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“… Let’s hear the reason.”

“It doesn’t help me.”

“Ah, are you saying that because you look weak in combat? Since he is a noble who uses a sword, you might think so.”

“It must be true that the combat side is weak.”

“… It will depend on how you use it. Even the knights who say I can’t keep up with my speed. Even if they are pursued, it is enough to hide before they are caught. Do you think you won’t be able to use it?”

Of course, if you worked hard, you could use the silver phantom thief’s skills in battle.

However, considering the realistic part, it only added restrictions.

“It’s literally up to you to think about it. Can you attack with magical power while increasing your speed? Cumbersome conditions may be attached to stealth or stealth skills.”

“Why do you think so?”

“I’ve never heard of a silver phantom thief being good at fighting. If it’s real, you’ll be able to dodge my attack, but if it’s fake, you’ll die at my hands right now.”

“… … .”

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Kaden shows curiosity, hiding a smile behind a mask.

He was quick-witted and did not easily believe what outsiders said.

It was only assuming that he could be a fake silver phantom thief, and he was only trying to determine whether it was true or not.

Even in the midst of that, he was only aiming for the moment to attack himself without loosening his posture.

“Do you think I will be able to hit you with the swordsman?”

“No matter how fast you move, you can’t get out of here.”

“I have to think about my speed. Is it possible to hide secretly?”

“We can blow up the whole room.”

“Oh, you can’t do that. People in the next room or downstairs could get hurt.”

“… … .”

Shion was already aware of that part.

If the opponent was fake, they would be subdued quickly, but if they were real, they could have avoided the sword and escaped leisurely.

In addition, since he was well aware of the position he was in, he must have deliberately mentioned the people living in the mansion.

“I have no intention of fighting you. I just came for a casual conversation.”

“If you’re fake, there’s no reason to say that, and even if you’re real, it doesn’t make sense. There is no reason why you should accept me as a disciple.”

“Didn’t I tell you earlier? Risking your life for someone you love… It’s really cool. It deserves to be called romantic.”

The reason was simple and bizarre, but it could not be seen as being forced.

The silver phantom thief, Caden Aslower, was like that from the beginning.

He always pursued romance, pursued his own ideals, and always tried to achieve them.

That’s why he showed his sincere heart while remaining loyal to the current king.

“therefore… I was introduced to His Majesty the King. Shouldn’t I accept it if it’s a romance approved by His Majesty?”

“If you knew about me, you wouldn’t do this.”

“But you can’t come through the front door in broad daylight, can you? Not even for the sake of my reputation.”

Shion was dumbfounded, but soon understood.

The silver phantom thief has always been active at night, hiding his true identity.

Of course, when carrying out intelligence missions beyond the frontier areas, there were times when they moved day and night.

“… The excuses are flimsy. Even if you use sword skills, you won’t have anything to say, right?”

“Are you going to attack the Cetinos quasar?”

“I can’t tell if it’s real, and it’s because I’m an intruder.”

“If I give you advice, you will have to take care of the aftermath. I can just avoid it, but what about this mansion?”

“You’ll know when you see it.”

Shion coldly recited and pulled his right arm hard.

Of course, I had no intention of blowing my sword here and now.

Harnette was in the next room, and downstairs, there must have been maids and maids roaming around.

You could scream, but it was left as a last resort because it could make things more complicated.

“This friend… It’s a lot more extreme than I thought.”

“Why did the person I wanted to talk to sneak in in the middle of the night? I don’t know.”

“If I had intended to kill you, I would have sneaked in after you fell asleep. Is there no reason to kill you?”

“Do I have to understand that one by one? All I see is an intruder.”

“under… I’m speechless. Even if you bring me a letter of appointment or proof, I won’t believe it.”

“If you wanted to meet me, you had to prove your identity and tell me in a letter that you wanted to meet me. Because that doesn’t work, I’m suspicious.”

There was a huge difference between the opponent being a silver phantom thief and the high probability of being a silver phantom thief.

The former can be trusted, but the latter is likely to be unknown.

In addition, the silver phantom thief hid his real name and appearance, so it was impossible to recognize him unless he knew him.

If at least he brought a letter with the king’s seal on it, he wouldn’t have trusted it a little.

“Are you saying you won’t trust me until the end?”

“If you want to make them believe, bring proof.”

“I can give you proof.”

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Kaden took the book out of his pocket and threw it to the floor.

In the meantime, Shion didn’t take his eyes off Kaden and firmly gripped the hilt.

“It’s difficult, but… not bad. At that level, you can learn secret techniques.”

“What are you talking about?”

“In that book, some of my secret secrets are recorded. It’s a basic skill, but… Learning it will help.”

As Kaden gets out of the moonlight, it slowly sinks into the darkness and erases the shape.

Shion watched them and tried to sense their presence.

A vague presence still lingered inside the room.

“I will prove my identity in a few days. Once you open a book, it’s over, so you’ll have to think carefully.”

