Chapter 86
Chapter 86
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 86
Chapter Title: Magnet Branch (2)
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Exclamation marks popped up above the eyes of the Magnet branch members all at once.
"S-Su-Superintendent's neck... you're going to cut it off?"
Harab clutched his heart, stammering.
"See! What did I tell you!"
Pogret jumped to his feet in excitement, but Ion and Fitzma on either side pressed down on his shoulders to calm him.
Harab continued in a dazed expression.
"He's staying in the Governor's Residence..."
It was obvious the Governor was in the Governor's Residence, but what Harab meant was whether it was possible to get there.
I replied indifferently.
"I know."
"...Do you have some clever plan to kill him? To get to the Governor's Residence, you have to pass through five castle gates."
"That too, I know."
The Governor's Office was using the former royal palace, 'Spectrum,' as its main base.
There was no way I, who had lived there my whole life, wouldn't know.
"Has the interior of the palace changed much from before?"
"It has changed, but the overall structure is similar."
"The branch just needs to confirm if Halent is currently staying in the Governor's Residence. I'll handle the rest."
"...Alright, for now. It will take some time."
"It doesn't matter if it takes time, just make sure you don't get tailed."
For me, I'd just cut off Halent's head and leave, but if they got tailed, they'd all die.
That was what I meant by being careful.
"Understood. We'll do that."
Harab, understanding my words, nodded heavily. He looked mentally exhausted, aged ten years in that short moment.
"Then I'll take my leave."
The branch members' eyes gazing at me shone like silverware polished with a cloth, but I had no intention of meeting their expectations.
Allen would take care of their curiosity about me.
"Go ahead. Feel free to ask if you need anything."
After a silent bow, I left the room.
* * *
Thud.
As the door closed, Iriel gave an awkward smile and tried to lighten the mood.
"Talk to us about the details. That's just how that guy's personality is."
They didn't respond, just staring blankly at the door Genesis had left through. Everyone had a dazed look, as if lost in a dream. The silence was broken by Yuria's quiet admiration.
"So cool..."
"Huh?"
Iriel looked at Yuria in surprise.
The cute girl with orange hair.
Her cheeks were flushed red.
'Did she fall for him at first sight?'
Her somewhat dreamy gaze resembled Allen's when he looked at Daisy.
But she wasn't the only one with that look.
The branch members sitting side by side next to her had the same eyes.
"He's like a living Leonir Lancer, isn't he?"
At Ion's words, Fitzma and Pogret chimed in agreement.
"I've never seen a man with such charisma. To think my heart would race like this for another guy."
"Me too, me too. How can he be so noble? Dignity just pours out of him."
Everyone was in a frenzy.
Iriel and Allen were the ones flustered by it.
All Genesis had shown them was a sharp, chilling presence like a sword, yet they were utterly smitten, as if welcoming a legendary hero.
"They've already lost half their minds from his demeanor."
At Harab's words, Iriel nodded.
She understood their feelings.
A Sword Master from the Northern White Lion.
If she had met Genesis now, she might have had that same look.
The traces he left coming to the capital were the very dreamlike feats they had longed for.
Iriel said.
"Speak comfortably. You're not a young lady anymore."
"What are you saying? A lady is a lady forever. And this is comfortable for me. But is it really okay? Even for the White Lion, assassinating the Governor alone seems impossible..."
"It'll be fine."
She fully understood Harab's concern.
Truth be told, she could hardly believe it was possible herself.
Even after traveling with him this far.
But now, she believed despite that.
Iriel grinned and said.
"He's not someone you can understand with your head."
Allen, who had been quietly sitting beside her, added with a relaxed smile.
"I know you're full of worries. Everyone reacts the same at first when they hear about Sir Genesis. I did too. But it will become reality soon enough."
Seeing Allen and Iriel's unwavering gazes, Harab nodded without realizing it.
If the people who came with him believed, he had no choice but to believe for now.
"Do you know him well?"
Ion, who had been listening to their conversation, asked.
Allen nodded confidently at that.
His firmly shut mouth held a face full of pride.
"Ooh."
As the branch members sent envious looks, Allen grinned as if his moment had finally come and opened his mouth.
"No one in this world knows Sir Genesis as well as I do. I'm the one who served him as the Northern White Lion, after all."
"Oooh!"
The branch members' pupils dilated all at once as they looked at Allen. Their gazes toward him instantly filled with expectation.
"Are you curious about Sir Genesis's stories?"
"Of course!"
"Do you want to hear about Sir Genesis?"
"Is that even a question!"
Everyone stared at Allen impatiently. Allen raised his nose with a leisurely smile.
