Chapter 85 – Funny Show of Circus (6)
After entrusting Nyang Nyang TV to watch, Fran seemed to be thinking about something quietly.
I kept quiet so as not to disturb my thoughts by talking, but when I arrived at the inn, Fran suddenly spoke.
“Nor. How about I be the bait?”
“Bait?”
“Yes. It was the same when I watched the circus at the Colosseum, and this time Lalilura mistook me for a child. That’s why I’m pretending to be a little kid walking alone at night starting tonight.”
Fran raised her fingers. I made a disapproving expression at Fran’s words.
“Fran, are you saying that you are going to be bait and lure out the kidnappers?”
“Would it be possible? If kidnappers still lurking around the town preying on children, they wouldn’t be doing very well these days with guards roaming around and people being cautious, right? Then you will have a strong body and will try to hold on to me.”
“That’s…”
That’s a good idea.
Except that the franc is dangerous.
I kept my mouth shut. It was because I thought that if I opened my mouth, I would dismiss it without worrying about the rejection.
Undercover investigations are effective, but I heard that they are not used very much in the 21st century. This is because there are cases in which police or detectives have to assist in a crime while undercover, and the person in charge of the undercover investigation is in danger.
‘But even Fran isn’t a kid who doesn’t know that.’
Fran was well aware that this was a dangerous operation.
Still, the reason Fran made such a proposal was probably because she met Erica.
People are creatures that have difficulty empathizing with other people’s work. Even if you feel sorry for orphans and refugees in Africa, few people will move to help them.
So are we. Although we felt pity for the abducted children, it was not enough to give up our lives and concentrate on solving our problems.
Aside from kidnapped children, there were many unfortunate people in the world.
In a world where monsters exist and a person’s life is no different from a fly’s life, carelessly putting one’s neck into someone else’s circumstances was to hasten one’s life.
‘Have neither I nor Fran stopped seeing this as someone else’s business at some point.’
I saw children who were kidnapped and tortured by bandits.
Fran came to think that the child she had become close with might be in danger even tomorrow.
Therefore, it would have a bad aftertaste to disappear from Haysbent, where the case has not yet been resolved.
“Okay, Fran. Let’s try.”
After thinking, I said so. Fran was willing to take the risk, but I didn’t want my selfishness to dissuade him.
If you pamper them and keep them away from all danger, they are treated like puppets. After I fought the bandits the other day, didn’t we decide to fight together when things like this happen?
Fran also agreed with my answer.
“Let’s plan and prepare for the night. I’m the bait, so all you have to do is pack your weapon under your coat.”
“Okay. Then I’ll go out for a while. I’ll get some potions and information in case of an emergency, so wait here.”
“Where are you going?”
I answered, pulling out Arthur Wayne’s robe.
“Transportation Guild.”
***
Wearing a deep robe and covering Tabula’s mask with a scarf, I went to Haysbent’s Transport Guild.
“I heard you were looking for me… ?”
Robert, who had been left behind in Haysbent, came out into the drawing room puzzled, then looked at me and widened his eyes.
“You can’t?”
I just couldn’t figure it out. Even if there is no stealth effect because he sits proudly on the sofa, the effect of ‘impression camouflage’ is still going on.
I got up and said hello.
“Nice to see you again. Come to think of it, I didn’t even introduce myself. Arthur Wayne.”
“Lo, this is Robert Graves. How are you?”
“Hey, every day is there.”
We shook hands and sat down. Robert skillfully concealed his surprise, but expressed his doubts openly.
“I am very happy to see you again. But what are you here for today? No, more than that, how do you know that I’m here… ?”
“Ah, I guess I should start talking from there.”
I crossed my legs to give a different feel to my usual self. Nord, a polite Confucian forager, would not do it.
“After the last unfortunate incident, I visited the Haysbent Transport Guild in order to alleviate some of the problems during delivery. Then, I happened to hear about you, so I took the time.”
“Yeah, that’s right. I was really sorry about what happened then.”
“No. I have no intention of blaming the guild, and my shipment was something that could be divided and sent several times.”
The other day, the trauma turned on and I didn’t realize it, but the thesis just needs to send the same thesis several times at intervals of one month.
Then there was no problem even if I was a ninja in the middle and skipped it. Like a worker rush, he sends papers one after another, and stops when he hears from the university that he has arrived properly.
There are two disadvantages of this method.
One is that the transportation costs are too damn high, and the other is that I will not be able to write my dissertation with all my heart and soul.
