People in the Alliance, Time Management Master

However, this only allows one to master the basic movements; learning the Wind-Riding Sword Technique is no easy task.

Elder Suma has many disciples, but only Yasuo has truly mastered it. Even Yone, who is equally talented, has not grasped its essence. It is by no means something that can be learned overnight.

"So, have I made progress?"

After a hundred swings, Caitlin wiped the sweat from her brow and looked at her teacher with a smile, like a little girl waiting for praise.

She was wearing a loose-fitting, pure white training uniform, with a hint of black skin visible at the neckline. A few drops of liquid trickled down her fair neck and into the fabric, sparking the imagination in the sunlight.

Mu Bai forced his gaze upward to look into the young woman's eyes and replied, "Yes, you've improved every time. You're very talented."

"That's good." Caitlin's smile widened. "What should I train next? Sliding steps, or sword drawing?"

"Take a rest first." Mu Bai handed her a glass of warm water.

"Hmm... okay." The girl took the water glass and drank it all in one gulp.

The cool liquid flowed down her dry throat, and Caitlin felt alive again.

The training was tiring, but fulfilling and enjoyable.

Of course, this is on the premise that you are with someone you like; otherwise, it will be a double torment of body and mind.

“Tomorrow is Evolution Day,” she suddenly changed the subject. “Would you like to come with me for a stroll? I remember your true identity is a traveler.”

"Of course, it's my honor," Mu Bai said with a smile.

"Hehe..." Caitlin unconsciously let out a cheerful laugh, but then she felt it didn't suit her image, so she quickly coughed a few times and continued:

"Tomorrow I will formally introduce you to everyone—my new partner."

"Just a new partner?" Mu Bai looked at her, making no attempt to hide the mockery in his eyes.

"Huh?" Caitlin was taken aback.

Besides being a new partner... what other identities does he/she have?

Could he be referring to... the one I'm responsible for...?

You idiot! How can you rush things like that? At least... at least you should spend more time together, right?

If we make it public too early, it will... it will...

Seeing the girl's pretty face gradually turn red, Mu Bai asked in confusion, "Is it something embarrassing to admit that I am your teacher?"

"..." Upon hearing this, Caitlin immediately realized that she had misunderstood yet again.

"If it's inconvenient, then forget it. I was just joking."

Mu Bai smiled helplessly and gently rubbed the girl's head a few times.

Such soft hair... I've wanted to touch the hair hidden under that top hat for so long, and now I know what it feels like.

“I’ll introduce you later…” Caitlin blushed even more after being patted on the head.

She suddenly felt a little inferior to herself.

Why is my mind filled with such strange and bizarre things? They shouldn't be like this...

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The smoke from the burning cigar rose slowly, refracting different colors under the light, dazzling yet deadly.

Butler took a big sip, and his tired body and mind were able to relax.

The office is very soundproof; no sound can get out, and no sound can get in, so he can do many shady things here.

For example... handling tasks assigned by superiors.

"Joseph is in jail..."

Butler held an expensive pen and made circles and dots on the paper, muttering to himself:

"Tomorrow is Evolution Day... those self-important bastards will definitely start a party."

"Piltover's security detail has been diverted, their focus has shifted to codename C... The opportunity has arrived."

"Dance Walkway, what a great place."

Butler grinned and crossed out a portrait of a pink-haired girl with his pen.

"Salepani? Heh heh heh, this time your singing won't heal anyone, your singing will become the fuse that detonates the explosives..."

"Right here, this place... Yes, it's best to explode here."

"The other alchemical barons will be furious. They'll go to war with Peeler, and then both sides will be severely damaged..."

"Tsk tsk tsk... Money from codename C is really hard to earn."

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In a dilapidated, unfinished building, Jinx hummed her own little tune, "Vi is an Idiot," while enjoying a rare shower.

She lay naked in the bathtub, a sickly smile on her face.

The bathtub wasn't filled with water, but with bullets.

Madmen have their own way of bathing.

"You big idiot, you big idiot, Wei is a big idiot, oh~"

She has short pink hair, like a pig's curled tail; she has blue eyes, like nails on a horse's hoof.

