hapter 23: I Can Share Half With You

BONK—

Without a word, Nanako closed her eyes and delivered a crisp knuckle-sandwich to her disciple's head.

This detestable guy.He knows this stuff causes Alzheimer's, yet he keeps feeding it to his Master!He is rotten to the core!

And... were you even listening to me?!I was talking about the Knights! How can I blatantly eavesdrop on your inner thoughts if you act so indifferent?!Hmph!

Lynn pushed the ice cream away, picked up a fruit, took a bite, and shrugged helplessly.

"Master, if even you don't know, how would I know?" "If you're really curious, just ask the local Lord. You are a Deacon of Winterspring. If you flash your badge, even the King has to give you face."

Nanako nodded, resting her chin on her hand. "Makes sense."

However, Nanako didn't intend to actually go. Although she was a Deacon, Winterspring had a strict Non-Interference Policy. Unless invited, they were forbidden from meddling in the internal affairs of nations. This was to maintain Winterspring's neutral, transcendent status.

Clink. Nanako slammed two silver coins onto the table. She looked generous.

"Boss! Check please! Keep the change!" (The change was two copper coins).

With that, she hopped off her chair and skipped toward the exit. "Disciple, follow me! We're going to explore! Coming all this way and leaving early would be a waste!"

Lynn shrugged and started to follow. But he paused. He turned his head, staring at the shop owner with dead-fish eyes.

"Give me two original flavor cones. No additives." "And refund me the two copper coins."

The boss was stunned. "But the young lady said keep the change..."

"..."

"..."

Crash. Bang. Wallop.Screams of mercy.

Ten seconds later. Lynn walked out holding two pristine, additive-free ice cream cones.

Nanako blinked. "What was that noise inside?"

Lynn licked his ice cream. "The boss was too enthusiastic. He insisted on kowtowing to me to show his gratitude. He accidentally knocked over a table."

Nanako didn't think much of it. She continued skipping forward.

But just then. Lynn’s gaze flicked toward a dark corner of the street. He withdrew his gaze instantly, acting casual as he followed his Master.

[ Inner Voice ][ Heh. Interesting. ][ An Abyssal Warlock. And a Grand Magister level one at that. ]

[ Inner Voice ][ Looks like he noticed the Loli Master’s identity and sent someone to tail us. ]

[ Inner Voice ][ No wonder those Knights showed up. If there's a Grand Magister Warlock in the city... ][ They are probably preparing to open a Spatial Gate to let the demons in. Hehe... ]

Lynn licked his cone, thinking nonchalantly.

Walking ahead, Nanako’s ears instantly perked up.

Abyssal Warlock?!Spatial Gate?!

Nanako’s heart skipped a beat.And a Grand Magister level enemy is tailing us?!

Without hesitation, Nanako went on high alert. If not for Lynn’s thoughts, she wouldn't have noticed at all. Mages aren't omnipotent. She was an Ice Mage—a battle turret class. She wasn't specced into Sensory/Detection magic.

But now that she had the intel, she focused her mind. She expanded her mana in a subtle, undetectable wave to scan the surroundings.

[ Inner Voice ][ Eh? Did the Loli Master notice too? ]

[ Inner Voice ][ No way! With her silly personality, usually she wouldn't notice an enemy until they slapped her in the face. ]

[ Inner Voice ][ Impressive! Impressive. Looks like Master isn't as dumb as I thought! ]

Lynn clicked his tongue in praise.

Crack. Nanako clenched her small fists, eyes still closed.

This Dog Disciple! How dare he look down on his Master! Detestable! She ground her teeth.

But now wasn't the time to scold him. He could be casual, but she couldn't. Winterspring couldn't interfere in politics, but if Abyssal Cultists were plotting to massacre civilians, that was a different story. Demon Hunting was part of her job description.

A moment later. Nanako’s spirit locked onto the target.

"Found you!" Her ahoge twitched.

[ In a Dark Alleyway ]

A man in black robes, hood pulled low, stared gloomily at Nanako and Lynn on the main street. His eyes were blood-red. Green, pulsating veins covered his face.

He watched until they turned a corner.

"The mage is showing no abnormal behavior," he whispered. "Winterspring hasn't detected us yet. If they knew we were summoning the Blood Demon, they wouldn't send just one Deacon."

A crow slowly landed on his shoulder. The crow also had blood-red eyes, shining with a cold intelligence far beyond a normal bird.

"To avoid trouble, continue surveillance. The Ritual is in the final phase. I will not allow anyone to ruin my plan."

The robed man lowered his hands, red light flickering in his eyes. "Yes, Mentor. But what about the Knights? Should we engage?"

The crow spoke indifferently. "Ignore them. Once the Spatial Gate opens, they will become the most delicious sacrifices for My Lord." "By then, this entire city will be reduced to ash!"

Caw! Caw! The crow flapped its wings and flew into the sky.

The robed man narrowed his eyes. He turned around sharply, preparing to leave the alley.

But the moment he turned...

Face to face.

A young man holding two ice cream cones was standing right at the mouth of the alley. He was standing so close that their noses almost touched.

The Warlock jumped back, terrified.It's the low-level mage following the Deacon!Did he see me?Am I exposed?

His heart hammered in his throat.

Lynn looked at the nervous man in black robes. He licked his ice cream calmly, ignoring the tension in the air. His eyes lit up with recognition.

"Hey buddy. Are you here to take a shit too?"

The Warlock froze. His brain short-circuited. He didn't know how to respond to that.

Lynn chuckled. He patted the Warlock on the shoulder and pointed deeper into the dark alley.

"It's cool. There's plenty of space. Wanna poop together?" "I have paper."

Lynn winked.

"I can share half with you when I'm done."

"..."

"..."

Abandoned

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