"So, Aya,"
"Quickly use your big brain."
"Help us think about what we should do next?"
Belle teased as she looked at Hoshimi Aya's expression.
She was used to this; Hoshimi Aya often dropped heavy bombshells of news.
But it was just news.
So, she would have to be the one to think about their next move.
"Sister, leave these things to me."
"Why don't you go get some rest?"
"After all, you just woke up from a coma caused by Ether Erosion and rushed back from the Outer Ring."
"I'm afraid your body might not be able to take it."
Wise said with concern.
After all, Ether substances were no joke.
In serious cases, there could be a life-threatening risk at any moment.
It was better to leave the strategic thinking to him.
Perhaps... they should go to the hospital for a check-up?
"Seconded. Master needs abundant energy to perform Void guide work."
"It's best to have sufficient rest to restore bodily functions."
"Or use intense stimulation to let adrenaline help."
Fairy reminded them.
"Don't worry, thanks to Aya's care, I felt much better on the way back."
"But now Perlman has been taken by the Praise Society."
"We have to get him back as soon as possible."
"However... Aya just said they might use Perlman as bait. Maybe we can take advantage of that."
Belle shook her head, indicating she was fine, and offered her thoughts on the matter.
"Mhm, I see."
"But sister, your health is more important."
Wise reminded her again.
"Master, through cross-referencing, a target vital sign signal has been detected within the Balai Tower Void area."
Fairy spoke up again to remind them.
"Balai Tower?!"
"The airship where the witness met with trouble last time also seemed to be attacked by an unknown armed group at Balai Tower."
"Is there some connection between the two?"
Wise pondered while listening to Fairy.
That unknown armed group they encountered at Balai Tower before, and now Balai Tower again.
It wasn't hard to guess there was a connection between the two.
"There should be. Perhaps the unknown armed personnel we encountered that time were from the Praise Society."
"Although they didn't explicitly state their identity, it's not hard to guess."
Hoshimi Aya nodded thoughtfully as she listened to Wise.
What she said was highly probable; there was a 98% chance that the armed personnel encountered at Balai Tower earlier were from the Praise Society.
Then Wise and Belle both fell into thought.
"Warning! Unknown personnel approaching the Video Store."
Fairy suddenly spoke.
Hearing Fairy's words, Wise frowned.
"Fairy, don't use intense stimulation at a time like this."
"Belle doesn't need an adrenaline stimulation plan."
Wise reminded her sternly.
But Fairy continued to issue the warning.
And Wise also noticed something unusual.
"Wait a minute, Fairy."
"You're not joking?!"
"What's wrong with you?"
Wise asked in confusion.
But Fairy's voice was stuttering and unclear.
"No, someone really should be coming."
Hoshimi Aya suddenly thought of an explanation.
Then Hoshimi Aya turned on the surveillance camera at the entrance.
On the camera, several people in security uniforms were standing at their doorstep.
"Oh no, it's the Public Security Officers!"
"Sister, you handle the stuff in the HDD."
"I'll go out and stall them. Hurry up."
After saying that, Wise hurriedly went out.
Belle also went to the HDD and began processing the data information inside.
She looked very anxious.
"Is there anything I can help with?"
Hoshimi Aya inquired.
She really didn't know what to do in this situation.
The inspectors had never come looking for her before.
Normally, she wouldn't encounter them.
"Aya, you go out too and help Brother stall for some time."
"I'll have things handled here very soon."
Belle typed quickly on the keyboard, speaking without looking back.
Hoshimi Aya nodded upon hearing this and left the secret room.
As soon as she stepped out, she saw Wise surrounded by several Public Security Officers.
"..."
"Is there something you need?"
Hoshimi Aya asked quietly, while inconspicuously closing the door behind her.
"Um, hello."
"We are the security patrols responsible for the safety of 6th Street during the election period."
"We are here to conduct an inspection."
The lead Public Security Officer said.
"Sir, she looks like that Void Hunter Hoshimi Miyabi from the news."
"But it's more likely that the one in front of us is her sister."
An officer in a security uniform whispered a reminder into the leader's ear.
The lead Public Security Officer looked at Hoshimi Aya upon hearing this.
"..."
"Since Miss Hoshimi is here, that means there's definitely no problem here."
"We have other places waiting for us to inspect."
After saying that, the lead Public Security Officer left with his men without looking back, though their pace seemed a bit hurried.
"..."
"Are they in such a hurry?"
Hoshimi Aya didn't quite understand as she watched the group of Public Security Officers leave.
Even though she heard what they just said.
But don't make it so obvious, okay?
At least do a perfunctory check.
"Phew~ that scared me to death."
"Fortunately, they recognized your face, Aya."
"Otherwise, we would have been in trouble."
Wise breathed a sigh of relief.
After confirming the Public Security Officers had left, he opened the door to the secret room.
Belle was startled and looked at the opening door in terror.
After seeing it was Wise and Hoshimi Aya, she breathed a sigh of relief, sat in her chair, and picked up a cup.
Her hand trembled as she brought it to her lips and took a sip.
"..."
"Sister, it's okay now."
"The people from the Public Security Bureau have left."
"They saw Aya's face and left without even doing an inspection."
Wise turned his head to the side.
He had been too excited just now and forgot to knock.
He really didn't mean to scare Belle.
"Yes, that's right."
"They said something while looking at my face."
"They just gave me a simple, polite greeting and then left."
Hoshimi Aya nodded.
Just as Hoshimi Aya finished speaking, a knock suddenly came from the door again.
The three of them:!!!
"What's going on?"
"Didn't they just leave?"
Wise said in confusion.
The Public Security Officers just left, how could they be back again?
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