Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Tang Rubeis nickname was Ghost Hand. He called himself the best thief, and through the employ of state-of-the-art technology, he hadnt once botched a job in over sixty years.
Someone had paid him a high price to steal Han Sens son Littleflower, and that was why he was on Planet Roca. He waited until everyone was gone before breaking in to complete his objective.
People these days are way too naive. They rely on robots to do everything for them. Even a rookie thief could get this job done without breaking a sweat. Tang Rubei was speaking out loud to himself, as he stepped towards Littleflower.
Do you want some ice cream, little girl? Smiling warmly, Tang Rubei offered a Blue Gemstone ice cream.
The client had informed him that Baoer was not a real human, just a pet beast soul. It didnt fight, and it loved nothing more than ice cream.
Uncle, youre a good man, Baoer told him, gleefully accepting the ice cream.
Tang Rubei thought to himself, This is what you call true talent. If I admit I am the second-best thief in the universe, no one would be the first.
As Baoer licked away at her ice cream, Tang Rubei gently moved to pick up Littleflower and said, Little Baby, let me take you someplace fun.
But before he could lay his fingers on the baby, he felt something touch his clothes with the zap of an electrical current. He promptly turned around to see what the issue was.
His senses were excellent, and he had not detected the presence of anyone else in the house. But strangely, his clothes were still being pulled. He had not been caught once across all the years hed been active, and if he was to fail now, his image and reputation would be forever tarnished.
After turning around, he noticed Baoer was staring at him intently.
Pah! I knew no one would have gotten home that soon. Tang Rubei sighed, seeing no one else there. His heart had almost leaped out of his chest.
You continue eating your ice cream, kiddo. Tang Rubei smiled at Baoer and went to pick up Littleflower again.
His clothing was tugged again, and when he turned to take a look, Baoer told him, I finished my ice cream. I want some more.
Tang Rubei felt a headache coming on. Although Han Sen would not know what the pet beast soul was up to or how she was treated, if Tang Rubei attacked her, there was a chance Han Sen might realize something was up no matter where he was.
To avoid Han Sens wrath, Tang Rubei thought it was best not to attack Baoer.
Baoer was not technically his beast soul, anyway. The chances hed find out were low, regardless.
It is true that the rich are selfish. Id let such a cute humanoid pet eat whatever she desired. Han Sens family has no doubt been cheap on her, Tang Rubei thought. He then opened the mini fridge attached to his waist and gave her two more ice creams.
Tang Rubei liked being prepared, so he had brought three ice cream bars with him, just in case. He gave the remaining two to her and said, Go eat.
In a flash, Baoer gobbled up the ice cream bars and immediately proclaimed, Uncle, I want more!
Wont you get sick, eating that much ice cream? Tang Rubei had only brought three and had no more to give her. I have run out of ice cream, I am sorry. If you stay here, Ill go and bring you some more later. Tang Rubei was reaching down to pick up Littleflower as he said this.
Uncle, take me to get some now. Baoer tugged at his clothes.
Tang Rubei wished to ignore her, but he realized his hand was incapable of reaching any further to pick up Littleflower.
He turned around and was in shock. Baoer had latched onto him, and she was so strong, he found himself incapable of moving.
Is she a high-class pet beast soul thats in battle mode? This was not mentioned in the mission dossier at all! Tang Rubei was in shock. Fortunately, he was very experienced, so he smiled and told Baoer, Ill go buy them now, then. Lets bring your brother along for the ride. Well all go together, okay?
Okay! You really are a nice man, Baoer happily told him.
Lets go now. If we dont hurry, the shops will close. Tang Rubei turned back around to pick up Littleflower, but again, he was stopped by Baoer.
Uncle, I cant go. Baoer looked rather bitter this time.
Why not? Do you not want ice cream? Tang Rubei rushed his dialogue.
I do want it, but if I dont finish my homework, my parents will yell at me. Baoer had her finger pointed at the books in front of her.
Han Sen wanted Baoer to learn about the Alliance. He wanted her to live there instead of the sanctuary, as civilization seemed to suit her a lot more.
Parents these days are ridiculous! They even get their pets to do homework? Sheesh. Let me help you. What Tang Rubei said was in support of Baoer, but inside, he thought to himself, If I wait for you to finish, Ji Yanran will be back.
Uncle, you are a good man. Baoer was touched.
Yes, I am. Tang Rubei picked up the book and pen and said, In the farm, there are sixty-seven animals. There are twice as many ducks as there are chickens...
Tang Rubei scrawled a bunch of non-sensical answers, planning to leave swiftly.
Good uncle, this is wrong. Baoer pointed down to the answers he had made up.
I deliberately wrote it incorrectly, just so I could test you. Very good! Tang Rubei was getting glum, realizing he might have to do the homework for real.
What is this? Im a master thief! I shouldnt be reduced to doing baby mathematics. Tang Rubeis facial expressions turned bitter as he resumed doing the math.