People in the Alliance, Time Management Master

You shouldn't have done this...

The spacious technology workshop was eerily quiet except for Jess himself; the ticking of the clock was clearly audible.

"You can't make another mistake... I have to stop you..."

Jess shook his head vigorously, then stood up and picked up the Hextech Warhammer from the corner of the table.

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The next morning, Salafine found the safe house at the address given by Mu Bai.

But... things didn't seem to go quite as she had expected.

She had originally planned to ask Mu Bai out for a stroll and a meal, and then sing some songs in a quiet private room... It was really wonderful just to think about it.

But the truth was... the three sat in a circle, speechless. One of them was a girl he didn't know...

And... what kind of book is this kid reading... the cover looks a bit strange...

"Let me introduce you, this is Jinx." Mu Bai broke the silence first, introducing the crazy little girl who was reading an indecent book to Seraphine.

"Hello, Miss Jinx, my name is Seraphine!"

Salafine nervously extended a hand, but the other person seemed to ignore her, only lightly touching her before immediately withdrawing their arm, their tone icy.

“Oh, Seraphine, I’ve heard of you.” Jinx spoke, her gaze still fixed on her book. “That big singing star, right?”

"No, no... just an ordinary singer..."

"Oh."

"..."

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

Mu Bai wanted to smooth things over, but didn't know how to start. Before Seraphine arrived, Jinx had emphasized that the truth about defusing the bomb in the Dance Corridor must not be revealed; she didn't want any worthless gratitude.

As for Seraphine, she had only heard that a madman was causing a ruckus in Piltover, but she hadn't paid attention to the madman's name, let alone imagined that the madman was sitting right across from her.

"Um...would you like to hear some music?"

Salafine was somewhat unwilling to give up, so she immediately patted the handbag at her waist and looked enthusiastic.

"I brought my equipment! We can hold a mini concert here!"

"Not interested." Jinx merely raised her eyelids, her indifference terrifying.

"Don't do this..." Mu Bai smiled wryly and snatched the little Liu Bei from the girl's hand. He didn't know why this girl hated Salafine so much.

He was all smiles and acting crazy when he was with Caitlin and the others, so why was he so cold-faced when he was with Seraphine?

"Give me back my book." Jinx frowned, her tone unusually firm. "If you want to listen, listen to it yourself. Don't bother me."

"What's wrong with you today?" Mu Bai was also a little displeased.

"Mind your own business!" The girl bit her lower lip and ran into the room.

With a loud slam of the door, the entire safe house fell silent, and an awkward atmosphere filled the air.

In the living room, only Mu Bai and Salafenny remained staring at each other, making the situation even more awkward.

“Ahem… Jinx can be a bit temperamental sometimes, don’t blame her,” Mu Bai said.

Upon hearing this, Salafine quickly waved her hand, "No, no... I'm the one who should apologize."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "Then... Mu Bai, do you want to hear me sing? I wrote a song especially for you, just for you alone..."

She spent a long time writing this song.

After the incident in the dance corridor, she began preparations. From composing the music to writing the lyrics, every detail was meticulously refined many times.

She was full of confidence.

"This..." Mu Bai looked at the locked door next to the living room and hesitated.

If she sang this right now, Jinx would be absolutely furious...

Shall we sing in another room? The soundproofing there is better, but... it seems a bit inappropriate to bring someone into a room after only knowing them for a short time...

Not listening? That won't do either... They wrote a song specifically for me, it would be too disrespectful not to listen.

“Let’s sing in the room.” Salafine noticed the hesitation in his eyes and considerately made the choice for him. “Hmm… the living room is too big, there will be an echo.”

"really?"

"Mmmmm~"

A cheerful and beautiful song soon filled the room. Salafini held the microphone, swaying it gently, and sang with great enthusiasm.

Mu Bai listened intently. The lyrics of the song conveyed reverence, and listening to it was like a gentle breeze; it was truly a top-notch auditory feast.

In the entire Runeterra, perhaps only Sona's lyre can rival it.

Compared to the living room, the room seemed a bit cramped, and there were no tables or chairs. The two of them sat on the edge of the bed, singing and listening, and the atmosphere gradually became ambiguous.

This was Salafine's first time being alone with a man, and as she sang, her cheeks involuntarily flushed, making her look adorable.

As a singer, she often sang about love in her songs, but she had never experienced it herself.

At this moment, I truly felt the stirrings of hormones, and it was inevitable that I would have some wild thoughts.

