Chapter 13

Chapter Thirteen: Boom——!!

　”Here you go, a cappuccino and a latte.”

　The cute waitress brought over the coffees and also placed a small piece of mousse cake on the table.

　”We only ordered coffee, not this,” Yuan Xiaoling said.

　”It’s a complimentary gift,” the waitress smiled sweetly, “Happy Labor Day!”

　Yuan Xiaoling looked around, sure enough every customer had a small piece of cake on their table.

　”Today is such a lucky day.”

　”Yeah, our first date has already hit the jackpot.”

　She heard the young couple at the next table say.

　Taking a spoonful, it was sweet and delicious.

　”Uh, Bai Ling,” Yuan Xiaoling whispered, “We aren’t…?”

　”Unnecessary.”

　Bai Ling cut her off coldly, “In the coming years, there will be more and more Spirit Energy Awakeners attacks, countless ordinary people will get involved. You’d better get used to it early.”

　”…” Yuan Xiaoling closed her mouth in委屈 (indignation).

　Although she knew Bai Ling was right, but…

　Drip… Drip… Drip…

　Suddenly, an obvious timer sound rang out in the café, everyone looked up to find the source.

　Finally, they found it by the umbrella stand near the entrance.

　”The gentleman who came in to take away left his umbrella here,” the store manager behind the counter said, “Xiao He, go check if he’s still nearby.”

　The waitress who just delivered the cake went over.

　Yuan Xiaoling’s heart started ringing alarm bells, standing up just in time to shout, “Don’t…”

　BOOM!!

　Before she could finish her sentence, the umbrella turned into a bomb and exploded violently, flames and shrapnel rushing towards the entire café.

　Time seemed to slow down, the coffee in the cups on the customers’ tables rose crookedly in the air, like little hands trying hard to stop the disaster.

　Yuan Xiaoling could feel the connection with them, as if controlling them with her mind in some virtual game from anime.

　But there was too little water, and it was already too late…

　”Tsk.”

　She seemed to hear a sigh by her ear, then… all the flames and shrapnel were blocked outside the door by some invisible force. Even the shockwave of the explosion didn’t make it inside, colliding with the invisible air wall at the entrance, making a bang bang sound.

　Bai Ling had acted after all.

　”Ahhh!”

　”Crouch down! Quick, crouch down!”

　”Call the police! Call the cops!”

　”120 first, call 120!”

　With the sudden explosion, chaos erupted in the café. Most people immediately squatted down, like avoiding an earthquake or typhoon. A few were so scared that they sat stiffly on their chairs trembling.

　The waitress also screamed and ran back to hide behind the counter.

　If someone calmed down and looked carefully, they would realize no one was injured. An invisible air wall stood firmly at the entrance like a Sigh Barrier.

　”Thank you,” Yuan Xiaoling sat down and said to Bai Ling.

　”Don’t thank me, I didn’t do it for you,” Bai Ling said coldly.

　After a pause, she added, “I just thought what he said made sense.”

　Yuan Xiaoling followed her gaze to see the neighboring young couple hiding under the table. The boy was hugging his girlfriend who was frightened stiff.

　”What did he say?”

　”First date, seeking good luck,” Bai Ling put down her coffee, “Seeing blood wouldn’t bring good luck.”

　”Um um um,” Yuan Xiaoling happily nodded, “If you say so, then it is.”

　Such a obedient good girl, mainly showcasing submission.

　Bai Ling looking at her like this felt a bit uneasy inside. To be honest, she herself didn’t know why she acted just now.

　Was it because she didn’t want to see the Blonde-haired Maiden crying sadly?

　Yeah, bringing a sniffling girl to seek revenge would look really embarrassing. Let’s just say that’s the reason.

　”Let’s go,” Bai Ling beckoned her, “It’s time to catch the rat.”

　That person’s act of coming in to buy coffee and deliberately leaving the umbrella behind was clearly visible in her perception.

　…………

　On the rooftop of a small building on the outskirts of Tianhai Square, an ordinary-looking man in casual wear sat behind the fence, gazing far at the direction of the café.

　Even people far down this street could feel the noticeable vibration from the earlier explosion. He sat on the rooftop, listening to the gossipy noises from the crowd below.

　Even though it was just a café that got blown up, this explosion was destined to cause a great stir.

　The man closed his eyes, tilted his head back, and deeply inhaled the air.

　He had awakened his ability for some time now, able to create and control small sparks. After relentless practice, his remote control capability could reach a radius of fifty meters. If paired with some dangerous items, or directly targeting electronics, it could produce very powerful effects.

　But someone told him, you’re merely a weaker branch of the elemental Foundation Stone fire system, your potential isn’t great. Just like when he was studying before, his teacher said he lacked learning talent and should learn a skill early.

　As he was lost in reminiscence, he suddenly heard a girl’s voice—

　”So it’s you, crazy bomber Ray Sen, the guy who wants to accomplish big things.”

　Ray Sen abruptly opened his eyes and saw the person was a frail-looking White-haired Maiden, with a pretty big-breasted Blonde-haired Maiden hiding behind her, holding a piece of mousse cake in her hands.

　This person was his mission target.

　”You weren’t supposed to be…”

　Bai Ling waved her hand, an invisible massive force impacted Ray Sen, lifting him up into the air.

　At this moment, even the most arrogant fool understood how ridiculously strong the mission target was.

　”I have no grudges against you,” Ray Sen tried to negotiate, “Someone just wanted me to… Ah!!!”

　His two fingers were twisted off by the invisible force.

　Crazy! She was absolutely insane!

　Heartache connected to the fingers, Ray Sen sweated cold beads, his face full of terror, “I’ll confess everything, can you give me a way out?”

　”You have two sentences left,” the White-haired Maiden said indifferently.

　Since arriving here, her expression hadn’t changed once, her crimson eyes eerie and unnerving, making people dare not look straight at her.

　”I received the task from a middleman, we all call him Brother Luo!”

　”Where?”

　”One bar, Linjiang District of Tianhai City, Queen Avenue No. 114, first floor.”

　Saying all the intelligence in one breath, Ray Sen panted heavily, while looking at Bai Ling with pleading eyes.

　”That’s all I know, I can also guide you, help you find him.”

　However, the restraint on his body didn’t loosen at all, Bai Ling’s expression remained unchanged.

　”Do you know, I once heard a theory,” the White-haired Maiden softly said, “The conflict between new and old orders is inevitable, even without you, Tianhai Tower would be blown up by someone else.”

　Ray Sen didn’t understand what she meant, just as he wanted to beg for mercy again, he suddenly realized that force had clutched his throat, silencing him.

　”I agree with this view, I’m just curious, without you, how much longer would the collapse of Tianhai Tower be delayed?”

　After saying this, Bai Ling turned around and covered Yuan Xiaoling’s eyes who was watching the commotion. The Blonde-haired Maiden had no idea what was happening and let out a “Huhem?” sound.

　BOOM!!

　Ray Sen’s head exploded just like his umbrella.