Chapter 29: Before the Battle: The House of Assassins

Chapter 29: Before the Battle: The House of Assassins

(T/N: I have messed up the numbering from Chapter 29 to Chapter 31. This is chapter 29)

My visit to Etos house went on after dropping Arti off at her house.

At the house, Xenia had already arrived and was steadily progressing with her preparations.

Thats why. So, I would like to entrust you with diversion and disruption, but how many pieces of maneuver are currently available to you?

Right. There are seven or eight of them in the Garrison Corps, but they are all just minnows that dont carry any magical powerAh, I am not exactly dissing you, Mr. Matthias.

That kind of thing doesnt matter. Continue, Xenia.Fiind updated novels at novelhall.comediately after returning to Etos house accompanied by me, and entering the living room, a conversation of this nature was overheard, and I was beyond respectful and amazed at how spontaneous the two of them were.

Oh, the two of you are back? Welcome home

T-Teacher Xenia, you are being the same as usual today too

Eto, who was apparently sharing the same sentiments as I was, formulated a half-hearted smile.

A glance at the table between Xenia and Matthias revealed several sheets of paper scattered about with detailed writing in every corner. Aside from Xenia, Matthias conceived his plans as scrupulously as I did when work was the focus.

I prompted Matthias to proceed with the conversation.

So that means you have some pawns in the Garrison Corps as well, right? When you release the Golems into the city to disorient them, utilize those pawns too, whenever the security of the main city falls to a level of inadequacy. With that, the Garrisoned Corps will be temporarily out of action, and chance is high that Hunter will run amok on his own in the meantime.

Understood. How do I take care of this body?

You cant afford to lose that body yet. Xenia can have fun with the people guarding the relatively low-security areas. Afterward, leave it to me.

After that or rather, this degree of diversion will probably bring about a quick end to the chaos, and pulling the most obnoxious people out of the main camp will perhaps be a stretch, you see? Against the main forces of Kaguya and the Garrison Corps, will you be able to cope on your own, Mr. Matthias?

No problem.

From the drawer of the shelf that customarily contained the wanted posters, Matthias retrieved an object reminiscent of a black jewelry box.

When it was opened, a necktie pin with a sorcery formula engraved on it lay inside. That was supposed to incorporate the sorcery of Iron Gauntlet, as I recalled.

Dont you have to set your preparations up, too, Teacher?

Etos voice, strained as it was, blended into the hallways wooden flooring as silence descended on the house all at once.

You said that to Teacher Xenia, but the truth is, you are planning to make a move today too, arent you? I wont disclose this to the two of them, so its all right.

Eto, why?

I can tell by the look in your eyes when you stared at Ms. Fina today, Teacher.

Looking at Eto, whose eyes were tear-stained slightly, an awkward smile broke out on her face.

The words of apology threatened to escape my throat somehow, but after swallowing them, I too showed my original, awkward smile.

I was confident in my ability to fake facial expressions.

Please dont underestimate me. I have been watching you, Teacher Kanaki, for four years now.

Feeling a newfound sense of freshness at the sight of Eto puffing up with pride, I returned to the living room and gathered up my belongings. Though having said that, my baggage was not especially large. Among them were a pistol, a rarity in this country, which I had employed in the battle with Aldar the other day, and five magic crystal stones. The rest was simply a white bangle with Chakrameth technique engraved on it.

To Eto, who was observing this with a complex countenance, a smile was presented to her.

Rest assured. I dont intend to pull any major maneuvers today, so there is not much at stake.

Is that true?

Compared to the work your father is doing today, yeah. Well, it is more like night patrol to check if any of my students are in jeopardy.

Winking at her, Eto gave a laugh, as if distressed.

I will be waiting for you and the others on your way home, okay?

Yeah. It shouldnt take too long.

With a last smilethat same reassuring smile, of courseI dashed outside, already aware of my destination.

To the corner that overlooked multiple sniper points, not far from the hospital where Karen was hospitalized