Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 254



253 – Kyoto Samgul_6

“Hehe, that, that’s nothing special, I just wanted to ask you something.”

Elizabeth handed over the drink she had just gotten from the vending machine.

There was no reason to refuse, so I showed a slightly grateful expression, accepted the drink, and sat down next to Elizabeth on the bench next to the vending machine.

“Is there something you want to ask?”

“That… There’s something I explained on the way here, about the Aksha Auction House.”

“Ah. By the way, you said you came from the Aksha Auction House, right?”

“Yeah, right. So I heard you were at the scene of the crime that day. Do you remember anything about the criminal’s face or appearance or anything like that…? So.”

“To be exact, I wasn’t at the scene of the incident.”

“Was that so? Anyway, do you have any idea?”

She probably knows what I said to the police, so why is she asking me this?

Of course, it was not difficult to understand why he was saying this.

Because I was the only unscheduled guest at the Aksha Auction House that day.

I guess I’m a little suspicious, like I got caught in the middle.

But if you say that, how is that any different from saying that you doubt me?

This was an act of disrespect not only to me but also to Marie.

Of course, since he is one of only 9 S-class members of the American Holy Empire, he can act arrogantly.

I think it would be better to learn the art of roundabout speaking a little.

Who would give you a proper answer if you say this?

Also, glancing at faces and bodies, using magic to make the distance seem closer by slightly flowing mana, and secretly testing for lies and truths by amplifying sounds to hear heartbeats and detecting lies.

I also wish you would refrain from using multiple magic spells secretly.

Even when she was normally active, she changed her face with illusionary magic, and even now she talks with her face and identity changed, so I wonder if you would expect her to have conversation skills, basic social skills, and manners.

‘It’s not that it’s useless, though.’

In my situation, I couldn’t help but feel grateful because it was so obvious that the doctor was there and it was easy prey to exploit.

Still, seeing her use multiple spells so undetected, she is definitely an S-class person, and even if she is a shady woman, she probably doesn’t completely avoid social life.

A moderate amount of caution and a moderate amount of doubt were necessary.

“I don’t know. I was in the VIP room when the building started shaking and I thought it was an earthquake, but then the police came and told me that an incident had occurred. That’s when I realized the incident had happened.”

“Oh, really? But don’t you have any idea?”

“Well, no matter how much I think about it, I still don’t get it.”

“Really? Even if it’s something very small, please tell me if you have any idea.”

Even though I said I didn’t know, Elizabeth asked again.

Based on what I know about her usual personality, it seems like she doesn’t really like being hung up on.

There was nothing strange about this incident other than my own, and I couldn’t come out strongly because I didn’t have any evidence.

In order to protect his broken pride, he had to catch the culprit at all costs, so it seemed like he had no choice but to cling to it.

“I don’t know.”

“Oh, yeah… I see. Then there’s nothing I can do.”

But when he kept saying he didn’t know, Elizabeth sighed softly.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t help you.”

“Oh, no. If you don’t know, then there’s nothing I can do. Besides, you probably had other things to do, too. I’m really sorry for taking up your time.”

“it’s okay.”

“Really? Then I’ll go, I’ll go and see.”

Elizabeth stood up from her seat.

They investigated from various angles, but it seemed like they decided to back off, thinking that there was nothing they could do to question me further since I had no change in heartbeat or cold sweat.

[…is activated.]

[…is activated.]

“…Just a moment, sis.”

It was around that time.

I gently grabbed Elizabeth’s wrist as she tried to move away.

“Uh, yeah? Why?”

Elizabeth looked puzzled.

Up until now, it’s been business-like, so it’s been fine.

She was originally a person who had no immunity to men.

But what if, after using the skill, you take advantage of the moment when she lets her guard down and call her older sister with a face that suits her taste, and through the paladin you knew from her, you grab her like she often watches dramas, and whisper to her?

It’s not like I’ll suddenly fall in love or anything, but it’s enough to make my heart flutter and cause some misunderstandings.

“What is your cell phone number?”

“Ugh, why your cell phone number?”

The eyes spinning around, the sound of saliva gulping.

Typical behavioral pattern of Mosul.

This could also be Yukina’s trap.

If you act while thinking that it is a trap, you may end up getting ripped off in return.

