Chapter 93: Inducement

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Chapter 93: Inducement

It has been three days since I rescued Alice.

Right after that, I entrusted Alice with a crucial task and had her split up. The prospect of Alice violating her promise and escaping was a consideration that I could not rule out, yet I concluded that with her inquisitive nature, things would probably be fine. It was beyond my capacity to perfectly manage all of my allies.

The greatest obstacle at the moment was the lack of forces after all. Despite having Alice as a companion, with only four peopleFelt and Sasha includedI might succeed in subduing a small city, but dealing with the royal capital would be a pipe dream. I made contact again with Gato and company, who had casually declined my initial offer, and somehow managed to set up a place to negotiate.

The place designated for the rendezvous was a small bar in an inn town on the outskirts of the royal capital. Not a single customer was present except for us when I entered the windowless bar, which was apparently under the control of Gatos influence.

Hey, youre back early!

Mr. Gato, Ms. Mira. Its been a while.

Even though it wasnt a particularly large bar, there was more than enough room for the three of us to use it. A sumptuous meal had already been set on the table, but everybody had been withdrawn, including the owner, who was nowhere to be seen.

Excuse me, did I keep you waiting?

Dont fret. We just arrived too early, and Viper didnt show up today?

Yes. Ms. Felt has been occupied with a lot of work, so I came here alone today.

Oh, is that so? Thats a pity.

After my answer to Miras question, Gato gulped down his drink. Through the hood he was wearing over his eyes, I was able to see a tattoo of a magic formula inscribed in meticulous detail during that beat.

In contrast to Gatos regular reaction, Mira seemed colder than usual.

After Alice came in with a noise that reverberated through the interior of the store, she stiffened immediately following her complaint.

Beyond Alices gaze was Mira, who froze with a bitter look on her face.

No way, Master?

Alice.

Alice let out a burst of cheers and sprang on Mira then.

Its Master, isnt it!! Oh no, its been a super long time!? Have you been killing people lately!?

Stop your screaming in my ear, youre making me depressed! And you, where have you been wandering around for almost a decade without contacting me! No, theres no need to inform meIve been learning about your movements via the wanted poster, after all!

Master, your wrinkles are growing.

Hurry up and step away from me!

Having pulled off the clinging Alice, Mira drew in a deep breath. Gato and I who watched it laughed wryly.

I have never seen Mira in such high spirits.

Ugh I cant help it! Alice is my first and last apprentice, and I have a lot of things I was planning to say to her when I met her!

Master, you are rather overprotective, you know.

Mira, whose cheeks were dyed vermillion, covered her mouth with a fan in embarrassment. Muttering to herself like it was someone a strangers matter, Alice threw one of the fried chickens from the tabletop into her mouth.