People in the Alliance, Time Management Master

She had been carefully selecting her dress for several days, and her face was always full of smiles whenever she talked about the Evolution Day ball.

The more excited I was before, the more disappointed I am now.

Concerts are gone, dances are gone, and even dresses have been replaced with cheap bandages.

“Whatever, it happens every year anyway,” Caitlin said calmly, turning her head away.

"I'm sorry... I know this can't make up for my mistake, but... here you go. Happy Evolution Day, Miss Caitlin."

"Ok?"

The girl paused for a moment, then turned her head away in confusion.

Then she saw an exquisitely crafted box, in the center of which lay a silver necklace.

Although Mu Bai's entire body was tattered and torn, the box and necklace were spotless.

It goes without saying how careful he was to protect the box during the previous battle—even at the cost of taking more damage to his body.

"This is……"

"This is a gift for you." Mu Bai scratched his head sheepishly. "I was originally planning to give it to you after the ball, hug—"

"No apologies allowed!"

Caitlin interrupted him with a warm and tight hug, tears of joy welling up in her eyes.

Ugh, the dust from Zaun is so thick, it's getting in my eyes...

This guy... he did something so stupid, and now he's trying to be sentimental...

Not moved at all, so stupid, so incredibly stupid...

"Hmm..." Seeing the girl's tears, Mu Bai felt even more embarrassed, and even his response to her hug seemed so stiff.

Caitlin's soft sobs gradually subsided, and after a long silence, she suddenly wrapped her arms around Mu Bai's neck and offered her lips.

“You said the wrong Evolution Day greeting… From now on you can’t say Happy Evolution Day, you have to say ‘May the haze stay away from your home.’”

“If it were said to me, you could say, ‘May the smog stay away from our homes.’”

"Do you understand now, you idiot..."

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Heroes of Piltover

The news that Mu Bai single-handedly destroyed the Alchemist Baron's lair spread like wildfire, with all sorts of versions circulating in the streets and alleys of Zaun and Piltover.

Some say he was a handsome and dashing swordsman, capable of killing one person in ten steps and leaving no trace for a thousand miles.

Some describe him as a deranged serial killer who kills without hesitation, and whose deadly victims could fill twenty strip clubs.

Some people even solemnly claim that he is a messenger between hell and heaven, ruthless in his methods, but only dedicated to killing evil people.

However, regardless of what is said outside, there is one fact that everyone agrees on—Mu Bai rid the people of the central square of Zuan of a scourge.

Although even if Butler falls, someone will soon take his place as the Alchemist Baron, at least the newcomer will be more restrained.

Oh, right, there's one more thing.

Jinx also attributed all the credit for defusing the bomb to Mu Bai.

In an instant, this young swordsman became a prominent figure and a people's hero in the Twin Cities, revered by all the citizens.

"You're famous, very famous, extremely famous."

Inside Caitlin's villa, the young girl rested her chin on her hands and spoke in a serious tone.

“But I don’t want to be famous at all…” Hearing this, Mu Bai rubbed his temples in distress. “Right now, I just want to rest.”

After defeating the robot last night, Caitlyn went home first because she was leaving Piltover Guard, while he stayed at the police station and spent the whole night interrogating Butler.

Why conduct the interrogation personally?

Because there's a mole within the Piltover Guard.

This is also why Caitlin is unwilling to return to the team.

"Okay, okay, I know you've worked hard." The girl touched the necklace around her neck, her face full of happiness.

Ever since she started wearing this necklace, she would touch it from time to time, as if afraid that the necklace would grow legs and run away.

"Any leads on the mole within Piltover's security detail?"

"We can't confirm who it is yet," Mu Bai shook his head. "We only know that the person wields considerable power."

This conclusion was reached after they interrogated Butler.

In fact, he had some suspicions when Joseph was arrested earlier—why would an arms dealer associated with the code name C know Caitlin's whereabouts so well?

There are two possibilities: one is that his men happened to discover it... but this possibility is extremely slim.

Another possibility is that Caitlin was monitored from the beginning of the investigation of codename C, and the information she received was what codename C wanted her to know.

Of course, at that time, Mu Bai and Caitlin were only guessing.

What completely convinced them of this judgment was the result of Butler's interrogation.

This ruthless alchemist baron did not have such power a few years ago. He was able to go from being a casino owner to an alchemist baron entirely thanks to the support of someone codenamed C.

