Forget it… even if every nation in the world joined forces, they still wouldn't be able to find Silver Wolf.
With that thought, Yunli took another bite of the candied hawthorn in her mouth.
The sweet-and-sour taste spread across her tongue, instantly lifting her mood, and she no longer bothered dwelling on the matter.
However, as her gaze casually drifted across the pages of the Extraordinary Forum—
A particular task suddenly caught her attention.
[Canglan Capital Notice — Beware of a mysterious Fox Masked Girl. Any information regarding her whereabouts must be reported immediately!!!]
Yunli had heard of Canglan Capital.
Compared to a small place like Muyun City, it was undoubtedly a far grander stage.
Logically speaking, the strength of the Ability Bureau there should vastly surpass that of Muyun City.
So why would they make such a huge fuss—
Even going so far as to issue a "bounty" for a single girl?
Perhaps it was because she had just heard about the "legendary deeds" of the Stellaron Hunters—
But at this moment, Yunli felt an inexplicable curiosity toward this so-called "Fox Masked Girl."
Yunli (ᗜ_ᗜ): It can't be exactly what I'm thinking, right…?
Without hesitation, she directly asked Director Yanxi.
"Director Yan, what's going on with this? Why go to such lengths for just one person?"
Looking more closely, the task's rank didn't seem low either.
That only made Yunli even more curious.
As her voice fell, the others also turned to look at Director Yanxi.
They were just as puzzled.
Aside for people from the Church, the Ability Bureau had never publicly issued a bounty for a single individual.
After all—
Other than anti-social organizations, who would be foolish enough to provoke a state institution and end up being hunted openly?
When Director Yanxi saw the task—
A bright smile instantly appeared on her face, as if she had stumbled upon some incredibly satisfying news.
"What's there to be happy about…?" Everyone exchanged confused glances, completely baffled.
Noticing their stares, Director Yanxi quickly tried to suppress her expression—
But the amusement in her eyes was impossible to hide.
Her lips curved slightly, her tone carrying a hint of playful mischief.
"Actually… aside from the two new members, everyone here is quite familiar with this person."
"And that person is—Sparkle."
Chen Yuxuan and the others: ੭ ˙ᗜ˙ ੭ Really!?
Mo Xin: (O∆O) Who's that?
Yunli: (ᗜ_ᗜ) Just as I thought…
Seeing the others looking as if they were about to celebrate on the spot, Mo Xin's curiosity was instantly ignited.
She tugged impatiently at Director Yanxi's sleeve.
"Sister Director Yanxi! Who exactly is Sparkle? Do you all know her?"
Hearing this, Director Yanxi began explaining.
…
The origin of this incident was actually around the same time as the previous bounty.
In Canglan Capital, a strange rumor had begun to circulate among Ability Users.
Someone had witnessed—
A massive golden fish, like a dreamlike bubble illusion, its body shimmering with iridescent scales as though it had emerged from a painting.
Alongside it—
Was a young girl wearing a red-and-white fox mask.
Dressed in a classical cherry blossom yukata, she walked barefoot across the water's surface.
With each step, it seemed as though petals drifted along the ripples.
She appeared cute—
Yet carried an indescribable sense of eeriness.
Anyone who encountered her would inevitably suffer from "bad luck."
Some would find their Supernatural Abilities suddenly spiraling out of control.
Others would become entangled in strange, unexplainable phenomena.
And now—
None of those people were willing to speak about the details anymore.
Instead, they all directed their complaints toward the Ability Bureau, demanding answers.
…
But that wasn't all.
Some time ago—
A girl wearing a red-and-white fox mask had infiltrated the Canglan Capital Ability Bureau itself.
She had even pretended to be captured—
Effortlessly entering the heavily guarded facility.
And then—
She disappeared without a trace.
In her wake, she left behind numerous adorable "girl" dolls scattered throughout the building—
As if mocking their complete lack of awareness.
Finally—
Boom!
A deafening explosion rang out.
Countless brilliant fireworks erupted above the Canglan Capital Ability Bureau.
Even in broad daylight, they painted the sky like a cascading rainbow.
Pedestrians stopped in their tracks, looking up in astonishment as exclamations filled the streets.
The only fortunate part—
Was that almost no one was injured.
Even the personnel she had secretly "hidden" were left unharmed.
…
At this point, everyone from the Muyun City Ability Bureau could already guess the culprit.
Not only that—
Director Yanxi, Chen Yuxuan, and the others felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction.
After all, they themselves had once been Sparkle's "playthings."
And now, seeing others suffer the same fate…
Sorry, but it's really hard not to laugh.
Back then, when Director Yanxi reported the incident, she had endured quite a bit of ridicule.
An entire Ability Bureau being toyed with by a single person—
And now?
Director Yanxi (σ′▽‵)σ: Hehe, looks like you guys are handling it even worse than we did.
"The result is that the Canglan Capital Ability Bureau has practically become a joke."
"But because of this, the higher-ups have also begun paying serious attention to this person."
"Given her actions… approving this task was inevitable."
As her explanation ended, silence fell over the room.
Issuing such a task meant—
There would inevitably be people willing to go to extreme lengths for the reward.
Although Sparkle had caused plenty of trouble in Muyun City—
Her actions had always stayed within the realm of "minor mischief."
Like secretly browsing Director Yanxi's private files.
Stealing the alcohol Chen Yuxuan had just bought.
Taking Lu Hao's wallet from the table.
Or sneaking away the snacks and novels Mu Yao had hidden…
Everyone: (ꐦone_one) Sparkle really deserves it!
…
After hearing everything, Mo Xin finally understood the relationship between Sparkle and the others.
For a moment, she didn't know how to describe this person.
At the same time—
Chen Yuxuan and Director Yanxi both noticed the subtle expression on Yunli's face.
Two parts helplessness.
Four parts mockery.
Four parts disdain.
The same thought surfaced in their minds.
After exchanging a glance, Chen Yuxuan spoke up.
"Yunli… do you know Sparkle?"
Yunli casually tossed aside the wooden skewer and gave them a meaningful look.
She knew exactly what they were trying to probe.
And she had no intention of hiding it.
"I wouldn't say I know her."
"I just happened to meet Sparkle once when I first arrived in this world."
"And I've heard of the Masked Fool from my original world."
"Masked Fool?" ×5
"The Masked Fool… follow the Aeon Aha."
"They pursue pleasure through extreme means—creating chaos, playing pranks, overturning order… all just to enjoy the act of mockery."
"They believe the universe itself is an absurd joke."
"And that life is stagnant water—so they stir everything up to create change and extract amusement from it."
"In simple terms…"
"They're a group of 'madmen' who chase fun above all else."
After hearing this, everyone gained a completely new understanding of Sparkle.
For a moment, it was difficult to reconcile—
That such a lively, adorable girl could also be someone who would go to such extremes for amusement.
Seeing Mo Xin's stunned expression, Yunli didn't say anything further.
Although Sparkle hadn't crossed any true moral boundaries—
For someone like Mo Xin, it was better to keep her distance.
Moreover—
Sparkle's sudden departure from Muyun City was definitely not without reason.
This explanation was also a subtle warning.
…
At last, Yunli glanced once more at the "bounty" on the screen.
Her expression turned strange.
Then, she couldn't help but speak with a hint of teasing.
"Do the people in your Ability Bureau not use their brains?"
"To actually issue something like this…"
"Isn't this basically inviting people to voluntarily become entertainment for the Masked Fool?"