Marquis' Express Butler

The trap they dug was a simple but deadly device.

The space behind the building was relatively sparse, but there was an invisible door on its wall.

It was a secret entrance disguised as a wall.

From the outside, I never knew there was a door there. My eyes, relying on Mana's power, could barely find it.

Perhaps the soldiers or knights who will protect this place will not even know the existence of the entrance.

“Are you sneaking in to steal the child? ”

They're pretty smart. They're planning to infiltrate that neglected area and abduct Sapiella's infancy in an instant.

“But is that enough? Something's missing.”

I tilted my head.

Even if you enter through the secret entrance, there must be knights inside, other than Sapiella. Taking down knights and kidnapping Sapiella in a situation like that?

If I had planned this kidnapping, I would never have approved such a reckless plan.

I'm sure you've got a better idea. Or a security plan.

To find it, I took another look around the building. But nothing worked but finding the secret entrance.

“I knew there was only one way to find out for sure. ”

It has not yet been proven, but I have one plausible hypothesis.

That all of Cornell's trainers who were kicked out of the mansion had nothing to do with this plan.

The hard data I obtained detailed Sapiella's schedule and timeline. In other words, there is a partner in the plan inside the mansion.

I don't know who it is, but since the data came from a warehouse at the Alcaine Merchants Guild, the former Cornell trainer who was affiliated with you is a prime suspect.

Even if he is not involved in filling out the document, he is likely to know who is involved.

Then I'm sure you'll find him and ask him yourself.

Cornell has been thrown out of every position on charges of dishonoring the late Adeline. The difficult title of Baron was also confiscated. So I heard that I live alone in a remote house now.

That was the end of the deal. The Adeline Special Investigations Group did not conduct any further intensive investigations. He cleared his family after investigating misconduct, considering everything he did for them.

It became an extenuating circumstance in a bad way.

You have to pluck your soul out at the same time to get rid of the aftereffects.

Then there was a commotion on the other side. With dirt, a horde of knights and soldiers swiftly come this way.

“Stop it all! To your stations! Defend this place thoroughly from now on! Arrest anyone suspicious immediately. ”

“Yes!”

As the knight's command comes through, the soldiers begin to make a tumultuous move.

They were soldiers of the Adeline family. Seeing that there were also some maids, they wanted to come out in advance and clean up.

I haven't seen Sapiella's spirit yet. There was still a lot of time to show up around noon.

At that moment, a soldier began to look at me with suspicious eyes.

I immediately turned around and got out of there. I had a way to prove my identity anyway, but I didn't want to make a fuss because I was stuck.

Now it was time to move quietly for my goal.

I put deep pressure on the hood, and by the way, I moved into the home of all of Cornell's trainers.

* * *

“Power is the eleventh fig. That's exactly right. ”

I had no choice but to rate Cornell's home.

The roof looks like it's going to rain with some falling parts, and more than half of the fence is broken. You see a lot of broken carts and plowmen around you, making it look like an abandoned house.

It was a kind of building that could be used as a warehouse. Is Cornell really living here?

Thump, thump!

I knocked on the door with my fist. There was no reaction inside. I opened the door, feeling a sense of intelligence in a moment.

The door is not locked.

The inside was worse than the outside. There were all kinds of furniture, chairs and tables everywhere. The bedding is tangled on one side.

“Is this where people live? It's a total waste.”

There was definitely a trace of a person. Dust was piled up, but there was little dust on the bed and table. Evidence that someone's been using this place until recently.

Is he away for a while?

As I turned back and left, I suddenly remembered the secret space in my home and I felt energized.

“He's cunning. He must be hiding somewhere. ”

He barely escaped his public prison years ago. But there was always the possibility of being caught. The Alcaine Merchants Guild could eliminate him for losing power.

So I thought, maybe he's hiding enough.

I learned how to sense things by raising my spirits.

It wasn't really me, it was a little application of the way I learned in the book. Mana had endless applications in the first place, so it was no problem to change her.

The trick is simple. Slowly spread Mana everywhere. This will allow Mana to detect most of what is in the spread.

In particular, it was excellent at detecting life. I have mastered the way to sense the heat in life by applying a little more power.

“I can see your hair. ”

I closed my eyes and started scattering Mana.

And how long has it been?

Whoo-hoo!

I felt a slight warmth and vibration on the soles of my feet. I felt the Mana Wave. It was a few steps below the ground.

My mouth went up to my mouth.

You're so cute. You've been hiding in the cellar? I've been looking for where the tide started and rolling.

Qajik!

As expected, the floor cracks open, revealing a secret passageway. At the same time, you hear a scream-like sound inside. I quickly went inside.

“Whoa, what the hell! ”

It's Cornell. He steps back slowly, pulling the dagger in his hand. But my hands were trembling. Proof of fear.

