Chapter 280: with translation of chapter title

as above.

Translation: "NO. 42: The kitchen is always playing high-end games." (note)

translation.

Translation: "These testimonies are enough to confirm that Moon Chariot Symbol has indeed gotten involved in the monster industry, but Mr. Linton doesn't seem very satisfied, does he?" (note)

Moon Chariot Symbol

Mr. Linton

We still need some more crucial evidence to confirm whether Moon Chariot Symbol is the commander of those two criminals.

Translation: "To confirm that Moon Chariot Symbol is the commander of those two criminals, we still lack some more crucial evidence." (note)

So, are you going back?

Translation: "So you're going back?" We'll keep question mark.

The mountain trail is bumpy and rugged.

Translation: "The mountain path is bumpy and rugged." (note)

If you don't want to perform motorcycle stunts, there's really no need to force yourself to ride.

Translation: "If you don't want to perform motorcycle stunts, there's really no need to forcefully drive." We'll translate: "If you don't want to perform motorcycle stunts, there's really no need to forcefully drive."

Aomo gripped the motorcycle's handlebars and pushed the heavy bike forward, just as he had when he arrived.

Translation: "Aomo gripped the motorcycle's handlebars and pushed the heavy motorcycle forward, just as he had when he came." We'll use Aomo.

The weight of the heavy motorcycle is reflected both in its displacement and its actual mass, but for a demon it's not much of a burden.

Translation: "The weight of the heavy motorcycle is reflected both in its displacement and its weight, but for a demon, it's not much of a burden." We'll translate: "The weight of the heavy motorcycle is reflected both in its displacement and its weight, but for a demon it's not much of a burden."

Thus, a certain horse girl also took it easy, relaxing beside him, and could even make some lighthearted remarks: 'That kind of permit isn't easy to trick someone into a second time~'

Translation: "Thus a certain horse girl was also happy to take it easy, staying relaxed by the side, and could even say some breezy remarks: 'That kind of permit is hard to fool someone into a second time~'" We'll translate: "Thus a certain horse girl was also happy to take it easy, staying relaxed by the side, and could even say some breezy remarks: 'That kind of permit is hard to fool someone into a second time~'"

"Indeed." Aomo replied without much inflection.

Translation: "Indeed." Aomo replied without much fluctuation. We'll translate: "Indeed." Aomo replied without much fluctuation.

The URA Association staff's ID, used to visit Yugel Company and inquire about the whereabouts of those involved employees, was already the limit.

Translation: "The URA Association staff badge, used to interview Yugeer Company and find out the whereabouts of those involved employees, is already the limit." We'll translate: "The URA Association staff badge, used to interview Yugeer Company and find out the whereabouts of those involved employees, is already the limit."

This authority, which lacks substantive power, Aomo used to just the right extent; any more would be overkill.

Translation: "This power lacking substance, Aomo uses it just right; any more would be overkill." We'll translate: "This insubstantial power, Aomo uses it just right; any more would be overkill."

This so-called 'a little bit' can refer to 'returning to the company for another investigation.'

Translation: "This so-called 'a little bit' can refer to 'returning to the company for further investigation using this.'" We'll translate: "This so-called 'a little bit' can refer to 'returning to the company for further investigation using this.'"

It's too suspicious; if the company's attitude were any stricter, he would be turned away on the pretext of 'involving company technical secrets.'

Translation: "It's too suspicious; if the company's attitude were any tougher, he would be refused on the grounds of 'involving company technical secrets.'" We'll translate: "It's too suspicious; if the company's attitude were any tougher, he would be refused on the grounds of 'involving company technical secrets.'"

But there's nothing that can be done.

Translation: "But there's nothing to be done about it."

Even further rights would require approval, and given that the case involving Dongzi Zhenren is already in the past, this application would be rather conspicuous.

Translation: "Further rights would still need approval; given that the case of Dongzi True Person is already past, this application would be somewhat conspicuous." We'll translate: "Further rights would still need approval; given that the case of Dongzi True Person is already past, this application would be somewhat conspicuous."

Zhoujing Ningjing didn't want to alarm anyone in the association, because her committee position was rather delicate, and she herself had only obtained this nominal post through connections for the sake of convenience.

