I'm in Teresin, dedicated to playing badly

First of all, I should clarify that she doesn't have any particular feelings about her trainers.

But since I'm going out, and maybe even shopping, I definitely need to dress up nicely, otherwise it would damage the image of the invincible emperor.

As for clothes, just wear the outfit you don't usually wear.

After washing up and changing his clothes, Donghai Diwang said goodbye to his roommate who was still sleeping in, then went out and headed to the agreed meeting place.

But as she approached the destination, looking at the scene in the distance, she slowed her pace and unconsciously squinted her eyes.

Although they talked about many things last night, Shinji Kitahara didn't forget to tell the Emperor of the East Sea that he had ordered the final outfit not only for her, but also that Eclipse and Alice would be going with her tomorrow.

The Emperor of the East Sea knew this was normal and had anticipated it, so although he felt a slight surge of inexplicable emotions, he did not show it in the end.

What she didn't expect was that Alice could be so...shameless.

She was wearing an outfit she had never worn in front of others before, and it looked like she had dressed up carefully!

Her previously messy, frizzy hair was transformed into a short ponytail, complete with a white ribbon tied into a bow.

The upper body clothing is a mix of beige and white, with occasional gray mixed in. The lower body consists of shorts and stockings hidden under the upper body clothing, and the feet are a pair of white casual shoes with a hint of pink.

With this outfit, the Emperor of the East Sea could no longer find even the slightest trace of the mad scientist she once was.

Moreover, unlike her mature demeanor when she went out last time, she now looks like a giant humanoid hamster, which is very cute and even gives people the urge to rush up and pet her.

What she didn't know was that at the same time, Alice also noticed her arrival and narrowed her eyes in the same way.

Who would have thought that this seemingly innocent and naive emperor of the East Sea would have such a side to him?

Her hairstyle hadn't changed much, but you could tell she'd dressed up carefully before leaving, as there were still specks of moisture on the ends of her hair.

As for her attire, she wore a white dress with a pink shawl, and upon closer inspection, she exuded a refreshing and pleasant fragrance.

Although Alice wasn't very knowledgeable in this area, she could at least tell that the fragrance was definitely not some mass-market product that you could buy on the street, and she had never smelled it on herself before.

Sure enough, the little girl had her eye on her guinea pig.

Sure enough, this mad scientist set her sights on her trainer, San.

The same thought arose in their minds at the same time.

Although they were still smiling at each other on the surface, there was obvious hostility hidden in their eyes.

Shortly after they began their standoff, the remaining two arrived and were taken aback.

"Why are you here so early?"

Shinji Kitahara almost thought he was late. After taking out his phone and checking, he found that there was still half an hour until the agreed time.

"I got up a little early."

"I just had nothing else to do, so I came a little early."

They both answered at the same time.

Shinji Kitahara didn't dwell on this point, nor did he pay much attention to the unusual way the two were dressed.

It's normal for girls to dress up before going out, right?

Compared to them, Eclipse was rather abnormal. Although she changed her clothes before going out, her style was still pure black. In fact, there were no other colored clothes in her wardrobe, only different shades of color.

As for Shinji Kitahara...

He was dressed very casually, just like usual, and hadn't even bothered to dress up properly before coming out, which contrasted sharply with the two people next to him.

Anyway, I'm just going out to get some data tested, and it's a store I know. Why dress up so nicely?

Moreover, a slightly unpleasant image can effectively reduce one's impression on others, further decreasing the probability of being noticed, and even saving trouble. So why would he deliberately create trouble for himself?

However, what happened next was somewhat different from what he had expected.

"Your collar is crooked, Trainer."

The Emperor of the East Sea suddenly spoke, then walked over, straightened his crooked collar, and looked up at him, feigning a cute, slightly angry expression.

"Trainer, you should also pay attention to your image. Otherwise, when I win the race, you might become a laughing stock among the reporters, and you might even be disliked by the other horse girls."

The problem is, that's exactly what I think.

Shinji Kitahara thought to himself, but on the surface he still agreed with the Emperor of the East Sea a few times.

After all, what the East Sea Emperor said made sense. As the East Sea Emperor's trainer, his behavior would indeed have a certain impact on her image, so it was normal for her to be dissatisfied. Therefore, she did not doubt her behavior.

However, Alice on the other side didn't think so.

Feeling the occasional 'unintentional' gaze cast over by the Emperor of the East Sea, Alice narrowed her eyes, then walked over to Shinji Kitahara and smiled at him.

What do you think of my outfit today?

"I'm fine, what's wrong?"

"Doesn't this look a little familiar?"

"Of course it looks familiar."

Shinji Kitahara glanced at her and said irritably.

"Isn't this the dress you insisted I pick out for you? How could I not recognize it?"

The words fell.

The Emperor of the East Sea paused instantly.

Chapter 43: Ah, why?

For some reason, as they walked toward the clothing store, Shinji Kitahara felt that the atmosphere among his group was somewhat different from usual.

Eclipse, who is usually not very talkative, was one thing, but Alice hadn't made a sound the whole way either.

Even the usually lively Emperor of the East Sea was mostly silent, and his steps were no longer as light as before.

If you look closely, you can also see that the Emperor of the East Sea and Elisako are constantly gazing at each other.

