Chapter 173: Shut your mouth!

Chapter 173: Shut your mouth!

“Bai Ji-chan, Bai Ji-chan~... *Rub, rub* We meet again! I was still afraid I wouldn’t be able to see you anymore~” Blue’s ears wiggled as she snuggled up to Bai Ji like a puppy and incessantly rubbed her head against her bosom.

Bai Ji: 0v0

“Eeeh?? Do you know this silver-haired lady, Blue?” Ke’er tilted her head to the side in the face of Blue’s prompt decision to throw herself at Bai Ji.

“Hmmm? Yes, yes! Have you forgotten, Ke’er? The reason why us cuties are still alive is all because of Bai Ji-chan.”

“Ehh?” Hearing these words, Ke’er was completely clueless. Her brain tried its best to jog her memories, but the only moment she could recall after some heavy contemplation was Bai Ji streaking through the night skies and rescuing her from the clutches of those trolls. However, that was where the problem laid: How did Blue get to know Bai Ji when they had never met each other before?

‘This is bad...’

Bai Ji gulped apprehensively and subconsciously averted her eyes from Ke’er’s gaze.

“Mmhmm?” This action didn’t pass without Ke’er noticing it; Even the store manager had sensed that something was amiss as she narrowed her eyes and looked on from the sidelines.

‘Aaaah... You stupid dog, not only are you going to expose my identity, you’re also about to ruin the matchstick girl image that I had painstakingly created!’

“Hehe... What is this child saying exactly? Didn’t I meet you by chance when you were eating cotton candy on the streetside? I believe I gave you a pat on the back to help you swallow the cotton candy you were choking on, didn’t I? That was just a small matter; There’s no need for you to attach so much importance to it.” Bai Ji radiantly smiled and squeezed Blue’s cheeks as if she were a stuffed animal.

“Uuuu... I donsh rike kouton kandi (I don’t like cotton candy)”

“Ahh, what a beautiful coincidence. Rest assured, Miss Store Manager. I’m just acquainted with the two of them~ Especially her, we have a super close relationship with each other~” In one smooth action, Bai Ji formed an angelic smile so flawless, it was practically impossible for an outsider to notice that something was amiss.

“Is that so?...” The yellowish-gray haired girl raised her eyebrows. Seemingly as if she had thought of something, she gave Bai Ji a suspicious gaze.

“I recalled that Ke’er and Blue had been captured by a grotesque creature with zero aesthetics when the coordinates to this dimension were stolen. Could you-...”

“Oh my! Did such a thing really happen?” Bai Ji hurriedly sized Blue up in shock.

“When did this happen? You didn’t injure yourself, did you, Blue-chan??” Bai Ji had intentionally chosen not to lower her voice. In other words, she wanted Ke’er to hear what she was saying.

Blue struggled even more intensely from Bai Ji’s grab. Just as she was about to break free and say something, Bai Ji revealed her sharp fangs at an angle not visible to Ke’er and the store manager. Her smile resembling a blooming cherry flower instantly darkened.

“Uuuu...” This immediately made Ke’er anxious.

“Pffft... Just messing with you~ Of course I remember. You’re the little brat that got kidnapped by trolls~” Bai Ji mischievously stuck her tongue out.

“R-Really?” Ke’er’s eyes lit up.

“Benefactor-chan! Earlier, why did you... Mmfgh!”

“Oh dear. Blue must have wanted to eat some cotton candy, right? ~I haven’t put on my stockings yet; Here, you can use these to satisfy your cravings first.” With lightning speed, Bai Ji rolled her stockings into a ball and shoved it into Blue’s mouth with a face full of smiles.

“Ugh... Uh...”

“That’s right. As a newcomer, I don’t know the rules and need a teacher to guide me~ Is Ke’er willing to do that?” Seeing that Ke’er was intending to continue her questioning, Bai Ji skillfully utilized a stratagem to change topics.

“Of course I do, if Miss Bai Ji doesn’t mind...”

“I’d be honored.”

“I’m afraid it’s too late for that.” A cold voice suddenly interjected before Ke’er could respond.

A girl with straight, black hair emotionlessly stood before the trio.

“Big sister Black?”

“Mhm.” The black-haired girl who was wearing a maid outfit nodded, with her gaze that swept over them lingering for a moment longer on Bai Ji’s body.

“It’s already opening time.”

“Ahh? Already?” Ke’er began to quickly tidy up the maid outfit on her body and search for any area that was out of place.

“Put your clothes on, you can just pick up knowledge as you go along.”

“Understood~ Senpai.” Realizing that those words had been directed at her, Bai Ji performed a slight bow with a smile on her face.