Translation: "Zhouri Ningjing didn't want to alarm anyone in the association, because her committee position came about rather delicately, and she herself only obtained this nominal post through connections for convenience." We'll translate: "Zhouri Ningjing didn't want to alarm anyone in the association, because her committee position came about rather delicately, and she herself only obtained this nominal post through connections for convenience."

【Currently used, the audiobook app with the most complete and easiest-to-use voice synthesis, integrating four major voice synthesis engines, over 100 voice types, and also supporting offline reading—a source-switching god tool, huanyuanapp. Source-switching App】

This line looks like an advertisement or note. We need to translate it faithfully. It contains the text 'huanyuanapp. Source-switching App'. We'll translate the Chinese parts and keep the English as is, following the instruction to render everything in natural English and never use pinyin.

We'll translate: "【Currently used, the audiobook app with the most complete and easiest-to-use voice synthesis, integrating four major voice synthesis engines, over 100 voice types, and also supporting offline reading—a source-switching god tool, huanyuanapp. Source-switching App】"

To avoid drawing fire upon himself, he constantly strives to keep a low profile in daily life.

Translation: "To avoid drawing fire, he also strives daily to lower his presence." We'll translate: "To avoid drawing fire, he also strives daily to lower his presence."

In many people's perception, Zhoujing Ningjing acts wildly and recklessly on black Sundays, but they rarely realize that she also has a cautious, careful side when sitting in the office.

Translation: "In many people's perception, the black Sunday acts recklessly and often shows a disregard for consequences, but they generally don't realize that Zhouri Ningjing also has a cautious, careful side when sitting in the office." We'll translate: "In many people's perception, the black Sunday acts recklessly and often shows a disregard for consequences, but they generally don't realize that Zhouri Ningjing also has a cautious, careful side when sitting in the office."

Unfortunately, Aomo hasn't had the chance to witness that side of her, nor could he rush to the scene in time to mock her.

Translation: "Unfortunately, Aomo hasn't had the chance to witness her like that, nor can he rush to the scene immediately to mock her." We'll translate: "Unfortunately, Aomo hasn't had the chance to witness her like that, nor can he rush to the scene immediately to mock her."

However, even without Zhoujing Ningjing's further assistance, it's fine; most of the employees' speculation is meaningless, but since we said 'most,' there is still a small useful part, for example——

Translation: "However, even without Zhouri Ningjing's later assistance, it's fine; the employees' guesses are mostly meaningless, but since we said 'mostly', there is still a small part that is useful, for example——" We'll translate: "However, even without Zhouri Ningjing's later assistance, it's fine; the employees' guesses are mostly meaningless, but since we said 'mostly', there is still a small part that is useful, for example——"

'Moon Chariot Symbol definitely has other private ventures; his sponsorship amount is quite suspicious.'

Translation: "'Moon Chariot Symbol definitely has other businesses in private; his sponsorship amount is quite suspicious.'" We'll translate: "'Moon Chariot Symbol definitely has other businesses in private; his sponsorship amount is quite suspicious.'"

As the Dongyan proverb goes, 'a crafty rabbit has three burrows'; generally, no normal person would put all their stakes on a single possibility, unless he is a true ardent fan of a certain horse girl.

Translation: "As the Eastern Flame saying goes: 'A cunning rabbit has three burrows.' Generally, no normal person would put all their bets on a single possibility, unless he is a true die-hard fan of a certain horse girl." We'll translate: "As the Eastern Flame saying goes: 'A cunning rabbit has three burrows.' Generally, no normal person would put all their bets on a single possibility, unless he is a true die-hard fan of a certain horse girl."

Whether a human born into a horse girl family can have a favorite horse girl is another matter; Aomo simply feels that this aspect warrants further investigation.

Translation: "Whether humans born into a horse girl family can have a favorite horse girl is another matter; Aomo only feels that this aspect needs further investigation." We'll translate: "Whether humans born into a horse girl family can have a favorite horse girl is another matter; Aomo only feels that this aspect needs further investigation."

It's merely a matter of spending a bit more time.

Translation: "It's just a matter of spending a bit more time." We'll translate: "It's just a matter of spending a bit more time."

With fourteen days left until the monster exhibition, Aomo doesn't feel particularly urgent about it, so his lifelong habit of taking things easy is beginning to show.

