episode_0024

“Didn’t the girls just pass by?”

“Did you even hallucinate? There’s no way girls would come to a place like this.”

The movements were so natural and fast that no one caught up with them even though they were dressed in controversial clothes.

Then, at some point, a door appeared before their eyes.

“…What principle is this?”

Cecilia muttered as if impressed.

“Hmm. I have no idea. First of all, I mastered up to class 6…”

Leaving behind the tilting Lamia.

“First of all, this is it.”

I took out the key. At that moment, the key sparkled and disappeared.

Your vision changes completely.

The dark, back alley-like atmosphere was everywhere, but there was the sound of soft music and the aroma of fragrant coffee.

Cecilia slowly opened her eyes. It was an overly ornately decorated drawing room that was completely out of place in the back alley.

“Welcome, customer.”

There was a man waiting, sitting on a chair that resembled the emperor’s throne.

‘You’re younger than I thought… early 20s…?’

The other person also looked surprised.

Is it smoke?

His eyes, which had widened for an instant, opened as thin as thread and smiled like a fox, and no emotion could be read on his face.

“…I got the key quite expensively.”

“This is the value to meet the clause.”

“The price of two mansions?”

“Isn’t my beauty enough?”

“……”

A handsome man with shoulder-length gray hair pulled into a tight ponytail. No matter how you look at him, a throne comes to mind. Is this something you do because you know yourself or is it just a preference?

‘Either way, it tastes bad.’

However, this was the first person like this since the Duke of Arjean. He is at a higher level than he is in the 7th circle.

“Is it you?”

“Yes, I am the head of the Valance Dark Information Guild, sir.”

“That’s it. Is it the official name?”

“It’s actually a secret, but it seems like you’re looking for it so it’s a special service.”

“……”

Their organization does not have an exact name.

Solver.

Information group.

Cleaner.

It is called by various names.

Even after researching for over 5 years, what I was able to find out was how to request a request. Among them, you must obtain a special key to meet the head in person. I didn’t even know the guild’s name until I heard it.

There were just a lot of rumors.

Descendants of the Old Kingdom.

A polymorph dragon.

A reclusive archmage.

What is certain is that not only is secrecy maintained, but the duties assigned are clear. What he accepts is that he can do it.

“I will check again. So, I want to fake the death of the noble person in front of me so perfectly that no one will suspect anything. Cause of death: assassination. Please put that crime on Prince Esteban and delay him becoming crown prince as much as possible…”

Cecilia nodded.

“Hmm. It seems like you always wear Salsu… A little action with the corpse of a girl about 10 years old. I have to touch here on humans, including Salsu.”

He patted his head and laughed.

“Is it possible?”

“It’s possible, but it’s sudden. Wasn’t it at least 5 years later?”

“A place to entrust was easily found.”

“Well… you know that the shorter the preparation period, the more loopholes can be revealed, but with blood, you can disguise death almost 100%, and even if you search through magic, you won’t be able to detect it. The price is going to be that expensive… … . Wouldn’t it be quicker to just assassinate the first prince?”

“There’s something you don’t know either.”

“Ah. Oh no, my secret has been revealed. Information It’s a stain on me as a guild master.”

He spoke exaggeratedly, like an actor in a musical.

“If you become my person, I will tell you why. Even if you investigate, it will probably be difficult to find out.”

“Hmm. The cute princess’ servant is somewhat appealing, but in order to do that, you should have found what I wanted, right?”

“Isn’t it too much to tell me the answer without even giving the question? I cherish my subordinates.”

Cecilia also responded with a smile, but her eyes were cold.

“It’s a funny joke. According to the request, all the escorts accompanying the princess were found dead. Didn’t you?”

“Because they are not my subordinates.”

“Did you know?”

“As expected, I asked knowingly, they are your brother’s subordinates.”

Cecilia took a sip of tea and opened her eyes wide.

‘…This? ‘I feel better.’

“Thank you for trusting me, but please don’t shove anything into your mouth.”

“……I have an older brother who goes crazy when I refuse, so I don’t do that anymore, but it’s too late.”

“You may have let your guard down because you believed in the detoxification magic. Magic is not omnipotent.”

I only found out after being “… Maybe. Can it be fixed?”

“Using black magic… It is also a poison that has sacrificed many people. I don’t use human sacrifices, so… I don’t know.”

