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"Museum d'Alfonsino… despite the fact I'm going there for a mission, I just can't wait to reach those corridors and admire all the beautiful art they have to offer."
Mirii was sitting on a blue seat, wearing her Hero Suit, as her head was turned towards the window: the buildings, the trees, the roads… were all moving towards the left.
"… a smuggling activity? Inside that museum? I honestly can't believe such story!" She frowned a bit. "A place filled with history and perfection can't possibly have any room for illegality! N-not when I gave my perfect-approve in public!"
Hellooooo!
Mirii gasped, as she jumped and turned forward, facing Bars and Grina wearing each their Hero Suit: their eyes were expanded.
Sorry for the delay, but I had sooooo many papers to finish… that I fell asleep! Tee hee hee!
A vein popped out from Mirii's forehead, while a sweat drop appeared on the other 3 Inklings' head. Hun turned his shoulders to his left: he was wearing a Hero Suit.
"You… you are our Supportive Agent?" Mirii's irises moved to her left, as her right hand went behind her right earpiece.
Gotcha! My name is Stella and I sparkle like one!
Another vein popped out from Mirii's forehead.
"I demand you to lower your voice's volume… it's hurting my ears." Mirii's head rose.
Really? … ah! The mic volume is hiiiigh! I'm going to lower it down in a jiffy! … OH NO!
Mirii's neck bended down, as her mouth flattened and her eyes closed.
I ACCIDENTALLY CLOSED THE COM
Mirii's eyes opened, facing Bars and Grina.
"… how in the name of math, she's an Agent?" Mirii's head rose.
"Easy to guess." Grina's hands went behind her neck, as her mouth rose. "She's one of those recommended people… even the entertainment industry has them."
"Unbelievable!" Mirii bended forward, frowning. "How could the Headquarters allow"
Mirii Kelpshell?
Mirii's posture lifted, as her irises shrunk.
"… who are you?"
I'm your Supportive Agent… please, call me Aga.
"Wh-what?!" Mirii's eyes expanded. "But that Stella"
She's my daughter… 8 years old.
Mirii's jaw dropped.
I was in the bathroom, after I finished my paper work. Stella is in my office, right now… she used the VMS, standing for Voice Modifier System, to hide her little voice.
"She… she's capable of using that device?!" Mirii's right hand covered her mouth.
Her father taught her its use… yes, he's an Agent too. Actually, you will meet him in the museum as well.
"Uh…" Mirii's irises were bouncing left and right. "… why?"
What kind of question is that, Mirii Kelpshell? Haven't you heard the briefing…?
"I did!" Mirii's eyebrows went down. "In fact, we are supposed to investigate"
Investigate…? … ah. I see now… siiigh.
"S-seeing what?!" Mirii frowned. "I'm asking you to explain yourself!"
… even though I pronounced Mirii's full name, it doesn't mean the other members have to be silent. Have you all heard the same as Mirii did?
"Yes!" Hun nodded, frowning a bit. "Very clearly too!"
"Me too." Grina nodded.
"Like, the words are still echoing in my ears!" Bars grinned, chuckling a bit.
Then… I would like to apologize to Mirii. I'm convinced that Tonna did the mistake.
Mirii's eyes squeezed a bit.
She probably saw the mission details' first few words, already thinking it's yet another inspection visit… instead, you 4 are supposed to go into the basement and expose the smuggling activity.
"Th-there is indeed one?!" Mirii's eyebrows went up, as her teeth gritted and her irises shrunk a bit.
… why that question? I'm failing to see its existence…
"Th-the museum… it does have…" She swallows silently.
Yes, my husband and I knew about that for a long time… only recently, we managed to bring a photo, which shows someone carrying a rectangular object, probably a fake painting hiding behind a sheet.
"Then… we have to arrest someone?" Mirii sighed loudly.
Correct, Mirii. I'm going to warn you 4, though… you will meet resistance. Listen to my words and those of my husband… everything will be fine. Am I clear?
"No." Mirii's head rose. "What do you mean by resistance?"
What would you call that stance, where I'm standing in front of a door, holding my gun towards you?
"No… th-they can't do that!" Mirii's irises shrunk. "If they are caught into shooting at us, that"
As I suspected… you know nothing about the museum, don't you? I would better reveal the cards, then… … you 4 weren't called by the pure essence of luck.
Grina frowned a bit.
Tonna herself accidentally revealed her fight against Project Neo, one day… and your involvement as well. That's why we counterfeit the papers to make you 4, the chosen Agents for this mission: you are the only ones who can help us into stopping this illegal activity. We managed to make the photo right after, as well…
"Why inspecting the museum if there is such thing involved?" Mirii snorted.
Not all those workers are aware of Project Neo… they hid that fact with just the potential smuggling activity. Once those workers were convinced that nothing was wrong in the museum, the Headquarters stop generating mission regarding it.
"Does Tonna know this…?" Mirii bended forward, with her right hand behind her right earpiece.
Actually… no. I was the one who decided to not tell her this… I'm sure you will see why, eventually.
"Understood…" A single sweat slid off from Mirii's right side of her head. "… could that be related to Ursula?"
I see from the computer that you are almost there… before entering inside the area, make sure to see my husband first. I'll point you the way
Suddenly, a music filled the air, coming from Mirii. Her right hand went down, picking up her smartphone and seeing its screen: the words was saying "Tonna".
"Excuse me for a moment, Aga." Mirii's right thumb pushed the green circle, as her right hand brought the smartphone down. "Hello Tonna."
Mirii, I got some important news! While I was waiting for the others, I got a bit curious about your mission and… b-before you start thinking about the wrong things, I-I swear that I did took a look at the mission and not
"Tonna, did you happen to ignore some vital parts of our missions…?" Mirii's eyes squeezed a bit.
Ehm… I-I'm surprised by this, actually! I-I couldn't possibly guess that the smuggling activity was indeed a reality! You are all going there to visit the basement and pick
"Aga told us everything, Tonna…" Mirii sighed. "I'm disappointed by your lack of professionality… but we all forgive you for this mistake. Just promise us to make sure that this phenomenon never happens again."
Come on, I-I didn't harm you 4 or something! I even called you back to let you know my mistake! Sigh… here's an advice: if the people of the museum starts acting a bit rude… be careful! … aaah, I-I didn't even told you to pick up your weapons… alright, today I'm really a huge idiot.
"Tonna, stop attacking yourself." Mirii's head rose. "Aga already thought of this… I'm sure her husband will provide us those weapons."
Ok, ok… siiigh, I can't stop hating myself for this! I'm such a moron, that's what! What I was thinking?!
"Tonna, we are almost there… don't call me again, if you have the intention to vent your mistakes at me." Mirii lowered her head, as her left hand covered her eyes.
Yes yes, don't worry… I'm going to drink some water in the meantime. Why the agents aren't coming, anyway?! … I hope I didn't read the other missions wrongly too…
Mirii growled.
"See you later, Tonna." Mirii's right thumb pushed the red circle.