The shuttle in the second dimension

　Because my mother is not feeling well, I am the only one taking care of her at home, so I am sorry for the late update.

　Also, the 5-meter range has been changed to 15-meter range. I didn't think about it yesterday. (.﹏.*)

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　After Aritagi arrived beside Tian Daogong, Lin Xuan stayed within fifteen meters of him, keeping a vigilant eye on his surroundings. There were three bodyguards within this area, Lin Xuan being one of them. The other two were two young men, one tall and one short, whom Lin Xuan had not seen this morning.

　The taller man was about 1.80 meters tall and handsome. The shorter man was only about 1.5 meters tall and ugly. I really don't know how these two extremes could get together to work together.

　Outside the fifteen-meter radius, several bodyguards were stationed in different locations, guarding other positions. The inner and outer groups of bodyguards formed two protective circles, one inside and one outside. Originally, Toka, who had fought Lin Xuan that morning, was also in the inner circle, but because of Lin Xuan, he was moved to the outer circle.

　Leaning against the wall, Lin Xuan carefully observed his surroundings, especially the two who were in the inner circle with him. Like Toka, these two were not included in the information Lin Xuan had obtained before the mission. In other words, the three bodyguards who were originally in the inner circle were not recorded in the information. While thinking this, Lin Xuan suddenly thought, "Perhaps it's not just Toka and his three companions. The next group of bodyguards in the inner circle, or even more people, may not be included in those records."

　Thinking of this, Lin Xuan glanced at Tian Daogong who was reviewing documents. 'In the [Liberation Corps], he showed himself to be just the boss of a medium-sized family company, but now it seems that he is not that simple. A few more unfamiliar bodyguards are nothing, and the [Liberation Corps] will not be idle enough to care about such a trivial matter. But intercepting and concealing a piece of information that the [Liberation Corps] needs but is not very important is a bit wrong. Unless that information is important enough to make him betray the [Liberation Corps], otherwise, he should not do it for such an unimportant information at the risk of being discovered, and--'

　Just when Lin Xuan wanted to continue thinking about how many things Tian Daogong had concealed, he was suddenly startled. Then, he turned his head abruptly and saw that a tall and handsome man had walked to within one meter of him.

　Seeing that Lin Xuan had discovered him, the handsome man grinned slightly and wrote quickly on his notebook.

　——You were very alert~~~ Even though I didn't emit any malicious intent, you were able to detect my tracks in time.——

　Looking at what the handsome man wrote in the notebook, Lin Xuan frowned. He didn't know what purpose this person had in approaching him suddenly. However, since the other person had already spoken to him, he couldn't just not reply.

　As he spoke, he took out a pen and notebook from his pocket. The notebook was given to them by Tian Mu. In his words, the master doesn't like the sound of talking when he is in the study. If you have anything to talk about, just write it down.

　After taking out a pen and paper, Lin Xuan wrote quickly.

　——It’s just a habit I developed when I was a child. ——

　When the handsome man saw the words on Lin Xuan's notebook, he raised his eyebrows and wrote.

　——It seems that you are a child with a story. My name is John, what’s yours? ——

　——Lin Xuan. ——

　After seeing Lin Xuan's name, John showed a look of surprise on his face and wrote immediately.

　——Oh!! Are you from China?——

　——Yes, but I haven’t lived there——

　After seeing the words on Lin Xuan's notebook, a look of disappointment appeared on John's face.

　——Is that so? That's a shame. I was hoping to ask you about that country.——

　The look of disappointment did not stay on his face for long before it was replaced by a hint of curiosity.

　—I heard you said that big guy Toka was defeated? —

　——Uncle Toka let me win on purpose, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to beat him——

　——Even if this is the case, it doesn’t mean that you have won, so don’t be so modest——John wrote while looking at Lin Xuan with a smile.

