To Mingzhi, his authentic British Oxford and Cambridge accent, comparable to Tom Hiddleston's, probably sounded like nothing more than rural chic...

Okay, that's all.

Yoruichi Toyama waved her hand, about to speak, when her cell phone rang in her pocket.

Once he realized that Nokia candybar phones had appeared in the world, he bought two without hesitation.

I kept one for myself and gave the other to Akemi Miyano so they could exchange information anytime, anywhere.

Looking at the caller ID, it was indeed Akemi Miyano calling.

But as soon as I answered the phone and said "hello," I heard a series of "meow meow meow" sounds coming from the receiver.

[Hello, host, can you hear me?]

At the same time, Taro's voice also rang in my mind.

"I heard you," Yoruichi Toyama replied with a smile.

"Kotaro-kun, what made you think of calling me?"

"Meow, meow meow meow meow, meow meow meow..."

This is an experiment...it seems we can communicate remotely this way.

I have to say, Taro's acting was really convincing; he was meowing and communicating with Yoruichi Toyama using telepathy.

I'm still worried about you insisting on handling the situation yourself. If anything goes wrong, you absolutely must call me!

"You care about me so much!"

Of course, it's easy to guess that Taro is only concerned with his progress in completing the mission.

However, allowing him to come here and engage in activities unrelated to the mission is already considered giving him a break.

Yoruichi Toyama was in a very peaceful state of mind.

"Okay, don't worry, I'll be back soon."

"Meow meow meow, meow meow meow, meow meow..."

[By the way, did you know that the new cat food Mingmei bought, the same brand as the one she bought last time, tastes so much better! ...]

[Hey host, are you listening? Please thank Inspector Akechi for me...]

Yoruichi Toyama resolutely hung up the phone.

What kind of cat is this?

You didn't even bother to say a few words of greeting to the proper host, but instead you're thinking about some wise and vigilant observer from the outer four routes!

Just as she was thinking this, she turned her head and saw Mingzhi smiling at her.

I'm even angrier now!

Before I could think of a topic to retort to him, the group of college students on the deck came running over, laughing and joking.

"Mr. Toyama, Mr. Akechi, why are you still talking about work?"

"When you're out treasure hunting, you should be romantic, right? Romantic!"

A girl with light blonde hair, clearly the youngest in the group, said excitedly.

"Alright, Yuanjian, you should be getting ready too." A girl with long, wavy hair and a mature, sophisticated look called out to her.

"How could you eavesdrop on other people's conversations?"

"Oh, Muroi-senpai!" The blonde girl with the surname Toma stuck out her tongue with a grin. "I wasn't eavesdropping!"

"But Mr. Toyama and Mr. Akechi were speaking English, weren't they talking about work?"

"Since we're out having fun, we should relax! We need to forget all about work!"

Faced with this energetic junior, senior Muroi seemed to have no good solution and could only smile, sigh, and shake her head.

Meanwhile, Yuanjian's eyes lit up as he spotted a new target.

"Hey, Mr. Toyama, do you civil servants still use this kind of phone?"

She leaned over to examine the Nokia 3310 in Yoruichi Toyama's hand, her curiosity almost palpable.

As he spoke, he took out his phone and placed it side by side with his phone.

Yoruichi Toyama stared at her colorful, full-touchscreen smartphone with a camera, momentarily lost in thought.

Is this how the technology tree in this world is developed?

Because the two phones were so different that it was hard to believe they were the same thing, Yuanjian's expression showed no hint of mockery.

It seems that this is considered a unique quirk of Yoruichi Toyama.

"Ah, yes, our work... requires secrecy..." In a fit of desperation, Yoruichi Toyama began to spout nonsense, "Smartphones are not allowed, and those with cameras are even more forbidden..."

"Oh!" Yuanjian seemed to actually believe it, staring with wide, admiring eyes.

Yoruichi Toyama became smug and casually waved his Nokia phone.

"Don't underestimate this phone, it has a very useful function!"

"What is it? Receiving satellite signals, or cracking a combination lock?"

This kid from afar looks just like a member of the "Ruins Exploration Club" they claim to be, with a head full of bizarre and outlandish ideas.

“Neither.” Yoruichi Toyama smiled proudly.

"Yes, you can use it to crack walnuts."

...

Because of the conversation between Toma and Yoruichi Toyama, the university students all rushed over and quickly became friendly with him and Akechi.

Toma Moegi is a first-year student at Saijo University. She is a member of the same club, the so-called "Ruins Exploration Club," along with second-year student Tsuruno Fuyuka, and third-year students Muronoi Ran, Yamori Yukio, Onijo Ayumu, and Hanaizumi Hibiki.

Therefore, everyone was extremely excited to be able to get a spot to go treasure hunting on Golden Island.

Besides this group, the tour group also includes an explorer who calls himself a "treasure hunter," Tomoe Shōjūrō, and a "paranormal researcher" named Shuki Tomōrō who is obsessed with supernatural events.

These two people, along with Akashi, a tour guide who had no fixed company and was only hired this time, all seemed somewhat strange.

However, the only person Yoruichi Toyama cared about was Moegi Toma, who was not yet 20 years old.

Because she was the girl who was fostered by the headmaster and swore to avenge him, the murderous puppet chosen by Takato Yoichi this time.

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