Chapter 409

Chapter 409

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Chapter 409

Having thrown off the cumbersome formal top and donned a cape made of a material that didn’t reflect light, the part that had previously appeared to be pinned like fabric caught as an ornament unfurled, revealing a hood.

Enveloped from head to toe in black clothing and with a hood covering Yuder, he had become an entirely different person from just moments before.

“Good. Perfectly like a night guest. No one will think you were a person at the party,” Kishiar joked, straightening the hood that obscured Yuder's face, with a playful smile. Yuder opened the window, confirmed that no one was patrolling the area, and then leaped, gripping the upper frame.

“I shall be back.”

“Be careful. The rumors of how long I've been playing around here all depend on when you return. Don't forget that.”

Kishiar, who had draped Yuder’s discarded formal top over his arm, gracefully waved his finger and blew a kiss.

The sensation that had been heightened almost faltered at the princess-like gesture. Yuder merely nodded once in silence, then bounded up to the roof, stepping on the wind.

Today’s plan basically involved those in the security management team handling the auction house, while those left in the mansion took care of the party, surveilling those involved with the secret trade of Duke Tain as well as the Star of Nagran. But the auction house, defended only by the Cavalry and the Knights of Peletta, was far riskier than the secure party.

Considering this, more personnel were sent to the security management team, but now with the variable of the southern merchants, all agreed, including Kishiar, that this alone was not enough for assurance.

Therefore, one person, possessing both the quickest mobility and reliable skills, was given a special mission: to move freely between the two groups, distract the attention of others, and provide support in an ever-changing situation.

This role went to Yuder Aile, who had regained his great strength.

Everything that day was like a perfectly orchestrated play, started a week ago when Pruelle completed the list and handed over the party schedule.

Yuder first became Kishiar's partner at the party, feigned inability to dance, and made contact with Marty to gather information. Meanwhile, Kishiar danced with the Baroness, captivated the nobles' attention.

The nobles, ignoring Kishiar dancing with the Baroness, only felt a base excitement towards the gossip of Yuder and the following Duke of Peletta heading for the lounge, without questioning what they were doing there.

Perhaps by now, they were all gathered and chattering about what lascivious act might be occurring in the small lounge. Unfortunately for them, Yuder was not there.

The next goal was to quickly retrieve his sword from the mansion while Kishiar stalled in the lounge and swiftly move to the security management team.

Yuder recalled Kishiar's voice, instructing him perfectly on everything from his steps to the speed of his drinking. From the disappearance of Baron Willhem, Kishiar dancing with the Baroness, drawing everyone’s focus, and finally both of them conspicuously heading to the lounge, leaving an impression that no one could doubt his absence – nothing had differed from what Kishiar La Orr had anticipated.

All was as if pieces on a board that he had arranged.

If everyone at the party knew that the instruction had gone so far as to make Yuder Aile move in a direction of speaking as little as possible, they would have been astounded. Yuder faintly twisted the corners of his lips into a smile.

Yuder realized anew that Kishiar had considered even such things, and he felt as if he had glimpsed a trace of the man's path through life.

"To deceive others perfectly, one must first look where no one would think to look."

Yuder, who had hidden in the shadows and quickly traversed to where the annex was located, landed lightly on a tree, a good hiding spot. It had been easy to get this far, as most of the guards were focused around the main building and entrance.

'This is... a welcome variable.'

"Thank you for telling me."

"Are you going now?"

"Yes."

"I wish I could go too. Waiting here for those who may or may not come is less appealing than going to the security management team's place."

"But you will help me with an ability that only you can perform, won't you?"

Finn, who had been openly envious, closed his mouth as he looked at Yuder, who had jumped down in front of him. A moment later, a mischievous expression, shy yet unable to hide excitement, appeared on the boy's face.

"Yes, that's right."

Finn Eldore coming out to hand Yuder the sword was not just because of simple friendship, but part of a plan that had been included since he learned that Finn had become able to use teleportation ability by himself.

Finn, arms outstretched towards Yuder, closed his eyes and exerted his energy.

"Just trust me. No one will notice, and I'll get you perfectly outside the mansion!"

A vapor-like energy began to flow greatly over his small face, drenched in sweat. As that energy grew stronger, covering Yuder, there was an unseen pull, and a sensation as though something was sucking him in.

Yuder, who had closed his eyes with dizziness, realized that he had truly come outside of Willhem's mansion. Not far off, the knights and soldiers crowding around the mansion's back door were busy moving around, unable to even imagine that someone had suddenly escaped from within.

Yuder turned his back to them and crept into the darkness. There was not a hint of hesitation in his movement as he flew onto the rooftop.

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