Arknights, reincarnated as a cat

Chapter 113 Rain

The other man patted his face and took the time to help him straighten his wrinkled suit.

"You just go to work as normal. Your minister will receive an invitation later to attend a banquet hosted by the Bellone family. You can just go with him. Oh~ by the way, thousands, ten thousand, no, you want , I’m traveling with your minister, do you understand?”

After saying that, the other one then made a please gesture.

The little brother looked at this face that looked exactly like his, and felt creepy. His legs and feet were not very agile when running, and he almost fell flat on the ground.

Looking at the little brother who had walked away, the man who looked exactly like him smiled even more happily.

As soon as he wiped his hand on his face, the image of the handsome young man just now disappeared, replaced by an ordinary-looking face.

Then he took off his suit, rolled it up into a ball, and threw it into the warehouse.

In just a few seconds, this person transformed from a somewhat handsome clerk at the Ministry of Construction into an ordinary passerby.

"The next step is to go to the banquet, but I didn't expect to meet them here. Ah... I see, is it because of Texas? It seems that the atmosphere in their company is really good."

...

"So, what do you need me to do?"

Texas, who returned to Syracuse with Zaro, has now put on clothes with a strong Syracuse style that were customized by Young Master Bellone.

Of course, there is also the pair of swords.

"You just need to attend a meeting with me, and then I will announce you as my bodyguard in front of everyone."

"That's it? I thought you needed a strong thug."

"Of course, it is also necessary. But when this thug is a descendant of Texas, the nature becomes completely different. Miss Texas, do you know what is happening in Syracuse?"

".....A new mobile city is being built."

Texas looked at the land under construction in the distance and answered his question.

"That's right. The first new city since the founding of Syracuse."

The young master of the Bellone family, Leontuso Bellone, also looked at the plot of land that was under construction and was about to be completed.

A hundred years ago, 22 cities belonging to twelve powerful families made up the entire territory of Syracuse, and this number has not changed today.

However, after the fall of the Texas family, someone brought back a technology from Colombia.

Technologies that move cities.

Now, a new city belonging to Syracuse is about to be born, and those Colombian families also want to get a share of the pie. Although the Bellone family currently has a huge advantage, they must find a way to turn this advantage into the fruits of victory. Of course, this wasn't what worried him the most.

"While the Colombian families brought new technologies, they also brought a completely different way of doing things from Syracuse. They used interests and negotiations to make those officials turn a blind eye at certain moments of need. , or for convenience.

Getting rid of those officials would be of no use to the Syracusan family. The Colombian family will not expose their flaws and let us find trouble for them.

If you were in Longmen, you should be familiar with this kind of relationship, right? "

"...Yes, very familiar."

"So, Miss Texas, if you expect to leave Syracuse with just a few assassinations, I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you. But before we go to dinner, you have to protect someone first. Karachi, The minister of the Ministry of Construction is responsible for the construction of mobile cities. He is ours. He is an interesting person. He likes walking and doesn’t like riding in cars."

".....good."

Leontuso and his men were ventilated, and those protecting Karachi were commanded by Texas.

By the time Texas arrived, it started raining again. She observed and found that there were already seven or eight guards around Karachi.

After quickly observing the surrounding situation, Texas believed that there were no other suspicious persons except the white wolf.

"I just said good things will happen to you."

Lapland came to Texas with brisk steps.

"How does it feel to be back here?"

Seeing Lapland approaching with a smile on his face, Texas sighed helplessly.

"Why are you everywhere?"

"Now, Texas, do you think it's a miracle that we met here?"

"Oh, I'm busy now, really."

Texas tried to avoid LaPland, but LaPland went right after him.

"It just so happens that I have something to do. It seems like this is really a miracle. Not only did we meet, but we also have something to do."

Texas didn't expect to meet Lapland here, and now it only feels like one is bigger than the other.

"Um...Is it your job to protect this person?"

"Yes."

Just when the two met "miraculously", a guard from the Bellone family came over.

"who are you!"

This voice interrupted the conversation between the two.

Lapland was unhappy.

The guard only felt his eyes blurred as the two people who were standing there talking just now had changed their positions.

Clang——

The guard saw White Wolf's sword blade being deflected by Texas, but he felt a burning pain on his cheek.

If Texas hadn't blocked the sword, he would have died.

The belated guard screamed in panic and couldn't help but take a few steps back.

"It's so charming, don't you think so, Texas?"

Bai Lang smiled, as if she was not the one who just drew his sword and killed someone.

"You go protect the target, and I'll deal with her."

After dismissing the guard, Texas said angrily:

"Why are you here too?"

"Come back to visit relatives. And because you are here too. To be honest, I still prefer the rain here. I live a leisurely life in Longmen, meet each other occasionally, and we can go on missions together in Rhode Island. This kind of life makes my sword rusty."

"A sword will get rusty if it's exposed to the rain and not wiped."

"But the rain in Syracuse is used to wash away the blood on the sword. Only people like you who hold the sword and don't use it will get rusty."

After Lapland finished speaking, he took out snacks from the pocket of his coat.

"Want to eat mille-feuille?"

"Have a piece."

"Speaking of which, Texas, how long has it been since you returned to Syracuse?"

"Almost ten years."

"It seems that you don't remember it clearly than I do. It's seven years and five months. The talented daughter of the Texas family has not set foot on the land of Syracuse for seven years. It is really a pity. I still I remember you lived in our house for a while at that time. Although it wasn’t long, we got along very well, didn’t we?”

When she heard Lapland mention the past, her mind also recalled the time she spent with Lapland.

Well, there are swords and swords every day. She is like a naughty child whose hands are itchy if she doesn't fight for a day. She has to fight several times with herself every day. There are wins and losses between them.