　……

　Afterwards, Lin Xuan chatted with John for another ten minutes, but for some reason, he always felt that John's gaze on him was a little strange. However, it wasn't a look of resistance like Aritagi's, but a strangeness that he couldn't explain. It gave him goose bumps all over his body. Moreover, he felt as if he had sensed a similar but different gaze from someone else...

　Just when Lin Xuan was wondering what John's strange look meant, he found another bodyguard who was in the inner circle like him coming over and saw him writing in a notebook.

　——John is gay and a pedophile, so be careful——

　When Lin Xuan saw the sentences written on the notebook, he did not have any doubt about what Shangu Xiuguo had told him, but felt a chill rising from the soles of his feet.

　He finally understood what that strange look was, and who it came from, that similar yet different gaze. It was Alice! But Alice only considered herself a girl, and it hadn't reached the point where the story began. But this John was different. Thinking back to John's look, Lin Xuan couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my god!" It really is true that appearances are not to be judged. The ancients were right. At that moment, he suddenly felt that the ugly face across from him was much friendlier, at least much friendlier than John's.

　——Thank you for letting me know. My name is Lin Xuan. May I ask your name? ——

　——Yamagu Xiu—1.0—After writing his name, Yamagu Xiu left.

　Looking at Shangu Xiu's back, Lin Xuan sighed. He had originally wanted to chat with him, see if he could get some information out of him, but since he'd already left, he didn't feel comfortable chasing after him to ask. Thinking of this, Lin Xuan suddenly glanced at John, who smiled at him. That smile made Lin Xuan subconsciously shudder. He decided it would be best to stay away from that dangerous guy. While he didn't look down on homosexuals or those with special hobbies, he couldn't stand it if they were targeting him.

　In this way, Lin Xuan spent several days on duty under John's tormenting gaze, and what awaited him next was a day off on Sunday.

Chapter 18 Dongtang Daohua

　Sorry, sorry, I just realized it in the middle of the night, I wrote it but forgot to upload it +﹏+…+﹏钅…+﹏+…

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　During his days on duty, Lin Xuan hadn't received any news at all. Furthermore, as a newcomer, he didn't dare to act too arrogant and wander around Tian Daogong's house. Therefore, aside from his shifts, he remained quietly in his room, rarely going out, at most strolling around the villa's permitted area. It wasn't until Sunday that Lin Xuan left the house, ready to go for a stroll.

　In fact, Lin Xuan was not very concerned about whether he could find the location of the information. He was carrying out this task with a completely playful attitude. It would be best if he could find the information. If not, he could only use special means to ask Tian Daogong where the information was.

　Therefore, he had no intention of using his free time on Sunday to prepare for the mission. Instead, he planned to explore this country that felt familiar yet strange to him.

　Lin Xuan wandered aimlessly along the streets, taking in the bustling atmosphere and savoring the country's delicious cuisine. He strolled for over three hours, from around seven in the morning until ten-thirty, and also from seven in the morning until around ten-thirty, eating street food. Even so, his face didn't betray a single sign of fatigue or fullness. It was as if he had just begun shopping and eating.

　"Although it is a different world, the layout of the city is still similar. Fortunately, otherwise I would probably not know where I am now." As he said this, Lin Xuan bought another box of takoyaki from a roadside snack bar.

　Just as Lin Xuan was thinking about where to go next, he suddenly felt something coming towards him from behind. When he turned around, he saw a takoyaki flying towards him. If he hadn't noticed, the takoyaki would have landed directly on the back of his head.

　After slightly turning sideways to avoid the takoyaki, Lin Xuan saw the person who had thrown the takoyaki at the back of his head. It was a little girl about his own age. Her long, beautiful flaxen hair was tied into two braids. Lin Xuan had wanted to see her face, but because the little girl's face was already in close contact with the ground, Lin Xuan couldn't see her face at all.

　Seeing the little girl's current state, Lin Xuan could no longer blame her for throwing the takoyaki at him.

