Chapter 463

Three Hundred and Fifty-Ninth Invitation to Dance

“Why is Miss Dorothy here? And dancing with the superstar Adele on stage, and so well… Is that really Miss Dorothy?”

Looking at Dorothy on stage, Vania thought in her heart. In her usual impression, Dorothy was always a literary girl holding books, but she never expected that she could dance so well with a superstar now.

On the other side, on the balcony of the building, Isabel couldn’t help but speak with a hint of surprise when she saw the scene on the distant stage.

“I didn’t expect Miss Adele to directly invite the audience to dance on stage with her. Not only performing for commoners but also dancing with them, is this the path she wants to take towards popularity?

“Also… that silver-haired girl… Not only is she beautiful, but she dances so well too. She can keep up with Adele’s steps. It’s interesting how well she can dance at such a young age… Don’t you think so, Uncle Barret?”

As she spoke, Isabel turned to ask Barret beside her. However, when she turned her head, she saw that Barret’s expression was unusually serious. He looked solemnly at the distant stage, focusing intently on the silver-haired girl dancing with Adele, wondering what he was thinking.

“Uncle Barret… Is there something wrong over there?”

“Oh… No, nothing… Haha… Adele’s idea is indeed very interesting. I’ve never seen anyone pull an audience onto the stage before. Let’s continue watching…”

Reminded by Isabel, Barret came back to his senses with a smile. Although Isabel had a hint of doubt in her expression, she eventually refocused her attention on the stage.

At that moment, the dance between Dorothy and Adele continued on the stage. Following the rhythm of the music, Adele led Dorothy away from the other dancers. With an unchanged smile, she looked at the serious-faced Dorothy and whispered softly, audible only to the two of them.

“Your dance has improved even more compared to last time. It seems your learning ability as your true self is even stronger than a puppet, Detective… No, should I say Detective Miss…”

In the midst of their dance, Adele said to Dorothy like this, and Dorothy responded softly after a faint smile crossed her serious face.

“Do you really think I am ‘the Detective’? The scent on the envelope doesn’t prove anything. What if I just received that letter from a detective?”

“Of course, I’m sure, Detective Miss. Don’t forget we’ve danced together before. When your puppet Maria danced with me, the subtle habits and details were exactly the same as now. I’m quite sensitive about dancing.”

Adele continued to smile and answer, while Dorothy furrowed her brows and asked further.

“Even if I am a detective, the girl standing in front of you could still be another one of my puppets. I am still communicating with you through a puppet…”

“Haha… That’s impossible. Puppets have no desires, but I can clearly feel the desire in your heart. It makes me happy that you can’t completely resist my charm, little girl~”

“…”

With a teasing tone, Adele spoke to Dorothy, who couldn’t help but clench her teeth and turn her head away. Adele could sense any desire directed at her, and her own charm made it difficult for a normal person not to feel desire towards her.

Adele’s desire perception was not an active extraordinary detection but a passive reception of emotions projected towards her. Dorothy’s Veil Ring couldn’t shield normal emotions, so it couldn’t hide these normal desires.

“Phew… Forget it, discussing this now is meaningless. Adele, I used that letter to get your attention because there is something very important I need to tell you.”

Dorothy sighed deeply. Seeing the current situation, she no longer attempted to deny being a detective. She had already prepared herself to reveal her true form in front of Adele when she took out the letter, and this situation was truly a last resort.

“Something important, huh… Oh~ Is there anything more important than the fact that the extraordinary detective who can toy with the Wolf bl**d Association is actually a cute girl?”

While dancing, Adele playfully said to Dorothy, causing her to secretly become anxious.

“Now is not the time for jokes. Listen, Adele, the entire venue is under surveillance, and everyone is in danger.”

Dorothy continued, and upon hearing this, Adele’s expression became slightly serious, her light-hearted demeanor momentarily restrained. She said with a serious tone,

“They’re watching us? Haha… Looks like there’s some unexpected entertainment tonight… So tell me in detail, what kind of danger are you talking about?”

Adele asked Dorothy, and then Dorothy calmly informed her about the threat of s*icide bombers in the audience and the existence of the Eight Pinnacle Nest behind the scenes. After hearing Dorothy’s words, Adele’s expression also turned serious.

“The Eight Pinnacle Nest? I didn’t expect those perverts to suddenly come here to cause trouble. Although I don’t have any direct conflict with them, I won’t let my performance be ruined or my audience harmed… I don’t want this banquet to turn into a bloodbath.

“As a dancer, I have the obligation to protect my audience and the stage. Miss Detective, I am very willing to help prevent this tragedy. Just tell me what you need me to do.”

Adele said solemnly to Dorothy, placing great trust in the abilities of this little detective. Upon hearing Adele’s promise, Dorothy couldn’t help but sigh in relief and then spoke to her.

“Thank you for your help, Miss Adele. Our first priority is to find the s*icide bombers in the audience and handle them without prematurely detonating the bombs. To achieve this, I need to rely on your abilities…”

…

South Tivyán, outside the Bishop Square.

Under the dim night sky, Nephnis’ graceful figure emerged from the distant darkness. Standing under the streetlight, she looked toward the bustling square at the end of the road where people gathered. After a long journey from East Tivyán, she finally arrived here.

“We’re almost there… Let’s hurry, Mr. Kapak.”

Nephnis looked back and saw Kapak, drenched in sweat, leaning on the lamppost, panting heavily.

“Huh… Huh… Huh… Understood, Miss Thief… You keep leading the way… Hang in there… We’ll find your fellow soon.”

Speaking, Nephnis quickly moved forward with light steps.

…

Ah, a new year has come, and so has the New Year’s Day. Looking at my recent extremely irregular schedule, I realize it’s time to take a break and adjust it.

Well, due to my irregular schedule and writer’s block, I will take a short break for two days to celebrate the New Year. Therefore, there will be no updates for the next two days. Please understand. But I will return soon.

Finally, I wish everyone a happy New Year 2022~~