"So, Wise actually knew about this plan all along, right?"
After returning, Caesar quietly found Wise and asked him about his understanding of this matter. Now that the truth was out, the latter naturally told her without any concealment. "I'm sorry for hiding it from you, but at that time, I was worried that you would..."
"That's not it!"
"Eh?"
Caesar suddenly raised her voice. Seeing that Wise still didn't seem to understand, she said again, "I'm not concerned about that, but... when you asked me to practice with you at that time, wasn't it also to hold me back?"
When Caesar said this, her gaze unnaturally shifted to the side. It was clear that she was not very comfortable asking this question, but she really wanted to know the answer in her heart.
"Of course not! That was just because Caesar invited me, and that's all." Wise answered without hesitation. He was not lying. Although, even if he had lied, Caesar might not have been able to tell.
But after getting the answer she wanted, Caesar couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. She let out a soft cry, and then a smile reappeared on her face. "Then I'm relieved. There are still a few days before the Hellfire Ride. Rest early, and don't be late tomorrow!" After saying this, Caesar left with light steps, looking like a happy young girl.
Time came to the next day. Bernice, who had woken up, was also told by everyone what had happened last night. The latter was very surprised and at first, a little confused as to why the overlord would make this matter public. After all, using the method of hiding a listening device in the goods to steal intelligence could be said to be seamless. But then Kasa and Paipai explained the reason to her. The former had not really betrayed them. If they had explained it clearly later and then personally approached the overlord, things would have become difficult to handle. A single mistake could even affect the safety of the entire old oil fields.
"Ah, Wise, so you're here. I'm sorry, I have something to talk to you about right now. Can you come over for a bit?" Lucy suddenly appeared and called Wise away. The two then went to a place a little further away. After ensuring there was no one else around, she finally spoke.
"Wise, I want to talk to you about Caesar's matter..." Hearing this, Wise was slightly taken aback. He had a bad feeling. But Lucy didn't notice anything unusual and continued to speak on her own.
"For the past few days, especially since we met with the overlord, I've always felt that Caesar's state is a bit strange."
"Strange in what way?" Wise asked a little carefully.
Lucy didn't think twice and gave a few examples. "That girl Caesar is simple-minded and usually very energetic. But recently, not only does she always sit alone in a daze, but she even eats less than usual. Most importantly, for the past few nights, I've found that she's always hugging her blanket and (blushing) restlessly rolling around in bed."
"This..."
"Bernice even told me at first, '[This is bad! Caesar's ears can't hear! I called her three times and there was no response! You have to save her!]' I always feel it's related to what happened that day. But if I go and ask her, she definitely won't tell the truth..." Speaking of this, Lucy suddenly seemed to think of something. She looked at Wise's eyes and hurriedly added, "Ahem, let me say this first! I don't care what kind of wrong medicine that girl took! It's just that she is currently the leader of the Sons of Calydon, and I can't let her affect others. So, can I ask you to think of a way?"
At the last sentence, Lucy's tone immediately softened. And should it be said that the one involved is confused, while the bystander is clear? Wise always felt that Caesar's symptoms were a bit familiar.
"Then I'll take Caesar out for a walk. It just so happens that tomorrow I plan to go back to my home in New Eridu to copy offline data. It might be an opportunity." Wise said this purely for Caesar's consideration. After all, with his current ability, it was a simple matter to go back and copy data.
"Mhm, that's a good idea. And Caesar hasn't been to New Eridu much. you can just take her to see the world." Lucy had no doubts and nodded in agreement. "Alright then, I'll figure out a way for Caesar. Tomorrow, I'll have her ride her bike to take you to New Eridu. I'll leave it to you then."
After saying this, Lucy left very directly. By the way, at this time, her affection had already reached 65 points. This was the affection after becoming friends.
And Wise, after agreeing with Lucy, went to the open space where he had practiced with Caesar before when the time came. The latter seemed to have been waiting there for a long time. After seeing Wise, she immediately waved happily.
"Wise! I'm already hungry and thirsty, and I can't bear it anymore! Let's start quickly!"
"Uh, 'hungry and thirsty' is not used like that, is it?"
"Eh, is that so? Oh well, it makes no difference." Caesar didn't care about such small matters. After all, she wasn't very good at using idioms. As long as it was roughly the same, it was fine.
Wise, seeing this, didn't say much. He went up and stood opposite Caesar. After a good while, until he had satisfied her, did he sit down and start talking.
"Caesar, I heard that you've been a little distracted lately."
"Oh, that. You heard it from Lucy, right?"
"Mmm, this..."
"Oh my, don't worry about it. With her little thoughts, how could I not guess?" Caesar looked at Wise, who still didn't want to say it out of consideration for Lucy's face, and couldn't help but smile. The latter, seeing this, knew he couldn't hide it anymore and simply nodded in admission.
"But, how did Caesar know?" Wise asked the question in his heart. After all, it wasn't only Lucy who knew about Caesar's abnormality. Bernice and Paipai might also know.
"Hmph, who let Lucy suddenly find me just now and even tell me to ride my bike to take you back to New Eridu tomorrow? And then you turn around and tell me this. I'm not an idiot, how could I not have thought of it?" Caesar spread her hands, a look of understanding on her face.
Wise, seeing this, no longer dwelled on this matter and instead asked sincerely, "So, are you going with me tomorrow?"
"Mmph!" Hearing Wise's words, Caesar immediately pursed her lips. She never thought that he would ask so directly, and he even used 'accompany me'. H-he just asked like that! Originally, he said it was for business, but to say it like this, doesn't the meaning completely change? It's... it's almost like he's asking me on a date...
"Mhm, I'm going. After all, I've already agreed..." Caesar answered after being silent for a long while. It wasn't that she was hesitant about Wise's invitation, but that she simply didn't know how to give the best answer. But not answering at all would be even more rude, so she squeezed out this sentence.
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