　"Are you okay?" Squatting in front of the little girl, Lin Xuan pulled the corner of his mouth and asked helplessly.

　"Glasses, glasses~" However, the little girl seemed not to hear Lin Xuan's words. After getting up, she was groping on the ground, looking for her lost glasses.

　Looking at the little girl who was about to cry because she couldn't find her glasses, Lin Xuan sighed, reached out to pick up the glasses that had fallen at his feet, and handed them to her. "Here are your glasses."

　"Eh!?" The little girl exclaimed when she heard Lin Xuan's voice, and seemed surprised that there was someone in front of her. However, due to her severe myopia, she couldn't see clearly who was standing in front of her.

　"Pfft - put on your glasses first." Looking at the little girl in front of him who was trying desperately to see herself but couldn't, Lin Xuan couldn't help laughing out loud.

　"Thank you~~~"

　As she said this, the little girl stretched out her hands and kept touching Lin Xuan's hand holding the glasses, as if trying to find the exact position of the glasses. This made Lin Xuan anxious for her, and finally, in desperation, Lin Xuan helped her put on the glasses.

　"Really? You're so nearsighted. I don't know how you use your eyes."

　"Ah~~~I see it--" When Lin Xuan put on the glasses for her, the little girl also saw clearly the face of Lin Xuan who put on the glasses for her.

　Seeing the little girl's adorable look, Lin Xuan sighed, stretched out his finger, and gently flicked her forehead. He sighed and said, "Be more careful next time. Really, you can fall on flat ground. You are too stupid. Also, do you know that your takoyaki almost hit me just now?"

　Lin Xuan was usually tolerant of children as pure as a blank sheet of paper, provided they didn't truly irritate him. Clearly, the little girl before him wasn't enough to irritate him. Furthermore, looking at this adorable little girl, Lin Xuan suddenly remembered Aguro Lara, who had just awakened from the Ice Coffin.

　"I'm sorry!! I didn't mean it, I~~~~" As if realizing the mistake she had made, the little girl looked at Lin Xuan helplessly.

　"Okay, it's no big deal. Just be careful next time." Lin Xuan rubbed the little girl's head and said indifferently.

　When Lin Xuan's tender little hand touched the little girl's head, the little girl was stunned for a moment, and then her whole face turned red. "You, what are you doing!!"

　Seeing the little girl's excitement, Lin Xuan was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that his action was rude. He was used to touching Sakura and Agurora before, so when he saw the little girl in front of him, he subconsciously touched her too.

　"Um, sorry, I touched it subconsciously." Lin Xuan sighed slightly and smiled apologetically.

　"It's okay." The little girl said with her head lowered.

　"Lin Xuan, my name is, what's yours?" Perhaps because he saw the shadow of Agulola in the little girl, Lin Xuan was very happy to chat with the little girl more.

　"Daohua, Dongtang Daohua." The little girl, no, now she should be called Dongtang Daohua. In response to Lin Xuan's question, Dongtang Daohua gave her name without hesitation.

　Lin Xuan had to admit that he was indeed shocked when he heard the name Dongtang Daohua. He didn't expect that he could meet a character in the plot just by strolling around.

　"Really?" Nodding, Lin Xuan stretched out his hand and handed the takoyaki in front of Dongtang Daohua, "Didn't your takoyaki fall? Let's eat it together."

　After hearing Lin Xuan's words, Dongtang Daohua realized that the takoyaki that should have been in his hand had spilled onto the ground. At this moment, a trace of loss appeared on Dongtang Daohua's face. "How could this happen? I clearly wanted to buy some takoyaki for Xiaoxun and the others to make them happy, but I messed it up again~~~~"

　Looking at Dongtang Daohua with a lost look on her face, Lin Xuan knew what was going on. Dongtang Daohua simply wanted to buy some takoyaki for the children in the orphanage to make them happy, but because of her recklessness, she spilled the takoyaki on the ground.

