Chapter 250: Count Kagehama (1) (2/2)
“We’re in a situation where we don’t know how that thief will act. So let’s secure Count Kagehama’s token first and send a notice before we rob Count Luculia’s token. Then we can catch that thief.”
Jude and Cordelia’s goal was to collect the tokens.
It was not to stop that unidentified thief.
“Hmm…”
At this point, Scarlet had no choice but to back down.
After all, she was quite rational.
“Then, are we really going to wear this when we steal? Why are you wearing a rabbit headband in the first place? Though it’s cute, of course.”
Cordelia, who was wearing a rabbit ears headband and a butterfly-shaped mask out of habit, responded in a flustered manner at the words of Kajsa.
“Well, this is the tradition of the Rogue Master…”
“Hey, there’s no such tradition, okay? Stop making up stuff!”
As Scarlet growled, Cordelia made an ‘eueueu’ sound.
If I say that it’s Jude’s taste, they’ll think of him as a pervert.
‘He is a pervert, but I hate it if others call him a pervert.’
If Jude had read her thoughts, he would have strongly denied that he was a pervert, but the two had not made eye contact, so it was impossible for him to know that.
“Anyway, it’s fine because it’s cute. And Pink Bomb is known for her butterfly mask and rabbit ears headband, so it’s like my official uniform.”
“Wait, why are you wearing a rabbit ears headband in the first place?”
“How did the Rogue Master’s clothes end up like this…”
After listening to Kajsa’s question and Scarlet’s laments, Jude changed the subject like always.
“Anyway, let’s finish this chat and check our plans for the last time.”
The thorough Scarlet had conducted an investigation in advance.
Written meticulously on the map were the places where the tokens that Carlos handed to the 7 southern family were. It also included the hiding place of the token, which was a fist-sized emblem that had the family’s crest in it, as well as the structure of the mansion’s interior, and the movement and composition of the guards.
“As expected of the Rogue Master’s descendant. You’re amazing.”
“Wow, it’s indeed amazing to see this. Have you investigated my house like this too? Do you have one for my house?”
Cordelia and Kajsa’s admiration made Scarlet chuckle and raise her chin up, but Jude drew everyone’s attention again.
“Hey, we’re going to steal something from now on, right? We’re not going on a picnic, okay?”
“Yeah, yeah, I know. I’ll follow you. But we just have to wear a mask, attack them, get rid of everything in our way, and come out with the token. Easy, right?”
Scarlet immediately frowned at Kajsa’s words, but Cordelia unconsciously nodded her head.
Come to think of it, most of our thefts in the royal capital was closer to an armed invasion rather than an elegant infiltration.
‘It’s been a long time since I used the detonating cord.’
Cordelia smiled again as she stroked the new detonating cord that Jude made.
Because she felt good from just touching it.
And when Cordelia entered her own world, Jude made a similar headache-stricken expression like Scarlet before he spoke.
“Let’s at least create a diversion. We’ll turn Count Kagehama’s attention while you get the token.”
“Are we going to lure his troops by pretending to steal something else?”
“Yes, that’s the plan.”
“That’s not stealing, that’s an armed intrusion.”
Scarlet let out a long sigh as Kajsa chuckled again.
“Anyway, I don’t like the plan, but I understand since we don’t have much time. Black Cloak, if you and that beast girl are going head-on, I’ll sneak in and take the Green God’s Tears that Count Kagehama treasured. Then they’ll think that you guys are a diversion and focus their attention on me afterwards.”
“Then we’ll leave after that, right? We’ll even say that the diversion is actually a trap! Is that right?”
“Yes, you’re right. You have the most important role, Pink Bomb.”
Cordelia giggled and looked proud at the words of Scarlet who frowned again before speaking.
“It’s because you have the Moon Crystal. It’s the best means of escape.”
The Moon Crystal was the Rogue Master’s treasure that enabled short-distance space leaps.
“Yes, it’s simple but effective. Anyway, let’s go and move now.”
Everyone nodded at Jude’s words, but suddenly…
Boooooom!
The sudden explosion sound turned everyone’s attention. It was from Count Kagehama’s mansion.
“No way…”
Did someone get ahead of them in stealing?
Boom! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Roars broke out in succession, and flames arose. A group of men dressed in black from head to toe were then seen crossing Count Kagehama’s walls. At first glance, they seemed to number twenty, and were crossing the wall opposite the place where Jude and his group were. That was why they didn’t notice it until the men attacked.
“Wait, wasn’t it only a thief?”
Isn’t that an army?
Scarlet could not answer Kajsa’s question right away. Because she was confused too.
“S-something changed.”
The thief didn’t act like that when they previously robbed the four families.
No, maybe they were planning to attack from the very start?
Or is it possible that other forces intervened in this ‘battle for the tokens’?
“Stop them!”
“Protect the count!”
Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!
Loud bell sounds rang from inside the mansion alongside the shouts.
It was to call the royal knights who were in charge of the port’s security.
“What now? Are we just going to watch? I don’t think these people are normal.”
Even though they were hiding on the other side, Kajsa and Cordelia could tell that the intruders were not ordinary people.
Moreover, the movement of the people beyond the wall was unusual.
It was clear that they were a proper army and not a gathering of curious onlookers.
In response to Kajsa’s question, Jude made a quick decision.
‘We can’t retreat now.’
They just couldn’t ignore these intruders even if they were not ordinary people.
They needed Carlos’ tokens in order to effectively stop Malekith.
“We attack them.”
Their black-masked group would squeeze into the chaos in Count Kagehama’s mansion and take the token.
‘And subdue them.’
Their target was that person whom they had referred to until now as ‘that thief’.
An unidentified thief who robbed the 7 southern families.
Even if it wasn’t that thief, it would be fine.
They just had to subdue those attackers and gather more information.
“Scarlet, you move separately and secure the token.”
“What about you?”
At Scarlet’s question, Jude put on a black butterfly-shaped mask and took a deep breath. He looked back at Cordelia who blinked her eyes. But in Jude’s vision, her blue eyes were brightly sparkling.
As if answering Jude’s gaze, she grabbed the detonating cord on her waist while a dark smile spread across her face.
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“F*ck bang!”