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Although Liu Bai did not object to having Kafka as a secretary.
After all, it seems... Kaffa is an excellent secretary who can balance both seriousness and frivolity.
Although... well, she gives off the feeling of a beautiful snake, no, if we're talking about fighting style, she should be called a beautiful spider?
But this isn't exactly a flaw, is it? I just love this mature, older woman vibe...
“Because we have Miss Gui Naifen for bodyguards,” Kafka smiled. “Boss, don’t you think a secretary can do a lot of things?”
Yeah, I think so.
It's just that I feel our so-called "feelings" are not the same.
Okay, to be serious, the job of Kaffa's so-called secretary should be a comprehensive secretary who includes all sorts of functions such as "spokesperson," "bodyguard," and "black glove."
Like the second-in-command of a villain.
This task is assigned to Kafka... and she seems quite capable of handling it.
After all, this person has extensive experience as a second-in-command.
Professional counterpart belongs to yes.
"I need to change my clothes, can I step outside for a bit, Kaffa?"
"As ordered."
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After breakfast.
"Boss..."
"Mr. Liu Bai!"
As Liu Bai was about to get up, Kafka and Liu Ying spoke in unison.
"Hmm... Miss Liuying, please speak first."
Kafka smiled and very graciously stepped aside.
Fireflies weren't particularly grateful for this.
This guy……
Liu Ying felt she had to find a way to separate Kafka and Liu Bai... Well, due to various reasons, forcibly separating them was unlikely, so all she could do was try her best to keep an eye on Kafka.
"Mr. Liu Bai, I'd like to go out for a stroll."
They directly appealed to emotions.
Well, after all, in Liu Bai's eyes she was still a weak girl, and if she used a legitimate reason at this time, she might be rejected.
But if you use the identity of a "delicate young girl" to act cute...
"it is good."
"Eh?"
Wait, you agreed so easily?
Normally, it shouldn't be Mr. Liu Bai who first objects, saying things like "it's dangerous outside," and then I try my best to act cute.
In the end, you had no choice but to take me out.
Isn't it too different from the script I imagined?
...Okay, Firefly has to admit, she doesn't seem to be good at writing scripts. This is something Elio should do.
However, although I have achieved my goal, what's with this feeling of not being valued?
I'm a delicate girl!
"After thinking about it carefully, it's time to let Liuying go out for a stroll. Before, it was because of her identity, but now we don't have that concern anymore."
Liu Bai can get along well anywhere in the Sky Dome District now. As for Liu Ying? With more and more strange people around Liu Bai, having a few more Liu Ying is not a big problem.
However, Liu Ying hadn't mentioned this before, so Liu Bai had been keeping Liu Ying at home.
As for the safety issue...
Well, sorry, in terms of melee combat, not counting family members, there are probably no people outside with stats higher than Liu Ying who could slap her.
Worried about safety?
Liu Bai was more worried that the fireflies might "ignite the sky."
After all, based on Liu Ying's attitude towards Kafka, Liu Bai had a general idea of Liu Ying's identity.
Well, perhaps Liu Bai doesn't need to worry about Liu Ying igniting anything—after all, Liu Ying's health was indeed not good before.
When she first landed, Firefly was in such dire straits that she had to run away with her physical body, and she was on the verge of death, so it's really hard to say whether Firefly can transform now.
However, not being able to transform isn't a big problem; even with normal stats, Firefly is still among the top in the Sky Zone.
In short, Liu Bai didn't take the matter of Liu Ying seriously, while Liu Ying fell into an unavoidable internal struggle.
"Kafka, what's up? You don't want me to go shopping with you, do you?"
"Hmm... I'd be very happy if you were willing."
The professionally dressed woman shook out her coat.
"But what I'd like to ask now is, is there anything in your schedule today that I can help you with?"
Can Kafka help?
Um... that's a bit hard to say.
After all, Liu Bai is more used to handling important matters himself.
"There's still a lot going on, and I'm not sure where you can help."
Liu Bai scratched his head.
Now it's time for the "post-war cleanup" phase, and Liu Bai needs to check on the current demands of all parties.
Okay, we don't need to check Rita's side; the two of them already talked about it yesterday.
In addition, Liu Bai also wanted to retrieve some of the cores of the Herrscher of Dominion.