　Shaking his head, Lin Xuan walked past the lost-looking Dongtang Daohua and entered the shop where he had bought takoyaki before. When he came out, he had a bag in his hand, which contained several servings of takoyaki.

　"Dongtang Daohua." Looking at Dongtang who was still blaming him for his recklessness, Lin Xuan called out.

　"Eh!?" Dongtang Daohua, who was still blaming herself, suddenly heard a call from behind and immediately turned around. At this time, Lin Xuan, carrying several takoyaki, walked up to her and said, "Lead the way."

　Tilting her cute little head, Dao Hua looked at Lin Xuan in confusion, as if she didn't understand what Lin Xuan meant.

　“Eh!???”

Chapter 1: Wakaba's House

　Dongtang Daohua turned his head and glanced at Lin Xuan behind him, not knowing what to say.

　She had never met him before, yet he actually asked her to lead the way to the orphanage where he worked. She really didn't know what he was thinking. Originally, she wanted to refuse, but she thought about the takoyaki that had been spilled on the ground due to her recklessness, and then she thought about the takoyaki that Lin Xuan wanted to give to Xiaoxun and the others. In the end, Dongtang Daohua agreed to Lin Xuan's request.

　But even though he agreed, Dongtang Daohua was still very curious about why Lin Xuan went to the orphanage. And a ten-year-old child generally doesn't know how to hide anything. Just like Dongtang Daohua, he practically had "I'm curious" written all over his face. Dongtang Daohua's expression was so obvious that Lin Xuan couldn't help but notice.

　"I'm curious why you would ask me to take you to your orphanage when I'm a complete stranger to you."

　"Yeah." After hearing Lin Xuan's words, Dongtang Daohua nodded vigorously, and a hint of joy appeared on his cute little face.

　Seeing the joy on Dongtang Daohua's little face, Lin Xuan suddenly became playful. "The reason why I want to go - I don't really want to tell you~~~"

　When she heard the first half of the sentence, Dongtang Daohua was still happy, but when she heard the second half, her cute little face suddenly became bitter, and she shouted, "Hey!!! How could you do this? Didn't you say you were going to tell me?"

　"Really? I was just asking if you were curious, but I didn't say I would answer your question~"

　"But, but..." Listening to Lin Xuan's words, Dongtang Daohua wanted to refute, but she felt that what Lin Xuan said seemed to be right. She didn't know where to refute, which made her very conflicted.

　"Pfft..." Looking at Dongtang Daohua's tangled look, Lin Xuan couldn't help laughing. "Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore. The reason I want to go is because I'm a kind person. Seeing how stupid you are, I'm worried about you, so I wanted to go with you to prevent any accidents from happening to you."

　Now, even if Dongtang Daohua was reckless and confused, he knew the sarcasm in Lin Xuan's words. At this time, Dongtang Daohua felt that he should righteously refute Lin Xuan's point of view and not insist on the view that he was stupid.

　"How am I stupid?! Just now...just now I was just careless, it's not because I'm stupid."

　Looking at Dongtang Daohua's little cheeks that were bulging like two small buns, Lin Xuan couldn't help but reach out and poke them twice.

　Lin Xuan's sudden action made Dao Hua unable to react. She only heard Lin Xuan's voice filled with longing, "When I saw you just now, I suddenly remembered a family member of mine. She is just like you, always doing things rashly."

　As if affected by the longing in Lin Xuan's words, Dongtang Daohua did not stop Lin Xuan from poking her cheek, but instead asked, "Where is she?"

　"Not in this world—" Lin Xuan said helplessly, shrugging his shoulders.

　"Hmm..." As if he hadn't expected such an answer, the words that Dongtang Daohua had wanted to say were stuck in his throat, unable to be uttered. It was obvious that after Maria, Dongtang Daohua was the second person to be misunderstood by Lin Xuan's misleading words.

　"Let's go, lead the way." Lin Xuan shouted, looking at Dongtang Daohua who stopped behind him.