Since it is difficult to put effort into papers that may be lost, the quality of handwriting and readability will be low. Still, the university will understand that.
Anyway, the business right now is different from this.
“I heard from Sargadis that you took the kidnapped children with you. Did they get home well?”
“Of course. I gave it back to my family a while ago, and now I’m back.”
Robert said confidently.
“One child came from an orphanage and said he wanted to stay at our store, so I took over. I am contemplating whether to adopt him.”
“You are wonderful.”
It seems to have worked out roughly as I had imagined. I got to the point.
“The reason I visited today was not because I doubted that Mr. Robert had returned the children properly. Just because I have something I want to ask you.”
“I’ll tell you anything I know.”
“Thank you. Then, by any chance, can I ask about the kidnapping that is happening in Haysbent?”
Robert’s face lit up at my question.
“Are you thinking of solving this case as well?”
“I don’t know yet. We don’t even know if the kidnappers are still active. That’s why I’m saying this, but have there been any victims after the children we saved?”
I asked. The reason I visited Robert this time was to ask this. Even if Fran plays the role of bait, if the kidnappers don’t give up, the undercover investigation is a joke.
Robert bit his lip at my words.
“… Yes. Even after the thieves who kidnapped me and the children were wiped out, two more children are said to have gone missing.”
“Do you think they are still active, Mr. Robert?”
“I do not know.”
Robert squeezed his only hand until it bled. He was doing that out of resentment.
“According to my own research, the most recent missing child disappeared five days ago. Previously, the interval between the crimes was about 3 days. Except for unreported victims.”
“Are you in a lull, or have you let go? It’s an unknown.”
“That’s right.”
“Are there any suspect candidates?”
“It’s a creepy story, but… There are so many that it is difficult to narrow down.”
“Is that so… It’s hard to say out loud, but Haysbent isn’t a great city to live in.”
Robert gave a wry smile as I brainstormed.
“The heavenly lord says he has no particular interest in the lives of ordinary people like us.”
“I’m sorry about that. Anyway, thanks for the good information.”
I got up from my seat. Although risky, if Robert was to be believed, Fran’s undercover investigation would not be pointless. Robert stood up and asked.
“Are you leaving?”
“Yes. I hope I can tell you good results.”
I said that and was about to leave, but stopped at his feet and asked a question.
“Ah, yes. Is there any place to buy potions? I need wound healing and detoxification potions.”
“The guild has a lot of valuables, so I’ll bring them to you.”
“I’m glad to hear that, but are you okay?”
If you have 2 medium potions, the basic 2 silver is enough. Can I be willing to give away 2 million won like this? Robert laughed when I asked, hiding my surprise.
“A hero’s appearance requires blooming petals and triumphant songs. Even if it is a good deed done quietly in an unknown place, shouldn’t someone help the hero?”
“Haha. You’re a hero It’s an embarrassing compliment.”
It was a bit grandiose title for a master’s bastard who was busy taking care of himself and his girlfriend. But Robert said with a heartfelt laugh.
“Don’t be shy. For me and the children, you, Mr. Wayne, are a greater hero than the border master class.”
“That is an honor. I try not to disappoint you.”
I left the transport guild after receiving the potion Robert brought.
Oh shit, but if this happens, I’ll have to solve the case in Arthur Wayne’s name. Otherwise, being Nord = Arthur Wayne would look pouty to Robert.
‘Tsubeol. What do you think?’
Let’s think of Arthur Wayne as an evasion evasion status.
When you hit an accident, hit it like this.
***
Fran and I sneaked out at night.
The time was 8:10, after sunset. It is the time when many people gathered at the Colosseum to see the circus.
‘Basically, you can be suspicious of anyone who is walking around at this hour.’
In particular, if there is a cub chasing Fran, it is 90% a kidnapper. I touched the sword at my waist and said to Fran.
“Let’s go with the operation. Come on.”
“Ah, yes.”
I carved a rune into Fran’s forehead. What is engraved is, of course, ᚲ (Kenaz) in the forward direction. Damn, at this point, isn’t it ᚲ(Kenaz) one tool?
“What do you think?”
“Well, it’s a feeling that’s hard to get used to.”
Fran shook her head as she stroked her forehead.
“Nor, is it okay to use this normally? It feels strange to hear all the sounds from far away.”
“Once you deal with mana, you can adapt quickly.”
Looking back, I didn’t experience any sense of incongruity with the change in my senses, and I quickly got used to it. Even when learning acrobatics, it seems that I have talent in this field.