"...if that's really what getting along is called."

"But you can't deny that you were really happy at that time, right? Alas, but no one expected that something like that would happen in the end."

Lapland hooked Texas' shoulder.

"So I think, Texas, you should stay and take a good look at this land."

Texas shook his head and slapped Lapland's hand on his shoulder.

"I'll go back when I'm done."

"Okay, I can help you."

"unnecessary."

"Are you going to fight alone like this?"

Hearing that Texas had rejected her, Lapland had already expected it, so she began to put the words she had prepared on the table. When she saw that Texas had finished eating the mille-feuille just now, she gave it to him. Texas took another piece, and Texas didn't refuse. He naturally took the mille-feuille from her hand.

"I thought you made a few friends in Longmen and learned how to work as a team after staying in Rhode Island for so long."

Texas rolled his eyes at Lapland.

"Syracuse is not a good place for tourism. If Rhodes Island wants to open a branch here, I will advise them not to come. Also, you should learn the method of stimulating generals from the doctor again."

Just then, there was an explosion in the street.

The huge explosion also attracted the attention of the two people. They saw the flames of the explosion engulfing the Karachi minister walking on the street together with the guards around him.

"Car bomb?"

Texas' expression changed. She didn't expect that her opponent would do this.

It looks like her time home will be extended.

Lapland looked like he was just watching the excitement, and even took out his cell phone to take pictures.

"Hey, car bombs, such a classical technique is rare nowadays. It seems that you are very busy."

"To shut up."

After quarreling, Texas immediately ran over to check the situation.

Karachi's body was scorched black, and he was leaning against the wall limply. There was a big hole in his waist, and two bones that were blown out of the bodyguards were stuck in his body.

On his forehead, a shard of glass was deeply embedded in it.

The death was very tragic, but he probably didn't suffer much pain. Such injuries didn't even require him to be sent to the hospital.

Texas subconsciously looked at Lapland. But Lapland was still there looking at her and waving towards her, not intending to disturb her mission.

It wasn't Lapland.

At this time, she received news that the banquet hall had also been attacked.

Not only did she receive it, but the surrounding guards also received it. Suddenly a large number of people rushed towards the banquet hall.

Lapland, who was watching the excitement, looked at the guards rushing to the banquet hall and smiled.

"Both sides actually took action at the same time. Tsk tsk, who is so bold?"

Texas also ran towards the banquet hall, but before she could get far, a group of unknown people blocked her.

Several guards fell at their feet.

She wasn't surprised.

Things like this happened all the time in Syracuse.

But when she drew her sword to fight on this land, she felt an unprecedented sense of emptiness that she didn't expect.

No one helped her during the battle, no one asked her if she was injured after the battle, no one forced her to hold a party, and no one made Maomao a breakfast with Yanguo characteristics for herself the day after the battle. .

All this has become a matter of course for her.

So much so that shortly after leaving Longmen, she felt that the life in Longmen was so nostalgic.

At this moment, she hated Syracuse even more.

The sword blade was withdrawn from the human body, and the pattering rain washed away the blood on the sword. The blood representing vitality fell on the ground together with the raindrops, and the bright red color quickly faded and mixed with the stagnant water.

With disgust and murderous intent, she pointed her cold sword blade at the people in front of her.

"Go away, don't stop me from going home!"

.....

After several people from Penguin Logistics had a conversation with Bernardo, Kong found out that this guy definitely knew about Texas, but he was hiding it and not revealing anything about her.

He was testing them.

Sora simply explained the cards to him directly.

"It is said that the descendant did not die, but started a new life in another city. It is said that only the most powerful families in the city can invite her as a "guest". It is said... that she left everything behind , back here.”

Kong looked at him with determined eyes, "We came here just to find her."

Bernardo was a little surprised. He didn't expect them to be so honest.

"Since you have brought me such unheard secrets, I can also tell you that if she is really here, the Bellone family will definitely treat her with courtesy."

After Bernardo finished speaking, he immediately changed the subject. They started chatting with Sora about the script, and after getting some clues as to why Texas left without saying goodbye, everyone stopped asking questions.

After Bernardo left, Sora studied the script for a while and then began to dialogue with Angel Angel.

Sora's acting skills are of course excellent. The Niki angels who finished their lines felt very good about themselves and felt that they could perform on stage, and then asked them how their acting skills were.

Sora and Croissant's answer sucked.

"Sister Neng Angel, you are completely unsuitable to play this kind of male protagonist role."

"Haha, is your acting so bad?"

The capable angel smiled and rubbed the black cat in his arms. "I feel like I did a pretty good job."

"At least the lines are correct," Sora said with a smile.

Monique analyzed it carefully, and then said: "I can't say that your acting skills are bad. I can only say that you don't fit the designed role. Maybe you are more suitable for your true character."

"Hey, but there are no Sakota people in this play either."

"Okay, Angel, let's deal with the second act."

"it is good!"

Looking at the two people who were about to start dubbing their lines again, Croissant's hand reached out to the fruit plate on the side and found that it was already finished.

"I'm going out to buy some food. Is there anything in particular you want to eat?"

"I want a pizza!"

Croissant nodded and wrote down the needs of the capable angel.

At this time, Li Xia also jumped out of the strong angel's arms and climbed onto Croissant's head.

It is going to go out with Croissant.

I bought some snacks on the street. On the way back, Croissant heard the news on TV that a minister died in an explosion.

She saw some sadness on the shop owner's face.

"Alas, another good man has died."

The shopkeeper said so.

At this time, Li Xia felt the familiar scent again, on the roof of a high-rise building not far from him.

"Croissant."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"I want to take a walk by myself and be back soon."

"Hmm...Okay, come back soon."

Croissant felt a light hit on his head, and the black cat disappeared.