About the time I was picked up and adopted by Tallulah

63. Unlucky Chicken's Equipment Upgrade!

"I'm so... so sorry, Orsen. Every time, I let you see my embarrassing side..."

In the office of the Material Research and Development Section of the Imperial Guard Bureau, Snow Pheasant took small bites of the sandwich while apologizing to Orson repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice.

As the saying goes, the first time is new, the second time is familiar. Although Orson was caught at the "crime scene" this time, the detectives who came over immediately understood what was going on when they saw that it was Orson and Snow Pheasant.

Everyone took photos and laughed as needed, then according to procedure, sent Orson to the police station, punched in, gave him a beating, and then released.

"I'm fine, but Xuezhi, you should eat well. No matter how you save money, don't skimp on food. If you keep doing that, your body won't be able to keep up!"

Orson preached to Snow Pheasant seriously. After all, he firmly believed that the reason he didn't grow tall was because he didn't get enough nutrition when he was a child. If he had drunk dozens more kilograms of milk before, perhaps everything would have been different.

"Because, because the Guards Bureau offers a 9% discount on breakfast after o'clock, I always like to wait until then to go to the cafeteria..."

Xuezhi responded in an embarrassed whisper, although the reason she fainted this time was because of low blood sugar and she hadn't eaten yet.

This unlucky kid...

Orson rubbed the chicken's head with affection and sighs, and at the same time thought about how he could help this poor office worker whose wallet was emptied by Longmen's mortgage.

Giving money directly is definitely not an option. Although Snow Pheasant's financial situation is not very good, she is not someone who would sell her self-esteem for money. This is why Orson likes and cares about Snow Pheasant very much.

Even though this little chick's life is always a mess, and even though she is always bullied by people with bad intentions around her, she will never go against her own way of life.

Why not just find a reason to trick her into kidnapping her and locking her up in a small dark room, then force her to eat three meals a day and fill her up with food until she gains 20 pounds before releasing her?

Orson, who is in old father mode, usually doesn't have a very good brain, so he came up with an extremely outrageous idea.

"Anyway... well, thanks for the sandwich, Orson. I'll pay you back next month when I get paid! I'll go get your weapon first."

Snow Pheasant stood up and prepared to take back the knight sword that Maria made for Orson, and inadvertently avoided the fate of being abducted and fattened by Orson.

"Is Snow Pheasant here? That thing I asked you to analyze earlier—Huh? Isn't that Orson? I haven't seen him in a while, right?"

As Xuezhi left the office, a familiar girl from the Filin tribe walked into the room. When she saw Orson, she was stunned for a moment, then immediately waved and greeted him.

"Officer Poetry!"

"It's not Officer Shi, it's Officer Shi Huaiya!"

Beatrix Shihuaiya, the mascot of the Lungmen Guards, pouted and complained.

"Anyway, what have you been up to lately? I've been hearing a lot of rumors. Not only about that top student, but a lot of people say that even that idiot Chen has been getting close to you lately."

Shi Huaiya came over and asked some gossipy questions. Although Shi Huaiya was a real rich second-generation, he was no less gossipy than others.

"Those are just rumors... As for what I'm busy with, well..."

Shi Huaiya's question made Orson frown. Although he felt that he had done a lot of things during the time he came to Longmen, he couldn't describe the connection between each thing.

Not to mention what's going on in Lapland and Texas.

"It feels like I'm just being dragged around..."

Orson honestly expressed his true feelings during this period, and Shi Huaiya laughed out loud when she heard Orson's "feelings".

"It's obviously the breeder. A breeder won't be dragged away, right?"

Shi Huaiya patted Orson's shoulder and made jokes with a smile.

"There are many reasons... What about you, Officer Shi Huaiya?"

Orson responded with a sigh.

"It's okay. Ever since Longmen closed the port, I've had to deal with all sorts of complaints every day. Seriously, Wei Yanwu is always like this, always doing things on his own without saying anything. The most annoying thing is that he's always right..."

Shi Huaiya pouted and complained softly. It seemed that everyone in the entire Guard Bureau had sensed something "strange" recently. A feeling of impending storm was slowly eroding everyone's cognition.

For Orson, although he could clearly sense that the various forces were gradually becoming entangled, there was not much he could do now.

Orson was not worried about how Tallulah and the others would reach Longmen after it was blocked. With the existence of the black snake, Orson believed that this situation would not be a problem.

