Chapter 133: Two-Front Operation
[April 30th, 9 a.m.]
[Your date plan with a whole series of girls has begun.]
[But right from the start, your date plan has run into countless problems, none of the girls intend to follow the script, throwing your entire schedule into chaos.]
[Will you even be able to survive this...]
"Sorry… I need to step aside to take this call! You go ahead and try picking clothes first!"
Eikou hurriedly said to Morgan, then he quietly slipped to the side and answered.
On the other end immediately came Baobhan Sith's reproachful voice.
"Mochizuki Eikou, where on earth are you? Why haven't you answered my messages? Things on my side are extremely urgent!"
"Things on my side are urgent too..." Eikou sighed.
"You're just a trash fish, the priority level of your matters and mine aren't even in the same league," Baobhan Sith said sharply, "if you really have something to do, then don't come anymore, you probably wouldn't be of any help anyway."
After saying this, she paused for a moment, then added:
"But if you really want to come... then just head straight to the shopping mall next to Chaldea Academy. Mother-sama is there."
The shopping mall...?
Eikou thought, damn it, what I feared most really has happened!
Even though he had forcefully changed Morgan's date plan, Baobhan Sith could still know precisely her mother's current location!
How exactly did she do it? Magecraft? Asking Morgan directly? Or installing a tracker?
"..."
He subconsciously panicked a little, nervously looking around, afraid that in the next second he would see Baobhan Sith standing right in front of him, discovering that he was on a date with her mother.
"How did you know your mother's location?"
"Why should I tell you? What if you have some sort of scheme toward my mother?"
Eikou thought, it's already lucky your mother isn't tracking my location in return, and now you're worried I might have designs on her?
"Alright then, I'm already at the shopping mall entrance, hurry up and come." Baobhan Sith said.
"Wait a minute..."
Eikou looked down from the third floor.
Sure enough, Baobhan Sith in casual clothes had just walked in through the shopping mall entrance.
His heart immediately pounded wildly, not because her casual outfit made his heart flutter (though it really did stir people's feelings), but because his relationship with Morgan was about to be exposed to her.
"Stay calm, the shopping mall is so big, how could she find us that quickly..."
Eikou wiped the sweat from his forehead, then quickly denied that hopeful thought,
"No, if she could pinpoint Morgan's exact location inside the shopping mall, that means her tracking is extremely precise, she'll probably discover us in less than three minutes!"
[Facing Baobhan Sith's imminent arrival, while Morgan remains completely unaware, busy choosing clothes —— what decision should you make?]
[One, take Morgan and escape (requires Agility B, "High-Speed Divine Words")]
[Two, pretend nothing happened and meet her directly (requires "High-Speed Divine Words")]
Two choices appeared before him.
"If I choose option one, unless Morgan and I keep moving continuously, sooner or later Baobhan Sith will find a way to catch up..."
Eikou thought, then it's better to meet her directly and sound things out.
More importantly, since Morgan was interested in buying clothes, he didn't want to forcefully drag her away, cutting short her enjoyment.
"For me, today's date has already become a terrifying and difficult challenge, there's no way I can enjoy it anymore."
"Although my own experience has been completely ruined, for the girls who don't know anything, at the very least I must do my utmost to meet their emotional expectations!"
Come then, Baobhan Sith!
I can shop with Morgan and accompany your investigation at the same time, neither side will be delayed!
He looked at Morgan inside the clothing store, still picking clothes, and his eyes could not help but show firm resolve.
Within five minutes, I'll handle both mother and daughter!
Thinking this, Eikou immediately dashed toward the escalator, quickly rushing down, then hurried toward Baobhan Sith to meet her.
"You came so quickly?"
Seeing him rushing over, Baobhan Sith looked a little taken aback.
[You have chosen to face Baobhan Sith directly.]
[Your quick arrival makes Baobhan Sith suspicious, please perform a "High-Speed Divine Words" skill check.]
A die rolled down.
[Result: C, check success.]
[After a round of explanation, you temporarily make Baobhan Sith set aside her suspicions toward you.]
"Slow as hell when replying to messages, but the moment I told you to come, your speed is shockingly fast, isn't it?"
"It's just… I happened to be nearby..." Eikou said between breaths, "By the way, you look pretty good today."
"I didn't dress up for you to see, this is just so I won't be noticed when tailing Mother-sama."
Today, Baobhan Sith's outfit was extremely simple: her red hair hidden beneath a cap, round-framed glasses on her face, and a dark-colored casual coat. This plain appearance gave Eikou an entirely fresh impression—no longer the usual strength and dominance, but instead a more approachable look, like that of an ordinary girl who could easily make others feel close.
Eikou actually thought this was very nice.
"In any case—"
Baobhan Sith grabbed his hand, pulling him toward the nearby escalator.
"I know where she is, hurry and follow me."
She said seriously:
"Today I absolutely have to see what kind of man has bewitched Mother-sama."
Eikou thought, why are you climbing up the escalator like this with such a clear target? Not just Morgan's exact location, but even the floor level you've already got nailed down?!
"You really think your mother will show up here?"
"Of course, I'm one hundred percent sure."
"Then how do you know?"
Baobhan Sith gave him another suspicious look: "Why do you keep asking this? If someone really wants to track another, there are countless ways, right?"
"…Fine."
It seemed she was already somewhat doubtful of his motives, and if he kept pressing, it would only make things worse.
Baobhan Sith held his hand tightly, marching straight to the third floor of the shopping mall.
She didn't need much effort to find Morgan's exact location—it was inside that clothing store.
"Mother-sama really is here."
The two peeked their heads out from the railing opposite the shop, spying on Morgan from afar:
"But where's the man she's supposed to be with? Why don't I see him?"
Right next to you, Eikou thought bitterly, why do I have to do something this stupid along with you?
But perhaps this was a good chance to erase Baobhan Sith's suspicions, so he quickly said: "Isn't it possible you're mistaken? Maybe today your mother just wanted to shop alone."
"Impossible," she said firmly, "my instincts tell me, he's definitely here!"