Starting a few years ago, codename C would occasionally give him some advanced alchemy technology, at the cost of creating some minor chaos and conflicts, and intensifying the conflict between the people of Piltover and Zaun.

Until two weeks ago, codenamed C gave him a cutting-edge technology that all scientists coveted—the latest Hextech technology.

That is, the robot with extremely exaggerated combat power.

Of course, the higher the reward, the greater the risk.

Codename C instructed him to cause chaos throughout the city on Evolution Day, pushing the conflict between Zaun and Piltover to its peak.

Unfortunately, the mission failed because of the appearance of Mu Bai and others.

He has mastered advanced alchemy and Hextech technologies, knows Caitlyn's whereabouts, and can even transfer Vi from her original position. Butler himself has admitted that he has a protector he has never met...

Combining this information, it can be basically determined that the person codenamed C is someone in the Piltover Guard's high command, or that there is someone in the high command codenamed C.

Of course, the former is more likely. After all, if it were the latter, then Code C would truly be able to do whatever he wanted in Piltover.

As for why Butler's words were more lenient than those of his subordinates...

Because his men have families, while he doesn't.

“There are still many doubts…” Mu Bai twisted his sore neck. “What exactly is the purpose of codename C? Why would he or they want to provoke conflict between the two cities?”

And Jinx, she's also related to codename C...

Let's not think about these things for now.

Caitlin went behind Mu Bai and gently massaged his shoulders.

"At least, codename C should be quiet for a long time."

"That's true." Mu Bai nodded, closing his eyes to enjoy the girl's rare tenderness.

It takes several years to cultivate an alchemical baron, and Code C's ultimate goal in cultivating Butler was to have him blow up the Dance Corridor on Evolution Day. Now that the plan has failed, it's enough to cripple Code C.

We'll deal with the problems later and deal with them as they come.

Besides, you'll be traveling back in less than a hundred days, who's going to play with you then?

“Speaking of which, Vi should be back soon.” Caitlin suddenly thought of her former partner. “Now that Butler failed, there’s no reason for Code C to continue targeting Vi and me.”

"Yes, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he should be transferred back in a few days." Mu Bai nodded slightly in agreement.

The previous attacks, Joseph's cyborgs, and Vi's sudden relocation—all of these things that seemed to be targeting Caitlyn were actually just a smokescreen by Butler and codenamed C—to confuse Caitlyn and the Piltover Guards in order to ensure that the Dance Walk corridor could be blown up.

It has to be said, it was quite successful... unfortunately, Jinx betrayed them.

Now that Butler is finished, there's no need for Code C to keep harping on Caitlyn and Vi.

"When Wei comes back, you're not going to kick me to the curb, are you?"

"That depends on your performance." The girl covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes full of undisguised affection. "If you don't perform well, I'll have to switch back to my old partner."

"Then what counts as good performance?" Mu Bai asked again.

"It wouldn't be fun if you said it out loud, you have to be mindful of that."

"Oh……"

Mu Bai thought for a moment, then turned around, grasped the soft little hands resting on his shoulders, and suddenly pulled the girl onto his lap.

"Ah!" Caitlin couldn't help but exclaim, but her body did not resist.

Or rather, he half-heartedly went along with it, making a few token movements.

"I'm warning you, we're not... married yet... you can't do anything reckless..."

"That depends on your performance." Mu Bai chuckled, using the other person's words to retort.

"Humph……"

Caitlin shifted shyly a few times, her body temperature gradually rising, her cheeks flushing.

After hesitating for a few seconds, she chose to take the initiative and give him a kiss.

Having had the experience before, this time she consciously stuck out her pink tongue and lasted much longer, until her whole body went limp before she reluctantly let go.

"Are you satisfied now, you idiot..."

This guy is really... shameless...

By the way, what's he hiding in his pants? It's a bit uncomfortable...

Chapter Thirty: Primal Crystal

Without the threat of codename C, Mu Bai and Caitlin enjoyed several leisurely days.

Practicing swordplay, eating meals, and occasionally flirting—life is carefree and comfortable, and you don't even have to go to work.

The only pity was that both attempts to steal failed, and they got nothing.

Caitlyn has no plans to rejoin the Piltover Police Department until the mole within the department is caught. She only agreed to join the force to investigate codename C, and going back now would defeat the purpose.

As for Mu Bai... Caitlin quit, so of course he won't either.