The Strange Cat from Fuuto

"Who...who...is it?"

A whisper drifted into Miku's ears. Miku's expression changed, and he looked around for the person who had spoken, but found nothing.

"Who exactly is it?"

Just as Miku was struggling with his decision, the machines in the research department automatically turned on.

"This...this...it looks like it's usable!"

"Lovefin, put my three thousand coins into those... those... those jars!"

"Where did you put the other two thousand?"

With one hand pointing to the cell coin decomposition and absorption machine that supported the machine's operation, and the other to a corner of the department, Miku walked to the elevator-like conveyor belt. Just then, a spark of electricity flashed across his left arm.

"it is as expected!"

With his suspicions confirmed, a glimmer of hope appeared in Miku's heart. "Hurry up and put...put in...put in the coin, hurry up!"

Miku, who was commanding Aifin to keep inserting coins, watched as the machine before him was like a beast that had been dormant for many years, gradually awakening.

Inside the cell coin decomposition and absorption machine, all the coins that Love Fin put in were instantly decomposed into the purest energy, which was then transported to the conveyor through the connected pipes. The glass shell of the conveyor slowly began to rotate.

As more and more cellular coins were broken down into energy, the glass shield of the teleporter in front of Miku also moved faster and faster. The torrent of energy surged in the connecting pipes, and the teleporter had transformed into a portal of light. A gust of wind suddenly arose in the entire department.

"This is the moment!"

Miku casually summoned the drone that had been following them, returned the stolen coin to Aifin, and waved his hand, saying, "Our deal is... is... is over. I advise you... to control your desires, or you'll ultimately face destruction."

After Miku finished speaking, he did not step into the portal of light. Instead, he revealed the armlet on his left wrist and inserted it straight into the portal. The dim diamonds on the armlet began to shine again, while the portal of light became even dimmer.

"Success!"

"As expected, this armband needs the energy generated by this teleporter to be charged!"

From the very beginning, the moment Miku saw the teleporter, the bracelet's automatic reaction indicated that it needed the spacetime energy generated by the teleportation portal to recharge.

As for which portal to use, Miku isn't that foolish. Leaving aside the coordinates set behind the portal, even the slightest error could send him to some unknown place.

You might think that a normal world is fine, but what if you suddenly ended up on the planet Blood?

Wouldn't that be like running over there to offer up your own head as a blood sacrifice?

Once the armband was fully charged, Miku grabbed the drone, silently contemplating the scene in Fengdu.

Before long, a dimensional wall appeared out of thin air, moved a distance, and swallowed Miku.

"Fengdu, I'm back!"

Chapter Twenty-Two: When I returned, my beloved was no longer there!

Fengdu, a city where the breeze never stops. As a semi-enclosed, independent city, Fengdu boasts a uniquely advantageous geographical location. It is close to the ocean, enjoys convenient transportation, has a pleasant environment, a simple and honest folk culture, and is home to the world-renowned Fengdu Tower.

In Fuuto, in front of the ruins of the Madoka Mansion, a hazy wall resembling frosted glass appeared out of thin air. As the wall folded and disappeared into the air, a ferocious beast with a hunched back, clutching a drone in one hand, scanned its surroundings with its blood-red eyes.

"I am back!"

Gazing at the distant Wind Tower, Miku let out a triumphant roar.

"Roar!"

The deafening roar of the tiger echoed all around. After calming down, Miku looked around and saw the ruins of the burned-down Yuanzaki Mansion, and a trace of sadness appeared in his eyes.

"Let's go see Shotaro first!"

Miku, sprawled on all fours, disappeared before the ruins of the Madoka Mansion. A figure in a long black dress, her face veiled in black, emerged from the nearby flowerbed, gazing at Miku's vanishing figure and softly murmuring, "Miku..."

Miku excitedly ran to the Seagull Billiards Hall and dashed up to the second floor, only to find the office door tightly closed, with just a sign hanging on it.

"Due to the director's upcoming wedding, the firm will be closed for one day. For urgent matters, please visit Breeze Hall, No. 178, Fengdu Garden!"

"Chief, is it your wedding?"

"Holy crap, Akiko and A-chan are getting married?"

Surprised by the news that A-ge and Akiko were getting married, Miku stood in front of the door, thought carefully about what was happening outside the second-floor window, and went inside. Once inside the agency, Miku noticed that there weren't many changes.

My cat's bed still sits quietly opposite the office coffee table, my cat's food bowl is spotless, and a bag of unopened cat food is placed next to it.

"They still saved it for me!"

"I really miss those days!"

