Black Cat Chapter 83: A Disturbing Story

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 When my brother Fawkes said he had something he wanted us to hear, I thought he was talking about treatment at the base or money.

 

 

“Some of the guys who run the slums are going to raid the Academy and hold the students as hostage and demand money. I happened to overhear them talking nearby, thinking I was still unconscious after being violently attacked by a customer. I don’t know all the details, but they sounded like they were going to do it sometime in the not-too-distant future.” (Fawkes)

 

 

 The four members of Chariot, other than myself, seemed to find this unexpected, and they looked at each other, wondering how to react to it.

 

 In the end, it was the leader of Chariot, Laius, who was the first to respond.

 

 

“Fawkes, what do you want to do by telling us that story?” (Laius)

 

“I’ve been cheated and exploited by the slums all this time. So, I want to retaliate a little by tripping them.” (Fawkes)

 

“I see, but then, shouldn’t you take your story to the authorities?” (Laius)

 

“Do you think they would believe what a catkin like me heard when I had just woken up from my stupor?” (Fawkes)

 

 

 My brother is right, in a world where people are underestimated just because they are catkin, it is doubtful that they would believe a story about the Academy being attacked.

 

 In the first place, even if we were not talking about catkin, I don’t know if they would believe the story of an attack on the Academy.

 

 

 The Academy in Ibouro, where Miguel and Olivier are enrolled, is housed in a building that used to be a military fort.

 

 It is surrounded by high walls, and since the children of nobles and rich people attend the Academy, guards are stationed everywhere.

 

 

 When I went with Mr. Zeol to pick up Miguel and Olivier, and when I visited Professor Lembolt by request, there were several soldiers standing at the school gate to confirm the reason for my visit and to watch to see if I went to the reception desk properly.

 

 It would be difficult to get inside, and even if I did, it would be difficult to fight off the security soldiers.

 

 

“Don’t get me wrong. I’m not doubting you, but it’s not very realistic to attack a school. Even if the raid is successful and you manage to take the students hostage, how do you plan to escape after you get the money you demand?” (Laius)

 

“I don’t know that much, but from the way he was talking, it didn’t sound like he was joking. He sounded like he was almost done with his preparations and was talking about rushing to finalize them.” (Fawkes)

 

 

 After finishing listening to my brother, Laiou shifted his gaze to Gad, who was sitting next to him.

 

 

“What do you think?” (Laius)

 

“Depends on the strength of the force, I suppose. The more they are, the more they will be able to move. The wider the area to be defended, the more difficult it will be for the guards to maintain their defense.” (Gad)

 

 

 Nodding at Gad’s opinion, Laius turned his attention to Serge.

 

 

“I too think they can get in and out depending on how they attack. The more who can get in, the more they can get out. The more solid that image gets, the bigger the gap between the real defense and the one that’s there, and that’s going to be a fatal opening sooner or later.” (Serge)

 

“It’s no use attacking the school… With so many students living there, it’s not even a military base now. If they can find the right moment, they can get in using simple subterfuge. If they set up a separate exit from the entrance, it’s not impossible for them to easily escape.” (Shure)

 

 

 Shure’s confidence is such that it makes one wonder if she has actually done something similar before.

 

 After the three of us had finished talking, Laius finally opened his mouth.

 

 

“Nyango, you have a connection with a teacher at the Academy who gave your request, don’t you?” (Laius)

 

“Yes, I am acquainted with Professor Lembolt, who lectures about magic tools, and Professor Mendez, who teaches martial arts.” (Nyango)

 

“If so, you can go and talk to them tomorrow. This information is unconfirmed, but can you alert him to the high possibility?” (Laius)

 

“I understand.” (Nyango)

 

“Fawkes, I will report this matter to the guild. I don’t know how seriously they will take it, but the Academy is a big customer of the guild, so I’m sure they won’t leave it alone.” (Laius)

 

“Won’t this lead to more money for everyone?” (Fawkes)

 

“I don’t know, it’s hard to tell from this information alone, but if things actually work out, there could be a big profit to be made.” (Laius)

 

 

 Laius grinned, and Serge cut in.

 

 

“Depending on how the information flows, it could put Fawkes in danger, you know.” (Serge)

 

“Why is that? I’m not talking about this anywhere but here.” (Fawkes)

 

“Did you forget? The orc-faced bastard in the slums knew my face. If they learned that Chariot had leaked the information, it wouldn’t be strange for them to suspect Fawkes as the source of the information.” (Serge)

 

 

 Serge’s words made my brother’s face cramp.

