"...Thanks to you guys, even the queue has gotten shorter. Let's go."
Liu Xiyue returned holding the tickets. Cipher nodded with a smile, taking the initiative to take the tickets and follow.
As for her earlier suggestion, Meng Xingyao had no objections.
To her, Ye Chen was a pretty good friend—he was handsome, had a gentle personality, and was 'ok' to be around.
But since it was Big Sister Cipher's suggestion, Meng Xingyao decisively chose to abandon Ye Chen. Then I might as well not make this friend.
Recalling how Ye Chen was staring at Cipher just now...
Meng Xingyao: (๑˙ー˙๑)
Her favorability toward Ye Chen immediately dropped by ten percent...
"Holy crap! What kind of divine Cat Girl is this? It's like a 2D character walked into reality!"
"Wow! Big sister is so pretty! Can I touch your ears?"
"This tail is so flexible. What material is it made of?"
"Big sister, can I have an autograph? Or a photo together is fine too!"
After officially entering the anime convention, the crowd of onlookers instantly grew larger.
The naturally gifted Cipher and Silver Wolf undoubtedly became the focus of the venue, attracting countless gazes.
As the commotion spread through the crowd, more and more curious gazes were cast their way, and Cipher's group was instantly surrounded in the center.
Facing the excited onlookers, she didn't show any displeasure; instead, she responded enthusiastically.
"Hehe, photos are fine, but you're not allowed to touch the kitty's tail, or else the kitty will be shy~"
Saying that, Cipher slowly bent down six degrees and gave a wink to a little fangirl.
Cipher: ～(∠・ω＜ )⌒☆
The playful Cat Girl completely enchanted the crowd.
Silver Wolf, standing to the side, turned her head away disdainfully.
"Tch, a cat acting like a vixen. How flashy."
This expressionless, mature, beautiful girl unexpectedly hit the "moe" points of countless people.
The crowd who came specifically to ask for photos had already surrounded her.
As the Stellaron Hunter Silver Wolf, she had always disliked the feeling of being stared at.
But if she were to turn and leave now, it would be too abrupt, so she had to reluctantly deal with a few words.
Silver Wolf (ᗜ ˰ ᗜ): If I had known, I should have changed into casual clothes before coming.
Compared to Silver Wolf's indifferent face, Cipher was much more enthusiastic.
After simply taking photos with a few people...
Cipher began her own performance.
"Look closely, there's nothing in my hands, right?"
"Yeah!"
Cipher showed her fair and delicate little hands to everyone.
After confirming there was nothing on her fair and tender hands...
"Hehe, and next." Cipher gave a light chuckle.
With a gentle flip of her jade-white palm, when she opened it again, a golden coin glimmering with a cold light was suddenly there.
If one looked closer, they would find that the pattern on this gold coin was exactly the same as the Flipping Coin on Cipher's collar.
"Don't be in a hurry to be surprised yet!"
As Cipher spoke again...
The gold coin spun rapidly between her nimble fingertips, drawing arcs of golden light.
With successive flicks of her fingers, the coin turned into a blurry afterimage, until Cipher flicked her wrist, tossing it high into the air like a point of light.
Many people's gazes followed the gold coin upward, while others remained focused on Cipher.
Cipher leapt up in a clean backflip, her long legs stretching into a perfect split in mid-air.
As her toes lightly touched the ground, she spun like a swallow, her hand flashing like lightning to intercept the falling gold coin.
As she opened her five fingers, that single gold coin had turned into four, nestled perfectly between her fingers.
This seamless display of skill instantly brought the house down, with applause surging like a tide.
Liu Xiyue's almond eyes widened, and she lowered her voice to lean toward Meng Xingyao.
"Meng Meng, this Cat Sister of yours... it's one thing to have a good figure, but her moves are actually this cool too?"
However, Liu Xiyue waited for a while but didn't even get a "hm" in response, so she couldn't help but frown and look back in confusion.
Just this one look almost made her spit out the water she had just drunk.