Translation: "There are still fourteen days until the monster exhibition; Aomo doesn't feel particularly urgent about it, so his habit of taking things slow from childhood is beginning to show." We'll translate: "There are still fourteen days until the monster exhibition; Aomo doesn't feel particularly urgent about it, so his habit of taking things slow from childhood is beginning to show."

However, he seems to have a destiny that clashes with his laid‑back nature.

Translation: "However, he seems to be somewhat fated to clash with taking it easy." We'll translate: "However, he seems to be somewhat fated to clash with taking it easy."

Just a few days after finishing his post‑college graduation plans, he was thrown into chaos by the monsters of Tianmen City.

Translation: "Just a few days after finishing his post-graduation plans following the college entrance exam, he was ruined by the monsters of Heaven's Gate City." We'll translate: "Just a few days after finishing his post-graduation plans following the college entrance exam, he was ruined by the monsters of Heaven's Gate City."

His revised plan to become a trainer and gradually develop was ruined by a series of events involving Aries Speedchild and Meipu Bourbon—now he finds himself directly at the forefront of trainer publicity.

Translation: "His re-planned route to become a trainer, and his slowly developing plan, were both ruined by a series of events involving Ailisuzhi and Meipu Bofang—now he stands directly at the forefront of trainer promotion." We'll translate: "His re-planned route to become a trainer, and his slowly developing plan, were both ruined by a series of events involving Ailisuzhi and Meipu Bofang—now he stands directly at the forefront of trainer promotion."

And now, just as he was planning to take the investigation slow, the other party suddenly spoke up:

Translation: "And now, similarly planning to take things slow with the investigation, he was met with the other party's sudden remark:" We'll translate: "And now, similarly planning to take things slow with the investigation, he was met with the other party's sudden remark:"

"Exactly! If that's the case, just go ask the members of the Symbol family how they are."

Translation: "Exactly! Since that's the case, let's just go ask the members of the Symbol family how they are." We'll translate: "Exactly! Since that's the case, let's just go ask the members of the Symbol family how they are."

He began to think that perhaps he clashes with the horse girls themselves.

Translation: "He began to think that perhaps he is somewhat fated to clash with horse girls themselves." We'll translate: "He began to think that perhaps he is somewhat fated to clash with horse girls themselves."

These proud runners on the track invariably possess vitality and talent that surpass ordinary people, allowing them to stand out.

Translation: "Those proud runners galloping on the racecourse always have vitality exceeding ordinary people, allowing them to stand out." We'll translate: "Those proud runners galloping on the racecourse always have vitality exceeding ordinary people, allowing them to stand out."

Among them, there are also plenty of individuals with excessively high drive.

Translation: "Among them, there are also plenty of individuals with excessively high energy." We'll translate: "Among them, there are also plenty of individuals with excessively high energy."

Aries Speedchild, Meipu Bourbon, and the current representative Chimming— their swift strides can easily break Aomo's rhythm, leaving him only two choices.

Translation: "Ailisuzhi, Meipu Bofang, and the current representative Qianming— their swift strides can easily break Aomo's rhythm, leaving him only two choices." We'll translate: "Ailisuzhi, Meipu Bofang, and the current representative Qianming— their swift strides can easily break Aomo's rhythm, leaving him only two choices."

Either ignore them, or try to quicken his pace to catch up, or even take the lead.

Translation: "Either ignore them, or try to quicken his pace to catch up, even lead them." We'll translate: "Either ignore them, or try to quicken his pace to catch up, even lead them."

What could he say?

Translation: "What could he say?" We'll translate: "What could he say?"

They had tracked him down here, putting on a proud expression saying 'I can arrange things for you,' with sweat still lingering on their forehead.

Translation: "The other party has tracked him here, putting on a proud expression of 'I can arrange things for you,' with sweat still lingering on their forehead." We'll translate: "The other party has tracked him here, putting on a proud expression of 'I can arrange things for you,' with sweat still lingering on their forehead."

"Never mind that—you couldn't have run all the way here, could you?"

Translation: "Never mind that, you couldn't have run all the way here, could you?" We'll translate: "Never mind that, you couldn't have run all the way here, could you?"

Aomo suddenly stopped.

Translation: "Aomo suddenly stopped." We'll translate: "Aomo suddenly stopped."