"Then I'll start by learning from you, Boss. Is this what they call... a probationary period?"
Kafka rested her chin on her hand, a smile on her face.
...Liu Bai inexplicably felt as if he had fallen into a trap.
…………
"Good morning, Liu Bai~ Ugh—! Do you change the pretty ladies around you every day?!"
After going outside, Kiana was startled to see Kafka and Ryuki beside Liu Bai.
There was a hint of jealousy on his face.
"Yes, we change it every day, so we don't repeat it for 365 days."
"You blow it!"
Kiana looked at Liu Bai with disdain as he took advantage of her kindness.
—Although Liu Bai didn't lie.
Pretty older sister? Herrschers can cosplay, let alone pretty older sisters.
Pretty girls, pretty aunties, pretty monsters—the Herrscher of Domination can cosplay any of them.
As a Herrscher, controlling Herrschers is incredibly convenient. If you have a full complement of them... one a day, Liu Bai could have three years without repeating a single one. If he gets tired of them, he can just change their appearance again.
—Don't underestimate a doll that can transform and disguise itself!
"Good morning, Liu Bai, did you get a scar?" Fu Hua, wearing an apron and looking all demure, poked her head out after hearing the voice outside.
The two were quite familiar with each other—but the process of getting to know each other was a bit awkward.
"I ate." Bai nodded. "Fu Hua, is there any news from Ms. Cecilia?"
"No, Ms. Cecilia told me to keep an eye on Kiana." Fu Hua glanced at Kiana indifferently.
To be honest, even though she and Kiana were classmates, Fu Hua still found it quite troublesome to deal with Kiana's affairs.
This girl may not be good at anything else, but she's great at causing trouble.
As for the matter of controlling the Herrscher, Cecilia really didn't want to get involved. On the one hand, she was too far away to have any say, and on the other hand, Cecilia wanted to see what Liu Bai was planning to do.
"In addition, Ms. Cecilia would also like to speak with you."
"Understood, I will ask Dr. Möbius to help make the contact." Bai nodded. "Fu Hua, do you have time to go to the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon?"
"Hey—! Liu Bai, are you even flirting with someone as flat-chested as the class monitor? If you mess with her, she'll really slap your head—"
Boom-!
Does it sound good? What sounds good is a good start.
Anyway, Liu Bai had no idea what Fu Hua was going to do to his head, but Kiana's head was punched by a senior.
"Going to the Chamber of Commerce? I understand, I can go anytime this afternoon."
Fu Hua nodded gently; she understood what Liu Bai meant.
Then Fu Hua tapped Kiana again.
Thinking about what happened at the Chamber of Commerce last time, Fu Hua was still quite embarrassed. Kiana happened to be nearby and it was convenient to tap her head, so she decided to tap her head again.
Liu Bai can act as if nothing happened, but Fu Hua can't.
Fu Hua felt deeply embarrassed when she recalled asking those "shameless" questions, having been so open with her thoughts at the time.
"Also, who are these two people next to you...?"
“This is my secretary, Kafka. This is… my companion, Firefly.”
"..."
It sounds like "companion" is even more perfunctory than "secretary."
Liu Ying listened to Liu Bai's introduction and felt quite strange.
The term "companion" seems to have been coined because they didn't know how to define their relationship—at most, they're a little closer than "friends."
Kafka then affectionately linked arms with Liu Bai.
"Please give me your guidance, Ms. Fu Hua."
"..."
Does a secretary need to hold onto their boss's arm?
Fu Hua's gaze turned slightly strange.
"Ah, so that's what a secretary is in the sense of the word... Liu Bai, you deserve to die."
Kiana had a knowing look on her face.
Firefly: “???”
What does "that kind of secretary" mean?
And Kaffa—!
“Miss Kaffa, this is too intimate.”
Firefly whispered a reminder from the side.
"And Mr. Liu Bai, you should also be careful of frivolous women like Kaffa who have ulterior motives."
"Oh dear~ that's really disheartening, Miss Firefly—you still have an arm, don't you?"
"I have a feeling that you two are planning to break me up."
Liu Bai pulled his arm out of Kafka's arms.
Hmm... this chest shape...
"Hmm~"
"Oops, accidental touch, accidental touch."
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