I was exposed as the strongest magician to my sister, who has severe brother complex. I can no longer hide my abilities at school! - Chapter 22 : Their Plans!

Chapter 22 : Their Plans!

Alvin, who had rushed out of the room, continued through the Duke’s estate.

However, since there were hired guards near the gate and around, he had to cross the fence while being cautious of patrolling personnel.

After leaving the mansion, Alvin quickly concealed himself in a nearby alley. Then, passing through another alley, he found a small carriage parked.

Alvin knocked on the carriage a few times and, without checking inside, opened the door.

“Considering your dissolute nature, you’re not on time.”

“Even dissolute people keep their promises. Keep that in mind for the future.”

The one inside the carriage was none other than Layla.

Apparently, this carriage was prepared by Layla. Knowing this, Alvin took off the coat he had put on just in case and boarded the carriage, settling into a seat.

At that moment, the carriage slowly started moving.

“It’s rare for Layla to suggest going together. Usually, it just ends with you providing information.”

“If I had let you go alone, you would have sprinted all the way to the capital, right? I could prepare the carriage because I knew the situation, so you should be grateful.”

“Yeah, yeah, thanks. How cute of you to worry about me.”

“Hahaha…”

“Hahaha…”

Both of them started laughing simultaneously as if it was a really funny joke.

“…I can’t be happy about your last words. What do you think we should do?”

“For now, I think you should let go of my shoulder.”

Alvin firmly grabbed the arm that reached out unexpectedly. Any delay, and it could have become a problem for his shoulder joint.

“Well, considering you’re a rude person…”

“Hey, you! Even though you’re such a pure, polite, and righteous Alvin…”

“It’s just an incident that became a rumor, right? I don’t think we’ll easily find the culprit behind the ‘disappearances’.”

Alvin and Layla were currently heading towards the capital to investigate the frequent kidnapping incidents. The cause was an unknown perpetrator targeting only children. They were out at night to avoid detection by the Duke’s guards. If exposed, Alvin would be quickly brought back.

“That’s that, and this is this. If there are elements of anxiety, it can interfere with sleep. Did you know? Poor quality sleep is the enemy of your skin.”

“It’s just a habit of worrying about the people who were kidnapped.”

“…..”

Alvin’s expression stiffened.

“And besides, the duchy and the capital are neighbors! I don’t know when it might be attacked at any moment—”

“Because Cecile-sama might be kidnapped, right?”

“It’s not like that!”

“Desperately denying it makes it even more suspicious.”

Seeing Alvin shout with a red face, Layla couldn’t help but laugh.

He cares for his sister and expresses his fondness in his own way. Through their long association, Layla understood Alvin’s abilities and background, which made him appear even more adorable to her.

“Really… Men want to show off and look cool. If they keep doing that, they’ll end up with no suitors. It’s a shame when you’re so handsome.”

“Oh, will you take responsibility when that happens?”

“I’ll hold my stomach and laugh out loud.”

—Pop!

“…So?”

“…I’ll be happy when the time comes that there won’t be any problem with my succession.”

Alvin, looking at his swinging right arm, lowered his head obediently. If he said anything more, he might not even be able to unzip his pants.

“By the way, aren’t the knights also searching for them?”

While fixing his shoulder, Alvin asked.

“Yeah, it seems they’re focusing on that now. But since neither the culprits nor the kidnapped people have been found, I think we’ll eventually get an offer for a different role.”

“Like what?”

“The Academy’s knights also take on these kinds of requests when they’re short-staffed. So it’s just a matter of time.”

Well, well… Alvin rested his cheek on the window frame, pondering.

“Hearing all this, it seems your father and the other officials aren’t considering the possibility of bandits or vigilantes, right?”

“Bandits selling them as slaves… We initially thought about that line, but the kidnapped children are always only young, and if bandits were behind it, they would likely target older women too.”

“If that’s not the case, then someone who doesn’t show their face has come out…”

“That’s right. I think that’s a significant reason why the Kingdom’s knights can’t find them.”

However, Layla’s expression softened.

“But, you know… we found out that the kidnappings occur after the capital has calmed down at night. Also, the children who disappeared were supposed to be sleeping in houses that had not gone out, and strangely enough, the abducted children always ate snacks they bought at stalls the day before.”

“…I’ve been thinking about this for a while, but how do you get such information?”

“Hehe~, that’s a trade secret. Don’t you think a maiden is more attractive with many secrets?”

“Isn’t that believing too much in the mysterious route?”

Alvin, witnessing the mysterious woman in front of him, grimaced.

“… Anyway, it’s the right time now. We can just wait for children, especially those with blond hair, to come out and keep an eye on them.”

“I’ve already picked up children with blond hair living in the capital. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find anything about the stalls, so for now, is that good enough?”

“…Really, your efficiency makes me want to boast to the neighbors.”

Encouraged by being called a ‘partner’ by the young man in front of her, Layla, who was relied upon, couldn’t help but hum a tune as the carriage swayed.

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