I was transported from Lobotomy Corporation to another world.

"What do we do now?"

Noelle was about to think when she realized everyone was looking at her.

Noelle looked down and realized that the coat that had been covering her arms was gone, making her somewhat conspicuous.

Moreover, Reed was also very conspicuous, which made the two of them the focus of attention.

Noelle was a little shy and nervous, after all, she did look rather...

Suddenly, a large hand touched Noelle's shoulder. Noelle looked up and saw that it was Reid...

"Were you scared again? Can we leave now?"

Noelle winked at Reid, then smiled helplessly.

"Let's go..." Noelle was braver because of Reid's presence, though she didn't know why, but that's just how it was...

Reed put his arm around Noelle's shoulder because he thought Noelle had been frightened like she had been on the path before.

Even so, it's still quite eye-catching, and this could easily lead to discovery.

The two turned into a nearby alley and hid temporarily, starting to analyze what to do next.

Noelle spoke first, "I don't know the way around here. We have some money on us; we can use it to buy a map of the civilian area."

Reed patted the money in his hand, "So, once I get the map, we can get to the noble district?"

(???) "It's not that simple. As far as I know, commoners are not allowed to go to the noble district unless they have enough money."

“We can’t possibly make that much money, and the longer we stay here, the more dangerous it becomes, and the higher the chance of being discovered!”

Reed turned to look at the pedestrians outside and casually remarked, "So, we're going to barge in then?"

"Hmm...it sounds a bit harsh, but that's the gist of it."

"Buy a map first, then find the expensive area and figure out a way to get in."

"These are the only three plans for now. We'll discuss the rest once we arrive in Guimin District."

The two then found a shop, went in and bought a map of the slums, a trench coat to cover Noelle's hands, and a face mask.

Reed helped Noelle put on her trench coat and mask, and Noelle instinctively spun around twice.

Then she happily asked Reed, "How is it? How is it? Does it look good?!"

"Um...I don't know."

"Asking you is completely useless..."

Is there anything you'd like to buy? Although it seems like we don't have much money left.

Reed glanced at the remaining 53 pieces, then looked at the blacksmith's pickaxe next door.

I used to carry a small pickaxe with me at all times. It wasn't great, but it came in handy in a pinch.

As Reed was about to buy a small pickaxe, he suddenly stopped walking.

Reed thought about it and gave up.

(If this money is spent, the little rascal will be hungry again later.)

Reed put the money back in his pocket, and Noelle, though somewhat confused, didn't think much of it.

Reed spread out the map for Noelle to see, and Noelle leaned closer to look at it.

"This map is huge... Redner, can you help me find it too?"

But I don't know how to watch it at all.

( ??д?? ) "You're so clumsy~ Come over here, I'll teach you."

Reed also came closer, and the two of them huddled together looking at the map.

"That long, narrow thing you're pointing to, that's the road."

"This blue road is water, that is, a river~ And these with names are probably place names or the names of some shops."

Noelle got closer and closer to Reed as she taught, her hair almost touching his.

Reed noticed something was blocking his eyes and instinctively lifted it up.

Noelle, who was looking at the map, felt a touch and turned to look at Reed.

At that moment, Reed also turned to look at her, and their eyes met.

Noelle has light blonde hair and keeps it long.

Noelle realized that the two were standing a little too close, their noses almost touching.

Noelle quickly took a few steps back, staring at Reid like a cat with its fur standing on end.

"You were standing so close just now, why didn't you move away a bit!"

"You came right up to me... and your hair is blocking my view."

ヽ(≧Д≦)ノ "It's all because you didn't remind me! How annoying!"

Reed shrugged. "Kids are always such a hassle."

"Hmph! You're the little brat!"

Reed was tired of arguing and simply asked Noelle, "Did you find it?"

"Have you learned it?"

-_-|| "Um...no"

"How stupid! Fine, come with me!"

Reed scoffed and crossed his arms, following Noelle.

It was noticeably safer here compared to the slums during the journey.

There were no random killings in the streets, but these people were generally very busy.

They were looking for the young lady on the wanted list. Noelle noticed that everyone around her was too afraid to move, their heads bowed as low as possible.

The journey was taking longer and longer; Noelle was moving incredibly slowly.

Looking at Noelle, who was keeping her head down, Reed couldn't help but ask, "Could you speed things up a bit?"

Noelle whispered, "Don't be so loud, I'm just afraid of being exposed..."

"Won't you attract more attention by walking with your head down like that?"

"But...but I dare not."

Looking at the pitiful Noelle, Reed sighed and relented, "Let's rest for a bit..."

(≧v≦) "Yay!"

"Our money can only buy bread."

Noelle fell silent again. "Ah... but I want something other than bread. Can we rent a room to sit in?"

"We only have a little over fifty yuan. After renting a room, we won't have any money left to buy food."

( ′?︵?` )“But sitting on the ground is so dirty…”

Reed sighed and thought for a moment, "The bakery should have chairs to sit on..."

[The two then went to a bakery...]

Reed bought four loaves of bread, while Noelle sat to one side of the shop.

Reed sat next to Noelle, holding a yellow paper bag.

"Want to eat?"

"Although I'm a little reluctant, I'll eat anyway..."

After hearing this, Reed took out a piece of bread and held it to Noelle's mouth. Noelle opened her mouth and took a bite.

"The bread here is easier to chew than the bread in the slums... Ah!"

But to passersby...

"So touching, a blind father feeds his daughter bread."

"Yes, it seems like neither of them has a place to stay..."

"Sigh, never mind, I'll give them both some money."

The man took some money in his hand and walked towards the two.

?_? (Hmm? This little girl looks somewhat familiar...)

The man gradually slowed his pace, staring intently at Noelle's face as she removed her mask to eat bread.

The man looked at it more and more, and something seemed off; it even seemed familiar, as if he had seen it before.

The man suddenly leaned towards the wanted poster displayed inside the bakery.

The man cautiously approached the wanted poster, then tore it down.

Noelle eating bread in front of her

"This little girl looks a bit like a wanted criminal, doesn't she?"

The man squinted and compared them carefully, then his eyes widened in shock.

As Reed was feeding the animals, he noticed a stranger standing nearby, holding a bounty poster and staring at him.

Reed quickly became alert and tossed the bread aside.

The left hand began to summon the twilight...

[Author's Note]

Do you guys think the first few chapters were a bit padded? The author wants to clarify: they were indeed a bit padded!!

The main reason is that right now, I'm just desperately trying to figure out how to get through this part of the story.

In other words, after a few more chapters, it won't be so drawn out anymore, and new characters will also appear.

The new employees that everyone is looking forward to may take a little longer, because we are still in the early stages!