I sighed deeply. I almost got the necklace, but the fool had to go and poke my puppet in the back. I should really take the fist of heaven from the sky, then he is nothing more than a burnt outline on the ground.
Ah, I'm so tired. It seems that I haven't done anything for more than a week. I can really take a nap, maybe another century or two. Isn't that great? But now that Lily is back, I can't just leave her in the hands of the evil man. Next time I see him again, I will definitely end his poor life.
I looked at the darkness around me and felt as if I had forgotten something important. I believe that if it is important, I will not forget it in the first place. Eventually I will remember, all I can do now is to enjoy the warmth of the fire crackling in front of me.
"So...?" a strange lazy voice asked, surprised me a bit.
"Who is there?" I asked politely.
""Um? You called me, remember?"
"I don't think so. I will remember doing such a ceremony." I will remember at least that much.
"Ritual? What are you talking about? Somehow, a letter found me in my shop, asking me to meet someone here."
""Really? Are you sure that it is me?"
Why is this guy bothering me? I just want to take a break so that I can go to see Lily again. I want to know what she is doing now. I bet she took the bait and visited the library that the Witch Order is proud of. So cute, that pupil.
"What's wrong with you?" the stranger asked coldly. "We talked for about ten minutes, and then you were suddenly silent for twenty minutes. So if you are crazy with me, then I will leave."
Oh! Now I remember. Wow, Lily just took full control of my thoughts. I think this is the result of your reunion with someone who is so important to you. I bet she can think of no other way.
""No, it's okay. I remember now. I called you here as a backup plan, which seems to be the right decision. I need you to steal something for me" I told him and motioned for him to sit down, but he was still standing on the other side of the stove.
"Why do you think I will steal things? My current profession sees my profits continue to increase."
"Oh, please, you can't hide your true nature from me. I have only been awake for more than a week, but I have been trying to keep up with current affairs. No one knew you were a master thief before, which is simply difficult. Believe it!"
"I don't know what you are talking about" he said halfheartedly.
I can't help but feel that I made a serious mistake in reasoning. It became increasingly difficult for me to believe that he was the person I imagined. His lazy attitude is one of his most relaxing things. I mean, I just accused him of being a top thief, and he doesn't care at all! I will proudly show off this title!
""Oh? So didn’t you do the business about stealing artifacts from the headquarters of the Old World?"
"Old world? Sounds like some revolutionary organization."
Is this a denial? This guy and his tired, half-closed eyes are too difficult.
"How do you explain the incident called the Nihility? I heard that they were looking for the mechanical ignition device and it was lost in the hands of a thief. You told me that it wasn't you who did it?"
"Who knows?"
Is this the most smiling smile I have just seen
"Well, then, what about the crown stolen at the new king Bradley's crown ceremony in this overpriced city last week?"
The man's lips began to tremble in the corner, and a big smile appeared on his face.
"Hehe, yeah, that's so funny." He smiled. "Well, you found out. But now you know who I am, I can't let you leave here alive."
Having a candidate is the most difficult topic of all time. Now he was pulling out a knife that looked like a pointed knife from behind. Does he think he is a gang member? He is a C-level at best.
"I don't want to fight, and I don't care who you are, I just want you to steal a necklace for me."
He looked at me carefully for a while, then returned the knife to me, obviously he didn't think I was a threat. In any case, I don't need to express my strength like a lovely red-haired woman I know.
"A necklace? That's it?"
"Yes, I would be happy to reward you with this lovely bag of valuables." I told him, putting that heavy bag beside me, all the gems and those things that collided with each other.
"Is that so?" he said, suddenly becoming more boring. "I don't do what I should do for reward. I do it just for excitement."
He suddenly turned a complete circle, and then turned toward me to the right, although he was now bounced with the bag of goods on his palm, which surprised me. What an unusual ability. It seems that I have chosen the right one on this matter.
I'm going to take this now and he told me straightforwardly. "Where is the necklace?"
very good. It seems that we have reached a consensus.
I stretched out my hand and collected some energy in the palm of my hand. The energy emits a soft white light in the vortex, and finally solidifies into the shape of a sphere. I show it to my visitors.
"Look at the light and you will see yourself."
The man slowly approached, squinting at the ball.
"I can only see a woman reading."
"Oh, that's Lily. The necklace is in her hand."
I watched these pictures gradually show up. She was there, sitting in the library as I expected. Look at her, flipping through the pages of the book with thin fingers. I want to see her again.
"Then why don't you get it yourself?"
"I will, but I will be a little busy in the next few weeks. I have a small family and I need to escape from prison and find something else." Honestly, it will be a stimulus Tired of work, but I need some help to deal with some things, as well as my plans for this world, I feel that they will eagerly join me. "Of course, I need you to complete your task so that my plan can bear fruit."
"But stealing from such a woman? It shouldn't be too difficult."
"I know what you are thinking, but we cannot underestimate her. That woman is harder to be stolen than any fort or castle you encounter."
"I don't know that. There is only one person. I think you may be a bit exaggerated."
"Everyone who underestimates her will eventually die. I tell you based on personal experience."
"Really? Then why are you still alive?"
"Because I never underestimated her. But I didn't find that necklace. Although I never planned for it, I think it is appropriate to find the best talent in the business anyway." Continued) (End of this chapter)