The Devil’s Cage

Chapter 1584 Daily Life

There was no sunshine in Aikande City in the early morning, and the low-pressure dark clouds made it almost breathless. There was no wind in the entire city, and it was sultry and oppressive.

"Good morning, listeners, this is Aikende Morning News."

"Yesterday, Ikende encountered another attack from super criminals, but our 'Fist of Justice' and 'Gluttony King' once again shattered their conspiracy. There is no doubt that these two superheroes are simply symbols of our city... …”

"Finally, today's weather in Aikende City is reported. The highest temperature is 30°C and the lowest temperature is 19°C. According to the monitoring of meteorological experts, there will be a heavy rain in Aikende City today. Please bring rain gear and take precautions when traveling. Good defense.”

"I'm Selena, see you tomorrow."

The sweet voice ended from the studio and Selena stretched in her seat.

?(?′0`?)?Meow!

sleepy.

So tired.

I really want to eat small dried fish, meow.

Selena curled up in her chair and closed her eyes.

She needed to rest for a while, but the contact lenses made such a rest very unpleasant, but she could not yet take off the contact lenses to expose her cat eyes.

After all, no one here knows her other identity: Catwoman.

Everyone only knows that she is a slightly famous morning news host, lives alone, likes to raise cats, etc.

This was the official job that Dresden arranged for her after questioning.

Although she didn't like it much at first.

As for now?

Still don't like it very much.

She prefers to lie carefree on a bed covered with banknotes, holding a small dried fish in her mouth, watching the latest idol drama, and spending the day perfectly.

but……

She needs a life!

To live, you need money.

Even with the League of Legends subsidy, how can this little money be enough to satisfy my empty heart?

I can no longer do my old petty theft business.

Therefore, the only way out is to work.

The only good thing is that, arranged by Dresden, her salary is very generous, which can basically fill her empty heart.

Catwoman stood up from her chair at the thought of the sacred object that could fill the emptiness in her heart.

Her fatigue seemed to have disappeared, and she walked directly outside.

"Selena? Selena?"

"Performance was excellent today as well."

"See you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

Selena greeted everyone around her with a gentle and polite smile, quickly left the radio station, took a taxi and drove quickly towards the busiest pedestrian street in Aikende.

At the entrance of the pedestrian street, Catwoman paid to get off the car and walked quickly towards her destination.

There is a specialty store.

A store specializing in all kinds of bags.

In the display window, a dazzling array of bags shine with a strange brilliance under the spotlights.

Just like Catwoman's eyes shining at this moment.

However, the specialty store that has not yet opened temporarily stopped Catwoman.

Leaning against the pillar at the door, Catwoman waited patiently.

Boom!

Bursts of thunder rang out, and then strong winds began to blow in the windless city of Aikende. Just a few minutes later, heavy rain poured down.

Just as cats hate water, Catwomen also hate water other than drinking and bathing water.

Heavy raindrops fell on her body, making her tremble uncomfortably.

Presuming that she would be soaked in the rain before the store opened, Catwoman immediately ran to the side.

Catwoman was very familiar with this pedestrian street.

I am so familiar with all the shops that I know them by heart.

So she didn't go to the coffee shop that most people would choose - although it was very visible, the coffee was terrible and the food was mediocre.

She chose a restaurant hidden in the back alley of the pedestrian street.

It's hard to find here.

Basically you need a friend to bring you.

When I thought about the storm outside, I stayed in the restaurant, eating delicious eel rice, and quietly waiting for the treasure house to open.

A strange kind of beauty filled Catwoman's heart.

It made her smile unconsciously.

jingle!

Catwoman entered this restaurant without a sign as the wind chimes rang as the door opened.

"Boss, eel rice..."

"Well!"

"Why are you here?!"

Catwoman yelled out of habit, but as soon as she finished speaking, she saw the only customer in the restaurant: Kieran, and the dinner plates piled on the table in front of Kieran, divided into three piles, almost reaching the ceiling.

In an instant, Catwoman thought of what happened yesterday.

She was thrown out.

twice!

Or when she was ready to work hard to please the other person!

shame!

What a shame!

Suddenly, Catwoman's good mood turned sour, and her expression became unkind.

And then, the boss's words made Catwoman's expression even more ugly.

"Sorry Selena, this gentleman ate all the food today."

The middle-aged landlady looked at Catwoman apologetically.

Catwoman suppressed the hunger in her belly and the sadness in her heart. After nodding, she walked towards Kieran and sat directly opposite Kieran.

