Chapter 97: The Mysterious Compass

On the rooftop of NH Tower, January, September, and October, the three friends who hadn't seen each other in a long time, sat on the parapet, gazing at the cityscape.
September sighed and said, "It's been a while since we've had this kind of feeling."
January couldn't help but say, "If sister comes back, we can do this every day."
September looked gently at January but did not give a response.
The time spent together is always short, and the time to say goodbye quickly arrives.
October stood up, with hands in pockets.
"January, we should go now. It will be troublesome to let Mr. K know."
"...... Oh."
"The next time we meet, we will be enemies... September..." October's gaze turned cold again.
January looked at October in shock.
"...... Hmm." September's tone was neither happy nor sad.
"January, you go first."
Reluctantly, January glanced at September, but dutifully opened the door to the rooftop and left.
Once January was gone, October removed the communication earpiece from her ear and discarded it.
"September, although I'm not sure why you decided to leave the Black Moon Iron Knights, I understand that you have your reasons that are difficult to express."
September didn't turn around.
"...If you don't speak, I'll take it as your acceptance. I know your character, and there must be a reason behind the decision you made," October opened the door to the rooftop. "But you don't have to bear it all alone. Everyone in the Black Moon Iron Knights will always be your family."
"... I'm sorry." September whispered.
"You're my sister, you never have to apologize to me." October closed the door.
Meanwhile, inside the hotel.
Riuxing and Qixiaosa were arguing because of Tumida's matter.
Liuxing holds her hands and looks serious, saying, "... even though she's not September Sky, she is still a thief, and we must hand her over to the police."
Qixiaosha immediately opposes, saying, "Handing such a beautiful girl over to the police, are you crazy?"
Liu Xing, with a grim expression on his face, replied, "Do you have any professional ethics? Are you even a detective?"
"Protecting beautiful girls is my principle, everything else can take a back seat."
Qi Xiaosa's careless attitude inadvertently ignited Liu Xing's anger.
"Qi Xiaosa!"
"What's up!"
The two stared at each other, eyes locked, for a while, and then turned their heads simultaneously to look at Li Xiaogong sitting beside them, drinking coffee.
"Xiaogong! You come and discuss!"
Being shouted at by two people at the same time, Li Xiaogong's coffee cup trembled.
But Li Xiaogong was someone who had seen storms, so he picked up his coffee cup, took a sip, and stood up.
Li Xiaogong did not find anything strange about the argument between Liu Xing and Qi Xiaosa.
Although Liu Xing is kind-hearted, he is still principled. It is impossible for him to protect Qi Xiaosa just because Tumida is not a true member of the Ninth Heaven, even though Tumida is trying to retrieve her family's ancestral treasure. In the eyes of people who are unaware of the situation, she is still a thief who committed theft. If Liu Xing really lets her go, it would go against his principles.
Even after Ryuusei learned the truth from Tsumida, he didn't easily believe him until he was sure that the police were colluding with the NH company.
As for Qi Xiaosa, although he claims that protecting beautiful girls is his principle and everything else can be disregarded, Li Xiaogong understands that Qi Xiaosa is as clear in his mind as a mirror.
The so-called protection of beautiful girls is just his superficial reason, this guy's sense of justice and principle is not inferior to Liu Xing at all, and with Quisou's intelligence, he probably already has some doubts about Tumida's relationship with the compass.
And the appearance of Lucifer in later episodes of Tumida's memoirs seems to confirm his speculation.
So, at this point, it's not appropriate to say anything.
"Um, well, I think we can wait for this fake September to wake up before asking for clarification," Li Xiaogong kicked the ball back again.
Coincidentally, Baozi and Dazhuang also returned to the hotel at this time.
"Young master, we're back. September's weather was harsh. I hope you didn't get injured," Baozi said, pushing the door open, looking exhausted.
Ruixing and Qixiaosa both turned their heads and temporarily gave up the argument.
"... Young Master? Who is this girl?" Baozi and Dazhuang quickly noticed the girl on the bed.
“She is the person who knocked you out earlier, but she is not Jiuyue Tian, she is an imposter,” Liu Xing explained, “Although she is not Jiuyue Tian, we at least got hold of the compass.”
"I decided to turn her over to the police first, so that we can also get part of the reward money to pay off the debt."
This statement instantly woke up Baozi, who was infatuated with Tumida's beauty.
Qi Xiaosa immediately retorted, "I don't agree!"
Liu Xing said helplessly, "Why argue? If you don't agree with us, let's vote. Those who agree, stand on my side."
Da Zhuang was the first to express his loyalty, saying, "I support young master's decision."
"I still stick to my idea. I abstain," Li Xiaogong shrugged.
Liuxing looked at Baozi, "Baozi, make a decision quickly."
Baozi hesitated and glanced back at Tumida, "I also don't agree to hand her over to the police."
Liu Xing yelled angrily, "You freeloader!"
Baozi blushed and said shyly, "I'm sorry, young master, but I'm still single."
……
The people in the room were all struck down by the thunder.
Or you dare to think, kid.
At this moment, TUMIDA's fingers on the bed moved and made a groaning sound, attracting everyone's attention.
Liu Xing and Qi Xiaosa crowded around them one after another.
Tumida slowly opened her eyes and the first thing she saw was five men lying in front of her.
"You're awake? The surgery was successful, and now you are a....jpg"
"Ah!"
Tumida screamed in fear and curled up in the corner. It was obvious that she was startled by the sudden appearance of the five men in front of her.
But she quickly remembered something important.
"Where is my compass?!"
Baozi immediately handed it over, "Is this it?"
God knows when he stole it from Liuxing.
Timidali didn't show any mercy to Baozi and kicked him, then snatched the compass from his hand and held it in his arms.
(This story tells us that bootlickers are doomed.)
"You dogs, I will never give you the compass even if I die!"
Hearing this, except for Lee Hsiao-kung who knew the situation, the rest of the people showed a puzzled expression.
"Dogs?"
How do you swear, little girl?
"You dogs of the NH group, don't even think about plotting against the Compass." Tumida's tone was full of hatred.
Liu Xing was a little unhappy and said, "Hey! Are you mistaken? You stole something and yet you're the one accusing us? What do you mean by dogs? We are righteous security guards!"
Baozi couldn't help but say, "Hmph, it's all for the sake of capturing Jiuyue Tian and getting that 3 billion."
Instantly, Liuxing broke through Baozi's defense and kicked him a few times, saying, "You eat inside and out, daring to expose my secrets. I'll beat you to death!"
"Justice? Your company destroying our relics and looting treasures in our country is justice?!"
"Taking away the compass that has been passed down in my family for thousands of years is also justice?!" Tumida shouted with tears streaming down her face.
"To protect this compass, my loved ones..."
Everyone looked at Tumida with a solemn expression, realizing that there seemed to be a sad story hidden behind that compass.