Surviving as the Adopted Daughter of the Genius Duke (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 74

“Next.”

The voice filling the cramped secret room was deeper than a cave, amplified by magical power. Coupled with the deep hood obscuring my face, it projected a rather intimidating aura.

Thanks to that, the next visitor who entered the secret room was trembling violently.

“So. What brings you to our Madlen faction?”

“Please find my little brother! He’s been missing since two days ago!”

She was a tiny, mouse-like girl. Judging by her appearance, she must have come from the slums—her clothes were barely better than rags, and she carried a faint sewer stench.

But a customer is precious.

With utmost courtesy, I propped my foot up on the table.

“Money?”

The girl flinched.

“I-I’ll get the money as soon as I can… I promise I’ll pay you…!”

“Hah…”

I tilted my chair dangerously backward.

“Hey there, miss. Do we look like a charity to you?”

Lately, our faction’s reputation had hit rock bottom. We’d handled everything from rescuing cats stuck in trees to fixing leaky roofs.

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