Summer Festival –

Regardless of the town, it is a very lively scene, and it is perhaps the most festive time of the year, and tourists who come to the town where the festival is held are expected to shout luck in their hearts. After all www.biquge.info festival is the most vibrant time in a town...... Of course, unlike tourists, in the eyes of locals, these days will be noisy and you won't be able to sleep well.

It was just dawn, and there were already many early vendors on the streets of Haig Town who had set up stalls, and if this kind of blatant occupation of the road was seen by the city management of the Celestial Empire, it was possible that they would run wild?

Of course, it's not just the early hawkers, but also the tourists who come to the town to enjoy the atmosphere...... In the words of tourists, the opportunity is no longer lost, and since it is a festival, there must be a discount event, so the sooner you come, the more you can find cheap good things from the hawkers.

And, rather than shopping, newcomers may have to find a good hotel and be prepared for a long fight.

"......" However, Neve, who had just entered the city, could not say the proposal...... Because Alice is already obsessed.

"Don't miss it when you walk by. As long as five copper coins, you can play three shots, it's very fun~~" At the gate of the town, the shouting of the stall uncle.

This is a very common target shooting game, as a player, you only need to use the alchemy air gun of the jam to shoot at the goods on the shelves, and the product will be yours when it hits.

Sounds great...... Let's not talk about how much the target product is worth, and the boss won't let you succeed so easily. For example, reducing the output of magic crystals inside the alchemy air gun, so that the impact of the wooden plug shot is low, or deliberately not aligning the crosshair of the air gun.

What's more, the game is open to the public, which means that you have to shoot in front of other people, and it's a shame to miss once.

However, this is also the mentality of ordinary people, for the high-level players who are proficient in this kind of target shooting game, it is only target shooting...... Nothing.

Alice, on the other hand, is the elite of high-level play.

Grabbing a gun is not a skill that ordinary people can master.

Smack——!

Another cork bullet struck a commodity, making a muffled sound.

The crowd of onlookers cheered when they saw this scene.

In the expression of the boss who was about to close the business as soon as he opened was crying without tears, Neve on the side was a little speechless and picked up the loot...... It's already the twenty-fourth.

However, that's not the end of it.

After the target shooting game, the next step is to throw the ring at the stall next door...... The aunt who was gloating on the side couldn't help but feel a pimple in her heart.

"If you don't like it, I don't mind if you throw it all away. At the end of the game, Alice, who was in a good mood, looked at Neve, who was carrying several large bags beside her, and smiled lightly. "I just enjoy the game and don't care about these things. "To put it bluntly, loot is garbage.

"No need. However, Neve refused.

"It's up to you......" Anyway, it's not Alice herself who is carrying the belongings. Alice doesn't care.

"Sister, we can almost find a hotel. Neve cautiously suggested...... The title of sister doesn't seem to have changed.

"You go and find it, I want to play again. "Alice lingering among these stalls. "Don't worry, I won't run away. As if to see through Neve's thoughts, the silver-haired girl added with a smile.

“...... Really?"

"There are twelve ways to get rid of you, and I wouldn't mind trying to show you. "The smile is still there.

"No, I'm sorry! Neve seemed a little relieved to receive Alice's assurance...... But when I walked, I still turned back three times at a time.

............

A few minutes later, Alice, wandering around town, meets an acquaintance.

A guy who was thrown out of the mercenary from the Adventurer's Guild and rolled on the ground three times.

"Alas, impudent mercenary. Even if he was treated like this, the person didn't seem to be angry, got up and dusted off his body with his hands, and by the way, sorted out the drafts that had fallen from the briefcase, and the purple-haired young man Jones said to himself regretfully.

As if sensing that someone was staring at him, he turned his head and the freelancer saw Alice. "Ah, quite a coincidence, Miss Alice. ”

"Looks like you're not having a good time?" Alice saw in the amusement of the down-and-out freelancer.

