The Trio Strikes, Nobunaga and Shizuku Are Speechless!
"Om…"
About ten minutes after the helicopter hovered above the city library, the gangway lowered with a quiet clank.
Takahashi Nanako led Roy and Zi Po Nian through the internal corridors of the library.
"The Metropolitan Police Department was informed of Teacher Tianwei's signing session today," Nanako explained with a polite smile, "They specially dispatched an elite unit to maintain order and protect Teacher Tianwei's safety."
"Rest assured, Tao-sensei, you need not worry about security."
Roy smirked internally — so many precautions for a mere signing session? It was impressive, but he wasn't exactly new to big crowds.
Takahashi flicked her ponytail, glancing out the window.
Outside, the sea of heads pressed so densely together it was impossible to see the floor.
A spectacular scene, indeed.
"Hehe~" Roy relaxed, wrapping his aura around the library interior.
Though crowded, it still paled compared to the frantic fans he'd seen in past lifetimes chasing celebrities.
He cast a teasing glance at Nanako.
"So, you don't believe in my artistic status?"
Nanako smiled sweetly.
"Ms. Tianwei is modest."
The entourage moved steadily, Roy in the center, Zi Po Nian right behind him.
Soon, they arrived at the exhibition hall where the organizers and Jump agency staff awaited.
A massive banner stretched across the room:
Welcome, Mr. Tianwei, to the City Library.
Yellow tape marked off a large space; staff stood at attention, prepared for the oncoming crowd.
"Please take your seat, Mr. Tianwei," Nanako gestured, pulling out a chair for Roy.
Zi Po Nian, however, shook her head.
"I'd rather stand."
Nanako blinked, unsure.
Roy waved it off.
"Don't worry about her."
Zi Po Nian's nervousness was obvious. She'd been a Zoldyck butler for years—rarely surprised by anything.
But today's crowd was intimidating, even to her.
Maybe… Master can't quite imagine how popular the young master has become outside the family.
With a reputation like that, Roy needed no Zoldyck name to attract attention.
"Nanako," Roy said, sipping water and moistening his throat, "I'm ready."
Nanako nodded and quickly coordinated with the staff.
The library doors opened.
Chaos erupted as the crowd surged forward, shouting and jostling.
"Ms. Tianwei! I'm your loyal fan! Look over here!"
"Don't push those in front! I've been a fan for ten years—look at me!"
"Damn! Why do you pretend to be an old man? I saw you beat my mom in a fight!"
A black fan's voice cut through the frenzy.
"Geigei~ First blood on Teacher Tianwei! Anyone want photos? I'll give 100,000 nuns! First come, first served!"
Roy internally sighed — scalpers were everywhere.
"Quiet! Line up! One by one!"
The elite Metropolitan Police unit and Jump staff took control.
The signing session officially began.
Roy worked steadily — answering questions, signing autographs, snapping photos.
Zi Po Nian stayed vigilant behind him, scrutinizing every fan approaching with intense focus.
Suddenly, Roy raised a hand.
"Cover your ears."
Before Takahashi and Zi Po Nian could react…
BANG!
The glass curtain wall shattered with a massive impact.
A huge hole ripped open the exhibition hall.
From outside, a booming, cocky laugh echoed:
"Haha, Tao, your grandpa Uvogin is here!"
Before the voice even finished, a massive figure barreled inside — Uvogin, the monstrous powerhouse, took a deep breath and roared:
"Drink!"
The sonic shockwaves reverberated through the entire library.
Everyone — fans, security, and Jump staff alike — was overwhelmed.
Dizzy… ears ringing…
One by one, they collapsed like dominos, fainting onto the floor.
The exhibition hall quickly emptied.
Only Roy, Zi Po Nian, and Takahashi Nanako remained standing.
Nanako, still weak, slumped into a chair.
"Tao-sensei… I… I feel dizzy…"
Zi Po Nian ignored her and took a step forward, shielding Roy.
In this moment, she realized—despite her long years of service to the Zoldyck family—she was unprepared.
"Yo, Tianwei! I haven't caught you yet, but you stand tall on your own!" Uvogin's fierce gaze burned like a torch as he lunged at Zi Po Nian.
Wrapping his arms around her waist, he charged out of the exhibition hall.
Mission—Kidnap Tianwei? Check.
"Haha, Nobunaga, Shizuku, mission accomplished!"
"You can withdraw."
Nobunaga and Shizuku exchanged dumbfounded looks.
Fool! You grabbed the wrong one!