Back in the town's streets, crowds and stalls were everywhere, with Tsuchiya-related merchandise readily available, and a row of directional signs erected.

Most people came to see the Earth God and the Earth God, and followed the guide forward. Only two people went against the crowd, avoiding the crowd and showing confusion on their faces.

"Is it really okay for such a large crowd to be concentrated like this? If there's an emergency, evacuation will become a major problem."

Looking at the people laughing and chatting on the street, Yaohui looked troubled. Having done evacuation work on Earth before, Yaohui knew very well how difficult and dangerous it was to evacuate people in an emergency.

"It's highly unlikely that there will be any unexpected monster attacks. At this time, defense and early warning work will be carried out at the most stringent level. If a monster appears a hundred miles away, it will be reported here within seconds, and the Earth Guard will activate an emergency protective shield to protect the people gathered together."

Sean, who had relevant experience, explained to the puzzled Yaohui that monster riots were indeed a low-probability event, but that did not mean that they could be careless at the moment. Unknown forces still existed, and because of the leadership, most people were unaware of them. Once danger occurred, the damage would be enormous.

"Why don't we find a chance to talk to Qingxuan and ask him to be more careful while he's working, so that he can take precautions if a battle breaks out?" "That might be a bit difficult, because he's probably stuck at the scene right now and can't get out. If you go there... you might get entangled there too."

Haruki wanted to take action, but Sean didn't recommend it. Knowing the nature of the meeting better than the otherworldly Haruki, he understood what the minister was up to. Increasing public trust in Tsuchigami was one aspect, but making a fortune from this opportunity was also a fact.

Many people take this opportunity to generate buzz for themselves, and they frequently use any chance to attack others.

“But we can’t back down just because there’s trouble. This is a critical time, and we shouldn’t put so many people in potential danger because of me. I think it’s necessary to let Qingxuan know what we know. As a guardian, I believe he can make his own judgment at the right time.”

Sean's doubts did not sway Haruki. Not wanting the hard-won peace to be disrupted again, Haruki was determined to make the Guardians aware of the potential danger.

"Our primary goal should be to jointly combat external dangers. Shouldn't we concentrate our efforts, especially in critical moments?"

Yao Hui's unwavering self-confidence demonstrated his strong will to Sean, and his broad-mindedness assuring Sean that Yao Hui was acting rationally. Just as Yao Hui said, now was not the time to weigh the less important matters; uniting more capable people was the priority.

“Wow… I’m speechless, Haruki. I understand. Let’s go meet him now. I’ll lead the way, avoiding the crowds and guild members, and we’ll go straight to Qingxuan.”

They bypassed the main street and entered an alley, going against the crowd heading towards the main entrance to a corner of the meet-and-greet plaza. Passing by stalls selling merchandise and food, they slipped into the crowd discussing Tsuchiya and Zeta, avoiding the guild members' sight. Sean led them to the backyard of the office building, where they could see the busy figures of the makeup artists on the second floor.

With his fingers waving to his lips, Sean played a melody that sounded like birdsong or animal calls. Yao, who didn't understand its meaning, could only watch quietly from the sidelines.

Qingxuan's peek from the distant window confirmed the effectiveness of the melody. Seeing that Sean and Yaohui weren't coming from the front, Qingxuan roughly guessed the reason. After all, even people within the guild didn't want to be bothered by those marketing people.

"I'm going out for a bit, I'll be back when it's time." "But, Michizora, the minister will be here soon, he's going to rehearse the next part of the script with you." "When the minister arrives, just tell him to wait a moment, and that I'm going out to meet someone."

Not wanting to delay Yao Hui and Sean's business, Qing Xuan immediately got up and prepared to leave. Not daring to linger with the makeup artist who was dealing with the Earth Control Technique, he simply let him go. Having a reason to explain to his superiors would prevent trouble from finding him.

"Was that a code you used just now, Sean? It sounded a bit like a monster's voice to me." "It was imitating the voice of the Stone Armored Demon, a kind of monster that uses sound to communicate with its companions. Qingxuan and I used to play with Stone Armored Demons a lot when we were kids, and we learned it from hearing it so many times. It became our little code."

"I'm here, Sean. What's up? I heard you calling me." Qingxuan arrived in no time, opened the back gate, and came out to meet Sean and Yaohui.

Qingxuan's formal attire was quite eye-catching. The all-yellow uniform reminded Yaohui of the protagonist's battle suit in a superhero anime. He never expected that people from another world would like this style.

"Did my dad cause you trouble again? His stubborn and domineering personality is unreasonable. I'll definitely give him a good talking to when I get back. Next time you encounter trouble with people being recruited, just run away. I'll explain to the guild."

Completely abandoning his airs, Qingxuan spoke with a sarcastic tone, not at all like the protagonist about to participate in the hero game.

“The minister’s personality can’t be changed overnight. Let’s get down to business first, Qingxuan. The director has found out the cause of the Triangle Pig’s riot. Someone cast a power-enhancing spell on the monster and stole the warehouse in the north of town while you and Yaohui were fighting the monster, taking the magic ore inside.”

"Putting enhancement magic on a monster? This is going to be complicated. Is there anything I can help you with?"

With straightforward explanations and thorough answers, the two, who had played together since childhood, displayed their tacit understanding. Qingxuan was also paying attention to the monster uprising, but due to his status as a public figure, he couldn't directly participate. However, he was always prepared to respond, ready to act immediately whenever Yaohui and Sean needed him.

"You just need to maintain order and security at the meeting for now. We will investigate the rest further. The opponent's movements are still unclear, but they shouldn't be crazy. Since the opponent is still planning, we still have a chance."

"Alright, please let me know if you need anything, and I'll do my best to help you, senior."

The urging from inside the courtyard meant that there wasn't much time left for Haruki and Seigen to talk, and the minister's words coming from afar made Haruki feel uneasy.

After a brief exchange about their respective situations, Yao Hui bid farewell to Qing Xuan and left with Sean. With Qing Xuan's support, Yao Hui and Sean felt more at ease, and the previous unpleasantness was also resolved.

The enemy's problems can be solved through investigation and combat, but the minister's troubles can only be avoided by Haruki. Judging from the sounds in the distance, the minister seems to be scolding the group of marketing people from before, and he seems to be quite angry.

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