The Vixen's Gambit: Tonight We Hunt

"So that's roughly the situation~"

Lee spent some time roughly explaining the situation to Kevin, but without mentioning the detailed circumstances of Honkai and Fire Moth.

"Being suddenly saved by a righteous bishoujo from the organization when you were attacked… Heh, your experience sounds almost like a manga protagonist."

On the other side, Kevin was lost in thought.

So that's how it is… He had always thought the world was always peaceful like this, and would continue to be… But the crisis had already begun?

Then in this situation, what should he do?

"I… can I join you guys?"

Kevin raised his head, looking seriously at Lee. "Although saying this might sound like bragging, I think I'm still pretty strong—"

Looking at Lee's smiling face in front of him, Kevin suddenly realized that this person had just taken down a nearly 10-meter tall monster in front of him and saved him. Saying he was strong in front of her felt a bit lacking self-awareness.

"—at least, I'm pretty strong compared to ordinary people." Kevin silently added a qualifier to his words. "So, could I possibly…"

Nonsense, of course you can, if you don't join Fire Moth, how will the subsequent plot play out?

But you can't be too direct, you have to play a little push and pull… Lee silently put away her smile. "If it were someone else in the organization, they might agree. After all, as a combatant, your qualities are very outstanding."

"But from me, the answer can only be—no."

"You're too young, Kevin. What's important for you right now is to study hard and enjoy your happy high school life. Reality isn't like those tokusatsu shows, when people are killed, they die, even righteous allies are the same…"

A fleeting hint of sadness flashed in Lee's eyes, but she quickly regained her usual smile. "But you don't need to be afraid, we will protect you. I know you must be wondering why I can join, and about this question, my answer is—because I'm strong! With great power comes great responsibility, right~"

A waiter came up from downstairs, smiling as he placed the puddings in front of the two of them, and then left without a word.

This cafe was one of Fire Moth's hidden bases. The staff inside were very clear about when they needed to serve, and when they should stay away.

"In short, this information can't be made public to avoid causing panic, so I'm asking you to keep it a secret, Kevin. And if the higher-ups knew that it was my mistake that got you, an ordinary person, involved, I might get punished, you know…"

As if, as Fire Moth's strongest anti-Herrscher combat force at present, unless Lee demolished the entire Nagazora City, Fire Moth would absolutely not punish her in any way.

But as everyone knows, showing weakness to someone often deepens the relationship quickly…

Lee rubbed her fingers together a little embarrassedly. "Also, if possible, I'd suggest you better move away from this city as soon as possible."

"After all, this place… sigh, can't say too much. But this suggestion is sincere, okay? Not just to keep you from exposing my mistake."

Looking at the pudding in front of her, Lee chuckled, picked up her spoon, and finished it all in a few quick bites.

"Then let's call it a day for today, see you tomorrow, Kevin."

"Ah…"

Watching Lee leave directly, Kevin subconsciously wanted to call out to her, but didn't know what he could say.

She and he were not in the same world, just like muggles and wizards in movies.

To her, he was probably just a passerby she casually saved. Even if he confessed to Lee, to her it was more likely just a casual perfunctory response.

If he really wanted her to take him seriously, he was afraid he'd have to step into her world first.

That world must be very dangerous. Lee's momentary low mood just now hadn't escaped Kevin's eyes.

But Kevin wasn't afraid. Before he lived to 20 years old and received Lee's response, he would absolutely not die!

And judging from what had happened these past two days, he really was too much like a manga protagonist, finally ushering in the start of the plot, right?

Next should be encountering monsters, bursting out with power to protect Lee in the face of danger, constantly getting stronger, and finally defeating the BOSS and winning the beauty!

Looking at the pudding in front of him, Kevin also clenched his spoon.

As a protagonist, he would start training and getting stronger from today onwards!

A few weeks later, the concert of the globally renowned superstar Eden opened as scheduled.

It was said that she would donate all proceeds from this concert to charity. Lee quite admired this kind of good person—although she didn't buy a ticket at all, and didn't contribute to this charity at all.

"Lee, today my hand trembles, today my heart aches…"

In front of the giant stadium for the concert venue, Elysia looked at Lee in front of her with teary eyes, the sadness on her face almost overflowing. "I gave you the tickets, and not only did you invite another woman, but you're bringing that woman in front of me?!"

"I'm really heartbroken, Lee. If you don't let me hug you today, I won't talk to you for five days—uh, five hours… five minutes!"

"Then let's go through security first, Elysia." Lee, who had come here with Mei, smiled. "Anyway, as long as we split into two teams to go through security, five minutes will be over after security."

"Gu—You're so mean, Lee, you've turned bad!" Elysia righteously accused Lee, and then skillfully found a way down for herself. "But seeing as you've brought a cute girl, I'll forgive you today."

"Uh, Lee, is she your friend?"

Mei looked at Lee beside her a little awkwardly. She always felt that this pink-haired girl would be the most difficult type of familiar stranger [someone who quickly becomes familiar and friendly with strangers], and this person opened her mouth and called her a cute girl, she looked very dangerous!

"Elysia, restrain yourself a bit, you're scaring people." Lee smiled helplessly, and then comforted Mei, "Don't worry, although she looks unserious, she's actually a very good person, just… a bit too enthusiastic towards pretty girls."

Isn't that just a lesbian?!

Looking at the giggling Elysia in front of her, Mei silently adjusted her glasses.

She seemed to suddenly understand why Dr. Mobius would indirectly ask about other people's sexual orientation. Having such a person around really made it hard not to be vigilant…

Looking at it this way, it might not necessarily be a bad thing that Lee didn't seem to have any special preference for girls. Otherwise, she might have already been taken by this pink-hair.

But towards herself, she also seems a bit…