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A cute little black cat jumped out from the kitchen, jumped onto the counter, and spoke to Talia in its childish voice.
The guests around didn't find it strange at all that the cat could talk.
"fine."
Talia untied her apron and put it back in the closet.
The guests all thought that this black cat was a magician who was good at transformation. Only Talia could see that its true form was an elf cat.
Although it is naturally very weak, and a level 7 monster may not be able to defeat a ferocious level 3 or 4 monster, its lifespan will be very long.
She couldn't tell how long this elf cat had lived, and how it had managed to reach the seventh level.
Because Boss Cat always makes midnight snacks for her, she will help out when Boss Cat is short of staff.
"Did that boy come to see you again?"
The little black cat asked.
Although it always stayed in the kitchen, it knew that there was a boy with black hair and green eyes who would always come to see Tata.
And it has become more frequent since last month, and he stays in Tata's room for a long time every time.
It was very curious about the relationship between the seemingly cold Tata and the gentle boy.
I originally planned to observe for a while.
Unexpectedly, this time the boy brought another girl who was equally beautiful.
It really couldn't help but be curious.
"He and I just knew each other, that's all."
Talia said without any emotion in her voice.
The relationship between her and Lanqi was simply an employment relationship.
And before he pays off his debts, protect him and urge him to pay back the money.
Besides, he would always bring her something good to please her.
For example, she always wanted to meet Hyperion, but before she could find a suitable excuse and opportunity to hint to Lanci, Lanci suddenly took the initiative to bring Hyperion to her.
"Don't you think he's a special person?"
The little black cat asked tentatively.
It always felt that Tata had a close relationship with this boy.
Tata, who never socializes with other people, can spend a long time with this boy.
"What do you mean by special?"
Even though Talia had traveled in the human kingdom for so many years, there were still many human emotions that she did not understand.
She knew that the "special" that the cat boss talked about was not "special" in the literal sense, but special in the sense of "partner" or "love" in the human concept.
She always wanted to get the answer, so she asked the cat owner.
It has lived for so long and gets along well with humans, so it must understand humans very well.
"He always makes you happy, and you gradually become inseparable from him without realizing it. You start to care about and be curious about his thoughts, and you, who used to be calm, become easily emotional because of him."
The little black cat shook its paws, and when it heard the call from the kitchen, it quickly jumped off the counter and turned around to say to Tata.
It has to go to the kitchen to work again.
"..."
Talia frowned in thought.
It seems like Boss Cat got every single one of those things right, and it couldn’t be more accurate.
But I still can't understand it.
What went wrong?
Chapter 181: Talia will find out what's on his mind sooner or later
On the second floor of Cat Boss Restaurant, Talia’s home.
The wood-paneled and beamed ceiling is framed by glass skylights, angled to give the living room the feeling of a terrace from which to gaze at the stars.
Sitting in her house on this quiet night, looking up is like bathing in the splendor of the Milky Way.
The delicate wood grain on the wall has a calm aesthetic feeling, and the warm-toned decoration and furniture can also warm people's hearts.
Originally, Talia's home only had a recliner and a chair that matched the desk in the bedroom.
But then, one day, an extra chair appeared in the living room.
It seems that she bought it for Lanqi.
Now Lanqi was letting Hyperion sit on the chair while he was standing aside.
He would not touch Taliyah's personal belongings, such as entering her bedroom or using her recliner, without her permission.
Moonlight and starlight pour down from the glass skylight. The warm light of light yellow lingers around the wooden-beamed bookshelves in the house. The aromatherapy on the chest of drawers exudes three soft and layered scents of milk, magnolia and distilled liquor.
"Ms. Tata's home is so reassuring."
Hyperion sighed as she gazed at the starry sky of Ikerit.
Even now when she recalled it, she felt that if Talia and the Great Love Poet stood together, they would be real twins.
Perhaps because she had been with the great poet for a long time, Hyperion didn't know why she felt a sense of familiarity towards Talia when she saw her.
“That’s the reliability of older women.”
Lan Qi said with a smile.
However, when he heard the sound of the door lock the next second, Lanqi, who had been as elegant and relaxed as a butler, suddenly restrained his lips and pretended that he had not been chatting with Hyperion just now.
Talia pushed open the door and glanced at Hyperion, who was sitting on the chair a little nervously, and Ranchi, who was well-behaved, with her golden eyes.
"..."
It seems that I will have to buy one more chair for my home in the future.
Talia pondered for a moment.
She didn't stare at Hyperion for too long, as she didn't want Lanqi to notice anything.
Although Talia had fantasized about whether it would be nice if Hyperion could stay with her, it was obviously unlikely.
It was impossible for the princess to just stay in the home of a strange woman.
It was likely that they just wanted to consult her about something today, or maybe it was about what happened in the last shadow world.
But since I have met Hyperion today.
Then I will have the opportunity to get familiar with her slowly and let her come to my place often.
"What do you want from me?"
Talia's question had no questioning tone as usual.
"My classmate is being targeted by a killer. Tata, can you help me protect her? Because the source of the information is not a normal channel, you are the only one I can trust."
Lanqi and Talia have always been frank with each other, since they can't lie.
"How to protect?"
Talia wondered how this guy could always foresee danger.
Until now, Talia still hasn't figured out who wanted to kill Ranchi.
As a result, Lanqi now told her that someone wanted to kill Hyperion.
And it was confirmed to be true.
"Let her stay with you for a while, two weeks at most."
Lanqi asked sincerely.
Talia was stunned when she heard the words.
She was a little suspicious whether she had heard something wrong.
Then she reacted quickly.
"what is the benefit."
Talia asked, her attitude still as cold as ever.
An unconditional agreement would surely arouse Lanqi's suspicion, so she had to propose a deal symbolically.
No matter what Lanqi promised, she just had to agree to it when the time came.
Ever since she met Lanqi, her life seemed to have turned from bad to good.
Even if you stay at home and do nothing, you can still make your dreams come true.
Is this what humans call "happiness"?
"..."
Lanqi looked at Talia for a moment and didn't speak rashly.
Talia's response was better than expected.
Since Talia is willing to make a deal instead of rejecting it outright, it means that she is not opposed to it as long as the price is right.
"...Although it is a promise that cannot be fulfilled temporarily, if you protect Huberian well, you will gain the friendship of the Duke of Aransar's family. Within two years, you will become a distinguished guest and advisor of the Duke's family."
Lanci said on behalf of Hyperion.
The value of the favor from the Duke's family cannot be measured by money.
But the prerequisite is that the Duke can come back, or Hyperion can inherit the Dukedom.
"I promise you in the name of the Aransal family, Miss Tata."
Hyperion also bowed solemnly to Talia and made a promise.