Alice smiled, her expression unchanged from before.

Although the Emperor of the East Sea smiled much as usual, there was a clear look of vigilance in his eyes.

Shinji Kitahara stroked his chin and pondered for a moment, a guess forming in his mind.

Has their relationship improved a bit?

Just think about it, if it were in the past, these two little girls would have glared at each other as soon as they met.

Moreover, when they get together, they'll often engage in petty squabbles. While they might not actually fight, their relationship is definitely not going to be good.

But today, the two of them not only didn't fight, they didn't even bicker. This is so much better than before. In a way, it should be said that their relationship has improved... right?

As he pondered this, Shinji Kitahara paused for a moment.

Don't get me wrong, it's not that he thinks he's guessed something wrong, he just simply feels like he's being watched.

One, two, three...

There were five gazes in total, and all of them came from Ma Niang.

The Eclipse noticed his unusual behavior, turned to look at him, and saw him quietly make a few gestures. After pausing for a moment, the Eclipse nodded slightly, its eyes gradually turning cold.

Alice and the Emperor of the East Sea remained focused on each other, unaware of Shinji Kitahara's unusual behavior.

By the time they realized what was happening, the crowd around them had thinned out considerably, and the area ahead was even more remote.

The Emperor of the East Sea, who had never been to a clothing store before, was fine, but Alice, who had been there once, quickly realized something was wrong and looked at Shinji Kitahara with suspicion.

"Hey, Mr. Guinea Pig, isn't this the wrong way?"

Then she noticed that Shinji Kitahara was behaving strangely.

Her expression was tense, her steps were hurried, and her eyes held undisguised worry. After she spoke, she cautiously scanned her surroundings and, seeing no suspicious figures, lowered her voice to speak.

"Keep your voice down, we're being watched, let's go."

Are we being watched?

Both Alice and the Emperor of the East Sea were stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then reacted differently.

Alice instinctively reached into her pocket and grasped the cold medicine inside.

But the next second, a doubt arose in her mind.

Wait a minute, if someone's watching us, shouldn't we head towards crowded areas? Why are we heading towards secluded alleys instead? And isn't he supposed to be a strong fighter?

Meanwhile, the Emperor of the East Sea subconsciously took out his phone, wanting to contact Rudolf's symbol.

However, perhaps because it was a remote alley, the signal was not very good, and I was unable to make any calls or messages.

Amid silence and doubt, the group quickened their pace, weaving through the shadows behind the bustling city.

A few minutes later, after navigating a dozen or so winding intersections, they finally shook off their pursuers.

If all goes well, they will be back on the bustling street after just one more turn, and they can even see the glow reflected from the neon signs of the shops on the street corner.

But at that moment, accompanied by the sound of footsteps, three horse women wearing hoods and with their clothes tied around their waists to cover their tails walked out from the intersection, carrying steel pipes as thick as a thumb in their hands.

After they appeared, Shinji Kitahara and his group stopped in their tracks.

Both Alice and the Emperor of the East Sea became serious, while Kitahara Shinji turned pale, his lips pressed tightly together, unable to utter a single word.

But it's not over yet.

After the three horse girls blocked the exit, footsteps sounded behind them, and four horse girls dressed similarly walked out, their eyes under their hoods not looking very friendly.

"Um, everyone."

Shinji Kitahara forced a smile.

"Let's talk this out, please don't resort to violence, okay?"

The leading woman snorted, her gaze sweeping over the four of them with a look of disdain. Then, without a word, she waved her hand, suppressing her voice, and gave the order.

"Go, cripple them."

Footsteps sounded simultaneously from both the front and the back.

Alice frowned and took out an orange potion from her pocket, its contents shimmering with a mesmerizing luster.

The Emperor of the East Sea put away his phone, his fists clenched slightly, and a hint of tension appeared in his eyes.

But before they could make a move, a pair of hands covered their eyes.

Then, Shinji Kitahara's voice rang out, his tone full of pity.

"Don't look."

The sudden obstruction left them stunned for a moment.

By the time they realized what was happening, the hands had already let go, and they could see the scene in the alleyway clearly again.

Upon seeing it clearly, a chill rose from the depths of their hearts and crept up their spines.

Blood was splattered everywhere.

The horse girls who had been so imposing and ready to attack them were now lying on the ground.

Their injuries were all different.

Some appeared to have suffered a severe blow to the abdomen and were now vomiting on the ground, curled up like shrimp.

Some appeared to have been knocked unconscious, lying on the ground, their fate unknown.

Others were simply forced to their heads and slammed into the wall next to them, becoming motionless ornaments.

Among these differences, the only thing they had in common was that their injuries were quite severe, and their bodies were twisted to varying degrees, as if they had been torn apart by some monster with tremendous force, with blood dripping from the pale bone fragments on their wounds.

Eclipse stood among the seven horse girls, lifted them up, and threw them together like trash.

Her expression remained calm as always, and she even seemed to be in a better mood.

There was no blood on her, but it's possible that because she was wearing all black, the bloodstains weren't very noticeable.

Gulu.

A rolling sound came from his throat.

"Um, Trainer, this is..."

“I had a tough time with Eclipse in the past, and I learned a little bit of fighting skills.”