If not, it was useful for finding out information, so I couldn’t help but use it.

Also, don’t they say that a cunning rabbit digs three holes?

If that’s the case, then there’s no way a human could be worse than a rabbit.

Three, four and five.

If necessary, it was necessary to dig even deeper.

“Well…”

So just smile.

It was awkward to call a spinster in her 40s “older sister,” but I’ve treated someone over 100 years old as my younger sister, so it wasn’t much different, and Lee Jae-yong’s basic instinct is to make people feel like they’re close.

For example, it is something that is necessary.

**

Yukina Ishihara, who was observing Lee Seong-hyeon through clairvoyance, nodded.

‘Is that the next number?’

It seemed like they were going to use Elizabeth as planned.

‘It’s not bad, though.’

How many times have I been subjected to that in the past?

The number of people who use Elizabeth to sabotage themselves and take all the necessary items in the process.

But after a few rounds, it no longer works.

Moreover, the ability to transform, which is a variable, was brought here, and the evidence to put pressure on was already secured long ago.

So I could have used that number in reverse without breaking the contract.

Then, according to the contract, the senior becomes his.

Of course, the senior must have planned a way to break the contract from the beginning and signed the contract.

But I couldn’t go out too quickly.

Because I’m not ready yet.

It’s a contract, it’s an interruption, it’s all just bait for the end.

It was all for the end.

So now is the time to make some adjustments.

“Oh, senior, I’m going to take a bath now, so please don’t peek.”

Tell him who is looking at you.

It didn’t matter if I looked at it though.

Yukina took off her clothes and threw them away.

**

I investigated it myself, even using various magic, but I couldn’t find any abnormal signs.

Throughout his speech, his heartbeat was steady, his blood flow was normal, and he didn’t sweat a drop.

If you have a relationship with those who did such things, it is possible that you trained in that way, but this does not necessarily mean that it is telling the truth.

That was something that could have been done if it had been prepared for. Since it was something that was checked while suddenly appearing and secretly using magic, it was highly likely that it was not a lie.

‘Because you wouldn’t have noticed my magic.’

It was impossible to notice unless you were at S-class level.

And the amount of mana that Lee Seong-hyeon has figured out is at most B-class.

It was certainly impressive that a second-year cadet was at that level, and he could be called a promising prospect, but the difference between S-class and B-class was not simply a two-level difference, but the difference was as great as the difference between flat ground and Everest.

Therefore, it was impossible to detect it.

by the way…

“Sister.”

Elizabeth muttered, fiddling with her cell phone.

It was because I felt a bit unfamiliar with the term I didn’t normally hear.

Because I was old enough, and no one called me older sister when I was an S-class hero.

“He was much more handsome than in the picture.”

He’s as handsome as the lead actor in the dramas I usually enjoy watching.

Of course, since they are good-looking S-class heroes, I have seen them step on me often, and since I am also relatively young among S-class heroes, I have been courted by them many times, so I did not do anything.

Rather, I disliked those who approached me with that kind of face even more because they seemed to be plotting something.

But now, he has approached me while hiding his identity and has changed his face, so Lee Seong-hyeon might not have noticed.

It’s not like I had any makeup on, but I just looked like an average person in their mid-30s.

But, since a younger, pretty boy who was my type treated me kindly, I didn’t feel bad about it, even if it was just a little bit.

Somehow, I felt like I had returned to my childhood.

Well, actually, I exchanged cell phone numbers just because I wanted to tell her if I remembered anything later.

‘I’ll contact you later, sis.’

Sister, sister…

hmm…

-!

Elizabeth snapped her fingers.

Then the door opened and a man in a black suit wearing a mask came into the room.

“Did you call?”

“It’s nothing much, but could you look into the kid named Lee Seong-hyeon a little more?”

It’s really nothing special.

Just in case something happens.

And if I had any doubts, it would be right to apologize.

It’s just part of gathering information for him.

There was never any other intention.

“All right.”

“Then I’ll ask you something.”

The man nodded and left the room.

“Sister… hehe.”

High teens might be tough though.

Could an Academy Romance Be Possible?

No, I have to go back soon, so at least it’s a long distance romance.

Of course, I never hoped for something like that.

You never know.

Elizabeth, a spinster in her 40s, let her imagination run wild.