Paimon spread her hands. "Those two really got onto the same wavelength because of him…"
After being praised by Charlotte, Cyno couldn't resist showing off the pun one last time before leaving.
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave first. I still need to notify other places to be careful of the Treasure Hoarder 'gang's' plan."
[Cyno's literary foundation is profound, that's why he can play with this kind of pun.]
[You have to admit it's quite suitable for news headlines.]
[No need to actually put it in the title though.]
[Afraid we wouldn't understand, how considerate hahaha.]
Once Cyno left, this matter could be considered concluded for now.
They had originally thought it would involve treasure maps, treasure chests, and the mysterious founder of Genius Invokation TCG.
In the end, it was just a plan by a Treasure Hoarder group.
Although this [transnational major case] could indeed qualify as front-page news.
They still felt somewhat disappointed that they hadn't met the two inventors of Genius Invokation TCG.
Kirara suddenly smiled. "It feels like everyone really likes Genius Invokation TCG."
"In that case, I still have one rather special delivery here. How about we deliver it together?"
Mu Yang spoke up. "Is that okay?"
After all, she had been quite resistant to this kind of thing before.
Moreover, this would also count as revealing client information.
Kirara shook her head and explained the origin of this delivery to everyone.
This was a delivery with no recipient to be found.
The nearby neighbors didn't know where he had gone either.
It had passed the retention period last month and was about to be disposed of.
Normally, such deliveries would be returned to the sender.
Unfortunately… the sender had already passed away…
[It's here, it's here. The knife is coming! (alert)]
[I knew things wouldn't be that simple.]
[As expected of you, miHoYo. A powerful tail stab! Get him!]
Kirara would often use her free time after finishing work to deliver these retained packages.
The kind-hearted little cat felt that if a delivery was never received.
Both the sender and the recipient would feel very sad.
It was the same for this retained package this time.
Kirara had used her spare time to inquire around various places in Sumeru.
In the end, she finally found out where he had gone and also heard about his past.
Paimon's interest had already been piqued. "Tell us, tell us quickly. Who is he?"
"Well… hehe, just follow me."
Aside from Paimon, the other three were very smart and quite sensitive to information.
The address Kirara had found was very likely the home of the Genius Invokation TCG inventor.
The reason Kirara wanted to bring everyone along.
Was probably so that this group of players who loved Genius Invokation TCG could comfort the inventor…
After searching around Vimara Village.
They finally learned Garvipidam's residence from the village chief.
Originally, Garvipidam didn't even want to answer the door.
But he had met Mu Yang once before.
Hearing his voice.
Only then did he open the door.
Mu Yang also recounted the previous events.
At that time, Mu Yang had come to Sumeru to discuss business with Dori.
He happened to encounter Garvipidam.
Garvipidam saw that Mu Yang had several exquisite card backs in his hands and chatted with him a bit more.
Mu Yang had quite profound insights into Genius Invokation TCG.
He also knew how to make card backs. Garvipidam was delighted and no longer hid his identity, even giving him an autograph.
Mu Yang also knew his limits and didn't ask about his residence.
He only spoke of fate.
This made Garvipidam's favorable impression of him increase even more.
When Garvipidam opened the door, he originally thought only Mu Yang was there.
He didn't expect several young women as well.
He was somewhat surprised.
Mu Yang then explained the whole sequence of events to him.
Only when he heard the word "delivery" did a trace of confusion appear on his face.
"My… delivery?"
Not many people knew he lived here.
Moreover, there shouldn't be anyone who would send him a delivery. Could it be?
"It's from Mr. Gulab, sent to you."
The moment he heard this name, Garvipidam's mind went blank.
Because Gulab had already…
Kirara continued, "…This is something your friend entrusted to our company before he passed away."
Garvipidam held his forehead. His tone was filled with loss and self-blame.
"Friend… haha… I'm not even someone who could do anything about his illness, nor was I by his side in his final moments."
"…How can I still have the face to call myself his friend?"
Kirara quickly spoke to comfort him.
"Please don't say that. The Genius Invokation TCG you and Mr. Gulab invented together is now so popular. I'm sure he would be very happy."
[Wow, so that's how it is.]
[As expected, they can't let two people live well, right?]
[Great miHoYo!]
[It's probably a good thing that Cyno isn't here…]
Garvipidam turned his back, not wanting others to see his sorrowful expression.
"Sigh… why… why does misfortune always befall geniuses like him…"
Mu Yang placed a hand on his shoulder. "If it's alright, could you tell us his story?"
They had talked a lot before, but it was mostly about Genius Invokation TCG.
They hadn't touched on this friend of his.
Garvipidam hesitated for a long while before turning to face Mu Yang.
"Mr. Mu Yang is right… perhaps it is time I spoke about it…"
He glanced at the others again. "You all… are you really willing to listen?"
Everyone nodded firmly.
From Mu Yang's earlier recounting.
Garvipidam also knew that these people were very passionate about Genius Invokation TCG.
Telling it to them might truly allow him to find some relief.
Although Gulab's story wasn't anything particularly extraordinary.
It still shouldn't be buried.
"Please come in…"
Everyone was invited into this simple and plain house.
Garvipidam poured tea and began to tell the story of him, Gulab, and [Genius Invokation TCG].
Garvipidam and Gulab had known each other since childhood. They studied together and grew up together.
Although Gulab suffered from Eleazar, aside from the bandages on his hands, he didn't look sick at all.
He was always so optimistic, gentle, and kind…
[I'm shocked. So you were waiting for me. He couldn't make it past Eleazar. Just a little more and I would have arrived.]
[Died in the darkness before dawn…]
Later, the two of them went to the Akademiya together.
Gulab chose the Amurta Darshan and even became a Spantamad.
This was a high position in the Akademiya.
Even Garvipidam couldn't help but admire his friend's talent.
This should have been a good thing, but before long, Gulab's Eleazar worsened.
It also triggered severe complications.
After that, he could only honestly lie in a hospital bed receiving treatment.
He could no longer conduct research.
Speaking of this, Garvipidam's tone carried some indignation.
"I went to visit him at the hospital every day, but he told me not to visit so frequently!"
Lumine comforted him. "He was probably afraid of delaying your research."
How could Garvipidam not know?
It was precisely because of this that it made him feel even more heartbroken…