Chapter 16
I didn't think about it.
It seems like Killua has had some misunderstanding about me for a long time.
“Don’t always be the big brother’s little shadow,” “What benefits did Milluki give you?” and “Without me, you’ll be torn to pieces by Kalmod sooner or later”… He often muttered like this.
At times like these, I simply let it go in one ear and out the other:
"Killua is so talkative, is he turning into a little old man?"
Human beings are actually very complex creatures.
I just tend to be more reserved around him.
I knew it without him saying it; a fiancé isn't a ring, you can't just change him whenever you want.
...
Due to Illumi's orders, Milluki finally had no choice but to take me out the door.
The plane took off directly from near the Gates of the Underworld, which broadened my horizons. I asked, "Why did I always take a car to your house before?"
Miji raised his chin, revealing a disdainful expression: "They didn't pay enough, huh?"
I paused for a moment, then said, "...Aren't you sure you won't get a scolding from Illumi for doing this?"
Putting aside the issue of money, it's not really appropriate to blatantly park a plane in front of your house.
Milluki retorted defiantly, "It's alright, he hasn't hit me in years!"
I:"……"
This guy is really something.
I turned my face away, not wanting to see him speak with that "I'm invincible" expression anymore.
Upon arriving at the location, Milluki pulled out his notebook, reached out to stop me, and said seriously:
"Wait, let's discuss the itinerary for this trip first! Tonight, we're going to check out the rooftop bar in that building, and then you'll come with me to the movie theater over there for a promotional event..."
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Me: "...Why should I go to the movies with you?"
Milluki's face contorted with anger: "Do you think I wanted this... It's all because my elder brother doesn't trust you, and I'm suffering as a result!"
Oh, so you actually had Milluki "monitor" me.
"Isn't there a sculpture exhibition over there?" I pointed to the huge screen in the sky above the city. "What a huge advertisement...aren't we going to take a look?"
Without a second thought, Miki firmly replied, "No! Our journey from here on will absolutely not go near that area!"
He refused so decisively; I felt something was off.
Milluki avoided my suspicious gaze, buried his head in his notebook, and quickly read through the upcoming itinerary:
"...At 9:00 AM on the 17th, we'll set off to carry out the mission. First, we'll scout out the coffee shop in the building across the street. Then, you wait for my signal, and I'll quickly take care of the mission target remotely. After that, we'll leave before anyone notices."
Out of boredom, I unlocked and locked my phone repeatedly.
Miji asked, "Did you understand? Stay close to me! We don't have time to go to any exhibitions! Absolutely not!"
"Mhm." I nodded perfunctorily. "Anyway, I'll go wherever you go."
Miji became agitated, his breathing became heavy, and he was about to say something in a fit of rage. Seeing that things were not going well, I quickly put on a smiling face.
"Anyway, as long as I follow Second Brother, that's fine," I said cheerfully. "Second Brother's plan is definitely the most perfect!"
Miki's breathing then calmed down.
He took out a tissue, wiped the sweat from his forehead, straightened his collar, and puffed out his chest, as if he were about to go out on some important business.
"Good to know, let's go. ...You absolutely mustn't try anything funny on the way!"
"No, it won't!" I said sincerely.
Then, following the "guide" prepared by Milluki... I don't know why he turned going out to do a mission into a trip, but anyway, when I came to my senses, we were checking in at so-called famous tourist attractions.
No one knew his identity, and he chose to upload it himself—
Anyway, when this guy was taking selfies with a selfie stick at the tourist attraction, he was wearing sunglasses and a mask.
Then, he explained to me that "in this day and age, we should pay attention to privacy and security," and then promptly uploaded his selfie to a social media platform.
...I was amazed.
Every single one of his movements was superfluous.
If you're going to take pictures, you don't need to wear sunglasses.
If you're concerned about privacy and security, then don't upload to social media platforms.
What kind of joke is this self-contradictory approach?
Just watching from the sidelines was exhausting.
“You stand over there,” he said, then began to direct me. “The lighting here is bad—yes, a little to the left! Back up! Look at me, here, the camera!”
After giving a confident and well-thought-out speech, Miji pressed the shutter button. His professional actions and instructions not only earned him the respect of the surrounding tourists, but also prompted them to quickly occupy the "best spot for taking pictures" that Miji had mentioned after I left my photo spot, hoping to capture a professional-looking photo just like his.
After I took the photo, I looked closely at the camera and realized that Milluki's instructions to "go left" and "go back" were a complete hoax.
He didn't care at all whether my face looked good or not; he only cared whether the icon behind me was fully visible.
……very good.
As expected of him.
I sighed.
Miki didn't care about my feelings. He just held his camera and looked at his itinerary, trying to figure out which places he had missed.
He was so focused that he almost bumped into a man around the corner.
Miki was already very tall, but that man seemed to be about the same height as him.
He looked fierce and menacing, with eyebrows so thin they were almost nonexistent... no, practically nonexistent.
After nearly being hit, the man paused for a moment, revealing a bewildered expression that didn't match his fierce appearance.
I grabbed Miki by the arm.
He was forced to turn around and cast a questioning glance at him.
“Honey,” I read aloud without batting an eye, “your older brother won’t be angry if we do this, will he?”
Milluki was dumbfounded: "Why are you suddenly bringing that up all of a sudden... no, how come you—"
Then, from the meaningful glance of the eyebrowless man who passed by, he understood my meaning, flew into a rage, and shouted:
"Ray Adrian!"
I rubbed my ears.
"You can still see me?" I said regretfully. "I thought you only saw those landmarks."
"Don't ruin my reputation!" Mi Ji said angrily.
I casually replied, "What if I said I was serious?"
Mi Ji was even angrier: "You...!!!"
I patted him on the shoulder:
"It's not impossible, after all, we're the only ones here right now."
Mi Ji was so angry that he jumped up and down, baring his teeth and grimacing.
I watched him gesticulate wildly for a while, then he suddenly poked his head out and shouted at the man behind me:
"Hey, you over there, you've been gone for five minutes! What are you watching? Get out of here!"
The man showed no embarrassment at being caught, and casually replied:
"Hehe, let's go now, don't be so angry... beautiful lady, if he doesn't agree to you, you can consider me."
I then turned around and looked at him.
"Really?" I asked, "Are you going to elope with me?"
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