Sweet daily life of Little Tanuki and Qin Che in Love and Deep Space

You tapped the surrounding stone walls with your broken sword, saying, "According to general rules, places containing priceless treasures should be protected by mechanisms. Qin Che, tell me, what does that sword look like?"

"Inlaid with gemstones, with a sharp blade," Qin Che replied after thinking for a moment.

"Gemstones? Are you sure it's not something you like that's sparkly?" You looked at him with a smile.

"I've heard that dragons are also..." Qin Che replied with a serious expression.

You cautiously look around the cave, your hand unconsciously stroking the cave wall, which brings down a layer of fine sand.

You couldn't help but frown, a hint of doubt rising in your mind.

You look up and your gaze falls on two rock pillars extending down from the cave ceiling, which act like natural supports, holding up the entire cave.

This is indeed a very suitable place to hide items, could it be...?

Your heart starts racing, as if you're about to unveil a major secret.

Just then, Qin Che seemed to have noticed something as well. He was about to turn around and call you when suddenly a couple of small pebbles fell from the rock pillar and rolled to his feet.

This sudden situation startled you all, and the atmosphere became tense.

careful!

In a flash, the rock pillar suddenly exploded, and countless stones flew everywhere in the narrow space like raindrops.

Qin Che swiftly and nimbly stepped back to avoid the flying stones.

At the same time, you rush towards him through the gaps in the falling gravel, quickly turn around, and stand in front of him without hesitation.

As time passed, the flying dust gradually dissipated, and bright light shone through the collapsed roof.

The previously dark space began to become clear, allowing people to see everything around them.

A raven feather swayed in mid-air before gently drifting down.

"Cough cough... Qin Che, are you alright?"

"With your protection, I'm fine." Qin Che's smiling voice rang in my ears.

Only then did you realize that Qin Che was holding you tightly in his arms.

What?! He's the one protecting you...

After he released you, he looked into the distance, gesturing for you to look over there.

"The sword is hidden there."

You regained your balance and followed his gaze to the collapsed area on that side.

After thinking about it for a while, he exclaimed with delight, "I know! The light shining in from the crack in the collapse is pointing to that corner."

Qin Che smiled and replied, "You guessed right. What reward do you want?"

You put your hands on your hips and said smugly, "Hahaha~~ This is just a drop in the ocean of my intelligence, just the basic qualities of a hunter."

Qin Che curled his lips into a smile, his eyes sparkling: "Is that so? Then I take back what I just said."

You jumped up in anger, even the ears on the top of your head twitched in indignation: "How can this be? You're the leader of the secret service. Your word is your bond. If you insist on giving me a reward, I can't refuse your kind offer."

"Let me think about it carefully before I tell you. You can't go back on your word then." You twirled the broken sword in your hand and tucked it into your waistband. Just as you were about to walk away, you were suddenly pulled back to his side by a force.

"What?" you asked him, a hint of resentment in your eyes.

"What? Why?"

You vaguely sense that something is wrong...