I looked at him for a moment.

He doesn't shave, his beard fills up, and his eyes are dazed as if he had been drugged. Not to mention the messy hair. It looks like it hasn't been washed for a while, but the soup is thick.

A person could fall into hell at a moment's notice.

“It's been a long time. No need to speak respectfully now. Now you're just a former butler who dishonored the Adeline family. ”

With that said, I took off my hood. He was furious when my face was revealed.

“What are you doing here? ”

“I'll talk slowly, so let's put down what's in your hand. It doesn't bother me to shine. ”

“Get lost! ”

“What would you do with a toy like that? ”

I've already placed my hand on Mana's pistol, expecting him to resist. Immediately pulls out the Mana Lever, hits the 'Ha’, aims and then fires.

Tung Tung!

Chang!

The bullet is in his hand. The dagger rolls to the ground, losing its owner. I kicked the dagger with my bare feet.

“Huff!”

The startled man knocks his butt and falls back. This is an awkward sight.

“We don't have much time. Let's start with the business. Tell me all about the leaders in the square today. ”

“Leader? What is that nonsense? ”

“Ha, I thought a trainer would have a better head, but he didn't. Or are you still not getting the vibe? ”

I pulled out my sword and shoved it down his throat this time. He shudders as he feels the cold iron.

“Did I come here because I was bored? Why don't you think about it if you had a head? You can't be any worse than a cheeky apprentice. ”

“Grrrgh!"

He trembles with humiliation. It seemed like it was going to be quick to look at me. Well, it would be very offensive to be threatened by a man who once served as a servant.

But that's impossible. If you do that, you'll be decapitated.

I'm the one who has the upper hand.

“I'm no ordinary apprentice. ”

“Hehehehe! Maybe you're nothing but a common apprentice." ”

“Don't you see why you've become like this when you've been living well? You're more naive than you look. ”

“What?"

The eyes of the man who was staring at me became sharp for a moment. Now you notice? This is the worst deacon trainer in the Adeline family.

“No way... you? ”

“Yes, that's my work. I'll turn your office, I'll turn the Merchant Guild. ”

“You murderer! ”

He tries to pounce, but his sorrow only hurts his neck. He frowned and bled. Fortunately, the sword did not pierce your neck.

“Calm down. If you want to breathe more. Anyway, I'm investigating the Alcaine Merchants Guild and the scorpions, as well as the case you're involved in. You told that guy Roy to find the box, right? ”

“I don't know what you mean. ”

“Ha, this bastard. ”

Phew!

I kicked him. The man shot in the chest falls backwards, splashing his needle. It would have been a huge shock. He doesn't wake up grunting for a while.

However, I grabbed his collar and forced him to do so.

“Hey, man. I heard Roy tell you he owns the place. I heard you told me to get that box. And I have the box. ”

Cornell's eyes widen for a moment.

I was sure of that moment. He's part of the kidnapping plan.

“I checked all the papers inside. So don't waste our time. Let's blow it. I don't want to call the Knights for nothing. Maybe it won't end with a throat cut. ”

“ ……. ”

“Don't be such a dick. Tell me quickly how you intend to kidnap a young lady. ”

But he never opened his mouth. You feel compelled to put the sword a little closer to his neck. A red solid line leads to blood by digging into the skin.

The one who felt the pain began to tremble. I was gradually, gradually increasing my strength. The blade digging at your neck deepens the wound.

“Now you have something to say? ”

“I don't know anything! I don't know!”

“No, it doesn't make sense not to know! Those bastards are learning more. ”

Pair!

I slapped him on the cheek. His lips were torn open and blood spurted out. But I didn't offer any mercy.

“This is the last time. Blow for three. One, two……. ”

“At the manor!”

I finally caught the tail. I smiled and asked again.

“I know you want to take the secret passageway behind the building. But how are you gonna get it out? The guards will be inside. ”

“... I'm going to use an unmarried pill. ”

“Recite in detail. ”

With a trembling voice, he unleashed his entire plan.

Put the guards to sleep with a single pill and get only infants out. And there's an ambush inside the building. The knights and soldiers inside are suppressed with paralysis.

It was the moment when the riddle was solved.

But my personal questions have not yet been addressed. So I asked him to be jealous.

“Then why do you want to kidnap a girl? ”

“ ……. ”

“Why? Who's behind this? ”

He remained silent to the end. Rather, he seemed to have given up everything. I got out of there, judged that he had nothing left to gain. I have a lot of work to do after that. We can't waste our time here.

I've been walking out of the house like that for a long time.

“Fire! Fire! ”

Surprised, I turned around. Cornell's house, the ruins from afar, is engulfed in flames.