I'm on the Ark, and I start out as Gretchen.

"...No, it's just that I don't like to talk much while eating, except when necessary." Seeing Muels's expression, Sakura's lips twitched involuntarily, then she shook her head helplessly and explained earnestly.

"Pfft~ Sakura's reaction is really funny, unlike that Saria guy..." Looking at Sakura in front of him who was trying to explain herself with a serious expression, Muirsey, who originally wanted to continue acting, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Looking at the lively character in front of her, a hint of helplessness flashed in Sakura's beautiful azure eyes. She put down her chopsticks before speaking again:

"So, did Muirsey come so early to find Section Chief Seria to continue fieldwork together?"

"?"

"Wow! I told you I was coming to see you, Sakura, how could you not trust me!" After hearing Sakura's question, Muirsey immediately puffed out her cheeks and began to complain again.

"Trust is important, but the two are not mutually exclusive. I noticed that Section Chief Seria looked very tired when I saw her this morning."

Upon hearing this, Sakura smiled helplessly and then spoke.

"That's more like it! As for that girl, she definitely looks exhausted. If I'm not mistaken, she probably didn't sleep a wink last night." After mentioning Saria, it was Muirsays' turn to feel helpless.

But there's nothing she can do; what can she do when she has such a friend?

"I see. That must have been really tough." Sakura sighed after hearing Muirsey's words.

However, despite her sighs, Sakura still knew that Saria hadn't slept all night... no, she should say that she hadn't returned home all night.

After all, she did have some expertise in sensing auras. Therefore, she clearly sensed exactly when Saria left the Defense Section last night.

However, Sakura didn't bother to find out exactly what he did, since she had already received news that Mebius wasn't going to Ifrit's place.

In this situation, there was no need for her to obstruct or investigate; she could simply gather some intelligence the next day and compare it with what Mebius had said.

"I've reminded her several times, but Saria is terribly stubborn about this and won't listen to any advice." Faced with Sakura's sigh, Muirse shook her head helplessly, and then couldn't help but pour out her grievances.

"That's true. No matter how busy you are at work, you should always take breaks. If your health is ruined, you won't have the resources to work."

"Yes, that's right."

Muirsey nodded in agreement with Sakura's words, then, as if remembering something, said:

"Speaking of which... it reminds me of someone. Someone I've always wanted to visit, but never had the chance to!"

"Who?"

Upon hearing this, Sakura suddenly felt a bad premonition.

However, just as she expected, a familiar name came out of Muirsey's mouth in the next instant.

"Hmm, her name is Mebius. I haven't visited her yet, but I've heard she's a workaholic."

"..."

Chapter 95 Cherry Blossom: Stealing from One's Own Office?

"..."

After hearing Muirsey's explanation, Sakura's expression remained unchanged, but she couldn't help but start to complain in her heart.

At the same time, she was also very glad that she was careful enough at the beginning and did not have a cleanliness obsession, so she had absorbed the scattered power into her body a long time ago and did not allow any Originium blank areas to appear around her body.

Otherwise, it's hard to say who Muirsey is currently pestering... Just imagining herself being pestered and questioned by the person in front of her makes Sakura's heart tremble.

"Why would Muirsay want to visit that person? Is it simply because they're also a workaholic?"

Although Sakura had already guessed and knew the reason why Muirsey was pestering her through Mebius, she still pretended to be curious and asked.

Of course, it didn't matter whether Muirsey mentioned this trivial matter or not, because it didn't affect Möbius's "dislike" of her; at most, it just confirmed his suspicions.

"Well~ it's a secret! I'll tell Sakura after I've visited and confirmed it." In response to Sakura's question, Muirsey smiled and shook her head, then said mysteriously.

Miss Elf also wanted to share her secret with this kind-hearted new friend, but unfortunately, she hadn't made up her mind about it yet.

Muirsay naturally wouldn't publicize something like this that lacks definitive and conclusive evidence.

Not even Sakura, nor even her longtime friend Saria, the commander-in-chief, told Mebius about the "abnormality" around him.

"Ah."

Hearing this, Sakura nodded slightly, but didn't press for further questions. After all, she wasn't particularly curious about the answer to a question she already knew pretty well.

"Hehe~ Thanks for understanding, Sakura!"

Muirsey looked at Sakura, who didn't press the matter further, and chuckled softly.

"as long as you are happy."

Looking at the smiling face in front of me

"That silly Muels," a hint of helplessness flashed in Sakura's beautiful azure eyes, and then she said.

This was already the umpteenth time she had felt helpless this morning while spending time with Muirsay, but there was nothing she could do... the person in front of her was simply a clown.

Moreover, through spending time together, Sakura even felt that Muirsey's personality was somewhat similar to her younger sister Rin's in some ways.

That's why she sometimes subconsciously treats Muirsey the way she would treat her own sister (a child).

