Chapter 86

Zhongli: "If the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor truly has such a day, from a general rational perspective... indeed!"

Stelle: "By then, I'm afraid we'll have to call you Chairman Hu and Director Zhong?"

Stelle: "But thinking about how your Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is in the funeral business, I can't help but laugh."

The video continues.

The three bid farewell to Topaz and began to look for the two tailing Bloodhound Family members to ask for information.

[We are carrying out the officer's orders!]

[You, what do you want!]

The male Bloodhound Family member became nervous immediately upon seeing the three approach.

[We made a mistake before and are trying to make up for it; we have no time for anything else!]

[Monitor the IPC executive Topaz and ensure she stays at the Reverie Hotel during her time in Penacony—we didn't find the wrong person this time!]

Just as the male Bloodhound Family member closed his mouth, the female member next to him hurriedly added a few words with conviction.

[...]

[So that's it, it's those two who were chasing Firefly back then...]

Stelle recognized the identities of these two; she didn't expect them to be acquaintances.

[We meet again!]

Since they were acquaintances, Stelle greeted them.

[...]

[Wh-why is it you again... trying to find trouble?]

[We aren't afraid of you this time!]

The male Bloodhound Family member recognized Stelle,

and immediately struck a fighting pose,

wanting to use this to intimidate Stelle.

Only the panicked expression on his face betrayed his inner thoughts.

[If you have... something to say, say it quickly. If not, don't get in our way!]

The female Bloodhound Family member also had a look of terror on her face.

[So you know each other...]

[Stelle, how do you manage to run into people you've beaten up everywhere you go?]

March 7th watched this scene and found it somewhat comical.

[Have you eaten? What did you eat?]

Stelle felt that these two Bloodhound Family members were a bit too nervous,

so she wanted to change the subject and soothe them.

[Oh my... why do you always like to ask that?]

[We are investigating a murder case for the Family.]

[Can we talk to your officer about the case?]

March 7th felt that Stelle was definitely talking nonsense,

so she asked on her behalf.

[This...]

The male Bloodhound Family member hesitated,

and looked at the female Bloodhound Family member.

[...Hey!]

[The officer gave orders that before he returns from the Dreamflux Reef, no information is to be disclosed!]

[Wh-what murder case?]

[Don't talk nonsense.]

The female Bloodhound Family member whispered to her companion, then shouted at the three.

[Y-yes!]

[We have nothing to say, please go back!]

The male Bloodhound Family member also began to chime in.

[Looks like they aren't willing to cooperate.]

[However, they directly revealed that their officer is at the Dreamflux Reef...]

Himeko, who had been silent, watched this scene and whispered to the two.

[Then shouldn't we just go find that officer directly...]

[It should be Gallagher, whom Stelle mentioned, right?]

March 7th heard Himeko's words and immediately proposed it.

Stelle and Himeko agreed.

Subsequently, they began to head to the Dreamflux Reef,

to look for Gallagher's trail.

March 7th: "Are these two Bloodhound Family members a bit silly?"

March 7th: "We hadn't even said much, and they leaked the secret themselves."

Stelle: "Tsk, they were clearly traumatized by my baseball bat!"

Boothill: "I say, is the Family's security all this kind of trash?"

Boothill: "No wonder they can't even stop some ordinary stowaways."

Sunday: "I'm truly sorry, I've let everyone see a joke again."

Sunday: "The members of the Bloodhound Family really need to improve their professional standards."

Sunday: "I will discuss this matter with the head of the Bloodhound Family later."

Paimon: "Hehe, I feel like these two are somewhat similar to the employees under Miss Topaz earlier."

Lumine: "Both are equally stupid and cute, right?"

Dr. Ratio: "In my opinion, it's comically laughable..."

The video continues.

[Such tight security... I suppose they are also worried about the case.]

[Gallagher... where could Gallagher be?]

After passing through layers of blockades and arriving at the Dreamflux Reef,

March 7th began to look around, searching for Gallagher's figure.

[You two, excuse me.]

[The Bloodhound Family is investigating ahead, no unauthorized personnel.]

[...Wait, I think I've seen you before, the one with gray hair.]

As March 7th and Stelle were searching,

at an entrance,

they encountered a member of the Bloodhound Family.

And this person was obviously also an acquaintance of Stelle.

[Sigh... how much trouble have you caused in Penacony?]

March 7th looked at this familiar scene and sighed helplessly.

[You recognized the wrong person... right?]

Stelle tried to muddle through.

[I didn't recognize the wrong person!]

[Last time it was you, shouting about friendship, effort, and the Clockwork trick, while beating me up together with that silver-haired girl!]

This Bloodhound Family member held a grudge about what happened before; Stelle couldn't deny it even if she wanted to!

[Uh...]

Upon hearing this, March 7th was left speechless.

