Chapter 66: ~Like a shirt.~ (2/2)

I got the information I needed in any case. It's not like the residing place of the city's ruler is a big secret. But that the Immortal Empress resides in the Inquisition's headquarters still surprised me.

Wobbling down the street and reeking like a drunk... well I am drunk. And I really can't walk straight. The world is spinning too and I really want to barf. No matter how I look at this, drinking too much sucks. At least it's not my body.

I take another gulp from the bottle in my hand. A good drunk needs a bottle, so I took one from the barkeeper when I said goodbye.

The Immortal Empress' new residence comes into view after a few minutes of walking and staggering. Luckily there are no cars on the streets of this world. I wouldn't have gotten very far otherwise.

This building is a big tower and can't be missed from anywhere inside the city. There is just one entrance, which is guarded by two guards. The big door is closed.

I grumble about my bad luck. Taking over a standing guard isn't good. It will look strange if I suddenly leave in his body. I had hoped for something like a patrol, walking in and out of the residence.

As I wait for several minutes, heaven sends me the answer. A group of servants is approaching the entrance. I know their outfits. They are the same as the ones from that time when I saved Sera!

I check out the faces of the approaching women and pick a nice one. Actually all of them have acceptable looks. The staff of the Empress seems to be chosen by appearance. In hindsight, it's not necessary for a servant to have any special qualifications. Cleaning and doing chores can be done by everyone.

I grab into my pocket and place the crystal ball in my hand with the bottle. The ball may still be needed.

The women try to avoid me as I stand up and intercept them on their path. “Niceee, lalaladiees! Woouuldn't you lik to spendd the night with mee?”

They fan out and walk past me with disdainful expressions. But another step gets me close enough to grab my target's butt. She is a nice brown haired one with a fair face and a slender built.

“Hiiii.....”

“....iiiii!”

I snap my mouth shut. This hurts! I grabbed my butt too firmly! Stupid body builders! I turn and slap my former self. He is just staring at me with a dumbfounded expression.

Then I grab the bottle from his hand, which he is still holding in front of him. The crystal ball wanders into my other hand while I place my knee between his legs.

He folds over and the bottle strikes down at the back of his head. The glass breaks and the body builder goes down on his belly, twitching a little.

I kick him in the guts and spit on him while he starts to barf. “Take that pervert! Drunkard!”

Oh, wow! I have a nice voice.

Then I look at the other shocked servants and the closing guards. They left their post.

“What happened?” One of the guards starts to interrogate me. Ah, damn. Didn't they see?

“That drunken pervert grabbed my butt and I delivered punishment! It hurts!” I rub my butt while the guards start to grin.

“It's true. I saw everything.” Another servant helps me.

“Go inside. We will clear up the scum.” The other guard waves towards the entrance and the servants bow and start walking again. I follow their example and walk along while the guards grab my former self, who is lying in his own barf and booze.

He will be out of the game for long enough. Even if he wakes up, nobody will believe his story of being a prisoner and waking up here without memories.

Somehow I like being a soul magician. Fireballs, ice shards who needs flashy magic with an ability like this.

“Marina? Are you okay? That person was scary.” One of the servants says and I am a little late to realize that she was talking to me.

So I am Marina? Ok, that works. “Ah. Sorry. I think I am okay. I am just a little spaced out. My body moved on its own back then.”

The other servant smiles and pats my back to reassure me. I return the smile and continue to follow them. After a while I found out that they belong to the staff of the Immortal Empress. So I took exactly the right choice.

After a while of following them around, I silently sneak away by taking another corridor as they walk towards the servants quarters. From their chit chat I gathered that the Immortal Empress is living on the top floor of this tower.

So I head to the stairs. My attire doesn't cause any mistrust from the guards and they seem to know me. I walk right into the private quarters of the Immortal Empress. She isn't there, so I take my time and search her belongings. I find many magical toys from Sarn and a bottle of very expensive wine.

There is probably no point in searching for her. I will simply wait here until she comes back. The chair at her office table looks comfortable. I take a seat and place my feet on the table. Then I start reading some documents which were lying around.

Top secret espionage! Wow. Jackpot! Ah, I see. So that's how they got access to the Academy. I keep reading until my eyes wander to a box with cigars. “Ohohoh...” Nice service.

I keep enjoying the luxury around me until the door opens and three familiar faces enter.

It's the Immortal Empress and the spy girl. Both of them are lightly dressed. Looks like they are returning from a bath. Too bad that I didn't walk in on them. The bath has to be on another floor.

Following them is the old headmaster of the Academy. His name is Saggisomething, I think. He is carrying a really big and heavy stash of papers. It looks almost as if the old fart became their minion!

“I tell you! There are many reasons against it! We shouldn't...” The spy girl walks further into the room while complaining about something. Then they become aware of my presence.

All three faces turn in my direction. I drop the documents on the table and take the cigar out of my mouth. “Hi! How are you guys doing?”

The spy girl turns and runs to hide behind the Immortal Empress. What a weak reaction.

“What are you doing Tjena? Remove that insane servant from my private quarters. I can't believe that someone from my staff could be so cheeky. Does this girl even know what she did by reading those documents?” The Immortal Empress shakes her head.

“Jazira! Don't get near her! It's him! I feel it! And that grin! Don't get fooled.” The spy girl proves to have superior survival instincts.

“~Ahahaha. I just came to say hello!~”

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