail. "Anyway, it's good that you're back safe and sound."

“Yeah, I probably won’t be leaving Piltover again,” Vi said with a smile.

“That sounds really good.” Caitlin looked at Wei, then at Mu Bai, and suddenly felt like the happiest person in the world.

With your best friends and loved ones by your side, what else is there to pursue in life?

I wish it could stay like this forever...

The atmosphere inside was harmonious and pleasant. After finishing their business, the three chatted casually, from how Mu Bai and Caitlin met to Wei's experiences in Zaun. Laughter filled the spacious living room.

Just then, there was another knock on the door.

"I'll do it." Mu Bai quickly got up and walked towards the door, giving the two girls the chance to continue chatting.

As usual, just to be on the safe side, he only opened the door a narrow crack to avoid being attacked.

This time he saw a tall man, around thirty years old, or perhaps younger.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Mu Bai. I am Jess from Piltover College." The man spoke first, giving a brief self-introduction.

Upon seeing who it was, Mu Bai opened the door with a generous air—although Jess's temper and behavior were not very elegant, he truly had the heart of a gentleman.

Mu Bai wasn't surprised that the other person knew him. His reputation had long since spread throughout Piltover, so it wasn't unusual for anyone to recognize him.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Jess. Who are you looking for?"

“You.” During a break in the conversation, Jess subconsciously scrutinized the other person with a critical gaze, as if examining a sophisticated piece of machinery.

It was actually very impolite, but he couldn't control himself... his professional instincts kicked in.

He had always been curious about how Mu Bai, who was also human, managed to solo the Alchemist Baron. What kind of high technology did he use?

But the answer disappointed and surprised him—the other party had no technological aura whatsoever, and didn't even have an exoskeleton.

Mu Bai noticed the unfriendly gaze, but didn't say anything. "What do you need me for? Come in and sit down. We can talk in detail inside."

“No need.” Jess rejected the suggestion without hesitation. “I’m in a hurry, let’s talk here.”

How rude... Mu Bai raised an eyebrow and muttered to himself.

"Okay, let's talk about it here."

“I want to borrow the rest of the robot’s energy core,” Jess said bluntly. “I believe that robot is connected to a wanted criminal, and the energy core is a key clue to finding out the truth.”

"The wanted criminal you're referring to, is it Viktor?"

Yes...you know him?

"I've heard of it." Mu Bai smiled and took out a fragment of primordial crystal from his bag. "Here you go. I hope it will be helpful to your research."

"..." Jess was clearly stunned for a moment. He didn't expect the other party to hand over the fragment so easily.

He had originally planned to exchange some advanced inventions and silver wheels for them...

"Thank you..." But anyway, it's a good thing that I got it.

“You’re welcome. As a member of the Piltover Guard, it’s my duty to help anyone or anything that can fight criminals,” Mu Bai said with a smile.