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The Empire is the most powerful civilization on this continent.
They possess highly developed Magic and technology.
And they actively apply it to their military.
It is precisely because of this.
The Empire's actions are secretive.
No one knows what they are doing behind the scenes.
Equally unfathomable is the behemoth that is the Continental Magic Association.
The most outstanding human Mages are gathered there.
What is laughable is that.
All these Mages are actually the apprentices of that elf standing at the apex of the Magic pyramid, Serie.
As human Mages, they obey an elf.
What the Continental Magic Association intends to do.
Is also something no one will know.
Nor does anyone know why the Empire wants to assassinate Serie.
Is it targeting the Continental Magic Association.
Or simply targeting Serie herself?
Perhaps only the Emperor, the true ruler of the Empire, knows the truth.
"I really didn't expect the legendary Great Mage Flamme to be depicted as a man in the Empire."
On the carriage heading to the Grand Duke Victorbel's mansion.
Übel, wearing an elegant black patterned noble gown, couldn't help but click her tongue and say with a smile.
Land, who was beside her, calmly glanced at the male version of the Flamme statue the carriage had just passed.
He replied with a hint of boredom and dissatisfaction in his eyes.
"That's how the Empire is..."
"They revere heroes but arbitrarily overly glorify them, to the point where even the hero's original appearance is completely altered in the end."
Übel bit her index finger.
Her gaze was enchanting like a wisp of silk.
She stared at Land with great interest.
"Listening to this, Four-Eyes, it seems you have quite a few opinions about the Empire?"
Land didn't speak.
He just raised an eyebrow.
Seeing this.
Übel's lips curved up.
And she changed her words.
"I forgot, I promised not to call you Four-Eyes anymore."
Seeing this.
Only then did Land nod and lower his eyelids.
He said.
"Just some history."
"History?"
Übel still wanted to ask something.
But the carriage had already stopped.
"Let's go."
Land was the first to get out of the carriage.
He extended his hand.
A proper smile hung on his face.
He gracefully invited Übel to alight.
"How gentlemanly."
Übel smiled faintly.
She extended her soft, boneless hand and placed it on Land's hand.
Following the movement, her other hand lifted the hem of her skirt.
Stepping in her high heels.
She came to Land's side.
"You're not bad either."
Land was somewhat surprised by the fluidity of Übel's movements.
He hadn't expected this woman, who was like a lunatic, could also be so elegant.
So dignified and beautiful.
But it was only a momentary surprise.
"Don't be nervous, just act like a normal couple."
Land reminded her.
He was about to walk ahead.
But suddenly, Übel hooked her arm through his.
"An ordinary loving couple..."
"Or a quarreling couple?"
A faint fragrance wafted into Land's nostrils.
Land, who usually disliked all sorts of smells, found this scent particularly pleasant at the moment.
"Are you wearing perfume?"
Land naturally linked arms with Übel.
As they walked towards the entrance of Grand Duke Victorbel's mansion.
They chatted casually with smiles on their faces, like a married couple.
"Perfume?"
Übel gave Land a strange look.
She slightly furrowed her brows and sniffed her sleeve.
But she didn't smell anything strange.
"No, I never use it."
"Is, is that so."
After Land was stunned for a moment.
He slightly quickened his pace.
But Übel clearly didn't want to let him off so easily.
"Did you smell any strange fragrance?"
"It's not strange."
"It's just..."
Land hesitated.
His ears turned slightly red.
He didn't speak again.
Instead, he quickly led Übel to the attendant's post at the entrance.
And took out the invitation.
Strange little Land.
Although Übel felt strange inside.
But seeing Land remain silent.
Even changing the subject.
She could only be curious in her heart.
Next, she had to properly disguise herself as a dignified noblewoman.
This was indeed a small challenge for her, this crazy girl.
[Land]
[If you smell a peculiar fragrance on a certain girl.]
[Perhaps she is your fated woman for this lifetime!]
Grandma's words echoed in his mind.
As Land's heart slightly wavered.
Yet, the entire person calmly handed over the invitation.
And successfully entered the luxurious mansion.
And began searching for the mission target this time.
"Where are we going?"
Übel danced gracefully at Land's invitation.
However, their eyes were constantly surveying the surroundings of the ballroom.
"This way."
Land shifted his steps.
The two slowly approached another ballroom exit.
Then, as the hall's music reached its climax.
The two quietly left the scene.
They arrived in front of a warehouse door.
"This should be it."
Land gently crouched down.
He took out an exquisite badge from his palm.
He gently manipulated the wire on the badge.
And inserted it into the crack of the warehouse door.
The door was easily opened.
"I really didn't expect you to know this kind of trick."
Übel, in her high heels.
Closely followed Land into the warehouse.
Saying with slight surprise.
"Compared to this, finding the intelligence Lineal hid here is more important, isn't it?"
Land glanced at Übel with an expression devoid of joy or sorrow.
He himself was the first to search through the warehouse.
"Are there any specific clues?"
Übel pouted.
Feeling a bit bored, she also started searching.
It's just that she didn't notice.
Land's gaze seemed to linger on her, subtly.
[Fated girl?]
"No..." "The intelligence is very well hidden."
"Even for us, it's the same."
Land finished his reply.
And moved on to search the next box.
Fortunately, this is the Grand Duke's mansion.
Even the warehouse is tidily organized.
As long as they search through the large boxes one by one.
They will find it eventually.
Provided that.
They have enough time.
"Someone's coming."
Übel stopped what she was doing.
She looked towards the door vigilantly.
Subtle footsteps also sounded not far outside the door just as Übel finished speaking.
Getting closer and closer.
"Ready to fight?"
Übel reached out, preparing to summon her staff.
The incoming person is very strong.
So strong that she had to take it seriously.
But Land shook his head.
"Did you really see someone enter here?"
The short-haired man in a green special uniform and square military cap confirmed one last time with his teammate before opening the door.
"Neu, could I possibly lie to you?"
The other man with long hair glanced at the short-haired man while looking at the warehouse door.
Seeing this.
Neu no longer hesitated.
And pushed open the warehouse door.
"Click—"
"Bang—"
The door opened, the door closed.
The whole process took only a brief second.
What followed was Neu's apologetic voice.
"Sorry, we intruded."
"What did you see?"
Kanone asked Neu strangely.
The latter, however, pulled Kanone away.
"Let's go, let's go..."
"These nobles really know how to party."
Neu shook his head.
After glancing back at the warehouse, he left with Kanone at a faster pace.
"Can you let go of me now?"
Übel stared at the handsome face only a few millimeters away from her.
She slightly tilted her head back, her lips couldn't help but curve up.
Revealing an amused smile.
Without a doubt.
Übel was currently being 'wall-slammed' by Land.
Her wrist was held by Land.
Her entire body was pressed tightly against the warehouse wall.
She looked extremely delicate and charming.
"Sorry."
Land turned his head away.
And released the hand holding Übel.
He tidied his clothes by himself.
While not forgetting to speak.
"They will be back..."
"We need to leave quickly."
"Didn't we already fool them?"
Übel looked at the door strangely.
At the same time, she gently rubbed her wrist that Land had hurt.
Asking curiously.
"These aren't ordinary security personnel..." Land shook his head.
He came to the warehouse window.
His expression was serious.
"A little trick won't fool them for long."
"After all... they are the Magic Affairs Special Unit..."
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