59 19. To Rescue Shelley (1/2)

'Huh, I wish I'd gone to Leo's house too!

I was lying in bed, holding the stuffed animal Leo had given me.

Leo had made it for me when he first came to my room.

He was a cute little monster with a weird beak that wasn't a bird.

I can't sleep without it.

Yesterday I tried to whine about going to my dad Leo's as usual, but he told me no .......

Well, I can see him at school, so I'm not too hung up on going there, but I still wanted to go ......

Oh, I miss Leo.

knock-knock

Oh, you didn't hear me, did you?　It's embarrassing!

I know the maids know I like Leo, but ...... it's still embarrassing .

With that in mind, I looked at the door and saw that it was empty.

The door is open, but .......

'Leo-kun is a popular guy ...... well, if he's that strong, it's no wonder he's popular.

When I got up to my feet, I heard a voice behind me.

”What?

I was so surprised that I couldn't say another word.

I turned around and saw a man with red hair.

'Hey, how are you?　I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to kidnap you.

In the confusion, I was wrapped up in something.

And I could see I was being carried away.

I did my best to get out of there, and I tried to peel off the wrapped cloth, but the ...... man was so strong that I couldn't move at all.

'Oh, can you still move?　But you should be getting sleepy by now.

The man scoffed, surprised that I could move .

Come to think of it, I think I've seen this man with ...... red hair somewhere: .......

Ah, the guy who attacked me at my party!

This guy, I believe, was evenly matched with ...... Damien .

What am I going to do, I'm afraid .......

Leo, help me. .......

”Okay, we're here. Is the stone asleep?

After a few moments, the red-haired man stopped somewhere and said so, and then peeled off the cloth that held me in place.

I wasn't sleepy, of course, but I had my eyes open.

'Oh, what?　Why are you awake?

I don't know. I can't help wondering why you think I get sleepy.

I struggled to control my fear and showed the red-haired man that I was strong .

Then the ...... man pretended to think about something and grabbed my arm.

I'm not sure if he's wearing some kind of magic tool or not.　There's nothing on your arm: ...... Oh, could it be this pendant?

Oh, no!　Don't take it off!

I will resist desperately.

This is my most prized possession and I don't want it taken away at all costs.

”Oh, right?　Anyway, did you stop being so bossy earlier?

Please don't. Don't take the pendant off me!

We can't afford to get hung up on these things, Your Highness. You're in for a rough ride.

What are they doing to you?

'Well?　I don't know, I'm a hauler. Well then, I'd like to get the job done as quickly as possible, so I'll take it.

Saying that, the red-haired man easily peeled off my arm, which hid the pendant, and grabbed the pendant .

''No, no!

Leo, help me!

I telepathically told Leo before he took it.

I'm sure he'll help me.

Well, that's true ...... and I'll give it to your favorite Leo. Can you help me?　Good night then.

I was wrapped up in cloth again.

Then ...... I was suddenly struck by a strong sleeper .......

Leo.......

SIDE: Leons.

Now, I'm hurrying to get my gear together and talk to Anna about how to find Shelly.

(How do you think I'm going to find Shelly?)

(Yes, ...... I can find it through the magic of Master Leo contained in the necklace of love, but for some reason I can't find it at the moment ......)

You can find it, but you can't?　(What do you mean?)

(Yes, I don't know why, but I can't find the magic in the pendant.)

You mean it was destroyed?

(I see. ...... Then I'll have to build some new items. ......)

(Yes. . I think you'd be more certain to find it if you built the item.)

All right, I've got to hurry up and make the item.

I took Anna off and put my hand in my backpack.

”Oh, you're doing great. I hope you can save your darling Shelly.

I heard a voice from behind me, and I turned around quickly.

'Oh, you're ......'

There was ...... Uncle Allen, Uncle's rival. .......

Whoa, how did he end up here?

Hi. You have a great house. You have a very impressive array of scary security guards.

What would be the point of those golems if they were covert too: .......

'So?　Why did you come to me?

I acted cool and asked a question.

I don't see why Allen would come here: .......

'Yeah, I thought I'd give you this.

Allen threw something at me.

I took it as quickly as I could.

”This is .......

In my hand was a necklace of love.

My darling Shelly loved that so much. I hope I can help you this time. Bye.

Hey!

When I looked back from my love necklace to catch Allen, ...... there was no one there anymore. .......