"Then I'll start from our first meeting. It's quite a long story."
Iriel chuckled looking at Allen like that.
'Here we go again.'
They say the sower and the reaper are different people, and this was exactly that.
Still, after the gloom from parting with Daisy today, it was good he had this chance.
That's the joy of his life.
Just as Allen knew Genesis well, now Iriel knew Allen well too.
As expected, Allen said exactly what Iriel predicted.
"Before I start, could I wet my throat a bit?"
He was asking for drinks.
Always like this.
Iriel subtly stood up.
It was a story everyone already knew.
She had no place here. After giving Harab a nod, she left the secret room and went up to the room above.
Knock knock.
When she knocked, a familiar voice came from inside.
"Come in."
In the room she entered after opening the door, Genesis was reading a book he looked like he wanted to burn right away.
Something called the Advanced Edition.
Just looking at the cover made her sigh.
But given the situation, she held back her anger and spoke.
"You knew it was me and told me to come in."
"I knew it was you."
"Really? How?"
"I can tell just from the footsteps."
She hadn't even walked with heavy thuds.
His hearing must be incredible.
Well, he always hit Allen on the head like a ghost whenever he burst the door open.
But wait a minute.
If his hearing was that good...
Iriel's face, whose feet were tingling, turned pale.
'No way, he didn't hear all my mutterings until now, did he?'
Lately, whenever she was in the room, memories of mumbling about her feelings for Genesis flashed through her mind, making her heart sink.
"Y-You didn't hear my mutterings too, did you?"
"Do I look like I'd have time for that?"
At Genesis's indifferent reply, Iriel let out a deep sigh of relief, clutching her chest. Looking at her, Genesis said.
"Looks like you were cursing me."
"Ah, well. Yeah. Right. Haha."
"You do it to my face anyway. So what's up."
"Ah, well, you know Allen well. He'll be excitedly talking about Sir Genesis all night. I already know it all, so no need to listen, and I came up to sleep."
At Iriel's answer, Genesis looked at her as if it was absurd.
"This is my room."
"Huh?"
As Iriel blankly asked back, Genesis sighed and looked at her.
"Why would someone who just wants to sleep come to my room?"
Realizing the meaning, Iriel's face turned beet red. Like a volcano on the verge of eruption.
To cool off the heat even a little, she yelled out.
"No! You have to listen till the end! I came to say something before sleeping!"
"My ears hurt. Making a fuss over nothing."
"It's not nothing! Were you trying to ruin my sleep on purpose? I was about to sleep! In some guy's room! Huh?!"
She was so flustered she couldn't even speak properly.
Unlike her all riled up, Genesis spoke in a calm tone.
"So why did you come."
Agh, that guy!
Iriel clenched her fist at his nonchalant attitude but held back because she had a favor to ask.
After taking a breath to steady her patience, Iriel said.
"It's not anything big, but tomorrow I want to look around the capital a bit. See Tenasta Square, and the site where the royal castle used to be, which is now the Governor's Office. But going alone is a bit scary. It's enemy territory, after all. I might get caught up in some incident. So, that's why I'm asking."
Iriel paused, holding back her words.
Genesis just stared at her blankly.
"Don't misunderstand."
"I won't."
"Come with me tomorrow. Sir Genesis, it's been a while since you've been in the capital, so it'd be nice to sightsee. You worked at Whailun Palace back then, so you could relive some memories."
The capital, Magnet, was a massive city.
Their group had stayed with the Yurian Merchant Group for five days so far, but it was the outskirts, and they hadn't had time to go to the city center because of contacting the Magnet branch.
"If you don't want to, forget I said it."
Iriel added unnecessarily, glancing at Genesis's reaction. He seemed to ponder for a moment, then nodded.
"Sure, let's do that."
"Really?!"
At the unexpectedly positive response, Iriel's eyes widened in delight. She had expected him to refuse nine times out of ten.
"For real? No taking it back tomorrow!"
"A man's word is his bond. No need to worry."
"Yes! Got it! See you tomorrow! Good night!"
Pouring out her words rapidly, Iriel slammed the door shut, dashed to her room, threw herself on the bed, and buried her face in the pillow.
She didn't know what "a man's word is his bond" meant exactly, but who cared what it was.
'It feels just like I asked him on a date...'
Even after telling Genesis not to misunderstand, Iriel was the one who ended up misunderstanding.
Meanwhile, Genesis was staring blankly at the door Iriel had slammed shut.
"......"
She really left in a whirlwind.
'Always like this, tsk tsk.'
Oblivious to Iriel's feelings as always, Genesis shook his head.