The Strange Cat from Fuuto

Kengo, leaning back in his chair, shook his head slightly, while Gentaro sat at the table with a thoughtful expression on his face.

"What's wrong, Xiaoxian?"

Yuuki leaned closer, and Gentaro said gravely, "I'm a little confused by what Mikko is doing. Mikko, do you know anything about this?"

"I don't know, I've never been able to figure out what my brother is thinking!"

Miku shook his head, knowing he couldn't say more even if he did.

"Oh, I see. Then there's nothing we can do!"

Gentaro slapped his thigh and sighed.

........

The Chairman's secret room, inside the room where the apostles gathered.

With a complicated expression, Sonoda Sarina entered the room, but apart from Mike, there was no one else inside.

"Where is the chairman?"

Upon seeing Mick, Sonoda Sarina, whose face was somewhat pale, forced a smile and spoke.

Mick glanced at the other man, then shifted slightly and said, "He went to hand over some data with the conglomerate's people; he's not here right now!"

"Oh, I see!"

"What's wrong?"

"no!"

As she shook her head, Sonoda Sarina unconsciously took a step back without even realizing it.

Ever since being "educated" by Miku, Sonoda Sarina always feels a strange sense of fear whenever she faces Miku—powerlessness, helplessness, weakness, and terror...

"If there's nothing else, then leave. After all, as an apostle, you can't reveal your identity!"

"Ok!"

With a forced smile and a nod, Sonoda Sarina hurriedly left the dark room.

Mick rolled over and climbed out of the cat bed, a thoughtful look appearing in his heterochromatic eyes.

"This little girl doesn't look like she's alright!"

"Or rather, she discovered something..."

Mick narrowed his eyes, a hint of murderous intent flashing in them. "If that's the case, we can't let her continue living!"

As Sonoda Sarina left the chairman's office, she recalled the scene she had witnessed by chance in front of the park: Mikko and Miku huddled together, talking about something.

According to her understanding, it was absolutely impossible for the two cats to coexist peacefully. However, judging from their expressions at the time, the two cats did not behave as they claimed.

"Damn it, what on earth is going on?"

Feeling distraught, Sonoda Sarina wanted to find someone to rely on, but apart from Mitsuaki Iki, there was no one else she could depend on.

"Ms. Sonoda, it's not good for a teacher to be in such a hurry!"

Hayami Kohei's calm voice came from behind Sonoda Sarina, and for some reason, Sonoda Sarina felt slightly calmer upon hearing the other person's voice.

Yes, and him too!

And there's him, who served as a guide!

"Principal, I need to talk to you about something!"

“Very important.…”

Before she could finish speaking, a pair of golden, emotionless eyes met hers. The words she wanted to say stuck in her throat, turning into a sob.

"I'll die!"

"If I say it, I really will die!"

"What is it?"

Hayami Kohei, who always had a smile on his face, noticed the fleeting look of surprise on Sonoda Sarina's face and said earnestly with his hands behind his back, "You should know that you are Tenko's teacher. No matter what happens, you can't panic. If the students see you like this, what do you think they'll think?"

After gently brushing the stray hairs from Sonoda Sarina's shoulders, Hayami Kohei sighed upon seeing her hesitant expression.

"It's still too difficult for you after all!"

"No, that's not it..."

Watching Hayami Kohei's departing figure, Sonoda Sarina tried to speak but couldn't utter a single word; those golden eyes were still fixed on her.

There was no emotion within it, only a profound stillness, like a deep pool.

"Little Scorpion, what exactly are you trying to say?"

The sudden sound startled Sonoda Sarina, and her golden eyes vanished. Miku, perched on the windowsill, stared at Sonoda Sarina with amusement.

"You must know you're one of the twelve apostles; you can't panic in a crisis!"

Mick's tail rubbed gently against Sonoda Sarina's face, his voice devoid of any emotion.

"I know, I won't let that person down!"

As Sonoda Sarina spoke with trembling hands, a heavy pressure, like a boulder, weighed on her heart as the other's tail swept across her face, making it hard for her to breathe.

"It's good to know!"

With a smile on his face but no emotion in his eyes, Mick retracted his tail.

"Ding, dong, dong, dong..."

The long school bell rang, but Sonoda Sarina, pale-faced, dared not move an inch.

"Class has started, aren't you going to work?"

"Yes, I'm going!"

Before she could finish speaking, Sonoda Sarina fled from Mick's side as if running away. Trembling all over, Sonoda Sarina turned the corner and unconsciously looked back. Two cats were sitting on the windowsill, staring at her with longing eyes.

This scene undoubtedly confirmed her thoughts, and she dared not linger any longer, quickly leaving the place.

"Looks like we've been discovered!"

Miku sighed softly, and Mick grinned: "So, should we kill her?"

"What do you say?"

"I understand!"

"It just so happens that I'm not on campus, and that guy Hayami Kohei is still selecting new Star Apprentices, so this is also an opportunity!"

"Then it's up to you. I'll create opportunities for you!"

.........

After class, Sonoda Sarina hurriedly left the classroom, drawing puzzled looks from the students.

No one noticed that a blue and golden-spotted cat had sneaked into the classroom.

"Gentaro, the Star Trek has appeared!"

Miku whispered something to Gentaro, who immediately turned serious and, without even looking at his own belongings, followed Miku out the door.

"Yuuki, let's go too!"

"Ok!"

After watching the three run out of the classroom, a hint of doubt flashed in Sakuta Ryusei's eyes. But the events that had just occurred kept replaying in his mind.

"What exactly does that bastard know?"

Sakuta Ryusei's face was somewhat distorted as he clenched his fists, but he quickly adjusted his mindset.

"Don't rush. The most important thing right now is to find Aries. Now that we have a lead, let's keep following it!"

He picked up his schoolbag and left the classroom without attracting anyone's attention.

Before Sonoda Sarina could even get back to her office, a cat stopped her halfway. Mick gave the cat a look and then went up the stairs to the rooftop.

After putting her things away, Sonoda Sarina walked up to the rooftop with a heavy heart.

Chuta Osugi stared at Sarina Sonoda's retreating figure, his face somewhat somber.

"Oh, Ms. Sonoda!"

On the rooftop, Mick squatted on the edge.

Sonoda Sarina gripped the switch tightly in one hand, her face displaying an extremely complicated expression as she approached Mick from behind.

"If it's this distance, perhaps we can..."

Looking at Mick, who was on the edge, Sonoda Sarina had a bold idea, but Mick's words shattered her fantasy.

"If you dare to lay a hand on me, I can't guarantee your head will still be on your neck in the next second!"

Sonoda Sarina's movements froze slightly, but she still forced a smile and said, "How could I possibly have such a thought?"

"You really don't have it?"

Mick, transformed into his monster form, came to Sonoda Sarina's side and gently stroked her cheek.

"Nothing is the best!"

"However, there's something I need you to do now!"

"What is it?"

With a humble demeanor, Sonoda Sarina bowed her head and asked, while Mick looked towards a corner of the campus, where a Star Apprentice resembling a bear was fighting Fourze.

"Ursa Major can't be allowed to get hurt yet. Go help him get rid of Fourze!"

"Understood!"

As soon as she pressed the switch, Sonoda Sarina's figure suddenly disappeared into a cloud of black mist, and when she reappeared, she was already between Fourze and Ursa Major.

"Damn it, why did someone in a cloak appear at this time!?"

Kengo's expression was somewhat unpleasant, but then he looked at Miku.

"Please, Miku, help Gentaro hold off that guy in the cloak, can you do that!?"

To Kengo's request, Miku smiled and said, "No problem!"