Chapter 246: Chapter 246
“Huh, that brat seemed pretty interesting to me”, a thin, hunchbacked man wearing a lab coat and round glasses rubbed his chin while smiling. “What are you so happy about, boss?” a grumpy and hoarse voice called out to the thin, hunchbacked man. “Oh, Duncan. It’s nothing, nothing. It’s just that I finally found a prey worth hunting for”, the thin, hunchbacked man said with a smile. “By the way, how is the investigation with Davida and Diane? Anything troubling you?” the thin, hunchbacked man asked. Duncan lowered his head, “We did anything we could possibly do, but the stone gate remained unresponsive”, he said. “Hmm, really? Interesting”, the thin, hunchbacked man crossed his arms. “Even after I gave you my artefact?” the thin, hunchbacked man raised one of his eyebrows.
Duncan shook his head, “It just won’t activate even with the artefact.” The thin, hunchbacked man rubbed his chin, “Then, maybe you need someone else to accompany you three. Maybe the raven-haired kid named Eru?” he smiled. Duncan flinched a little before raising his head, “How did you—” The thin, hunchbacked man grin, “How did I know? Duncan, please. You underestimate me. I have ways about finding information.” Duncan slightly lowered his head, “Forgive me, boss. I just thought that—” The thin, hunchbacked man put his palm, stopping Duncan’s words, “Ah, ah, ah. I’m not mad that you guys hide it from me. In fact, I think it was a great decision not telling anybody about it”, the thin, hunchbacked man said.
“Boss, I—” Duncan gritted his teeth, and his body was trembling. “I just told you that the three of you did the right thing. Why are you acting like this?” the thin, hunchbacked man shook his head, “There’s nothing wrong about keeping the secret of your friend. However, since I already knew about it, how about you invite him here?” Duncan shook his head, “I don’t know about his whereabouts, unfortunately.” The thin, hunchbacked man rubbed his chin while smiling, “Oh, you three are so busy dealing with the stone gate that you did not know about the recent buzz around Sylphid City.” Duncan furrowed his eyebrows, “What do you mean?” The thin, hunchbacked man smirked, “Your raven-haired friend had been making headlines all around the city.”
“Apparently, he, alongside Syndra and another few people, managed to stop Sylphid Academy from being destroyed”, the thin, hunchbacked man added, “And right now, he is inside the city, this Sylphid City that we are in.” Duncan’s eyes widened in surprise, “Really? Do you know where he is?” he asked with a small sparkle in his eyes. “Why should I tell you now? Go out there and bring Davida and Diane back here. Then, I will tell you where he is”, the thin, hunchbacked man said. “Yes, boss!” Duncan immediately stood up before quickly jetting away from the room. “He’s nearly an old man, yet he’s still so passionate”, the thin, hunchbacked man chuckled while shaking his head.
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“Is that so?” Evan crossed his arms while slightly tilting his head. Angelica pinched Eru’s cheeks, “You brat! Not long after, you left the house, and already you seek danger. Who do you take that from?” Angelica said with concern. “Big sis, please”, Eru get his cheeks out of Angelica’s devilish hands, “It’s not my fault that I keep getting dragged into it.” Angelica pouted, “Then why did you agree to take on the Adventurers Pilgrimage?” Eru shrugged his shoulders, “I don’t. Who knew that Yuya’s recommendation letter was a letter of approval for the Adventurers Pilgrimage?” General Ludwig chuckled, “Well, look at the bright side. Once you finish the pilgrimage, you will have free passage to where ever you want to be.”
“True”, Evan nodded. “You told me before, right, little brother? That you want to explore the world in your lifetime? You can easily travel the world with the privilege offered once you complete the pilgrimage”, Evan said with a smile. “Yeah, I know, I know. Was the Adventurers Pilgrimage always this hard to do?” Evan shook his head, “Don’t know. The only one I know crazy enough to attempt it is you,” Evan smirked. “Does father and mother know about this?” Angelica furrowed her eyebrows. “No. I haven’t had contact with them for a while now. I tried before with Duncan lending me his video conference room to contact father and mother, but they did not pick up”, Eru replied.