"Vi will never catch Jinx because she's a big dummy~"

After a short, melody-less tune was sung, Jinx stepped out of the bathtub, her fair and alluring body exposed to the air.

Anyway, no one can see... she thought, crazy people love the feeling of being unrestrained. Underwear? Skirts? Things that only little princesses like Hat Girl would like.

"La la la~ la la la la~" Jinx hummed some unknown tune again, hopping and skipping three steps to the wall.

The walls were covered with dozens of portraits she had drawn herself.

The bottom twenty or so sheets have all been slashed with a knife and marked with a cross.

"Joseph, Joseph... Oh, here he is!"

Jinx grabbed the dagger next to her and made two cuts on Joseph's portrait, indicating that he was either dead or imprisoned.

Above Joseph's portrait, an arrow is pointed conspicuously at another mob boss—Butler.

Next to Butler's portrait, there is also an arrow pointing to another painting that does not clearly show a face, but only has a few words written on it:

Code name C.

The code name C is located in the second row from the top, symbolizing the second-largest leader in this chaos.

The first row, who is the ultimate mastermind, Jinx didn't draw a portrait of him, but instead used three question marks instead.

"If someone is trying to control a madman, who is he?"

Jinx sat on a high stool, her hands supporting her chin, her long legs swinging unconsciously.

"Yes, he must be... an idiot!"

"Don't worry, you silly girl, I'll find you out sooner or later, and then... and then... and then I'll shove your head into a stinking ditch!"

"Only I can toy with Wei..."

"You've messed with the wrong person, you idiot."

Chapter Twenty-One: The Evolution Day Ball

Whether it's windy or rainy, the sun will still rise.

The pendulum in the attic will not stop spinning due to the undercurrents underground.

Evolution Day has arrived as scheduled.

With Caitlin's help, Mu Bai had a new suit custom-made—the one he wore last time was burned during the arrest of Joseph.

This outfit fits him better and is cleaner than before, with exquisite workmanship down to every single thread, perfectly highlighting his well-proportioned figure.

It's expensive, but Miss Caitlin has plenty of money.

Where should we go now?

Mu Bai glanced at Caitlin sideways. Her profile was still perfect; even without makeup, she was far more beautiful than those noble ladies.

She rarely changed into an elegant dress that was difficult to walk in, and without a hat, she looked like a beautiful princess.

"A ball held within the Piltover Guard." Caitlyn gracefully unfolded a silk-trimmed fan, partially obscuring her face as she spoke.

"I don't think you'd be interested in the job fair, so why don't you just go to the dance? There's delicious food and entertainment, it's really exciting."

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes narrowed into two crescent moons, full of smiles.

Actually, this was the first time she had ever been interested in a dance... or rather, in a dance partner.

"Daytime doesn't seem like a good time for dancing?" Mu Bai touched his nose in confusion and looked towards the bustling street.

Many vendors had already set up their stalls on the cobblestone street, hoping to seize the business opportunities of early Sunday morning. Brightly colored flags hung between the buildings, and the crowded street was filled with festive joy and good fortune.

Gold and red flags embroidered with gears and keys flutter atop a distant tower, overlooking the family quarters on the upper slope, the wellspring of wealth flowing through the streets of Piltover.

Caitlin's parents may work for some big family there—as top Hextech mechanics.

“Who said we’re going dancing now?” Caitlin laughed. “Let’s go deal with that troublesome boss first, then find somewhere else to have fun, and go back to dancing tonight.”

"Looking for fun? Where to go?"

Have you heard of Salafine?

“Salle…Fanny?” A wheelchair immediately came to Mu Bai’s mind.

Hmm... no, it should be microphone.

“It seems you’ve heard of her.” Seeing the other’s surprised expression, Caitlin’s smugness grew even stronger. “I’ve managed to get two precious tickets. How about we go and hear Miss Salafine’s heavenly voice this afternoon?”

“I like this suggestion,” Mu Bai said. “Thank you for the treat, my dear princess.”

"Stop talking nonsense. At least not in crowded places."

Caitlin rolled her eyes in exasperation, then took two engraved tickets out of her handbag and handed them to the other person.

"I'll leave the ticket checking and other miscellaneous tasks to you later, no objections, right?"