Chapter 65 Gaining an ally (1/2)

”I would like to form a partnership, or rather a friendship with you.” I smiled wittingly.

”Hah?!” Jack looked confused and Brad surprised.

”What?!” Leon was looking at me questioningly.

”Don't worry Leon. I know what I am doing, please trust me.” I said. I hold his hand and squeezed it gently. He looked tense at first but became calm after. He nodded slightly.

”I have heard about your 'Crimson Bandits' from my grandfather.” I said. ”You are not just a small group of bandits like you just said. I am sure you are included in a big organization.”

”Well, your information is a little correct.” Jack said. ”But I am correct that my group of bandits only lurks in this certain area. We are just a small group included in a big organization.”

”If my hunch is correct, you maybe a relative of the head of this 'organization'.” I said with a smile.

”How did you...” Brad said with a fierce voice but Jack gestured him to stop.

”It's just a hunch as I have said.” I said calmly. ”The word 'Crimson' must have came from something. So I thought maybe it came from their auburn hair, making them the creator or head of the organization. Am I correct?”

”You have great deduction skills Alicia. You are correct, the head of the organization is my father.” Jack praised me. ”I might agree with this 'friendship' of yours but I also want to know who you really are. It's just fair, knowing that you have learned about my identity in a fair deduction.”

”If you agree to form a friendship with me then I will be glad to tell you who I am.” I said.

”Wait.” Leon whispered. ”Are you sure about this?”

”I am sure about this.” I replied seriously. ”I can't seem to explain it but I have a feeling that this person Jack will be a good ally in the future.”

”Okay.” Leon nodded.

”You believe me?” I asked surprised.

”I trust your judgement Alicia.” Leon said. I felt happy that Leon trusts me. Our relationship in the past two years have been stagnant as a princess and her knight. I also want to tell him my feelings, it's just that I am too shy to do so.