The moment Kieran's words subsided, no one appeared.
It seemed like Kieran's senses were wrong.
Kieran showed a smile on his face as he sat on the sofa.
"You see, I was willing to talk to you but you gave up the chance!
I think someone will want to know the whereabouts of the Holy Thorn Grail and they will offer me a good price … "
Kieran said slowly.
This time, before Kieran even finished, a figure jumped out from the inner room.
The figure was fast and his hand was gleaming coldly.
A small dagger was pressed against Kieran's neck.
The sharp metal presence caused goosebumps to rise on Kieran's neck.
Kieran cooperated by raising his hands up.
"You see, we can talk face to face."
Kieran said with his smile.
"I don't think you have the corresponding bargaining chips!
Tell me your purpose! "
The figure lowered his voice and shouted.
It seemed like the figure didn't want to use his original voice anymore, similar to how he covered his face.
But Kieran didn't mind.
Or in other words, when the figure appeared before him, regardless of the process, the outcome would be Kieran's victory.
"My purpose?
"That should be your goal, right?"
My men are being targeted by someone out of the blue and it's an important figure from the temple. Of course, I have to come here myself to see what happened that made an important figure lay his hands on a common merchant. "
Kieran said.
Not a single word of truth came out of his mouth, all he said was to deceive the figure based on his deductions.
However, his deceit was very effective.
"Damn it! Damn it!
I knew it wouldn't be this simple! "
"The ones who attacked the inn in the market today were your men?"
The figure cursed softly and asked.
"You don't know?"
Kieran pretended to be shocked.
"Should I know?
Don't play tricks!
"Now is …"
The man pressed down hard on his dagger, wanting to show Kieran how powerful he was. But in the next moment, he was shocked to find that his dagger was clamped between two fingers.
"Let go!"
The other party shouted in a low voice, using all his strength.
But those two fingers were like steel bars, firmly clamping the dagger, not moving at all.
"As expected, you are also a chess piece."
Kieran shook his head and sighed.
Regarding the theft of the Holy Thorn Grail, there was one thing Kieran could not understand: Why would the thief target a traveling merchant?
According to the enemy's plan, choosing a random traveling merchant as a cover would be a better choice.
Designating someone like this was completely superfluous.
Unless …
The other party had an ulterior motive.
Therefore, Kieran, who had assumed the identity of the traveling merchant, had been waiting for the merchant to come to him ever since he returned from the market.
Everything was just as Kieran had guessed. The other party had come looking for him.
However, the result was somewhat unexpected.
The person before Kieran didn't know why the merchant chose to target the traveling merchant.
The merchant didn't even know the identity of the attacker that appeared outside the hotel.
Plus, judging from the merchant's words, it was obvious that the merchant was just a part of someone's plan.
"Is there anyone else?
Or is it a disguise? "
With that thought in mind, Kieran decided to test the waters further, so he let go of the dagger.
Instantly, the man who was exerting force staggered a few steps back. His outstanding balance prevented him from falling to the ground.
However, when he looked at Kieran again, his gaze changed repeatedly.
As someone who dared to steal the Holy Thorn Grail, other than being bold and reckless, he must have a certain level of intelligence.
Just a moment ago, the merchant knew he wasn't a match for Kieran.
So, the merchant unconsciously looked at the window behind him.
The merchant wanted to run!
"I advise you not to do so.
If you don't want to die … Don't misunderstand, I don't mean you any harm, I was just attracted here out of curiosity.
"But the others might not be the same."
What happened in the afternoon is enough to make the others restless. "
Kieran sat on the sofa without moving, continuing to bluff the thief before him.
Then, a sub-mission notification popped up in his vision.
[Sub-Mission: Bold and Reckless (Complete)]!
[Discovered sub-mission: Hidden]
[Hidden: The one who stole the Holy Grail is nothing but a pawn. The one who planned everything obviously has another goal! You need to find out what the culprit is trying to do and stop him!]
…
Kieran glanced over the sub-mission [Hidden].
It seemed like it was an extension of the sub-mission [Bold and Reckless] and it was triggered by the thief.
On top of that, the thief had more than just a sub-mission on him.
And …
The Holy Thorn Grail!
"Don't be nervous!
I don't mean any harm, so please relax sir.
"Of course, it would be best if we could have an open and honest conversation."
Kieran waved his hand, signaling the vigilant thief to sit down and reveal the secret.
However, the thief didn't follow Kieran's words.
Although he sat down, he didn't remove the disguise that covered his face.
"Who are you?"
The thief asked.
"Who I am isn't important.
The important thing is, do you want to live or die? "
Kieran purposely put on a mysterious smile and leaned back on the sofa, looking at her in a more relaxed manner.
The thief instantly went silent.
Following the appearance of an unknown person in the plan, plus Kieran's intentional guidance, the thief obviously fell into the wrong path.
"What do you want?"
The thief asked after a few seconds.
"Are you asking the obvious?
"That's the only thing you can take out, right?"
Kieran smiled.
"That's not necessarily true!"
What do you think of me? "
As the thief spoke, he removed his disguise.
His chestnut-colored long hair cascaded down his shoulder, reflecting his fair skin; his slightly long and narrow emerald eyes rippled one's heart like water; under his tall nose bridge, his thin lips had the playfulness of a young girl, especially at this moment, with the thief's intentional act, it added another kind of charm.
"Not bad!"
Kieran nodded.
The thief's smile got brighter.
She stood up and tore off her loose robe, revealing a tight-fitting outfit that accentuated her figure as she walked, making her look like she was swaying gently in the wind.
Such a figure would definitely attract the attention of others, especially men.
However, when Kieran looked at her, his eyes were clear.
It wasn't just because Kieran had seen Anne Aldrich Augen, who was much more charming than the thief, it was also because Kieran was used to staying calm and vigilant.
So, when the thief was about to sit in his arms, Kieran was ready to leave in a flash.
However, right at that moment, the door opened.
Starbeck, who returned the utensils and washed them carefully, entered the room.
When he saw Kieran sitting on the sofa and the lady in unusual attire standing in front of Kieran, Starbeck was stunned for a moment before his face flushed.
"S-Sorry.
I … "
"Come in, close the door."
Kieran interrupted Starbeck's words and said.
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