However, it remained just a fantasy; the girl's reserve prevented her from making any overly open moves.

"It sounds so beautiful." Mu Bai couldn't guess what the other person was thinking, but he sincerely praised the heavenly sound.

The girl's singing voice carried a subtle, almost magical quality, soothing and captivating, drawing the listener in without them even realizing it.

"Thank you~" Salafine smiled as she looked at his blissful expression, feeling a great sense of satisfaction.

“I’ve suddenly had an inspiration again,” she said with a smile. “Based on you, it’s a great inspiration. I think I can use it to create a fantastic song!”

About reverence, about appreciation, about...love.

Chapter Fifty-Two: Take Me With You

After finishing her song, Salafine left with a happy smile, saying she would come back again in a while.

Jinx, on the other hand, remained hidden in her room and refused to come out, even refusing to eat with them, looking determined to fight to the end.

Of course, Mu Bai had no idea what she was fighting for, and she refused to say.

This "cold war" lasted for several days until one of the two people Mu Bai was waiting for came to his door.

Camille was a bit faster than Warwick.

"Good morning, Detective Mu Bai."

As always, Camille wore a coat that covered her legs when she went out. Metal and ropes weaved between the buildings, ensuring absolute secrecy.

Today was the day the arrests were originally planned to take place, but it's clear that plans can't keep up with changes.

"Good morning, Detective Camille. Please come in." Mu Bai opened the door and invited the woman into the room, then thoughtfully prepared some black tea.

Camille has only two hobbies: carrying out secret missions and drinking tea.

"Thank you." She nodded in satisfaction, her gaze sweeping around the room.

It's very clean and tidy, not much different from when I arrived, which is good.

"I think I cleaned it fairly well?" Mu Bai chuckled, casually following the other person's gaze as he looked around.

He had spent the entire night meticulously cleaning before the other party arrived.

It wasn't because I was concerned about saving face; the main reason was that I couldn't reveal that Jinx also lived here.

How can we let outsiders stay at the Firos family's safe house? If Camille finds out, she'll probably give us a good scolding...

"Hmm, acceptable." Camille took a sip of tea; the boiling water couldn't harm her modified body. "You should know why I came to see you today, right?"

"Participate in the operation to arrest Howling Ghost?" Mu Bai began to play dumb.

As soon as she finished speaking, Camille narrowed her eyes. She carefully observed his micro-expressions through her iris lens, trying to find even the slightest hint of unnaturalness.

A few seconds later, she cleared her throat and said, "No, the operation is canceled."

"why?"

"The howling ghost has disappeared, as if it has vanished into thin air, leaving no trace whatsoever."

"What a pity, Inspector Camille. I was hoping to get revenge for what happened last time; that damn guy kept me in bed for days!"

"You've worked hard. How's your injury?" Camille took another sip of tea, her posture becoming much more relaxed.

"Fully recovered." Mu Bai smiled, twisting his neck as if to prove himself. "My physical condition has always been good."

"That's good."

After a brief test, Camille's wariness lessened considerably.

Of course, she could only choose to believe Mu Bai now, to believe that he was indeed no match for Warwick that night and that he did not intentionally let him escape.

"Although the result was not good, our promises remain valid."

She casually crossed her right leg over her left, the two sharp Hextech blades gleaming coldly, dangerous yet elegant.

"Next, I will provide you with some information about codename C."

"I am extremely grateful." Mu Bai secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Camille picked up her teacup and placed it on the armrest of her chair, then slowly recounted the information she knew:

"First, you need to understand one thing—code name C may be a person, but he owns an organization, and everyone in the organization acts under the name code name C."

"Then, the fact that codename C has been lurking in Piltover for a long time is not a recent development. According to the investigation by the spies, they have been active here for at least seven years."

"Let's call the leader of the organization codename C for now. The ultimate goal of codename C is still unclear, but the only thing that is certain is... he is definitely not from Piltover."

Camille downed the hot tea in one gulp, her delicate eyebrows furrowing above her beautiful eyes.

"Code name C could be Noxian or Freljordian, it's hard to say for sure, but his identity as a spy is basically confirmed."

"He has the ability to mobilize Piltover's security resources, so I guess he is a high-ranking official in Piltover's security."

"That's all I can tell you right now. I'm investigating the rest as well. I'll send someone to let you know as soon as there are any new developments."

“This is a summary of intelligence gathered by our spies.” Camille placed a file folder on the table, still bearing the Firos family crest.