"Hmm! Although I really like your gentle personality, Sakura, don't look at me like you're spoiling a little sister!" Noticing Sakura's gaze, Muirsey put down her fork and said with a "resentful" look.

"I'm clearly older than you, I'm the older sister!"

"I'm sorry, Muelsys, your personality is somewhat similar to my younger sister's, so I just subconsciously..." Looking at Muelsys's resentful expression, Sakura was taken aback for a moment, and then explained with a hint of apology.

"Oh...it's nothing, just a minor issue!"

Muels, who had initially been joking, suddenly became somewhat embarrassed after Sakura's earnest apology, and then gently waved his hand, saying:

"So Sakura's younger sister has a similar personality to me! She must be incredibly cute. Please introduce her to me if you ever have the chance!"

"Well, if there's a chance."

"Great!"

……

"Drip-"

However, just as the two were playfully munching on breakfast, Sakura's communicator suddenly rang.

After the call was connected, an unexpected yet reasonable serious voice rang out.

Come to my office; I have some tasks for you.

"Understood, I'll be right there, Section Chief Seria."

The two exchanged a few brief words before the call ended. Sakura then looked at Muirsays with a slightly apologetic expression and said:

"It looks like I won't be able to spend the rest of the time with you. Section Chief Saria has asked me to come over. Let's get together again next time."

"Okay, go ahead. But as compensation, Sakura has to come to the Ecology Department to have lunch with me during her lunch break today!" Upon hearing this, Muirsey didn't "make things difficult" for Sakura, but just playfully made her little request.

"If there's no conflict with my schedule at noon, I'll go. Um... even if there is a conflict, I'll send you a message in advance." After listening to Muirsey's words, Sakura thought for a moment about her plans for the day and answered seriously.

"Okay~ then let's wait for good news!"

"Well, see you later."

After a brief farewell to Muirsey, Sakura didn't linger. She quickly tidied up her plate and headed towards Saria's office.

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the other side--

Mebius also finished his breakfast and information-gathering trip and returned to his office.

To be honest, Snake was quite disappointed with the information he had gathered.

Last night, so late, both section chiefs from Rhine Lab came to the Structural Department together. Möbius thought something interesting had happened.

To everyone's surprise, when they inquired, they found out that nothing had happened. It was just yesterday afternoon, and a group of people were still arguing and studying the potion she had developed for Ifrit.

However, this whole affair also reminded Mebius that it was time for her to take action. This time, she clearly sensed how Saria was hindering her plans.

Standing by his office window, contemplating his carefully laid plans, Möbius's eyes darkened, a slight smile playing on his lips as he muttered to himself:

"It's time to make a move. I hope you won't disappoint me, Christen Wright~"

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Defense Section Chief's Office

"咚咚-"

"Please come in."

Upon hearing the sounds coming from the office, Sakura calmly opened the door and entered, making sure to close it behind her.

"I'm here, Section Chief Saria. What's the mission?"

"...I hope you can work the night shift in the structural engineering department tonight. There will be overtime pay. Of course, you can refuse." After organizing her thoughts, Saria looked up at Sakura and said.

Although Section Chief Saria did have the authority to reassign her subordinates, she also knew that making such a sudden arrangement was unreasonable, so she gave Sakura the right to refuse.

"?"

Upon hearing this, Sakura was stunned for a moment, and then four words slowly surfaced in her mind: "the guard steals from the master."

P.S.: There will be another update later. I don't know the exact time, but it will definitely not be later than before... After all, my sleep schedule has been completely adjusted. Please urge me to update.

Chapter 96 Möbius's Choice

"You don't want to? That's a rather unreasonable request. Never mind, you can go back now." Saria looked at the silent Sakura, thinking she was reluctant, and sighed wearily before speaking.

In fact, after last night's verification, and with the relentless pressure from Structural Department Head Ahrendts Parvis, Seria should have restored everything in the Structural Department to normal.

But her intuition kept telling her that something was wrong with Ifrit, and that the culprit would definitely come back.

Therefore, Saria

They didn't want to give up so easily, even if the "culprit's" actions might have been well-intentioned and beneficial to Ifrit.

She would accept normal employment and open treatment for Ifrit, but she would never accept anyone secretly injecting the child with drugs.

The thought of the injection reminded Seria of Ifrit's pain and cries in the videotape she had seen yesterday... She absolutely could not bear it.

"No, I have no objection to your arrangements, Director. Tell me the details of this mission." After listening to Saria's words, Sakura gently shook her head and said calmly.

Although this job will make things more complicated for Sakura, and her actions will raise suspicions, having someone to help her will make things much easier, whether it's finishing up, providing cover, or anything else.

"..."

After hearing Sakura's answer, it was Saria's turn to be taken aback. Clearly, she hadn't expected the person in front of her to agree to the mission after a moment of silence.