At the same time as the answer, the window shook.

The presence was completely gone, and not even a shadow could be found.

Shion steps cautiously and looks out the window.

‘Is it real?’

Shion continued to look outside and quickly closed the window.

Then he carefully bent down and picked up the book.

It was a common brown cover, but there were no titles or patterns engraved on it.

‘I can’t do something like this unless I’m a silver phantom thief.’

Quick movements, clever stealth, bold spirit and manner of speech, persistence in romance, and references to the king.

If all conditions were considered, it was unmistakably a silver phantom thief.

However, since he was not sure of his identity, he could only speculate that it was so.

‘What kind of disciple are you looking for when you’re young… … .’

Of course, the silver phantom thief tries to recruit disciples even in the original story.

It was to find a successor who would take on infiltration and intelligence missions on his behalf.

However, if you choose the wrong one, you may come out with a great sword that will disturb the kingdom of Allain, so you have been verifying it in various ways.

‘How can I use it if I learn it?’

Shion sighed and put the book in the drawer.

I was still disturbed, but the silver phantom thief was making my head complicated.

Did he know that just by not joining the Royal Knights, such a result would come out?

‘I’m running out of sleep. I want to know what to do.’

* * *

The mansion of the Duke of Adelaira, Hanette’s room.

Harnette finished her lunch and quietly returned to her room.

As the days passed, it seemed that Shion’s complexion was getting darker.

I inquired about him separately, but only the reply that nothing happened came back.

‘Are you tired? You can take it easy… … .’

Shion trained his swordsmanship and strengthened his magic power, and was hanging out with him from time to time.

Of course, I went to drink and gamble less frequently than before, but I couldn’t stop because I had to save money.

From Shion’s point of view, it would be more convenient to move separately, but he was deliberately taking himself with him because of the promise.

‘Should I go alone today? I don’t think it’s going to be anything special.’

Sometimes I wondered if I could go out alone.

The number of escort knights increased more than before, and the capital garrison and police were always on standby in the capital.

It was impossible to carry out a surprise attack, and it was possible to escape and be caught.

‘Because it’s embarrassing to go together… It would be better to buy it by yourself.’

Harnette examined her face and suit in the mirror before heading to the next room.

I was thinking of going out for a while and buying some medicine or food to restore my energy.

If I took care of it openly, I would be misunderstood for no reason, so I should have just passed on saying that I bought it by chance.

‘What must happen if I don’t go with you for a while?’

Harnette knocked on the door and entered the room.

Shion slowly turns his head and shows melancholy eyes.

“Did you say you were off today?”

“… Yes it was. Why?”

“I’m going out alone.”

“… … .”

Shion frowns, sensing that the time has come.

I’ve always prepared for it, but when I faced it, it seemed like I was under pressure for some reason.

But because I was determined, I had no regrets.

“Since I’m going out for a while, I think I don’t need you. Because there was nothing special these days… … .”

“okay. Good bye.”

“uh… What did you just say?”

“Goodbye.”

Shion replied lonely and rose from his seat.

After going out like this, I would soon meet the main character.

Wouldn’t he try to run away from the mansion within a day at the earliest, or within three days at the latest?

“When should we go together?”

“Since my sister wants to go with me, there must be a lot of trouble. Nothing has happened in the meantime, so you can go out alone.”

“Can you really do that?”

“It’s not that I’m not worried… You just need to wear the necklace properly. never lose it.”

Shion looks at the necklace Harnette is wearing and feels a faint sense of relief.

If the protagonist and his colleagues were together, the rebels would not be able to pursue them.

The necklace was only a minimal safety device, and after leaving, even that would be meaningless.

“Are you really going alone?”

“after… Because you can go.”

Harnette was a little regretful, but did not show it.

Normally, he would have given various reasons and said that he had to go with them unconditionally.

However, as much as today, he obediently gave permission, and I wondered if he seemed a little lethargic.

“… It’s not like you.”

“Then won’t you go if I tell you not to go?”

“what? It doesn’t matter… … .”

“Answer me straight. If I tell you not to go, will you not go?”

“… … .”

Harnette, slightly surprised, meets Shion’s gaze.

It seemed as if the purple eyes were lying alone, buried in the darkness.

The voice was raised, but not tinged with emotion.

Rather, it was so calm that I felt a sense of alienation.

“why are you like this? Did something bad happen?”

“Please answer the questions I ask.”

“You have to tell me why… … .”

“sister!”

Shion held onto Hanette’s shoulders and poured out her emotions.

He didn’t know why he said this or what he was excited about.

I just had to move and let out my voice.

“I just need you to answer me. It’s not difficult.”

“You look very tired. Yes, it will be difficult.”

Hannette replied calmly with a deep look in her eyes.

The hands holding her shoulders were trembling little by little.

It must have been a question with a lot of meaning for Zion.

“I will ask again. If I tell you not to go, will you not go?”

“… Yes, I won’t go if you tell me not to go. Where can I go without a kid?”