episode_0046

The next morning, someone knocked.

“The Duke has just left the mansion.”

The person who knocked on the door was none other than the old butler.

I asked, lying down on the bed and turning my head towards the door.

“Luna?”

“The lady went out to meet the Duke for a while.”

The butler answered my question in a soft voice.

I said, glancing at him.

“Okay, let’s just leave.”

“Yes, master.”

The old deacon left the place with a polite bow.

I lay down and stared blankly at the ceiling.

The duke left the mansion.

The implications of this are clear.

‘Has the time finally come?’

Yes, the time has finally come.

It’s time to sneak into the mansion’s underground vault and shake off the sacred blood.

but.

‘How do I breach security?’

The underground vault of Duke Winfred’s residence is largely divided into three areas.

Area 1 displays all kinds of useless antiques and art.

As it is just for show, it is a space that can be ignored and passed by.

The important thing is from area 2.

In this world, items are classified into four classes: common, relic, legendary, and unique.

Among them, the objects displayed in Zone 2 are only selected objects that fall into the relic category.

And District 3.

This place is literally…

‘It’s a complete bonanza.’

Area 3, a treasure trove overflowing with legendary treasures.

It’s like a place exclusive to old people who can only be farmed in the latter half of the episode.

Among them, the Precious Blood, a unique grade item, is currently stored in the deepest part of Area 3.

Access is permitted only to the duke, the owner of the mansion.

Not only do the family knights take turns standing guard 24 hours a day, but there are also a number of specially designed traps for thorough security.

If so, indeed.

Will Luna be able to drain the sacred blood without anyone finding out?

‘It’s quite possible.’

First of all, access to the safe itself is not a problem.

I don’t know about Kyle, who is an illegitimate child, but Luna is a direct descendant of the family, so she can come and go freely up to District 2.

The problem is how to get beyond Area 2 and into Area 3, which is guarded by a line of knights…

widely-

I placed a heavy glass bottle on the nightstand.

The glass bottle was filled with shiny white powder.

— A special powder that induces sleep along with powerful hallucinations when inhaled.

— Even a decent monster wouldn’t be able to come to its senses if sprayed with this, right?

Hypnotic scent.

A top-of-the-line consumable item that causes powerful status ailments.

It was once given to me by Merlin to be used when kidnapping Rudine, but what could I do?

If you cannot obtain the Precious Blood right away, all your efforts will be in vain.

‘I guess it doesn’t matter.’

Since there is so much, will there be any problem if I use a little?

I fell into contemplation again, tapping the glass bottle with my fingertips.

At that time, the familiar knocking sound was heard once again.

It is obvious that this is the person who will be knocking on my door at this hour.

“Master.”

just as expected.

As expected, the person who knocked on the door was Deacon Noh, one of the obvious people.

“What happened again?”

“Lady Luna has just returned to the mansion.”

“So?”

“That’s… The lady said… ”

The old butler hesitated for a moment and then carefully revealed his business.

“I told you this when we had lunch alone together.”

“Luncheon? Now?”

“Yes, he asked me to attend the luncheon because he had something important to say.”

I blinked my eyes slowly.

It’s obvious that the duke will call me as soon as he leaves and say something to me.

It was probably to give a brief briefing on the operation before breaking the safe in earnest.

It just worked out well.

Hypnotic incense, and an imitation of the Precious Blood to be used as a replacement.

I was already planning to deliver all of these to Luna within today.

“I understand.”

When I nodded with affirmative words, the old butler’s face instantly brightened.

“I’ll get ready and come down on time, so go out first.”

“I understand. Then, when you are ready, shake the bell.”

“That thing in your hand?”

“Yes, master.”

The old deacon placed a bell in my right hand and smiled kindly.

I didn’t understand so I asked back.

“Why do you have to give me the bell? I know the way to the restaurant.”

“They say this luncheon will be held in the greenhouse in the garden.”

It’s a greenhouse in the garden.

Kyle has never eaten in a greenhouse in the garden before.

That’s why Deacon Noh was probably trying to guide me personally because he thought I might get lost.

There was a short silence.

I slowly released my lips.

“I’ll be leaving soon, so wait at the door.”

“Okay.”

The old butler bowed politely and carefully closed the door.

****

I followed the butler to the garden of the mansion.

How many minutes did you walk?

The greenhouse in the garden we finally arrived at was bright and warm.

The ceiling and pillars were covered with randomly growing vines, brightly blooming flowers, and lush greenery.

The table set up in the middle of the greenhouse was filled with already cooked food.

Bread, salad, sandwich, steak…

The menu is also varied.

Luna, who was sitting at the head of the table, smiled brightly as she saw me approaching.

Fortunately, I am wearing normal clothes for today.

“This way, Kyle.”

I sat to Luna’s right with a sour expression on my face.

Luna confirmed that I was seated and elegantly placed the napkin on the table on my collar.

And he spoke in a soft tone.

“Everyone, let’s go out now.”

