As rumored, a gigantic fountain stood in a park centrally positioned in the Carousse district of Erwin, the royal capital.
As if it were a living creature, the undulating fountain with family mbers and lovers admiring it was a spectacle that symbolized genuine serenity, and I could sense the significance of this ti in my life. These commonplace monts of peace and tranquility served as a reminder that we must continue to treasure such monts in our day-to-day lives.
I wished I could sohow incorporate such a scenario into the topic of conversation during my upcoming horoom.
The thought of such an idea spontaneously struck , followed by a wry smile forming on my features. Co to think of it, I had been living as a teacher in that city for roughly two and a half years. It would not be out of place if such a habit had taken root in without even registering it. The job itself was one that I enjoyed fairly well, and this incident was indeed a bitter blow. Had this been a lesson, I could have posed a question to the lecturer regarding areas for improvent. Being able to repeat the process of trial and error was perhaps one of the privileges of being a student.
Ah.
When I eventually gazed at the fountain, two figures approaching were noticeable.
These two people had been waiting for at this ti but I had been so preoccupied with the fountain that their presence had entirely slipped my mind.
Excuse , were you waiting for ?
N-No! We just got here!
Your first word when eting soone is that sa old line, huh.
Felt, Viper, and Sasha, Cannibal rchant, who were waiting for , reacted to with contrasting intensity. Since they would be in Erwin for a while after this, these two had been made to accompany this ti.
I an, both of you are wearing remarkably conventional attire.
Your outfit is far too overdone.
While Sasha was sporting a sumry one-piece dress and straw hat, Felt was donning a wide-brimd shirt and denim shortshardly the garb of a wanted criminal stepping out in the public eye. I, on the other hand, was decked up with a hat, spectacles, and even a pair of magic shoes.
Um I dont think you have to be that self-conscious about it since the number of people in the royal capital is incomparably greater than in other places. If anything, the fear is that you will stand out from the crowd by putting on too much of a disguise. Even the Royal Military Police are wary of people like that.
I concurred with Sashas statent by nodding.
I see this is a great learning experience. Thank you, Ms. Sasha.
Not at all! I am glad I could be of service to you!
When my smile was directed at her, Sashas eyes were moistened as if she was deeply touched. Since being away from school, I have been spending more ti with Sasha and company as the number of mundane tasks has drastically shrunk, but owing to this, I have been successful in the developnt of a cordial connection with Sasha. For the record, it will take a little more ti for Felt, who was watching this scene with an awestruck look on her face.
To bring the conversation back on track, Felt cleared her throat once.
Nn! Then we are looking for soone, right? Lets begin with that. Kanaki, do you have a general idea of where the person you are searching for is located?
Yes, I have figured that out but the problem is what cos after eting them.
The place I was going to et them was also problematic in its own way, though.
After saying so, Sasha tilted her head in curiosity.
Um does that an that person isnt cooperating with you, Master Taiga?
I wonder if either case, its more of a subtlety that they are plainly moody, so I cant be sure unless I actually et them. Also, as I have said many tis, please refrain from addressing as Master. You can be more casual.
N-No way! I-I am in awe of your openness and in fact, I am in wonder why you can be so frank with him, Felt!
No, well, considering the things that were done to us, it is indeed a mystery in a different sense
Sasha was t by Felts stunned look. Then, after appeasing Sasha, she returned to her story.
So where is this person? You said sothing earlier about it being in a complicated place.
To her question, I gave a mysterious nod.
Thats right. Unlike the ti at the library, this ti we are going into full undercover, so it is necessary for us not to be recognized by anyone, and that is a little tricky. Well, I can deal with that on my end.
Sohow, I have a deeply unsettling feeling about this.
Felt pressed her forehead, but her assumption was not wrong. Sasha, who had not worked with much, stared up at with a pair of innocence-filled eyes.
So, Master Taiga, where is this person?
Yeah, actuallyits the internnt camp for criminals.
Even though I did claim that infiltration was doable, the planning phase demanded a fair amount of ti.
Since we intended to sneak in under the guise of an employee of the facility, we first set our sights on employees who commuted to the facility. But despite monitoring the camp, finding anyone that resembled the employees was proving to be a struggle. Since the camp was not a prison, but only a facility for incarcerating criminals, the site was not so spacious, but it was tough to keep a continuous surveillance due to the occasional patrol by Military Police, who were undoubtedly highly trained. I was preparing myself for the worst that this was going to be a long process, but since my job was non-existent and I was virtually destitute, I opted to let Sasha take care of all my financial issues, such as accommodation and food expenses.
Ms. Sasha, I am truly apologetic. Once this matter is settled, I will repay all the money to you
N-No, thats all right!
Or rather, why are you apologizing for sothing like that now, after putting us through so much?
No, I apologize when I cause people trouble, and I think it is only natural to try to repay that debt. That is what I taught my students.
Why do you simply exhibit such fair judgnt in that aspect of your life Forget it, its giving a headache.
Felt was not convinced with my point of view, but after six days of surveillance of the camp, I finally succeeded in identifying an employee who matched the requirents.
The rest was up to my expertise.
When the employee returned to his house, exhaled, and turned on the lights, I, who had already intruded on his house, simply stated a brief ssage to him.
I have a favor to ask you.
By the next morning, he had transford into an instant marionette willing to comply with any favor I made.
Sasha was so blown away by my skill that she said, That was brilliant! while Felt regarded him with a pitiful view. No problem, you will be joining us in a little while.
I have already started inquiring about working hours. On the night of the day on which I have made the employee nostalgic, I will carry out the long-awaited infiltration of the camp. The day of Etos execution was less than a month away at that ti, while the SKT finals were rely a few days away.
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