“Is it Mana… I hope I can write soon too.”
“Heh. Have a look. If you even use mana, I can’t stand it by force.”
After cracking jokes and relaxing, we distanced ourselves.
‘Done. Even if it’s a little far away, I can guess the location.’
I closed my eyes and estimated the approximate position of the franc.
I learned from reading the book I borrowed this time, but magic that maintains its effect from a distance, like rune magic, can also be applied to location tracking.
This type of tracking was something only the caster could do, so I didn’t have to worry about being chased by a mysterious black organization because of Tabula’s mask.
“Meow. (Let’s go.)”
“Uh. It should be.”
A swarm of rubble on my shoulder urged me on.
I also attached one to Fran, and they were the ones I hired for a disposable walkie-talkie and telegraph (disposable). It can be said that the reward for half a day’s labor is 1/2 fish.
─Sasasak.
Fran wandered defenselessly down her alley.
The rune of ᚲ (Kenaz), my dedicated GPS, also buffs Fran’s senses. That rune is an insurance policy that prevents Fran from falling easily to kidnappers.
I entrusted all the potions I received from Robert to Fran. It was to reduce the risk of the franc even a little.
I’m not too worried about it though.
‘There’s a high possibility that the kidnappers have a superior.’
I remembered the merchants the thieves leader was talking about.
It is they who kidnappers sell children. The guys I’ve grown up with were lured in by Tabula for a large sum of money, and came all the way to Sargadis and searched for them, but they must have originally been bandits active here.
‘They beat the subcontractor and kidnap him.’
The less they have to do with the kidnappers, the easier it is to cut off their tails in case of an emergency.
Kids or kidnappers can’t have high skills. Buyers, sellers, and criminals are all low-quality, low-grade trash.
‘As long as I’m careful not to take Fran hostage, I can subdue him enough.’
I, who use Beast Return, have overwhelming friendship in battles with low-level guys.
It is a good opportunity to use the level of body movement that has been raised through acrobatics in real life.
Thinking so, I must have lost my vigilance while chasing after Fran. Suddenly, I realized the wave attack flying from behind a beat late and threw myself away.
─Wedge!
Poo-!
The deflected spear hit the wall I was leaning against.
No fuck, it wasn’t just bumped into, it was stuck. I couldn’t fucking avoid it and it must have been lodged in my shoulder, motherfucker.
“Nyaaaaa!!”
A gang of frightened and running away. That cockcat sensed the crisis and cut me off.
I was concerned about Fran’s condition and glared at what kind of bastard had done this.
Even with the mask’s stealth effect, it was impossible to become invisible. It wouldn’t be strange if the other person saw me first and attacked me.
‘Sleep. But why did you blow me first?’
Even if it’s possible that I didn’t notice the first step because I was focusing my heart and soul on Fran, who is the other person to say that he started attacking like this without hesitation?
Has our operation been exposed? I was concerned about Fran’s safety and was wary of the enemy’s appearance, but the one that appeared in the alleyway was a very unexpected opponent.
“Found!!! It’s a kidnapping law!!!”
“Kill!!! No, make it half-baked!!!”
“Let the rear blow!!!!”
Guards, guards, guards pouring in!
The alley behind me was filled with guards in the blink of an eye!
“Det?”
Why are you guys out there?
Damn, how far away is this? I was stunned by the unexpected identity and lost my mind again, but when I saw them murderous, I took notice.
I wore Tabula’s mask for the stealth effect, and in the meantime I also wore Arthur Wayne’s costume. It was to reduce Nord = Arthur Wayne’s clues.
Keep this fact in mind, and think again.
An adult man wearing a black robe, an iron mask, and a scarf wrapped around him stalks a young girl in the middle of the night NOW.
Even if the fucking pope comes, I will pretend to be a kidnapper.
‘I love you!’
I was appalled at my mistake. I was only thinking about catching the kidnappers, so I didn’t think about it until I was seen by others!!
5 guards rush at you with their deadly eyes!!
“Die, kidnappers!!!!”
“No uh no fuck wait!! They say I won’t give it to you!!”
This was not a situation to take off the mask and introduce yourself!!
I was properly caught by the presumption of guilt principle in this fucking savage other world!!!
“Gyaahiah !!! Praaaaang—!!!”
I ran down the alleyway screaming my girlfriend’s name!!
Franc was the only thing that would save me from those madmen!!
