Actually, Gadelia was very busy.
Well, not that busy, really. Every month, she just checked on what had happened at each monitoring point, whether there was any new progress in each project, dealt with any accidents in the few worlds under her command and the actions of one guild master, plus some miscellaneous matters.
After handling all that, Gadelia still had plenty of free time.
Returning to her residence and finishing her work in the study, Gadelia leaned back in her chair and pressed her temples.
Ibuprofen was sitting on the desk beside her, but Gadelia didn’t take it. She had been taking that stuff for years. Usually, she would wait a while, then take it during her break.
She took out the communication device exclusive to the Order Society, then pulled out another phone and adjusted its settings to connect to the communication device.
This world’s communications relied on numerous beacons built on the ground—even though it was a planet, there were no satellites.
Therefore, the Order Society had set up many hidden beacons to provide base stations for their own communications.
The Order Society’s communication device could connect to a phone and use the information inside the phone for holographic projection conversations.
It could even do so without the other party’s consent.
After contacting another Boundary Lord of the Order Society—Yuanmi Chuko—Gadelia rested her cheek on her hand and waited for a response.
From that perspective, Gadelia was actually quite respectful.
It didn’t take long for the communication device to connect.
A girl with a black hime-cut hairstyle and red eyes, wearing a privately modified, highly trendy student uniform, appeared before Gadelia.
It was Yuanmi Chuko.
She yawned and gave Gadelia a slight wave.
“Gadelia, good afternoon. Something up?”
Yuanmi Chuko’s voice was crisp, carrying an untainted innocence.
Of course, Gadelia didn’t regard Yuanmi Chuko as a high school or college student.
After all, Yuanmi Chuko, a Rift-level superhuman, had already lived for over two hundred years.
But as a highlands native, she always kept up with the times. Plus, the academy city Feboira, where she carried out her missions, was a gathering place for young talents, where various trends converged, giving Yuanmi Chuko plenty of room to learn.
“Any unusual findings in the surveillance of Leviathan?”
“No. Leviathan is behaving normally, but it remains cautious of the bait we offered. It only sends its spawn or people under its control to test the waters. Its main body stays hidden deep in the ocean and shows no intention of approaching the academy city Feboira.”
Yuanmi Chuko shook her head, frustrated by the lack of results from her long-term operation.
Noticing the gloom flash in Yuanmi Chuko’s eyes, Gadelia sat up straight and clapped her hands.
“Alright, you’ve done your best. Tsunami-level aberrations are extremely cunning. Making it take the bait requires patience.”
“Before long, I’ll be paying you a visit.”
With a meaningful smile, Gadelia reminded Yuanmi Chuko.
“Do you need me to prepare anything?”
The moment Gadelia finished speaking, Yuanmi Chuko immediately straightened her back.
Repeating what she had said earlier to the guild master, Rin So, Gadelia lightly tapped the desk.
“I don’t want it leaving behind some last resort, dying but not truly dead.”
“I await your arrival.”
Yuanmi Chuko lowered her head, her voice solemn and serious.
Ending the communication, Gadelia packed up her things, got up, and washed up.
Even though she couldn’t sleep, she still had to go through the motions.
“If I don’t make trouble, that aberration should make trouble, right?”
Gently wiping her body, Gadelia couldn’t help but laugh.
“You can’t blame me this time, Zhou Ming. I wonder when you’ll tell me about your unique ability to possess multiple powers. That way, I can study you properly.”
Zhou Ming, who was on Gadelia’s mind, was far from being as leisurely as Gadelia.
Was Gadelia really that idle?
Zhou Ming thought Gadelia was indeed quite free.
Bothering him every single day.
Since he got to know Gadelia, there hadn’t been a single day he hadn’t seen her.
Looking down at Jiang Jialie, who was clinging to him, Zhou Ming let out a helpless sigh.
‘At this rate, I really can’t bear to ruin this sibling-like relationship.’
After returning to school, Zhou Ming was immediately blocked by Jiang Jialie.
Picking up Jiang Jialie, Zhou Ming chose to ignore the teasing look from his roommate, Li Yuye.
Camping out at the dorm building entrance—really not a good habit.
Taking Jiang Jialie to a regular restaurant outside the school, Zhou Ming got a private room and listened as Jiang Jialie tearfully recounted everything.
From Gadelia taking her to retrieve the Guizang Armament, to returning to school, Jiang Jialie told Zhou Ming everything that had happened.
“Alright, alright. Didn’t you already cry yesterday? No matter what happens, I won’t be afraid.”
Zhou Ming patted Jiang Jialie’s head to comfort her.
He felt like he was really acting as a brother taking care of his little sister.
“I… I, Zhou Ming, I want to help you. Even if I can’t, at least I won’t cause you trouble. But… but I’m useless. I cried just yesterday, and today I’m crying again.”
“I really don’t want to cry, don’t want to bother you!”
Jiang Jialie was emotionally stirred up.
After Zhou Ming’s comforting, she had reached her peak.
She looked up at Zhou Ming, but the moment she saw his eyes, she lowered her head again.
“As long as you’re okay, Zhou Ming, I’m fine.”
Saying those words, Jiang Jialie had clearly made up her mind.
Wiping away the tears on Jiang Jialie’s face, Zhou Ming let out a soft sigh.
‘Even if Gadelia takes me, it’ll only be to have me as a personal accessory, to ensure I won’t be affected by the aftermath.’
“Relax, Xiao Lie. It’s okay. I’ve got everything under control, and you’ll support me too, right?”
Zhou Ming found it hard to say these words to Gadelia.
Because when dealing with Gadelia, Zhou Ming was actually in a weaker position. He definitely couldn’t say something like that.
It wouldn’t work.
Right now, Zhou Ming was the one asking Gadelia for help.
Only Gadelia could say, “I’ve got everything under control.”
Jiang Jialie let out a nasal response.
‘After another ordeal, will Xiao Lie mature?’
Forget it.
It’s fine if she doesn’t change.
Keeping a childlike heart gives her a youthful charm.
As for me, I have to be mature.
Even if it’s forced.
His gaze swept over the briefcase at his feet.
From Jiang Jialie’s account, Zhou Ming knew that inside was a special weapon called the “Guizang Armament.”
Although Gadelia hadn’t told Jiang Jialie which organization created it, Zhou Ming could guess.
After all, only the Order Society or various governments had the funds to invest in researching such weapons.
As for who exactly, Zhou Ming couldn’t be sure.
He didn’t care about that now.
Instead, it was Tu Kunpeng’s matter that required his attention.
Gadelia letting Jiang Jialie go to her milk tea shop was probably meant to keep Jiang Jialie away from school and prevent Tu Kunpeng from finding her.
However, this state couldn’t be hidden for long.
During this time, he had to work hard to get stronger.
‘How many times have I said I need to get stronger?!’
Zhou Ming mocked himself.
These crises kept popping up like bamboo shoots after rain, continuously emerging, and several batches at once.
He had no idea how to confirm his own strength.
‘I’ve eliminated so many aberrations. By novel standards, I should be at the peak of the Minor Calamity level, right?’
According to Gadelia, he could directly advance to the Dustfall level.
He’d just have to keep pushing forward after that.
Yeah, he should find time to ask Gadelia if there was a way to measure a superhuman’s exact rank.
After calming Jiang Jialie down and finishing their meal, Zhou Ming sent her back to the dorm.
As for the Guizang Armament, Jiang Jialie had no intention of borrowing it for now.
Actually, it was more like she was recovering from an injury.
Back in the dorm, Zhou Ming collapsed and rested on the spot.
Recharging his energy for tomorrow, and unwinding from today’s fatigue.