"Miss Isabella is waiting in her room," Ann told Ciko.
"Huh? Why is Miss Isabella calling for me?" Ciko Joun whispered in confusion.
Ciko walked through the living area and climbed a long staircase.
Knock knock
"Miss, may I come in?"
Ciko Joun slowly opened the door.
"Oh, Ciko Joun, you finally came," Isabella said, still smiling as usual.
"What do you need from me?" Ciko asked.
"Actually, I want to give you a mission—with Ann."
"Don't worry, Ann will protect you."
"Alright… but what's the mission?"
"To capture the mastermind behind the illegal trading in Jormun City."
Ciko fell silent.
He had once encountered a man involved in illegal trading—
in a narrow alley of Jormun.
"Miss, so what's the reward?" Ciko asked seriously.
"There is none," Isabella answered with a smile.
"But… you can earn Knight Path madness points if you complete this mission."
"Knight Path, huh? I guess I should choose that path," Ciko whispered to himself.
"Alright, I'll do the mission—with that annoying brat Ann."
Ciko Joun left Isabella's room.
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Midnight.
Ciko Joun lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling while thinking about the preparations for tomorrow.
...… Eventually, Ciko fell fast asleep on his thin mattress.