Kieran, who was immersed in food, paid no attention to Catwoman.

He is still enjoying the eel rice here.

The fish meat is soft and tender, especially close to the skin. The oil of the fish combined with the special sauce in the restaurant not only completely hides the fishy smell of the eel, but also makes it slightly sweet but not greasy. , does not cover up the taste of the eel itself, which is really amazing.

Of course, the rice is also worth mentioning.

The good rice is spread under the eel, and when the sauce is poured on the eel, the oil of the eel naturally blends into the rice.

Make the rice with plump grains more delicious.

It will make people eat two more portions unconsciously.

Ordinary people are like this.

What's more, Qin Ran came out specifically to look for delicious food.

Kieran devoured all the eel rice in the restaurant. He took the free barley tea provided by the boss and sipped it while looking at Catwoman.

"You also know this place?"

Qin Ran asked.

"I should be asking you this, right?"

"How do you know this store?"

Catwoman, who was in a bad mood, asked back.

"Willis told me."

Kieran didn't hide anything, and Catwoman immediately wrote down Willis's name in the little notebook in her heart.

A gentleman's revenge is never too late.

Catwoman takes revenge, morning to night.

"The taste here is really good, and the barley tea given by the boss lady is also delicious."

Kieran said as he picked up the tea cup and looked at the pouring rain outside the window.

The rainwater flows down along the roof and eaves, forming drops of water. The moisture on the glass makes the people sitting in the house feel a little hazy when they look outside. But because of this haziness, Make the people in the room look more relaxed and contented.

Catwoman looked at the contented Kieran and couldn't help but reveal her hidden claws.

If she hadn't known that she couldn't beat Kieran and that Kieran would not show mercy to her, she would have let Kieran know how powerful she was.

Feeling depressed, Catwoman climbed directly on the table.

With her forehead on the table, Catwoman felt that this morning was really bad.

To meet such a laid-back 'Gluttony King' in the morning.

Um?

laid back?

wrong!

We just experienced such a battle yesterday, how could the other party appear here so leisurely?

Just to eat an eel rice?

impossible!

There must be something going on!

Suddenly, Catwoman thought of something and sat up.

She began to observe her surroundings cautiously and with lingering fear.

Although yesterday's battle occurred very suddenly, the danger involved was self-evident, and the team could be wiped out if not careful.

Even if it's as sensitive as hers, it's of no use.

After all, no one knows what kind of abilities you are facing.

The best way to deal with it is to detect threats in advance.

But she was very familiar with this place. After looking around, she didn't find anything wrong at all.

Could it be...

Have I entered a fantasy world?

If it's an illusion, he's just an illusion. There shouldn't be any problem if I scratch him, right?

When this idea came up, Catwoman couldn't hold it any longer.

Even become eager to try.

She stared at Qin Ran with squinted eyes, then suddenly raised her hand and scratched at Qin Ran.

Snapped!

boom!

The palms were opened, the back of the neck was grabbed again, and the whole person flew out again, falling heavily at the door.

"Selena, are you okay?"

The proprietress who was washing dishes in the back kitchen ran out immediately after hearing the sound. When she saw Catwoman falling to the ground, she immediately asked with concern.

"No, it's okay."

Rubbing her red palms, Catwoman faced the landlady and forced a smile.

And in your heart?

Catwoman almost cried.

She was certain that this was no longer a fantasy.

The way and force that Kieran threw her just now were exactly the same as in his memory.

No matter how realistic the illusion is, it is impossible to achieve this.

Rubbing her palms, Catwoman sat back in the chair again. Facing Kieran's look as if he was mentally ill, Catwoman thought she needed to explain.

"I thought it was an illusion, so I gave it a try."

"Because, I don't think you'd be so leisurely as to come here for a meal of eel."

"Especially in the morning."

"So...wait!"

"You're not here specifically to wait for me, are you?"

Catwoman thought of something as she spoke, then looked at Kieran with suspicious eyes, and made a guess on her own.

"You gained a lot from your battle yesterday."

"Although those two magic props were damaged, they still have a considerable price."

"Of course, the premise is that you must find a suitable buyer. Among your companions, Frith is the most suitable person to find a buyer."

"However, Fries is helping you find rare books from the papal period, and there should be no time to help you complete this task."

"And among the people you know, I have been in contact with many hidden markets, so I am the most suitable candidate."

"So, you are entrusting me to help you find a buyer, right?"

Although it was still a question, Catwoman's tone was extremely affirmative.

She held her hands and raised her head, as if she had seen all the truth clearly.

