After exhaling a sigh, a white breath briefly covered the world as Belus grimaced and mumbled, “Damn it…”

Jen examined documents past midnight. For him, the night or early morning wasn’t a time for sleep but merely a period when it got dark after the sun set. However, Jen knew that receiving an invitation at this time was abnormal even for him.
However, at this hour, there is a guest discreetly calling for him. Despite this abnormal situation, Jen did not seem flustered; instead, he wore a satisfied smile. He had been waiting for such an abnormal situation.

As Jen emerged from the main entrance, Cedric, who had finished preparing for the outing, was waiting for him.

“Let’s go together,” Jen replied with a wrinkled expression.

“Is there something to follow?”

“At this hour, and also calling that person out, isn’t it dangerous?”

“Even if a dangerous situation arises, what can you do?”

As Jen sneered, Cedric raised his eyebrows and laughed.

“You’re going too far. At least you can be a witness.”

Raising one eyebrow, Jen scoffed. If that person really called him out with the intention of eliminating him, there wouldn’t be any witnesses.

“You don’t need to follow.”

“In that case, at least take this with you.”

Cedric pulled out a revolver from his inner pocket and offered it to Jen.

“Surely you didn’t forget to bring it?”

“No need to bring it.”

“Why not? Worried you might accidentally shoot yourself?”

Even under Jen’s intimidating gaze, Cedric remained unafraid.

“Please bring it. And if something happens, shoot the shoulder or face and run away immediately.”

With a serious expression and without a hint of a smile, Cedric said this.

The threatening appearance that couldn’t be seen when he was always smiling was now revealed.

Jen was convinced that he wouldn’t need the gun today, but if he didn’t take it, Cedric would follow him.

After a brief contemplation, Jen chose to accept it, and only then did Cedric smile.

“Don’t waste time worrying about unnecessary things.”

Annoyed, Jen expressed his irritation, and Cedric responded with a cheerful smile.

“Is there anyone who works as diligently as me? Well then, be careful and come back safely.”

Jen, riding a carriage, headed towards a residential area at the end of Dover.

It was relatively clean, but most of the houses were multi-family homes, not suitable for nobles or bourgeoisie.

As Jen parked the carriage at the entrance of the residential area, the coachman showed a displeased expression.

“This is a road where the carriage can fit perfectly. It’s dark at night, but…”

“Enough, wait here.”

Jen entered the quiet residential area alone.

In this residential area, many houses were vacant.

Rather than leaving them vacant for a long time, it would be better to sell them at a lower price. However, Smith, who built this residential area, seemed to have no intention of lowering the price.

In a small neighborhood where only a few people lived, there were not even small lights.

Everyone seemed to be asleep at this hour.

‘It’s a perfect place for a murder case. The second murder case in the novel Debora was reading happened in a place like this.’

Even in the midst of this, Jen thought of Debora, who was reading a novel.

Her efforts not to hear the backstories were cute.
When will I be able to see such a sight again? Even living in the same house, there wasn’t much time to have conversations, and it annoyed Jen. With a sly smile, Jen found a house. It was the first time coming here in person, but he knew the place. This mansion belonged to Smith, who built this residential area… no, it was the property of Viscount Vain.

As Jen climbed the stairs, in the dimly lit foyer illuminated by a few small lights, two figures were present. “It’s an honor to have you here, Viscount Vain,” said Jen, raising his hand to his chest and bowing respectfully towards Viscount Vain, who sat uncomfortably on the sofa. “How did you know I found it? You didn’t even write a single letter of my name.” Viscount Vain growled, his face contorted menacingly. Jen, with his head bowed, calmly responded, “I deduced it because the embossed pattern on the card depicted the five swords representing the Vain family.”

“You’re good with words,” Viscount Vain sharply retorted. “Why did you suddenly appear?”

“I don’t understand what you’re saying…”

“Don’t play dumb!”

His voice echoed in the narrow foyer.

“Who are you? Who brought you in front of me, and for what purpose? Is it Countess Jabel, by any chance?”

Countess Jabel, who plotted to make her son the heir of Viscount Vain, had her financial support cut off by Viscount Vain.

Jen knew all this, but he pretended not to know how the current situation was unfolding.

“I don’t understand what you’re talking about. I’m embarrassed, but I’m in this position now through my efforts…”

“Don’t try to deceive me!”

Viscount Vain shouted, slamming his fist on the armrest.

“Who do you think you can fool? I never intended to let you live in the first place. I thought you’d die on your own. Whether from illness or starvation!”

It seemed like Viscount Vain was blaming Jen as if he hadn’t died like that.

Jen was surprisingly unscathed by the absurd nonsense. He didn’t even show anger.

Viscount Vain felt anger even at Jen’s elegant appearance, as if he was born a noble.

“You imitate the trashy half of the bloodline of nobility quite well.”

Viscount Vain spoke with a sarcastic laugh.

“Fine. I’ll give you a chance to choose. If you know your lineage and reveal the truth…”

As Viscount Vain raised his hand, the servant standing behind him slowly approached Jen.

“I’ll spare your life.”

The servant pulled out a revolver and aimed it at Jen’s head.