By now, Aomo could realize that Representative Chimming had been tailing him all along, probably since yesterday when he refused to bring her along on the investigation, after which she started following him on her own.

Translation: "By now, Aomo could already think that Representative Qianming had been following him all along, probably starting from yesterday when he refused to bring her along on the investigation, after which she began to follow on her own." We'll translate: "By now, Aomo could already think that Representative Qianming had been following him all along, probably starting from yesterday when he refused to bring her along on the investigation, after which she began to follow on her own."

But when did that start?

Translation: "But when did that start?" We'll translate: "But when did that start?"

And what method did she use to keep up with Aomo's progress on his Beta motorcycle?

Translation: "And what method was used to keep up with Aomo's progress on his Beta motorcycle?" We'll translate: "And what method was used to keep up with Aomo's progress on his Beta motorcycle?"

Upon thinking about this, the youth's gaze inevitably grew subtle, his eyes drifting down to behold the other's legs, plainly visible in their denim shorts.

Translation: "Upon thinking about this problem, the youth's gaze inevitably became subtle, his eyes drifting down to behold the other's legs, which were plainly visible in denim shorts." We'll translate: "Upon thinking about this problem, the youth's gaze inevitably became subtle, his eyes drifting down to behold the other's legs, which were plainly visible in denim shorts."

Talk of 'well‑proportioned flesh' is not usually fitting to describe a runner's legs.

Translation: "Talking about bones and meat being even— that's usually not suitable to describe a runner's legs." We'll translate: "Talking about bones and meat being even— that's usually not suitable to describe a runner's legs."

But if one speaks of bulging muscles—a horse girl's body does have some adaptability, making it hard to develop a blade‑like physique.

Translation: "But if we talk about bulging muscles— a horse girl's body inherently has some adjustability, making it hard to develop a fang-like physique." We'll translate: "But if we talk about bulging muscles— a horse girl's body inherently has some adjustability, making it hard to develop a fang-like physique."

Moreover, horse girls also work as idols, and they normally don't head in that direction.

Translation: "Moreover, horse girls also have the idol concept; they usually don't head in that direction." We'll translate: "Moreover, horse girls also have the idol concept; they usually don't head in that direction."

A handsome appearance is inevitable, but there is also no shortage of toned muscles and slender, strong, healthy beauty.

Translation: "Being handsome is inevitable, but there is also no lack of tight muscles and elongated, strong, healthy beauty." We'll translate: "Being handsome is inevitable, but there is also no lack of tight muscles and elongated, strong, healthy beauty."

Even if the other has retired, the shape of their muscle groups still shows they maintain an exercise habit.

Translation: "Even if the other party has already retired, the shape of their muscle groups still appears to maintain exercise habits." We'll translate: "Even if the other party has already retired, the shape of their muscle groups still appears to maintain exercise habits."

"How about it—do you want to give it a feel?"

Translation: "How about it, want to give it a feel?" We'll translate: "How about it, want to give it a feel?"

"Am I like the trainer Nishizaki Yutaka?" Aomo glared at this blunt‑spoken girl who showed no hint of sexual harassment awareness.

Translation: "'Am I like Trainer Nishizaki Yutaka?' Aomo glared annoyed at this big girl who spoke out of nowhere, with no hint of sexual harassment awareness." We'll translate: "'Am I like Trainer Nishizaki Yutaka?' Aomo glared annoyed at this big girl who spoke out of nowhere, with no hint of sexual harassment awareness."

But he indeed didn't see much.

Translation: "But he really didn't see much." We'll translate: "But he really didn't see much."

From a trainer's viewpoint, those legs are excellent, trending toward an ideal perfection, but Aomo isn't here to judge whether a triple‑crown horse girl's legs are suited for running.

Translation: "From a trainer's perspective, those legs are excellent, trending toward an ideal perfection, but Aomo isn't here to see if a Triple Crown horse girl's legs are suitable for running." We'll translate: "From a trainer's perspective, those legs are excellent, trending toward an ideal perfection, but Aomo isn't here to see if a Triple Crown horse girl's legs are suitable for running."

He merely checked the sweat on those legs, looking for any post‑long‑run soreness‑induced restlessness, and whether muscle tension had yet to subside.