And deep down in her heart, she was even more prepared to use this opportunity to make things difficult for Kieran who wanted to beg her.

Cats are very cautious.

bring it on!

bring it on!

Come on and beg me!

I will try my best to reject you!

Of course, if you beg me again and again...

I will still reject you!

Catwoman almost laughed out loud when she thought of the look on Kieran's face at that time.

"Bill, please."

But just when Catwoman was imagining that beautiful scene, Kieran shouted directly to the landlady. Then, under Catwoman's stunned gaze, he paid the bill and moved a table with a tea cup.

What's the meaning?

Did I guess wrong?

besides……

Does he dislike me?

Catwoman looked at Kieran's actions, her wide eyes full of disbelief.

But Qin Ran ignored it completely, holding the teacup and looking at the falling rain, thinking about his plan slightly, trying to make up for the possible loopholes in it as much as possible.

As for Catwoman?

For an elusive creature like a cat, Kieran would not spend any time guessing.

It was as if he really chose to come here in the morning because he heard that the eel rice here was good and there would be a queue at noon.

Of course, another reason is that busy Fries cannot provide him with breakfast.

As for takeout?

If possible, Kieran prefers to taste the food freshly cooked.

Because only then the food is the most delicious.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Catwoman seemed to have lost all her strength, crawling on the table and looking at Kieran with dull eyes.

The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier.

No intention of stopping at all.

About half an hour later, Kieran stood up.

His time is limited and there is no way to wait any longer.

Seeing Kieran stand up, Catwoman's eyes lit up.

Can't wait any longer?

Do you have to deal with all kinds of troublesome things?

How can you have so much leisure time?

With the secret joy of a truly leisurely person in her heart, Catwoman stood up with a fake smile on her face.

"It's raining so hard, do you want to leave?"

"You're going to get wet!"

"Look at the water on the ground, your shoes will get soaked too!"

Catwoman walked over and said with seeming concern.

"Won't."

Kieran said calmly.

"Why not?"

"Such heavy rain..."

Wheel, wheel!

Before Catwoman finished speaking, there was a sound of wheels rolling across the road. Catwoman opened her mouth wide and looked at the black carriage that suddenly appeared at the door of the restaurant.

The two strong horses and the carriage, which was simply decorated but could feel luxurious just by looking at it with the naked eye, attracted the attention of everyone running by in the rain.

Naturally, that includes Catwoman.

"Horse, carriage?"

"Are you kidding me?"

"Are there still horse-drawn carriages in this era?"

Catwoman stammered.

But this did not hinder the actions of the driver in a raincoat.

The other party came to the door of the restaurant holding an umbrella and opened the door of the restaurant.

"My lord, Jack White is at your service."

The skeleton wearing a raincoat bowed slightly because he was holding an umbrella.

“Nice color.”

Qin Ran said.

"As long as you like it."

Wearing a black raincoat, White Jack's soul fire jumped for joy.

Sure enough, I guessed it right, adults like black.

It's worth putting so much thought into it.

Of course, this kind of thinking is not just about changing the colors of carriages and horses.

Jack Bai waved his hand.

A pure black blanket appeared between the carriage and the restaurant. Some water accumulated in it was completely covered by the blanket. When Kieran stepped onto the blanket, his shoes did not get any water stains or stains.

After opening the car, a warm breath hit my face.

On a small clay stove, a black clay pot is steaming.

The strong aroma of tea instantly dissipated the coldness of the heavy rain.

Kieran stepped into the carriage and sat down.

It was only then that Catwoman reacted from the shock.

"Can, can you give me a lift?"

Catwoman placed her hands appropriately on her chest, trying to look as pitiable as possible.

Kieran shook his head without even thinking.

"cannot."

boom!

After the words fell, the car door closed, Jack Bai shook the reins, and the carriage quickly disappeared into the rain, leaving Catwoman standing there blankly.

When the wind blows, it rains.

More and more miserable.

"I'm a strong cat!"

"I am okay!"

“I can still buy bags!”

"Bao, cure all diseases!"

"Bao, relieve your worries!"

Catwoman clenched her fists hard, and just when she was about to ask the landlady to borrow an umbrella and go to the store, there were sounds from the loudspeaker on the pedestrian street in the distance——

"Dear customers, we are sorry to inform you that the pedestrian street is temporarily closed due to heavy rain."

"We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you and apologize again."

The voice echoed and reached Catwoman's ears.

thump.

Catwoman fell to her knees at the door of the restaurant as if she had lost her soul.

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