Miku crouched down and gently stroked the cat's bed, a look of reminiscence appearing in his scarlet eyes.

"Since Akiko is getting married, I should go and celebrate with her!"

Miku, who had crawled out of the window, headed straight for the Breeze Auditorium at No. 178 Fengduyuan.

Leaving behind a fleeting shadow, he was filled with thoughts of the impact his appearance would have on Shotaro and the others. Recalling all that he had experienced, Miku's steps became even lighter.

He arrived at the Breeze Hall shortly afterward, deactivated his transformation, and allowed the drone to take away his driver and memory.

"Wow, that's quite a grand affair!"

Miku, her tail held high, strode into the auditorium with a cat-like gait. There were many familiar faces inside, not only Shotaro's friends but also A-san's relatives and friends. Especially when she saw the information broker, Little Christmas, Elizabeth, and Queen, Miku's steps became even lighter.

But when a figure in the crowd came into his sight, Miku froze, and his tail, which had been held high, drooped down.

“Philip.…”

"Why would Philip...?"

"He should have disappeared, so why is this happening...?"

Miku's emerald green eyes widened and his mouth opened unconsciously as an idea surged into his mind.

"What about Wakana?"

Where did Wakana go?

"If Philip is here, Ruocai probably won't!"

"Hey, Philip, straighten your tie!"

Shotaro was accompanied by Yukie Sudo, who watched the pair with a beaming smile. Philip adjusted his tie and asked, "How's it going now?"

"Meow..."

“Smilodon!”

A piercing howl from a cat rang out, drawing everyone's attention.

Shotaro and Philip recognized a familiar tone and turned their heads together, only to see a blue-gray shadow covered in emerald green hexagonal halos rushing toward Philip like a cannonball!

"Miku!"

Shotaro, his face showing a mixture of surprise, shock, and disbelief, cried out in surprise, but the next second Miku forcefully pounced on Philip.

"Oh...."

Philip, who had fallen to the ground, felt unable to move his body, as a large hand gripped his neck tightly.

“Miku…you…what are you…doing?” Philip asked haltingly, trying to pry Miku’s large hands away.

"Stop, Miku!"

When Shotaro saw Miku suddenly attack Philip, his body involuntarily moved. He grabbed Miku and pulled him backward forcefully.

"Where is Wakana? Tell me... tell me, where is Wakana?"

Tears welled up in Miku's bloodshot eyes as he roared, and a single tear dripped from his left hand, which was gripping Philip's.

"Wakana-neechan, she...."

"To bring me back to this world, she triggered the Gaia Impact, giving me her body, but sacrificing herself..."

"asshole!"

With a roar, Miku faced Philip and said, "You said you would...you would...you would save her, you said it, but...why...why are you the only one left behind!"

"Tell...tell...tell me!"

"Alright, stop, Miku!"

A familiar voice rang out, and a woman in a long black dress stepped forward from the crowd, clutching her handbag. She looked sternly at Miku and said, "Miku, stop!"

"冴...子?"

Seeing Saeko in a formal suit, Miku glared at Philip and released his hand.

"If Ruocai disappears, none of us want to see her again. You feel the same way, and so do the people who came here. Now that only the three of us are left in the Yuanzaki family, you're still acting recklessly. Do you want Father to die with regrets?"

"Humph!"

Miku snorted and glanced at Philip sideways before turning his head away.

Philip, helped up by Shotaro, looked at Miku with a complex expression. He knew very well Miku's feelings for Wakana; they were pure and simple.

"Miku, I..."

"Shut up! Shut up!"

Miku gave Philip a fierce look and stood there sulking alone.

"Alright, Miku."

"Today is Akiko's wedding day. You'll scare the guests if you look like this. Hurry up and deactivate your transformation!"

"What are you doing, you idiot!"

"Thump!" Akiko, dressed in a wedding gown, approached Miku, holding a pair of her heirloom size 42 slippers. She met Miku's gaze without flinching, despite Miku's considerable height.

Hearing Saeko's words, and considering that today was Akiko's wedding day, Miku looked around and noticed that many of the guests looked terrified and frightened by his appearance. So he snorted and deactivated his transformation.

"Good boy!"

Saeko bent down and picked up Miku, gently stroking his back. Miku turned his head away from Philip, who looked at Miku with a complicated expression.

"Don't look at me like that!"

Miku, who had been baring his teeth and claws at Philip, only looked away after Philip turned his head away. "Alright, stop being angry!"

"It was Wakana's own choice to revive the person she came from. I know you have resentment in your heart, but the past is the past!"