42 Chapter 42 ~ Exchange Of Information (1/2)

[ Whe-Where did you hear those words!? ] exclaimed Vlad.

Vlad's legs froze and he only stood still, daze, surprised by what he had heard from Alicia who's walking beside him.

[ I knew it... Vla-Vlad-san! The country you said you were living at! Is it a paradise called Japan!? ]

[ Hu-Huh!? ]

( Where did she hear that...? How did she know...? ) these two questions immediately appeared on Vlad's thoughts as he looks at Alicia who's looking at him with a much serious face, pressuring him for answers.

[ I don't know what they are and what they mean, but the country 'Japan', there exists Games, Anime, and Mangas! Is it true? Is that country real...? ] she further her question once more.

[ That's... ] but not knowing what answer to give her, Vlad only stood still and could only mumble his words.

[ Alicia-san... Can you tell me where did you hear those words...? ]

[ Answer my questions first. ]

( Tsk! This is too troublesome...! )

Vlad thought that if he could only go inside her head and look at the answer himself, he won't need to worry about anything and he could immediately know what was the reason she knows about all of these things.

The word 'Hypnosis' appeared on his mind. But he already tested it out on his maids and it doesn't work on questions as it doesn't affect the brain of the victim; only taking away their consciousness and then taking control over their body, hence, it won't be any help trying to look at Alicia's memories.

( What should I do... What would happen if I reveal that I'm really am from Japan... How will it affect me...? )

Vlad had never expected that someone who had accompanied him all this time would be someone who has knowledge of the country he was from, not to mention, that person was someone who obviously hates him. He was never prepared for something like this happening and giving her information about himself might be dangerous.

[ Vlad-san... Your reaction and silence mean that you really have knowledge of this mysterious country called 'Japan'. ]

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( It seems I already gave away my answer... But... )

[ Alicia-san... How did you reach this conclusion...? That I know the country called 'Japan' that is... ]

[ Well... I've read a book once where I saw the same word... Observing your actions also made me accompany you to that particular book... ]

[ A book...? ]

[ Yes. Furthermore... those words you had asked Hana: ”Are a Japanese?” The word 'Japanese' has a clear and obvious resemblance to the word 'Japan'... It's already obvious, but my guess is that the word 'Japanese' is the term used for the people who live in the country 'Japan'. ]

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( Amazing... getting everything right just from memory and observation... In books, strong and talented mages always have incredible intellect... Do that work the same for Alicia...? She remembers the word that I only muttered ones and she figured out how I was connected to it... ) Vlad though as he looks at the girl in front of him with both shocked and amazed expression.

[ How was it, Vlad-san...? Is my guess right? ]

[ Fine... You're right. I live in a country called Japan. ] Vlad admits in defeat.

[ You've amitted it, huh? Then, can you tell me where exactly is the location of that country, and how is it related to Hana? ]

[ I won't answer either of those questions... I've only admitted that I live in 'Japan' because you've already had already figured it out. But regarding the location of that country and its relation to the hero, I won't give you any clues. ]

[ Is that so...? ]

[ Now you've got what you want, tell me... The title of the book you've read and where can I find it. ] now that he had given her his answer, it's now his time to ask.

The book she mentioned earlier was probably, if not 100 percent, created by someone who had experienced the same situation as he is, it might give him answers of why and how he got transported to this world - He thought as he pushes Alicia for an answer.

[ That's unfair Vlad-san... As you just said, I've figured out how 'Japan' is related to you only by myself, I want a proper trade and if you want to know about that book... I need you to also answer some of my unanswered questions. ]

( She's really managed to corner me this far, huh...? )

[ Fine... I won't answer the two earlier... And if you want me to treat Arthur, I also won't accept. So... I ask you to make a new one. ]

[ I know... Then... Can you tell me your secrets? What exactly are you? You're a mage but I know that you're not just an ordinary one... You're hiding many things and I want to know them. ]

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[ Can you be more specific...? ]

[ Be more specific, huh? Then... I want to know what kind of mage are you... As a person who was called a prodigy and genius at magic, I considered every mage there is as someone below my talent and ability... Everyone except you... When you claimed that you're also a mage, it shattered my view of my self and everyone around me... That's the first thing I want to know... ]

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She's seriously sincere about it... - Vlad thought as he looks at the girl who has her head down in front of him. She has her grip tight on her staff and she's shaking as if she was reminiscing of something that truly hurtful.

( I guess like Arthur, she also has her ego high... now it's not surprising why she's attracted to him... But at least unlike him, she was able to find her faults... Well... Telling her what kind of mage I am is really not that of a big deal... But I wonder why she wants to know it so bad...? ) with these thoughts inside his head, Vlad stood his body straight towards her direction and said:

[ Fine, if I tell you what kind of mage I am, will you promise me you'll give me the name of the book and its location? ]

Hearing his words, Alicia lifted her head high.

[ Re-Really!? N-No! I still have many things I want to ask! ]