How To Ruin The Original Work (16 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 79

“…Just how on earth did you end up here? No, wait—what even made you think of coming here?”

My delighted feelings came out unintentionally sharp-edged.

Though barely a few hours had passed since we’d parted, it felt as if I hadn’t seen him in ages.

“It’s simple,” Sid said with a swagger.

“Between Vessalion and As, both overflowing with power, the likelihood of you two failing to escape danger is extremely low. That leaves only one possibility: something prevented you from getting out.”

“So I suggested we go find Count Lumen! When you’re in danger, Nigel, you tend to act even more recklessly. Knowing you, I figured you’d go straight for their leader rather than fight everyone one by one.”

At that moment, Yenica removed her thickly layered robe, and her pink hair cascaded down like a waterfall.

“While I was wandering the corridors looking for a guide, I was relieved my hair returned to its original color. Even those working under staunch nationalists lost their nerve when I warned them they’d face the wrath of both the Arenium Empire and the Kreuna Kingdom.”

“Plus, money’s hard to beat, too!”

Sid, Yenica, and Allen chattered away proudly, beaming with satisfaction.

“As… I get it now without you even explaining what happened. You both went through a lot.”

Sid’s expression instantly turned icy as he spotted the small child hiding behind Nigel’s legs.

“Count Lumen.”

In the corner of the room sat a man wearing a white mask, his limbs bound tightly with an extravagantly ornate ribbon—clearly Yenica’s handiwork.

“Congratulations. Not only did you lay hands on contraband and imperial gifts, but you also meddled with life—a practice strictly forbidden in the Empire. You’ve forfeited any chance of leniency at your trial. Good. I’ll be sure to report every last detail to my father without omitting a single speck of dust.”

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