Her best friend's eyes were sparkling now, her blue contacts shimmering with a starlike glow that was even more intense than her own natural red pupils.
Her mouth was slightly open, her gaze fixed, looking just like a total fangirl.
Liu Xiyue (ᗜ_ᗜ): ...
Seeing that the desired effect had been achieved, Cipher casually tossed out the four gold coins.
Eventually, they were successfully pocketed by four lucky individuals.
"Big sister, you're so amazing!"
"By the way, big sister, are the gold coins in your hand real?"
"How could they be real! But the craftsmanship is indeed very exquisite."
"Great, I got one... Hey, hey, hey, bro, don't mess around!"
As someone finally got to the point...
A sly smile of a successful scheme appeared on Cipher's face.
She showed her hands to everyone once more.
Eight more gold coins had appeared between her empty hands.
"Hehe, exclusive kitty souvenirs, 'Saifeier's Coins,' ten yuan each, now on sale for a fair price. Those who buy three or more are welcome to take a photo together, and group purchases are allowed too!"
As Cipher spoke, quite a few people actually came forward to buy them.
However, the number wasn't that high; after all, many people weren't stupid.
Cipher didn't mind; it was just a part-time job to earn some pocket money anyway.
Besides, these gold coins were just like the oak cake rolls; she could have the system manifest several of them every day.
Since there was zero cost and a hundred percent profit, Cipher would never lose out.
Liu Xiyue: (°ー°〃)
As soon as those words were said, the other's elegant and cool temperament from just now instantly vanished.
But looking at the excited crowd, she ultimately held back her urge to complain.
"Hey, hey, you're not thinking of buying one too, are you?"
"Huh?!! No, no, no, I'm not."
Having been awakened just in time, Meng Xingyao hurriedly waved her hands in embarrassment.
Seeing this, Liu Xiyue couldn't help but look up, watching the other with a smile on her lips.
The strange gaze made Meng Xingyao blush for a moment.
The scene of the Little Girl intimidating the Magical Girl caught the attention of many people.
The latter also took the opportunity to temporarily escape the embarrassment.
Afraid that the other would bring it up again, Meng Xingyao quickly recalled Ye Chen's previous words...
A moment later.
Liu Xiyue nodded thoughtfully.
After thinking it over, she slowly closed her eyes.
Meng Xingyao did not disturb her.
When Liu Xiyue suddenly opened her eyes, tiny sparks actually rose from the depths of her ruby-like pupils, burning into flickering spots of light in the center of her irises.
In an instant, her vision was dyed into a vast red ocean.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, Meng Xingyao took the initiative to move her steps.
Blocking certain unnecessary gazes for her.
Fortunately, Liu Xiyue's figure was petite, and with the mixed crowd at the scene, no one noticed the Little Girl's abnormality.
Not long after, she gave her answer.
"I only found a few Ability Users, seemingly from the Ability Bureau. No suspicious targets have been found for now."
Flame Heart's Special Ability did not come with reconnaissance capabilities.
Just now, she was only concentrating her energy to capture spiritual energy, trying to find the existence of Ability Users in the crowd.
"If the intel is accurate, then the opponent is hiding very deep..."
After analyzing the current situation, Liu Xiyue couldn't help but frown.
"The crowd here is dense, and the power and range of my moves are too broad. I can't use them here at all, otherwise it could easily cause significant casualties."
"Ah? Then what should we do? Do we need to leave?"
Meng Xingyao, who hadn't thought of this at all, suddenly felt a bit panicked upon hearing this.
Fortunately, Liu Xiyue comforted her in time.
"Don't worry, it's at least enough to protect you guys. However, let's stay and see how things go; we might be able to help."
Having carried out quite a few missions after all, Liu Xiyue wasn't about to lose her cool on the spot.
She quickly made a decision.
Hearing this, Meng Xingyao also understood the gravity of the problem.
She nodded slightly, indicating she would follow the other's lead from then on.