The only thing I need to think about is that one thing - how should I explain Texas Lapland Exia after Tallulah returns...

The only thing Orson could be thankful for was that Tallulah's sister Chen Huijie and he were still just "colleagues". At least he didn't have to worry about the two sisters who had finally met fighting for such inexplicable reasons.

It is well known that Orson is always one step behind others when it comes to love.

"Officer Shi Huaiya, there's a meeting later—Hey, Orson~?"

While Orson and Shi Huaiya were chatting, another familiar face appeared at the door.

"Ghost sister?"

Orson waved to the long-haired ghost woman who was two heads taller than him.

"Haha, I was just hearing from that group of people that another acquaintance has come to boost sales. It turns out to be you. Is there something you want to talk to Officer Shi Huaiya about?"

Xingxiong walked up to Orson with a hearty smile, and patted Orson on the shoulder just like Shi Huaiya did before, but the two times gave completely different feelings. When Xingxiong patted Orson on the shoulder, from a distance it looked like a father teaching his son some life lessons.

"No, Officer Shi Huaiya and I just met by chance."

"Oh, I see. By the way, Orson. Our Guards Bureau's dinner party is coming up in a few days. Are you free that day? If you don't have any plans, would you like to attend the party? I have a spare invitation here, which is perfect for you."

Xingxiong took out a plastic card with a barcode from his pocket. It looked like a one-time pass to the Guard Bureau.

"Eh? Dinner party..."

Orson was stunned for a moment. He remembered that Chen Huijie had told him that there would be action against the Chief Superintendent on the day of the dinner.

But Xingxiong seemed to interpret Orson's pause as "not knowing what to do for dinner."

"Haha, don't stress too much, Orson. You're already a familiar face to half of the Guards Bureau now, and although it's called a dinner party, it's actually not much different from the year-end summary meeting. You just need to dress a little more formally. If you have time, maybe you can try to dance with me?"

Xingxiong jokingly invited Orson to attend the dinner with him and be his dance partner.

"I might have something else that day... I'm so sorry, Ghost Sister!"

Because he had already promised Chen Huijie in advance, Orson could only put his hands together in an apology gesture, and nodded to Xingxiong in apology.

"Oh, it's okay. I was just asking casually. Orson, just follow your original pace."

Xingxiong waved his hand to indicate that he didn't care.

"Hoshiguma, the Imperial Guards' dinner—"

"Officer Shi Huaiya, it's almost three o'clock. It's time for tea."

"Eh? Wait a minute—I'm here to ask Snow Pheasant for the on-site inspection report from last time..."

"I'll help you get the report. Anyway, let's leave now. The meeting is about to start."

Shi Huaiya wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Xingxiong halfway through. He even held Shi Huaiya's shoulders with both hands and half-heartedly pushed the little tiger out.

Shi Huaiya wanted to ask Xingxiong, "Isn't there no such thing as an 'invitation ticket' to the Guards Bureau dinner?", but before she could finish her words, she was pushed out by Xingxiong.

"Oh, Orson—I'm planning to open a maid cafe in Longmen in a couple of days. I heard it's very profitable recently. Remember to come and help me when the time comes!"

"Aba Aba..."

Shi Huaiya thought of something and turned around to tell Orson, and this sentence just triggered Orson's "maid PTSD". Recalling the high-intensity lesbian business he and Chen had yesterday, his brain immediately crashed.

"Officer Shi Huaiya and I are leaving first, Orson. Come out again when you have time. I haven't thanked you properly for what happened last time."

Xingxiong smiled at Orson, and then coaxed and deceived Shi Huaiya, who was confused about the situation, and sent her out as if he was fooling a child.

Xingxiong often does this kind of thing. The entire Guard Bureau knows that Shi Huaiya and Chen almost always fight when they meet, and Xingxiong is the only one who can mediate between the two.

"Oh...okay ghost sister."

Orson followed suit and greeted them. Ever since he and Xingxiong arrested a corrupt police officer who was trafficking human organs, he had become much closer to this ghost sister who looked a little scary but was actually very easy to get along with.

——I feel like Sister Ghost has helped me a lot. If you have time, go ask Madam Wen Yue what kind of gifts the ghosts in the East Country generally like.

Looking at Xingxiong's back as he tricked Shi Huaiya into leaving the two of them, Orson began to wonder what kind of gift a mature and steady ghost sister like Xingxiong would like.

