City Cicada

"From the moment I was born, I've had the same dream every day, where the same day repeats itself endlessly."
"What did you do in your dream?"
"Robbed banks, blew up buildings, flirted with girls, joyrode in luxury cars... Since it was a dream, naturally, I did a lot of lawless things."
"Tell me about your dream last night."
"Yesterday was quite interesting. After dreaming for so long, it was the first time I dreamed about someone I know in real life. She was a very beautiful girl..."
"Mhm."
The police officer Uncle nodded as he took notes:
"Keep going, I'm listening."

Genius Club

The flames dancing in the corner fireplace cast his shadow on the side wall, flickering.


He seemed to be listening to Gauss's muttering, or perhaps not.


Just patiently waiting for Gauss's question.


He rubbed his left arm, and said softly:


"Thank you, Einstein... you are the only one in the club who... will never... interrupt me... when I speak."


"But I also understand... the others mean no harm... it's just that... I speak too slowly."


Einstein smiled faintly, shaking his head:


"I'm different from you all, I have plenty of time."


Gauss looked up, gazing at the sorrowful mask of Einstein:


"Next, I'm going to ask my question. If I receive your answer... it signifies that, indeed, I have succeeded."


He cleared his throat and spoke as quickly as possible:


Chapter 50: Lying (Extra update for the alliance leader humming and chirping!)