“Video conference room? Mom and Dad have them?” Angelica’s eyes opened wide. “Uh-huh”, Eru nodded, “Duncan said that he sent Mom and Dad the equipment to build one.” Evan sighed, “Let me guess, father forgot to set it up, huh?” Eru chuckled, “Well, we don’t know for sure, but that’s more likely the case.” Evan grinned, “Maybe after this whole fiasco is over, we could return home for a while and meet mom and dad?” he suggested. “That’s an excellent idea”, Angelica’s face brightened, “And, Ludwig, you’ll come with, right?” General Ludwig flinched a little before composing himself back, “S-sure, sure. Whatever you say, love”, he said as sweat trickled to his back. “Hmm? What are you thinking, little brother?” Evan asked upon noticing Eru’s expression.
“Well, I don’t mean to ruin the mood. But, I need to receive my approval from guild master Alexandro before, and I have to go to the capital after that. So, I don’t think that I could come back for a while”, Eru said while lowering his head. Angelica smiled, “That’s what you’re worried about, little brother? Do you forget who your big sister is?” she puffed her chest. “I can easily teleport us back instantly to home. And, we need to go back to the capital anyway. So, in that aspect, we are heading in the same direction”, Angelica said. “Oh, yeah. Why did I not think that?” Eru’s eyes brightened up. After that, Eru continued to chat with his siblings and General Ludwig. However, all good things must come to an end. Eru noticed that night had already come.
“I should go back. It’s already night” Eru stood up from his chair. “Oh, I did not realize”, Evan stood up, “Where are you staying, little brother?” he asked. “I’m staying with Duncan in his building.” General Ludwig rubbed his chin, “Duncan?” Eru nodded, “Yeah, Duncan. The one that owned D/D Building”, Eru explained. “That Duncan?” General Ludwig’s eyes nearly popped out of his socket, “He let you stay in his building?” Eru slightly tilted his head, “Yes, is there something wrong?” Angelica looked at her beloved strangely, “You weren’t paying attention earlier, huh?” General Ludwig sighed, “I am. But there are so many Duncan out there that I never think it’s D/D’s Duncan.”
“He’s actually an old acquaintance of our parents”, Evan said. “Yup. Although I just found out yesterday about it”, Eru chuckled. “Is that so? The more I discovered about your family, the more amazed I became, Ange” General Ludwig smiled at Angelica. “Of course”, Angelica puffed out her chest, “That’s why I don’t look for someone mediocre to be my partner. So, hurry up and get stronger. Beat my dad and take my hand in marriage already.” General Ludwig scratched the back of his head, “Haha, I will try my best”, he said with a forced smile. “Alright, you lovebirds, cut it out”, Evan sighed. “Haha”, Eru laughed, “Well then, I will not disturb you lovebirds anymore. I know when to leave when I’m not needed.”
Angelica threw a pillow at Eru’s head, “Yeah, go away, stinky little brother.” Eru put down the pillow while chuckling. “Why don’t I accompany you, little brother? I don’t feel like being a third wheel tonight”, Evan offered. “Sure”, Eru nodded, “I would love to.” After that, Evan accompanied Eru to leave General Ludwig’s house, leaving the two lovebirds, Angelica and General Ludwig, alone. On the way back to D/D Building, Eru put his hands on his back, “So, big brother, when are you going to introduce your girlfriend to me?” he asked. Evan flinched inwardly before chopping Eru right on his head. “Ouch, what was that for? Don’t tell me you did not have a girlfriend?”
Evan bit his lips before shaking his head, “No, not yet. I’m waiting for the right person.” Eru’s eyes widened, “Really? With your looks? Surely girls must flock over you, right?” Evan coughed lightly, “What do you think girls are? Animals? Why would they flock over a person?” Eru shrugged his shoulders, “Well, because of your looks plus your achievements? Surely a handsome devil like you had embraced a couple of women, right?” Eru asked, whilst slightly tilting his head.
Evan blushed a little before shaking his head, “No. There are no girls flocking over me”, Evan said. “Wait, don’t tell me you’re still a virgin?” Eru’s eyes opened wide in awe. “Shut up!” Evan chopped Eru’s head again, making the latter clutch his head. “Ouch, what was that for? Being a virgin is great—” before Eru managed to finish his sentence, he and Evan could hear a sound of fighting and screaming. Eru and Evan’s expression changed, “You stay here, little brother. I’ll go check it out”, Evan said before jetting away. Eru gathered his aura on his feet before stepping up, following Evan right behind him. “I’m not a kid anymore, big brother.” Evan smiled, “Heh, I guess you are not. Come, let us hurry.”
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