Under normal circumstances, Ica's livestream would be broadcasted at two fixed times every day.

About an hour before the livestream started at one o 'clock in the afternoon, Ica abnormally requested for a week's leave on her homepage.

Her fans' reactions were very normal. Asking for leave was the most common thing to do. At most, they would leave a comment expressing their understanding or pity.

Of course, there were exceptions.

Mi Ji was the first person to ask Edith what happened. Judging from the tone of her request, even if she tried to hide her emotions, it was obvious that something happened.

[I'll always like 2D people: Ica?]

[I'll always like 2D people: Are you okay?]

[I'll always like 2D people: Reply when you see this]

Of course, Edith did not break down to the point that she did not want to talk. She was just feeling complicated.

She knew from Machi that Herrault was killed by someone.

Edith also happened to know the person who killed him. It was Sisso, who looked like he was not to be messed with during the Hunter Exam.

Edith remembered the conversation between Sisso and Kurapika in the last test. As a friend, she could not help but say, "Be careful of Sisso."

"I know," Machi was silent for a while, "Herrault's painting is with me. You can come and take it."

"I don't have the right to do that."

Machi refuted, "You do, and he also wanted it to be so."

"… Okay, I understand."

Maybe it was because she could not persuade Machi, or maybe it was because she had mixed feelings about Herrault's death, Edith compromised for the first time to someone who had nothing to do with Dolores. "When can I come and take it?"

"Anytime."

"Okay." Edith paused for a while, "Speaking of which, why did you only tell me this now?"

"I thought you didn't care about his life." Machi's cold voice softened a little, "Looks like you're not."

"…" Edith was speechless.

After ending the call, as mentioned before, Edith immediately asked for a week's leave.

As for why Edith did not reply to Mi Ji, it could not be helped.

Although Mi Ji sent Edith a private message first, Chivalry was the first to call Edith!

"Dear Edith …"

Edith has actually gotten used to the sweet and disgusting way of addressing her. She doesn't know whether she should be happy or sad when she realizes this. After all, only Euroka would call her that.

"What's wrong?"

"I should be the one asking you what's wrong.

Why are you asking for a week's leave?

Is something wrong? "

"I'm going to the Sky Arena to get something."

Coincidentally, Edith and Machi were both in the Republic of Batochia. Machi was closer to the Sky Arena, and "Love Is Like a Swamp" was placed in Herrault's house nearby. She could help bring it over.

"Eh?

Isn't the Sky Arena very close? "

She clearly wanted to know her schedule and arrangements. Edith scratched her head. She did have other plans.

After Herrault died, the burial was in accordance with his wish, and the cremated ashes were brought back to Herrault's hometown — Meteor Street.

Machi told her the specific location, and she planned to bring "Love Is Like a Swamp" there in person.

Edith had heard a little about Meteor Street.

According to the official records, it was a no-man's land, so even if a baby was abandoned there, there was no need to register a national number or physical data.

No one knew how the residents there lived and what kind of education they received.

Should she tell Chivalry?

Edith quickly got the answer. There was no need to hide it at all. It was a very ordinary thing.

"Let's go to Meteor Street on the way."

The computer screen showed information about Meteor Street. Edith glanced through ten lines at a time. None of them proved that this abandoned place was dirty and dangerous. She deliberately asked, "What's wrong?

Do you want to go with me? "

She naively thought that a normal person would refuse her, or even persuade her not to go there.

However …

Chivalry (abnormal): "Okay."

Edith was silent for three seconds after hearing Lin Sanjiu's answer without hesitation.

Right, Chivalry didn't look like a normal person.

Although things were beyond her imagination, there was nothing wrong with having a companion, especially Edith, who had almost no survival skills. If she got lost and couldn't go back, it would be too embarrassing.

"Then why don't you come with me to the Sky Arena? We'll leave at noon tomorrow. Do you have time?"

"Since Edith personally asked me, of course I have time."

"Sorry, I just said it casually."

Edith clicked a few times and switched to Dolores's private network. She logged into her account. "I have to deal with some things first. Bye, see you tomorrow."

After hanging up the call with Chivalry, Edith used her family's network to search for more information about Meteor Street. She also submitted an application as an administrator to use the airship.

Originally, she didn't need to go through this process, but she had no choice. She had to follow the procedures during special times.

Edith dialed her father's number and informed him of her decision. Her father agreed to it.

After everything was settled, Edith realized that she didn't notice Mi Ji's message.

[Ica: I'm fine.]

[I'll always like 2D people: That's good. You scared me.]

[Ica: I just learned about the death of an acquaintance.]

[I'll always like 2D people:???

Is this what you call fine?]

[Ica: I'm fine. I'm not the one who died.]

[I'll always like 2D people: Although I understand what you're trying to say, why does it sound so different when you say it … Forget it, as long as you're fine.]

[Ica: Why are you guys acting like I'm dying today? One by one, you guys are asking me what happened … I'm going to deal with this matter. I'll be back soon. Don't think too much.]

After typing this sentence, Edith went back to organize the things she needed to prepare for this week.

She didn't have much luggage. It was still the same backpack.

She realized that she had been traveling a little more frequently recently.