At Luna’s single word, the employees who had been standing there bowed their heads like swords and left the greenhouse.

I turned my head back and forth and looked around the inside of the greenhouse.

‘It’s decorated well.’

The moment I slowly looked into the greenhouse, I came face to face with Luna’s bright blue eyes.

Luna, who was sipping black tea, smiled softly and opened her mouth.

“Shall we eat first?”

“So.”

The car was already empty and hungry.

I picked up the fork and spoon from the tablecloth and slowly tasted the food.

The bread was soft and savory, and the salad was crunchy and fresh.

Every time I chewed the steak I put in my mouth, thick juices burst out and irritated the tip of my tongue.

The sound of clinking dishes rang softly.

The surrounding scenery and the cool smell of spring are like that.

It was definitely a unique meal in many ways.

After a while, Luna gently placed the dishes she was holding on the table.

“The safe will be entered at dawn tomorrow.”

“At dawn tomorrow?”

“Okay, there’s no need to postpone it, right?”

That’s right.

I nodded briefly and took out the leather case I had brought with me.

“What is that?”

widely-

Instead of answering, I placed the velvet box containing the hypnotic scent on the table.

“Hypnotic scent.”

“… … Hypnotic scent? What is this?”

“That’s right. All of this.”

Luna’s eyes widened.

After transferring more than 90% to another bottle, only the remaining 10% was brought back, but the amount was considerable.

No matter how small the amount, you can’t believe you gave Luna the hypnotic scent.

Although it is quite unreliable, it is an inevitable choice for the sake of the Precious Blood.

There is no problem.

Even if you try in vain with sleep incense, the method of destroying it is simple.

“Where on earth did they get this much amount?”

“You don’t need to know that.”

When he dismissed it in a cold voice, Luna burst into laughter.

I then took out a small glass bottle.

When the glass bottle was placed on the desk, Luna looked at it carefully and exclaimed in admiration.

“Hoo.”

The bright yellow liquid contained in the glass bottle emitted light all the time.

“It seems like a good idea. For a counterfeit product.”

“Take care of it. Because there is only one.”

Luna leisurely put the items handed to her back into the leather case.

And he continued speaking in a calm voice.

“This is enough.”

“Can we expect results?”

“Results?”

An innocent smile appeared on Luna’s lips.

The answer that followed was obvious.

“Just trust your sister.”

****

Meanwhile.

“… … ”

sniffling.

Isabelle sat down and took a sip of the steaming black tea.

Isabel Justia, saint of the empire.

She has been constantly busy since she began working at the Vatican.

Purifying the land polluted by the black fog.

We dealt with the monsters that came out irregularly.

He periodically revealed himself to stimulate the faith of the people of the empire.

As a result, Isabel’s position suddenly became greater than that of anyone else in the Vatican.

To the extent of being comparable to the Pope… No, maybe even more than that.

As Isabelle became more active, the position of the Holy See also increased day by day.

Accordingly, the relationship between the Holy See and the Empire began to change subtly.

The influence of the empress, who claimed to be Isabel’s guardian, also gradually increased in size.

Isabelle, on the other hand, still pictured Kyle in her head.

I recalled memories of the past, and overlaid them with delusions that would lead to Kyle in the distant future.

It’s the same today.

Isabel savored the scent of black tea and thought of Kyle.

“… Kyle.”

It was then.

“Lady Isabel.”

The Pope began to approach from the other side.

Isabel’s frown narrowed as her tea time was interrupted.

“What’s going on?”

An irritated voice came out sharply.

The Pope brushed it off as if he was used to it and continued speaking.

“I have obtained the item you requested previously.”

“… What if it’s an object?”

“Hypnotic scent.”

The Pope carefully took out a glass bottle and handed it to Isabel.

The white powder inside the glass bottle sparkled in the sunlight.

Isabelle carefully examined the glass bottle containing the hypnotic scent.

After a while, she pointed out the problem with a dissatisfied face.

“… … Isn’t this amount too small?”

“There is nothing we can do. Not only was there no product for sale, but the manufacturing method was also very difficult, so I could barely find it.“

“Is that so?”

The Pope let out a short sigh and nodded.

And added an explanation.

“It is simple to use. When the hypnotic scent is absorbed into the body in any way, the entire body gradually becomes paralyzed and falls into a deep sleep.”

“It won’t be too hard on your body, right?”

“Of course.”

Ah, I finally found it.

Isabel handled the glass bottle containing the hypnotic scent as if she were handling something precious.

At this point, all preparations are complete.

If so, all that’s left is execution.

“Where is your next destination?”

“Not yet decided.”

okay?

then…

“Let’s go to the Duchy of Winfred.”

“Yes? You mean the Duchy of Winfred?”

The Pope’s startled eyes wavered.

Isabel’s sudden declaration seemed to have left her speechless, and she immediately froze.

The corners of Isabelle’s mouth drew an arc.

After a while, a soft voice floated through the air.

“I’ll leave as soon as the sun rises, so get ready.”