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Episode 228.1

(EP-228.1) #8

228 ā€“ Discovery #8

When I first realized I had become a character in a novel, my first resolve was to strive to control every variable myself.

If the events that would unfold in the future were to spiral out of my rein, Aira and I would end up hanging on the gallows.

For someone like me, the Guideā€™s existence was an anomaly in itself.

Had I ever thought ā€˜what is this bas?ardā€™ so strongly before?

Perhaps the variables I thought I had under control had, unbeknownst to me, cracks that began to snowball.

As the actions of Aira and I had changed, the actions of the main characterā€™s party must have been altered as well. And somewhere along the way, at some point, the Guide who wasnā€™t there originally joined the party.

Truly an anomalyā€¦

Literally incomprehensible.

I simply couldnā€™t tolerate the existence of someone who might be beyond my control.

Thus, Iā€™d been hard at work, trying to find out just what this guy was up to.

First and foremost, I implemented a thorough ā€œisolation.ā€

Isolating those around me like Mirna and Elga, and especially Aira, from approaching him.

Since I couldnā€™t predict what might happen with him involved, I preferred to keep my distance and conduct independent investigationsā€”.

Porrreung-.

ā”Keechip-!

And now, my messenger parrot was saying that Elga and Mirna were heading to the Guideā€™s house.

I didnā€™t know the specifics yet, but it didnā€™t seem like anything good would come out of them getting involved with each other.

Elga going to meet the Guide with Mirna.

What a combination.

I had to admit, it was a huge mistake to bring Elga there.

If Aira hadnā€™t fallen into a deep coma from which she couldnā€™t wake up, I wouldnā€™t have gone looking for him in the first place.

ā€¦ No, there was no time to think about regrets like this.

Regardless of what happened, I needed to get there faster and block their path.

ā€œUm, Aira-nim. I suddenly remembered an urgent matter. Could I leave for a moment? If you need anything, you can leave it to Lily.ā€ šššš›eeš°š—²šš‹nšØš˜ƒš—²l.šœšØm

ā€œAn urgent matter?ā€

Aira, who was on her way, looked at my face with wrinkled brows.

But it seemed that having no more work to do made Aira generous.

ā€œGo ahead. But make sure to come in early tomorrow since itā€™s the counting day. It would be satisfying to see that Serazade bawl~.ā€

ā€œUnderstood.ā€

With those words, I dashed off in a hurry. My speed was as swift and agile as a spring uncoiling after being wound tight for a long time.

As the surroundings flew past me, I was slightly surprised by how light and nimble my legs felt. Was my body always this mobile and fast?

Seemed like I was in good shape.

ā€œSo, where are they right now?ā€

ā”Chichip-!

ā€œGuide me!ā€

Porrrleung-.

I followed the energetic parrot as it flew ahead, running as fast as I could.

I was able to find the Young Ladies walking down the street together, before arriving at the multi-family house where the Guide was staying.

ā”I think it was this way. Where was it? I think we should be going this way.

ā”Lady Lioness, are you trying to take me somewhere you donā€™t even know? Weā€™ve been going in circles in the same alley for a while now!

ā”Thatā€™s strangeā€¦ Something is off about this street. Why are there no signs anywhere?

I couldnā€™t quite grasp what was going on, but by listening carefully with my keen fairy ears, it seemed like they were unable to find their way and started wandering in circles.

Hu-.

Once they stopped at a distance where they couldnā€™t see me, I took a deep breath.

My breath was caught in my throat, but thanks to Calm Thinking and Level 10 Actor, I could easily pretend to be normal as if on a casual stroll.

ā€œWhoā€™s this? I didnā€™t expect to meet you ladies in a place like this.ā€

I waved and slowly walked towards them.

ā€œHuh?ā€

ā€œYouā€™reā€¦.ā€

Elga and Mirnaā€™s eyes glowed blue and red respectively like blooming flowers, then Elga frowned.

ā€œWhat, shouldnā€™t you be working next to Aira? What are you doing here?ā€

ā€œWell, I had some errands nearby. But that aside, I didnā€™t expect to see both Elga-nim and Mirna-nim together going somewhere.ā€

The relationship between Elga and Mirna was far from best of friends. Like a monkey and a dog. Or a dog and a cat. Perhaps worse than those, even.

As I asked about this peculiar combination, Mirna chimed in.

ā€œWell, Lady Lioness is taking me to a place she doesnā€™t even know. Weā€™ve been circling around this alley for 20 minutes now.ā€

Then she leaned in close and whispered.

ā€œSheā€™s trying to take me to an unknown place, Lady Lioness is definitely possessed by a demon. Itā€™s a common symptom!ā€

ā€˜I seeā€¦ā€™

From what I heard, it didnā€™t seem like Mirna and Elga were conspiring a scheme. Thanks to that, I was able to regain some peace of mind.

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