Translation: "He merely checked the sweat on those legs, whether there was any restlessness from post-long-run soreness, and whether muscle tension had not yet subsided." We'll translate: "He merely checked the sweat on those legs, whether there was any restlessness from post-long-run soreness, and whether muscle tension had not yet subsided."

He saw none of those.

Translation: "He didn't see any of those." We'll translate: "He didn't see any of those."

But considering the source‑energy ability the other displayed when appearing, it's not ruled out that they have a means to conceal or even evade those usual traits.

Translation: "But considering the source energy technique released when the other appeared, it's not ruled out that they have a way to mask or even evade those 'usual traits.'" We'll translate: "But considering the source energy technique released when the other appeared, it's not ruled out that they have a way to mask or even evade those 'usual traits.'"

In mastering the skill system that horse girls can learn, Aomo deeply felt his own shortcomings.

Translation: "In mastering the skill system that horse girls can learn, Aomo deeply felt his own shortcomings." We'll translate: "In mastering the skill system that horse girls can learn, Aomo deeply felt his own shortcomings."

"You're not really running all the way here, are you?"

Translation: "You couldn't have really run all the way here, could you?" We'll translate: "You couldn't have really run all the way here, could you?"

Although there was no evidence, Aomo always felt that the other party could do such a thing.

Not shouting for a car or driving, but directly chasing after vehicles with one's legs—if there's an area with a planned high-speed biological corridor, such a thing is feasible.

Without planning… without planning, it becomes a lawless area; places where high-speed movement is rare are also accident-prone.

"How could that be!" the brown-haired young woman blurted out in denial, glaring at Aomo as if her character had just been questioned.

"I did hail a car and tail it for a bit, okay? But the driver got more excited than I did when I said I was following that motorcycle ahead, which made me feel kinda creepy."

"…"

That's indeed; for drivers, what they most want to hear is "Follow the car ahead!" But Aomo's silence isn't about that—it's about the phrase "follow for a segment".

He remained silent, pushing the car forward again.

Qianming caught up again, hands behind her back, hopping and skipping, still relaxed and carefree; she then remembered something, pulled out her phone, and focused the camera on the surroundings.

She was once again back in her tourist‑photographer mode.

However, Aomo couldn't help but ask: "After leaving the city, did you just run off on your own?"

"Pretty much." She answered, her phone's camera shutter still on, aiming at the woods then the slope, click-click.

"6." Aomo silently watched her fiddle with it, taking pictures here and there.

She wasn't chasing angles like a true opportunist; she just snapped whatever she felt like, then looked back at him, and her phone immediately pointed at him.

"Come, look this way, and think over my suggestion again."

She didn't even ask the person in the frame to smile; she just pressed the timer shutter, capturing his helpless expression.

"Which member of the Symbol Family?"

"Won't you guess? I think it's pretty easy to guess."

"Tianlangxing Xiangzheng Xiaojie?"

"Right? I said it's easy to guess!" she said, then suddenly spotted something, her steps quickened, and she crouched to pull out something.

Aomo merely maintained his original pace pushing the cart; when he was side‑by‑side with her, she came running back with a few strands of dog‑tail grass and a small bag of mint leaves.

"Just right for preparing a gift for her."

"What kind of hobby makes someone treat dog‑tail grass as a gift?"

Aomo was momentarily at a loss, unable to tell whether the question came from Qianming or from the Sirius Symbol.

Fortunately, the end of this bumpy road in the rugged area was reached, freeing him from that bewildering, fantastical state.

"Get in the car."

He swung into the vehicle, greeting Qianming; she was gazing at the distant big tree and the hammock where an elf family leisurely rested, her hand lifting then lowering, clearly torn.

This hesitation lasted only a few seconds, yet she still ran over and got in.

"This place can be added to my list of travel destinations for next time."

"When you have time, ask them if they can take a photo." Aomo started the motorcycle indifferently.

"By then I might not necessarily want to take a photo; ideas always change."

"... Then you go ask? I can wait for you..." He glanced at the numbers on the light screen: "Three minutes and eight seconds."

"How can it be so precise?"

"I can't miss the supermarket sale; I still need to hurry back to cook for several mouths." Aomo sighed.

"Let's also postpone talking about meeting Tianlangxing Xiangzheng Xiaojie until this afternoon."

"Really tough."

"Yeah."

"It makes me feel bad to mooch off your meal."

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