"Tell me, what does the Miss spy who has no position want to know from me?"
After a while, Mobius stopped browsing the information, raised the corners of her lips slightly, looked up at Ho'olheyak, and said.
"...What kind of existence are you?"
After listening to Mobius's words, Ho'olheyak pondered for a while and asked her first question.
The answer to this question will determine her attitude and questions later, although she thinks it is very likely she will not get the answer.
"Hehe~ Didn't I say that I am just an ordinary researcher without combat ability?" Looking at the serious little snake in front of her, Mobius's mischievous side resurfaced, and she smiled as she spoke.
"..."
Even though she knew that Mobius was dangerous, Ho'olheyak couldn't help but reveal a trace of speechlessness in her eyes after hearing her answer.
She is not a fool... How could she believe this nonsense? Ho'olheyak even dared to guarantee that anyone who really treated the person in front of her as an ordinary person would meet a miserable end.
"Don't joke. How could someone like you be just an ordinary researcher? Without saying too much, just the fact that you can easily discover my identity shows that you are not simple."
Looking at the person in front of her who was laughing happily and had a "bad" expression on her face, Ho'olheyak responded seriously.
"Really, it's boring~ Let's make a deal, little snake."
Seeing Ho'olheyak's seriousness, Mobius lost interest in teasing her and spoke in a light tone.
"What deal?"
Hearing this, Ho'olheyak was slightly stunned, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes. "I know you are a smart person, so I won't beat around the bush. I will give you the answer you want in exchange for sending you to do something."
Here, Mobius paused for a moment, then continued: "Don't worry, it's just a small task, all within your ability."
"How about it? This kind of deal is a sure win for you no matter how you look at it, so do you want to try it?"
Mobius narrowed her eyes slightly and showed a meaningful smile. Yes, compared to the previous idea of teaching someone a lesson, Mobius changed her mind after seeing the "gift" that was very detailed and really useful to her.
For the Serpent, since it has value, there is really no need to rush to discard it. Wouldn't it be better to use it and then discard it?
"Ms. Mobius, please give me some time to think about it."
Faced with Mobius's transaction offer, Ho'olheyak fell into deep thought. She needed to carefully consider the pros and cons.
"I hope you can seize the opportunity~"
Hearing this, Mobius waved her hand indifferently and then lowered her head to look through the useful information on the table again, absorbing the knowledge.
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Meeting place——
"Huh? What happened? Your expression is so bad."
Looking at Saria, who arrived a little late this time, Muelsyse blinked lightly and asked with curiosity. She knew her good friend had been busy in the Structural Section since they separated, but she did not know the specifics.
Muelsyse didn't like to interfere in her friends' private matters, especially since she had been enjoying lunch with her new friend Sakura at noon, leaving her little time for investigation.
"Nothing. Let's go, it's getting late. It's time to investigate." Facing her friend's curiosity, Saria did not explain but simply shook her head gently and said.
Seeing Saria about to leave, Muelsyse helplessly stuffed the lunch in her arms and said, "Okay, okay, if you don't want to say, that's fine. But let's eat lunch first and then go. There's no rush."
"No need... I had a simple meal earlier," Saria said, glancing at the lunch in Muelsyse's arms, "And time is tight. Let's investigate first."
"... Wow, I didn't expect that in such a short time, our relationship would become so indifferent."
Looking at Saria who seemed ready to rush out, Muelsyse took a moment, then her expression changed as she wiped her "tears" and began to act. "...Alas."
Seeing the drama queen in front of her, Saria finally couldn't help but reach out and rub her forehead, which was starting to ache from the day's events.
"Then let's go after eating. I should be able to eat another portion." In the end, due to Muelsyse's theatrics, Saria made a small compromise.
"It seems our feelings haven't faded... Hey!" After the trick was completed, Saria returned to her previous smiling demeanor.
"..."
Seeing this, Saria didn't even want to speak, as she was used to it. After finding a place to have a simple lunch, the two officially embarked on their investigation for the afternoon.
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Mobius's office——
"So, what do you think about it, Miss Spy?"
After reading the information in her hand, Mobius raised her head slowly and looked at Ho'olheyak, who had made a decision but remained silent as she read the information.
"I agreed, but the task must be within my ability. If it exceeds my capabilities, I have the right to refuse." After hearing this, Ho'olheyak considered her words for a while before answering.
"Hehe~ Don't worry, it will definitely be within your ability. After all, if it exceeds your capabilities, you can't do it, right?"
After hearing Ho'olheyak's answer, Mobius chuckled and responded slowly. From the beginning, Mobius hadn't intended to give Ho'olheyak any important tasks but just some small ones like sorting out materials and blocking annoying individuals.
After all, important and risky tasks like "murder and robbery" are safer and more efficient to be handled by someone like Sakura than by outsiders in the Serpent's opinion.
"..."
Although Mobius's words and her unique "yin and yang" attitude made Ho'olheyak a little unhappy, she had to admit that the person in front of her was right.
"Okay, stop wasting time. Ask the questions you want to know."
"After answering, I will charge you according to the degree."