[This time, no matter what, I won't let you pass... please go back, otherwise I'll have to kneel and beg you!!]

The Bloodhound member used the toughest tone to say the softest words.

[Eh?]

[Stelle, what kind of heinous things have you done...]

Seeing that this Bloodhound member had become so humble,

the look in March 7th's eyes as she looked at Stelle became somewhat strange.

[Wait, this gentleman...]

[We have documents granted by the Family and will assist you all in the investigation. Could you make it convenient for us to see Mr. Gallagher?]

At this moment, Himeko took out the proof given by the Family for the Bloodhound member to see.

[Who exactly is this Gallagher you're talking about?]

[Several people have already mentioned this name to me, and this gray-haired one mentioned it last time too.]

Hearing the name Gallagher,

this member of the Bloodhound Family

had a look of confusion all over his face.

[Ah?]

[Wasn't it him who sent you here?]

March 7th scratched her head, somewhat unable to understand.

[It was the officer who sent us here; I can't say anything else.]

The Bloodhound member explained.

[Doesn't that settle it? He's exactly who we're looking for!]

March 7th said as a matter of course.

[Really can't.]

[The boss said that it concerns the Family's reputation, so no one can be let through.]

[Please go back, everyone. We really don't need to make things difficult for each other, right?]

The Bloodhound member's tone was humble, almost to the point of tears from being put on the spot.

[I'm very sorry for causing you trouble.]

[Let's go, Stelle, March, let's think of other ways.]

Himeko felt bad about continuing to make things difficult for this person,

so she wanted to take the two away and look for another way out.

[Other ways... Right!]

[Didn't Stelle say that last time it was by relying on that... Clockwork trick that this big brother had a change of heart.]

[Can you perform it again, Stelle?]

[You know, that magical trick of Clockie!]

When it came to other ways,

March 7th immediately remembered the Clockwork trick Stelle had shown off to her before.

She wanted her to continue relying on this method to settle the Bloodhound member in front of them.

[I was just waiting for you to say that!]

With March 7th's encouragement,

Stelle suddenly felt no psychological burden.

[Hey, I'm counting on you, Stelle!]

March 7th gave Stelle a grin.

Subsequently, Stelle began to use the same trick on this Bloodhound Family member, using the Clockwork trick.

This time, she once again adjusted this Bloodhound member's mood to resentment.

And so...

[You gray-haired... why can't you listen to what I'm saying?!]

[The officer's order is a death order. I'm telling you, this piece of land ahead, no wind can enter, no rain can enter, not even the Dreammaster can enter!]

Under the influence of the Clockwork trick, this Bloodhound Family member

directly transformed into an irritable guy,

pointing at Stelle's nose and starting to shout loudly.

[Can't even enter if the Dreammaster comes?]

Stelle heard his tough words,

and couldn't help but retort.

[Nonsense! Even if the Dreammaster comes, he can't...]

[...Uh, we'll see when the Dreammaster comes!]

[Besides, this is just a metaphor, a metaphor! Understand?!]

[I'm warning you, if you keep being so persistent, I'm going to show my true strength!]

The Bloodhound Family member's attitude was very aggressive, and he even started to threaten Stelle.

[Um, Stelle, he seems a bit angry, should we just...]

March 7th looked at the furious Bloodhound member,

tugged on Stelle's sleeve, wanting to slip away.

[Heh, do you dare to defy me, who possesses a baseball bat?]

Stelle didn't care and took out her big bat.

[Sigh, humans are always unable to understand each other...]

Stelle's attitude made this Bloodhound Family member very disappointed.

[...Fine, not even Qlipoth can preserve him now.]

March 7th felt that since things had reached this point,

it was clearly time to fight.

[Resistance will only lead to a pointless death, why can't you understand—Go, Dreamjolt Troupe!]

[Teach them a lesson!]

The Bloodhound Family member couldn't take it anymore and started to act.

But a moment later...

[Must we repeat this result again...]

[It seems both you and I are trapped in this desperate cycle.]

Beaten black and blue again,

this Bloodhound Family member began to sigh inexplicably.

[Uh... what is he saying?]

March 7th didn't understand.

[But this time, I will break this chain of tragedy—no matter what, you cannot pass, unless you step over my corpse!]

The Bloodhound member's expression suddenly became resolute.

[This big brother's mindset is too heavy... right?]

March 7th really didn't know what to say.

[Tsk, looks like he still doesn't intend to let go...]

He had been beaten, and they had reasoned with him,

yet he remained unmoved,

and Stelle suddenly felt it was a bit tricky.

However, when she saw the heavy expression on this Bloodhound member,

she thought that perhaps making him happy might lead to a turning point...

So, she once again used the Clockwork trick,

and changed this person's mood to joy.

Unexpectedly, the effect was immediate!