——If you think about it carefully, there is no need to trouble Madam Wen Yue at all. I think [Dumbbells] should be quite suitable for Sister Gui!

Orson thought for a few seconds, and then came to the conclusion that "Chen Huijie sighed after hearing this."

As mentioned before, Orson has always been so far ahead of the other versions in terms of emotions that it’s like going full circle.

Of course, this is also related to the environment he is in. If Orson was not originally in the Reunion Movement, but was a knight with Sister Shi Le/a messenger with Mostima, he might have been trained to become a well-known master of picking up girls in Terra.

Or maybe it has already been squeezed out to the last drop...

"I brought the weapons to Orson—uh, was anyone here just now?"

On the other side, the Snow Pheasant carefully brought back the knight's sword. The unlucky chicken saw the open door on the side and asked.

"Officer Shi Huaiya and Sister Gui just came over."

"Oh, I'm glad it's not the cafeteria auntie. I thought someone had come to my house... Every time I get food, I have to ask the auntie not to shake my hands. It feels like the way she looks at me is almost the same as the way the chef in the kitchen looks at the ingredients. But this is the only thing I won't give in to... Puff! Orson?"

Snow Pheasant clenched his small hands into fists halfway through his speech to express his determination to fight to the end, and then was angrily rubbed on the head by Orson.

This poor kid, I really want to rob her when she is walking on the street after get off work and force her to stuff Longmen coins into her wallet.

"No, don't rub my hair... It feels terrible when it's dry and firewood... Anyway, I upgraded this knight sword a little bit. Because I don't know what additional configurations Orson wants, I didn't add RGB light strips, Bluetooth speakers, and carvings. Of course, if you need anything, Orson, you can always contact me. It won't cost you extra!"

"You should charge some money!"

"Hey...!?"

Orson complained loudly, but the chick was frightened and its hair stood on end.

"Come to think of it, would anyone really put this kind of crap on a weapon?"

"Of course! When I first started, an agent from the Guard Bureau asked me to customize a weapon, and he requested it come with a high-powered subwoofer and Bluetooth speaker!"

"Sounds pretty punk, who is it?"

"I don't know his name...but I remember he used to slide on the walls when he went out."

"..."

This Guard Bureau is really full of hidden talents. It's time to find some time to take a closer look at what extraordinary people are there.

Orson thought so. After all, facing a force that often wants to send him to jail (?), it is better to get to know each other, so that it will be easier to escape when the time comes.

After chatting, Orson took the knight's sword with an engine that Maria made for him from Snow Pheasant.

There were some subtle changes in the appearance of the longsword. The rough welding parts were more carefully corrected by Xuezhi, and several new mechanical structures were added to the sword body and hilt.

"I've slightly optimized the energy transmission pathways of this sword. Now, this weapon has several new attack modes—for example, if you twist the handle all the way in, it will release all the stored energy. Let me demonstrate."

Xuezhi took the knight's sword, took out a tube from the side and inflated the area near the handle. Then she put on protective clothing, closed her eyes, and twisted the sword hard.

"Chi-!!!"

A loud bang burst out from the inside of the sword, and the steam that replaced the "heat flow" instantly sprayed out to the surroundings like a semicircular inflatable wave.

"So handsome!"

Orson, who had always been troubled by his lack of 'AOE means', was enlightened after seeing Snow Pheasant's demonstration.

"The basic design of this sword is excellent, so there are many areas where I can improve it! Um, Orson... if you don't mind, could you... could you accompany me to the testing area for a proper test?"

"I believe in the ability of the Snow Pheasant, even without testing... uh"

Orson was halfway through his words when he saw Snow Pheasant staring at him, eyes full of desire and pleading.

For a science and engineering girl like Xuezhi, being able to watch her improved work undergo actual testing should be something that makes her happier than falling in love.

"Haha, I get it. How do I get to the testing area?"

"Really?! Come with me, Orson!"

Orson sighed and then smiled. He rubbed the snow pheasant's head and agreed to the other's small request.

And this is precisely the reason for the [First Dragon Gate Guards Bureau Unrestricted Free Fighting Arena Tournament]...

64. Chen: Do you dare to compete with me?

"Actually, I've always wanted to visit the Guards' testing area, but I never had the chance because I didn't have a proper reason. Today, I'm able to go and see it with Orson, and I'm so excited!"