It didn't take long for him to tidy everything up and return to the computer. Ridiculous messages came in one after another without stopping at all.

[I'll always like 2D people: I don't need to ask to know that bastard Surf is looking for you again.]

[I'll always like 2D people: I'm a little suspicious that Surf is up to no good. Is he chasing you?]

[I'll always like 2D people: Oh, okay, I might have asked a stupid question.

He definitely wants to hit on you!!

Out of goodwill, I'm reminding you that we've known each other for many years. Don't be blinded by him!

Look, he's been pissing me off every day recently. I'm about to explode. He must be treating me as a love rival!

How can I accept such a narrow-minded man?

Absolutely not!]

[I'll always like 2D people: Let me tell you, I wanted to investigate his identity once. I didn't expect this bastard to find out. Fortunately, I reacted in time!

Damn, I was almost tricked by him.]

[I'll always like 2D people: By the way, who killed your acquaintance?

Do you want revenge?

I'll give you a 50% discount. It's definitely cheaper than my brother.

By the way, I'll recommend you to assassinate Surf. I'll give you a 30% discount.]

[I'll always like 2D people: Sorry, I forgot that I haven't found out his identity yet. But I can try harder.]

[I'll always like 2D people: Beep beep beep. Why are you missing???]

Silence. It was the Cambridge tonight.

According to Edith's experience, once Mi Ji started talking, he would instantly turn into a chatterbox. He was like a machine gun that couldn't be stopped. He could talk to himself for a long time.

The dense text gave Edith a headache. She slightly noticed the paragraph related to Chivalry.

Even Edith recognized Mi Ji's computer skills. She didn't expect Chivalry to be on par with him. This was something that Edith didn't expect.

After reading Mi Ji's nonsense, Edith only had one thought.

[Ica: … You're in the Operations Department, right?]

[I'll always like 2D people:????

You're like the kind of girl who blabbers on and then asks if you're a Virgo!

Although, I'm in the Operations Department.]

Sure enough …

In her impression, the Operations Department people she knew were all reasonable chatterboxes. Especially when the other party wanted to convince her, whether it was reasonable or not, they would talk about it first.

Here, she had to specifically point out that the Operations Department person she was most familiar with was Yuloka!

Everyone could know about the plan to go to Meteor Street this time, except for Yuloka.

If Yuloka knew about her plan, he would definitely talk about ten thousand reasons why she couldn't go to Meteor Street unless she brought him along.

If she brought Yuloka along, once he found out that this trip was for Herrault, he would definitely explode on the spot!

Therefore, Edith reminded her father not to tell Yuloka about this.

…

On the second day of the appointment, for some reason, Chivalry's eyelids kept twitching crazily. There was an inexplicable strange premonition in his heart. This premonition continued until he saw Edith, and it didn't dissipate.

The appointed location was a dessert house. It was lunchtime, so there weren't many customers in the dessert house.

Chivalry stood at the entrance of the shop with his hands in his pockets. He looked at Edith next to him. She was tiptoeing into the shop.

She didn't seem to find the person she was looking for. She turned around and looked up at Chivalry.

"She doesn't seem to be here yet. Let's go in first."

After sitting down at a table for four, Edith ordered a dessert. Chivalry wasn't interested in this kind of thing, but under Edith's eager gaze, he casually ordered a popular dessert.

"I might chat with my friend for a while. We haven't seen each other in a long time."

"Well, you guys take your time catching up. We're not in a hurry."

Chivalry smiled and supported his head with his hand. It was rare to see Edith's slightly softer aura.

Was it because of their good relationship?

Or was it because the other party was a girl?

If Edith became his possession, would she show the weakness of belonging to only one person?

"Why do you look so disgusted?"

Chivalry's smile froze.

At least for now, she was still strong and upright.

"I'm worried that you'll scare my friend with this look, so that she'll doubt my friendship standards … Eh?

Hurry up and adjust to normal! "

Edith's disgusted expression instantly turned into excitement. Her golden eyes shone brightly. She reached out and waved at the door. Even her voice unconsciously became a little cuter. "Here ~!"

At this moment, Chivalry's ominous premonition reached its peak!

He looked at the door. The purple-haired girl, who exuded an aura of "strangers are not allowed to come in", walked over. Her cold golden eyes looked in their direction.

When Chivalry entered her field of vision, her expression was obviously stunned.

Compared to her slight reaction, Chivalry, who was drinking water, choked in excitement.

"Cough cough cough!"

Chivalry watched in horror as Machi walked over step by step. The brain that he was always proud of crashed at this moment.

How could it be Machi!?

"Be careful."

Perhaps it was because Machi's arrival made Edith's mood very good. She considerately patted Chivalry's back and gently reminded him, which scared Chivalry even more.

"Long time no see, Machi.

This is Chivalry. He's my friend for the time being. "

Edith smiled and greeted the ice beauty in front of her. But for some reason, Machi's expression was a little strange. "What's wrong?"

"… Nothing."

Mache used a gaze as though she was looking at a scumbag to scrutinize her companion who had a colorful expression sitting beside Edith. Her tone was as cold as the bone-chilling wind in the harsh winter.