Chapter 48 Woof

Who am I?

The esteemed jewel in the palm of the Himezaki family, the sole controller of a top-tier commercial group in Country Z, and one of the few A-rank operatives in the Seventeenth Bureau...

Just the pursuit of suitors alone can make them line up in Paris, always having others act as this missy's dog...

And now... this missy...

"Himizuki, it's time to play the role of a pet dog for a minute."

—To fulfill the wager, to serve as a dog for this mysterious black-clad player, to be a pet dog for one minute.

The cool evening breeze brushed through Himizuki's black hair, swaying the ends. Her slender eyelashes trembled for a moment, and her crimson eyes revealed a hint of hesitation as her cherry lips pursed...

Although it was indeed this missy who proposed the wager, although it was indeed this missy who lost...

But...

Himizuki, with complex emotions, revealed a faint seriousness on her exquisite and beautiful fair face. As the leader of the Himezaki Group, she always held herself to strict standards...

One of which was to do as she said...

But... but, but, but?! This missy never expected that in the end, it would be this missy who had to...

"Himizuki, would it be that you're breaking the agreement? It would be quite unbecoming for someone of your stature."

With his victory surpassing Himizuki's expectations, "Shadow" spread his hands, expressing his disappointment in the leader of the Himezaki Group.

—Being a dog means being a dog! Who's afraid of whom?!

"Woof, woof, woof!" Himizuki crossed her arms and turned her face away, adopting a queenly posture. "Woof! This missy keeps her word!"

"No." Alister shook his head lightly, criticizing her performance. "This is a stray dog, not a pet dog."

Pet dogs don't bark at their owners like that. She's just too untamed, not cute at all.

Upon hearing those words, Himizuki let out a sigh, seemingly releasing some pent-up emotions, and then reluctantly responded with her gaze.

"...Woof." This time, her voice carried a hint of weakness. "Is this enough?"

"Mmm, it's passable." Alister acknowledged.

Then, the next moment, he extended his hand and made a motion of scratching an imaginary pet's chin, saying:

"Little Moon, come here."

Himizuki successfully obtained a pet name chosen by her owner. Of course, this pet name would only last for one minute.

"...That's enough." Himizuki, although unwilling, leaned over reluctantly.

"Don't worry." Alister smoothly scratched her chin. "It hasn't exceeded the boundaries of being a pet, has it?"

Whether it was because Alister's scratches were comfortable or because of his indignation and reluctance, Himizuki's delicate and fair ear turned slightly red. She decided to simply close her eyes and escape from it all.

The leader of the Himezaki Group being a pet dog in the outskirts of A City... If those unscrupulous media outlets found out...

"Good, good." Alister smiled satisfactorily and patted her head. "Little Moon, open your eyes. I'll show you something nice."

"What is it?" Himizuki reluctantly opened her crimson eyes.

Then, her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared blankly at the object in front of her—something that she would never forget in her lifetime.

Alister waved a pet collar made of shadows in front of her, smiling mischievously:

"Do you want to try it?"

Himizuki's eyebrows twitched, and without saying a word, she seemed unable to accept this item.

"I'm just joking." The shadow collar in Alister's hand dissipated in the wind. "There are thirteen seconds left, and I was so close to fulfilling it."

"What else do you want?" Himizuki urged Alister to hurry up and speak.

Alister sought her approval and asked, "Can you bark again?"

"Woof, woof, woof!" Himizuki responded, and the time limit ended there.

Feeling complicated about playing the role of a pet dog, Himizuki didn't want to stay in this abandoned factory area for even a second longer. Without looking back, she left!

However, as the evening breeze gradually calmed down...

"Shadow, right?" Himizuki glanced sideways while walking, coldly snorting. "This missy will remember you, and someday you'll serve this missy as a dog!"

"Alright, alright, I look forward to that day." Alister replied in an indifferent tone.

...

"Send medical personnel to handle the situation. There are residents here who need to have their abnormal states cleared. Also, inform the intelligence department to investigate the organization called 'The Institute.'"

"Understood."

...

After Himizuki left, it seemed that the Seventeenth Bureau's action team quickly arrived at the abandoned factory area to begin the rescue mission.

...

"The other party has connected to the video call."

In A City's food street, Alister was eating a plate of Orleans chicken fried noodles, adjusting his phone to a suitable angle.

"I'm on the night shift." Yumikou on the other side pouted and turned her face away, maintaining her generally cool demeanor.

Alister didn't waste any time and straightforwardly asked, "Have you noticed that I've become more handsome?"

"...," Yumikou observed Alister for a moment, "It seems like you've become a little more handsome?"

"Just a little more handsome?" Alister discussed it seriously.

"In my heart, you're already the most good-looking level, so there's no room for improvement. Alright, I'm at work." Yumikou ended the video call.

Immediately after, a chat window popped up with a red envelope sent by Yumikou, which read, "I'll treat you to this meal."

"Thank you, Yumikou Boss!" Alister sent an emoji.

Opening the red envelope, generous Yumikou Boss gave him a hundred dollars, far more than the cost of a meal.

"Call me 'wife'." After sending that message, Yumikou no longer responded.

...

After Alister left, the Seventeenth Bureau's action team quickly arrived at the abandoned factory area to begin the rescue mission.

...

"The opponent has activated the video call."