"Life is full of setbacks, and this is just the spice of life. Jones put his precious draft back in his briefcase: "And it's kind of a grind for me." "It looks very optimistic.

"How's the last report?" However, in front of Jones, there is a witch who likes to poke people's sore spots.

"As Mademoiselle said, failed. "It seems that no matter how optimistic you are, when you mention your pain, you will still be a little entangled.

"So I said, you're better suited to be a thief than a paparazzi. "That's pretty straightforward...... Encourage others to be thieves or something.

"Oh, Miss Alice, please change your language, that's not a paparazzi, freelancers are noble. But Jones's pride in being a freelancer is unconvincing.

"It seems that I need to correct the values that Miss Xia has for journalists. Staring at Alice, who was smiling as usual, Jones seemed to have made some kind of decision.

"Preaching is avoided. "Alice is leaving.

"Meeting is fate, I want to invite Miss to a cup of coffee. Jones dodged and blocked Alice's path.

"Do you have any money?" was not angry when she was stopped, and Alice clasped her hands on her chest with a little amusement.

“...... There is still money for coffee. At the mention of this, Jones was obviously a little entangled. "But it's worth it!" if it could change a person's prejudice against freelance journalists.

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The square in the middle of the town –

Outdoor Cafe –

"Miss eats so much, you will gain weight ......" said to ask for a cup of coffee, but in fact, she ordered a lot of desserts alone, Jones said uncomfortably.

"I think I'm in the category of people who don't eat fat...... It's you, don't you order?" Alice had a bunch of desserts in front of her, and Jones had only a glass of boiled water.

"No, I just ate it. The freelancer struggled to look away.

"Your stomach is screaming~~" the silver-haired girl said with a smile.

“...... In fact, if the lady asks for more, my wallet may not be able to pay for it. Jones took the bill from the waiter, paid for it, took the little change he had recovered, shook off his empty wallet, and the freelancer sighed. "Sure enough, as expected, Miss really won't be polite. ”

"Where. "Enjoy the high-end desserts that freelancers have exchanged for their hard-earned money, and Alice's unchanged smiling face. "Regret it?"

"A little. "It's pretty straightforward. However, the words spoken are like water spilled out, and this is something that freelance journalists can see very openly.

"Have you ever had a girlfriend?" the spoon in his hand paused.

“...... Not really. "Why ask this.

"Girlfriends are such creatures, and if you can handle me, then you're not far from having a successful relationship...... In a sense, I've taught you a lesson. With that, he put a spoonful in his mouth...... Ice cream sundae, good taste.

"If so, I'd rather be single for the rest of my life. Jones thought carefully and replied. Wow, is it more important than a girlfriend or living expenses!

"So you're still a pathetic single dog. The silver-haired beauty mocked with a smile on her face...... I have to admit that this ridicule is quite sharp.

Jones: "......"

"You're not going to talk to me. "The dessert is done, and then it's the pizza for the main meal...... Alice took the knife and fork and made an elegant cut.

"Actually, I think of a young lady who experienced working as a freelancer. Smelling the aroma of the pizza, Jones swallowed, but held back.

"I refuse. However, the topic was immediately cut by Alice.

"There's no need to say no so quickly...... Jones coughed twice.

"I'm sorry, I'm a waste...... The most annoying thing is the word work. "Alice, who even looked for thugs for homework when she was a child, and usually handed over her daily behavior to the maid lady is really wasteful. "If you say you want to use this treat, I don't mind giving you the money back. ”

"Huh, yes, ahem. Embarrassed by his knee-jerk reaction, Jones had to cough again to interrupt. "Miss Alice misunderstood. Freelance journalists are not jobs...... Its nature is more akin to that of an expedition. "The metaphor of adventure is unmistakable...... Just look at Jones's day-to-day life to see how 'hated' this profession is.

"Every guy who tries to persuade a deceitful person will give his reasons so good that the subject will believe them. "The style of the MLM people.