“…I see.”

Cecilia smiled bitterly.

“…Neutralization is possible.”

“That… how much is it?”

“We will provide you with service.”

He looked at Cecilia as he spoke. Her wide-eyed, surprised appearance was exactly like that of a girl of that age. I’m not used to good intentions.

‘Isn’t it natural when you think about the environment?’

She will be a good monarch. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to become her subordinate for the sake of the organization, and I also want to watch over her personally…

However, if he helped her, who could not even cure his own poison, he would have helped her, but she cannot help herself.

What is the information guild master, what is the archmage?

I looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Neither magic, divine power, nor black magic could cure my brother’s illness.

The feeling of helplessness he felt when he realized that his magic, which he had been proud of while being praised as a genius, could not even protect his precious younger brother’s life.

The feeling of despair when you realize that no matter how hard you try, simple life-sustaining treatment is limited.

The frustration of knowing that the more you do it, the more your child will suffer.

‘Oh, brother… I’m sorry… I’m sorry you hurt.’

‘Why… why do you say that, you really are. ‘I’m sorry I couldn’t fix it.’

‘…No, brother.’

‘Don’t worry, just a little bit… just a little bit longer.’

‘huh.’

My younger brother was probably having the hardest time, but he always smiled brightly in front of me.

The younger brother’s illness is that his body is naturally weak, and when he is exposed to magical power, his body becomes weaker. However, if you don’t use magical power, you won’t get better.

By pouring in magical power, most diseases can be cured, but it has no effect on congenital diseases. Some say it is due to sins from a past life, while others say it is cursed.

I knew the potion was showing improvement, but time was running out.

“……Thank you.”

When I was awakened from my thoughts by a delicate voice, I saw the cute crown of my head.

Cecilia raised her head and looked into his eyes.

There were countless nobles who expressed interest in him, but they were all overflowing with desire.

The kindness that felt so pure was… a nanny who was friends with my late mother. There was only Lamia next to him.

‘Why is this person…’

We had quite a lot of conversations.

He’s capable, but I don’t know what he’s feeling even though I’ve dealt with him in person.

“Can I ask you one last question?”

“Tell me.”

“What would you do if the 1st Prince asked you to assassinate me?”

“Hmm? Didn’t you know? Girls are not included in the assassination targets.”

“Huh…?”

“I guess the business is done.”

He smiled and snapped his fingers.

“Then, stay healthy until next time.”

With a sly voice, the scenery twisted and returned to its original location.

“Ha…”

Cecilia, relaxed, sighed. How long has it been since you were treated like a child?

“Girl. Hehehe.”

Lamia next to me laughed heartily.

“What’s so good about it?”

“It was a bit like that, but it’s true, the princess is a girl! They say you’re pushing yourself too hard.”

“You know I’m not doing that because I want to.”

“That’s right…”

“And you’re only 4 years older than me.”

In “? You’re only 4 years old? Isn’t that what a lady is like?”

Lamia says that and sticks out her fairly swollen breasts.

When I unconsciously looked at my chest, I noticed that it was flat.

‘A little annoying.’

“The bead you just received is a communication sphere, right?”

“…That’s right, it seems to have other functions besides communication…”

When they were walking back the way they came, chatting lightly.

“Uh, sisters, please buy me some flowers.”

A thin, trembling voice.

A girl carrying a flower basket approached. I must have been around 5 years old. He was extremely thin, as if he had starved for several days.

Cecilia stopped Lamia, who took out a gold coin, and slowly approached.

“What flower is it?”

“These are fresh flowers I picked this morning.”

Even though they don’t look alike at all except for the black hair and blue eyes, she reminds me of Seria.

It was a wild flower scattered along the road that was difficult to sell as a commodity. Their appearances were all different, but the child held the basket dearly as if it were his lifeline.

In fact, the child starved for three days, and it was like a lifeline.

“What is your name?”

“Rae, it’s a rat.”

‘mouse.’ It was not a name worth giving to a girl.

“Who gave you this name?”

“Well, I just don’t have a name…”

A name given by people living in the back alleys. If you take a child’s money, they will take it from you, but they will not help you. There is nothing new about it. but.

“Rat, how about Ray?”

“Ray…”

The child smiled shyly, as if he liked the name.