 

 

“Fawkes, don’t leave the base for a while, and everyone, make sure you don’t talk about him being here. Come on, it’s late tonight, we’ll have another meeting tomorrow morning and then we’ll make our own move.” (Laius)

 

 

 Laius suggested that they disperse, and everyone retired to their respective rooms.

 

 

“Since I have no choice, I’ll lend you Nyango for the night…” (Shure)

 

“No, no, I’m not Shure’s property.” (Nyango)

 

“What does that mean!” (Fawkes)

 

“I’m also surprised… Enough, let’s go, brother.” (Nyango)

 

“Oh, sure…” (Fawkes)

 

 

 I walk up the stairs with my brother to my room in the attic.

 

 The attic is strictly off-limits to foot traffic with a few exceptions to save on cleaning.

 

 

 I told the chariot members that they could only enter on the right side of the stairs with their shoes on.

 

 Thanks to this, I can now lounge around in the place without worrying about dirt.

 

 

“Brother, wipe your feet with the rag there before you go up.” (Nyango)

 

“You’re not going to wipe your feet?” (Fawkes)

 

“I use void magic to create a foothold to move around, so my bare feet don’t get dirty.” (Nyango)

 

“You’re doing all that?” (Fawkes)

 

“I’ve been doing it ever since I learned how to make footholds. Thanks to that, I can walk on water and in the air.” (Nyango)

 

 

 I set [Step] high to make it easier to understand, and my brother rolled his eyes in surprise.

 

 I had already been doing this when he was in the village, which proves that he didn’t care about me.

 

 

“You’re using this place all by yourself?” (Fawkes)

 

“Chariot can’t get deep here, and their heads gets stuck in the ceiling. So, except for a part of the right side of the staircase, which I use for storage, the whole attic is my room.” (Nyango)

 

 

 Using void attribute magic, I made a magic circle of light to illuminate every corner of the room.

 

 

“Nyaa, meow stop, what’s with the lights.” (Fawkes)

 

“It’s my void attribute magic.” (Nyango)

 

 

 When I explained to my brother, who was surprised to see the lights suddenly appear, when I create a magic circle with void magic, it activates as an Engraving Magic, his eyes widen and was even more surprised.

 

 

“You’re amazing. Before I realize, you’ve become able to use various kinds of magic, and you’ve become able to earn a lot of money as an adventurer. Compared to that, I…” (Fawkes)

 

 

 Sitting on the floor, the older brother slumped his shoulders and muttered with a heavy heart.

 

 The difference between me, who has achieved an unexpected success, and my brother, who is facing unexpected obstacles in life, is huge at this point in time.

 

 

 But from the perspective of my long life, we are only at the end of the beginning and there is a good chance that he can make up for it, as any normal race.

 

 In the future, in order for my catkin brother to be active in Ibouro, he will have to work very hard and show that he has talents and skills that are different from the rest.

 

 

“Brother, you can’t take back what’s been done, no matter how much you think about it. Anyway, we are out of the slums. Let’s take one step at a time from here. I’m here to help you.” (Nyango)

 

“Thank you, Nyango……. I’m glad you’re my brother. I’m a lucky guy.” (Fawkes)

 

“Meow, meow are you talking about. I’m going to be busy tomorrow, so I’m going to bed. I’m not sure how much time I’ll have left for this. Don’t worry, I’ll get you a futon when I have time. Oh, yeah, the bathroom is at the end of the hallway on the second floor.” (Nyango)

 

“Fufu, I understand.” (Fawkes)

 

 

 I left behind a small light magic circle I had prepared for my brother to illuminate the stairs and dispelled the other lights I had made with my void attribute magic, and soon I could hear him sleeping.

 

 Part of me wants to ask my brother how hard his life had been in the slums, but I’m also afraid to ask.

 

 

 Except for the Kobolds who blinded me in my left eye, my life has been smooth sailing, blessed with kind and dependable people, but one wrong move and I could have gone the same way as my brother.

 

 He may have lost his way because of his naivete and misdirected efforts, but it is wrong to hold a child who grew up in a quiet mountain village responsible for his misadventures.

 

 

 Maybe when I grow up a little more mature and more powerful than I am now, I will have to change the customs of Atsuka village.

 

 Because asking Miguel to do that is like asking a penguin to fly.

 

 

 

 

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