"No, no, no, if the young lady is not satisfied after participating, then it doesn't matter if you quit immediately. I won't force it either...... Trust me, I'm a truth-seeking journalist who hates lies. As a freelance journalist, Jones said with a package ticket. "And, since Mademoiselle is an explorer, she must be very interested in such things. ”

Without giving Alice a chance to answer, Jones continued: "Actually, there are stories of children going missing in this town, and until now, the truth has not been dug up...... Doesn't Miss want to know the truth?"

"It sounds like it's going to be dangerous. Alice was eating pizza comfortably.

"There is danger...... However, since I, a weak guy who has chosen this profession, can be safe, then safety is definitely guaranteed. After a pause, Jones continued to straighten his face. "Moreover, it is certain that the young lady is better than me. "The King of the River was solved by Alice in front of Jones.

"It seems that it will not hurt me to promise you......" After listening to the persuasion for so long, the silver-haired girl maintained her smile. "Forgive me for refusing, though. ”

“......”

Jones, who seemed to be dead hearted, was a little disheartened: "Why don't you give me a chance?" ”

"Because, I want to see if you will be furious if I reject you...... and so on. Alice opened her gray eyes and met Jones. "Now it seems that your temper is better than you think. ”

"Huh?" Jones's face suddenly became excited.

"Still, I refuse you. Retract her gaze and continue to settle the pizza in your hand.

“！！！”

This sentence is a joke. The smile of the silver-haired girl remained the same.

“......”

So yes or no...... Jones almost felt the urge to flip the table.

As Jones was nervously trying to ask something more, a girl's angry cry was heard in the distance...... It's Neve.

......

After booking a hotel, Neve, who had dropped off his luggage, waited at the gate of the town as agreed with Alice, however, half an hour had passed, and there was still no sign of Alice.

This made Neve a little anxious, even fearful, because if Alice really lied to herself just to get rid of it......

Neve, who waited to no avail, began to ask around, but fortunately, silver hair was not a common hair color, plus Alice's appearance. Finally, in the mouth of a mercenary, Neve learns that a silver-haired girl and a young man are leaving somewhere, looking in the direction of the town square.

Knowing that Alice was still active in the town, Neve breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but be a little puzzled. If so, then, what's going on with the man next to Alice?

Suspicious, Neve rushed to the plaza and found Alice outside the café.

Before he could say hello, Neve saw Jones, who was sitting with Alice, the freelance reporter.

Neve was stunned, and then fired!

From a distance, Alice and Jones seem to be talking quite passionately, that damn freelance reporter, could it be that he wants to talk to Alice?

By chance, how could it be?!

If so, then the reason for his presence here is also clear!

Neve is so angry, you damn bug!, Neve wondered if she should distract Alice. dragged the reporter to the corner of an uninhabited alley, and there were no ashes left to burn with the flames.

There are dozens of options for dealing with Jones. However, before Neve could take a few steps and see Neve approaching, Jones got up from his seat and greeted Neve with great enthusiasm.

"That's right, Miss Neve, a freelance journalist, should also experience it!" said fanatically.

Neve, who hadn't reacted yet: "......?"

"Miss Neve, too, come and feel the charm of freelancers!" Jones repeated excitedly as he stepped forward to grab Neve's hand.

Naturally, Jones's move was dodged by Neve. By the way, he pulled out his wand and stabbed Jones in the chest and abdomen with the end of the wand.

"Hmm......" didn't take the blow as Jones crouched down in pain.

"Sister, has he done anything bad to you!" asked Neve with concern, walking quickly around Jones and coming to Alice's side.

"Bad things. After eating the pizza, she took the napkin and wiped her lower lip, and Alice thought about it. "What if you do?" asked with a smile.

"Kill him!" the girl said murderously...... This is definitely a biological daughter.

Joneston, who was holding his stomach and standing up in pain, shivered when he got back up.

"Isn't this a bit too cruel? ”

"Then castrate him!"