Wealthy clients often assign multiple requests simultaneously to several hired assassins, choosing the one they like the most among those who respond.
Of course, not notifying them in advance is impolite.
Since the clients who pay a large sum and entrust work, especially those who often have no fear of the world, occasionally engage in such behavior.
But in a fight of who can be more outrageous, mercenaries were not to be taken lightly. Sometimes, figures like ‘Assassin Jack’ would rudely expose information from clients who sought their services in a way that lacked manners, causing the clients to have a hard time.
When it came to someone like ‘Assassin Jack,’ guilds or clients were not particularly frightening.
“…….”
While Rembrandt looked at him with a puzzled expression, Francis continued.
“Perhaps someone other than ‘Assassin Jack’ carried it out. I’ll investigate as much as possible.”
…This.
It seemed like Francis genuinely believed that Reyna was eliminated by another mercenary’s request.
It was not what Rembrandt desired for Francis to divert the investigation with the futile effort of searching for a body.
Rembrandt rubbed his forehead with a frowning expression.
“…….”
In any case, it was necessary to see how rumors of Reyna’s mysterious disappearance or kidnapping spread among people.
“……’Reyna Astrin’ is alive. Please continue the investigation.”
Rembrandt lowered his hand, smiled somewhat wearily, and said.
“I should meet the Marquis.”
And that night.
Kay consulted with Arthur.
“I’m thinking of gradually moving the Lady to a safe place.”
“…….”
“How about a ‘kidnapping’? According to the information brought by Lucan, there is enough probability.”
Then, Kay reported the information Lucan had brought to Arthur.
“…….”
Did he expect this much?
Without surprise or becoming colder, Arthur calmly listened, then chuckled.
“……Everyone will think it’s Julius’s doing if she disappears.”
Kay casually replied.
“Yes. Of course, we will believe the same if she disappears.”
Arthur frowned slightly. However, a hint of laughter remained in his expression.
“It must be frustrating for the Marquis.”
Kay shrugged, nonchalantly saying.
“Well, he probably claims it’s a ‘kidnapping.'”
“Yeah, well. I wouldn’t be surprised if he does.”
Arthur laughed lightly, shaking his head.
“Tomorrow, establish trust to some extent and come back.”
Kay laughed.
“Yes, I’ll wait. Ah.”
As if recalling suddenly, Kay added.
“Is it a good idea to inform the Lady that she is scheduled to be kidnapped? I apologize, but my suggestion is…”
It wasn’t difficult to guess what Kay wanted to say with his ‘apologetic suggestion.’
…Right.
My wife is not talented at lying.
Arthur let out a short, unavoidable sigh.
“…Don’t surprise her too much.”
“Yes.”
Kay continued.
“Can we proceed with it tomorrow?”
“…Tomorrow?”
Arthur raised his eyebrows.
Tomorrow was the day they had a scheduled meeting with the Marquis upon his request.
Kay replied.
“Because, except for that, there doesn’t seem to be another day where the young lady under Arthur’s protection might go missing.”
The Marquis, in his own way, seemingly wanted a casual and pleasant atmosphere, chose the hunting path outside Julius’s domain as their meeting place.
“Tomorrow is probably the day with the highest probability of a kidnapping happening.”
In other words, it was a suitable day for Arthur to suspect them, claiming that Julius had plotted to kidnap the witness.
“…….”
Kay’s voice continued.
“It would be good to blame the Marquis, saying that the incident happened when Lord Arthur was absent. We’ll claim they took advantage of the moment when you vacated the mansion. I’ll suggest increasing the permanent knight personnel guarding the mansion.”
“…….”
“If you show any suspicion, hinting that it’s a planned crime, the Marquis will strive to prove his innocence. With the amount of money he poured out, to avoid ruining the relationship between you and Lord Arthur due to such false accusations, he will be more anxious and jumpy. The Lady’s disappearance will be even better negotiating material.”
“…….”
Arthur silently looked at Kay.
Raising an eyebrow, Kay brazenly said.
“…Wasn’t this what you wanted? When you told me to squeeze him one more time, you were looking at me with that kind of gaze. Unfair.”
“What gaze of mine?”
“The gaze of a stern guy.”
“It was a gaze of relief that you’re on my side.”
“Is that so?”
Arthur laughed calmly.
Tomorrow…
We’re going tomorrow.
And Kay met with Taylor.
“Miss Taylor.”
“Yes.”
“We plan to kidnap Miss Reyna tomorrow.”
“…What?”
Kay calmly said.
“Tomorrow, while Lord Arthur goes to meet Marquis Julius, the knights’ discipline is expected to be momentarily disturbed. At that time, the young lady is scheduled to be kidnapped.”
Taylor raised her eyebrows.
“What are you talking about? What is…”
Trying to say something, Taylor stopped, seeming to realize something.
Kay continued.
“Grandma claimed that you would be late because she wasn’t feeling well. The surprised young lady requested to meet her grandmother, and I, who couldn’t see through the worried young lady, discussed with Miss Taylor and decided to advance the scheduled visit to Grandma. In the process, there will be a temporary gap in the escort, and during that time, the stolen carriage will disappear with the young lady.”
“…….”
Taylor silently stared at Kay.
“…So tomorrow…”
“Yes. Miss Taylor, you just need to send news that you’re spending a relaxing time at home with your grandmother, and that you’re late for the lady’s examination due to her not feeling well. After that, I will take care of everything.”
“…….”
Taylor remained silent for a while, then managed to open her mouth.
“…Wait a minute. What does it mean by a gap in the escort…”
Without blinking an eye, Kay responded.
“Of course, the escort will be securely attached for safety. They will probably be disguised as kidnappers wearing masks.”
“…….”
Kay responded nonchalantly to her stunned silence.
“Don’t worry. We have enough reason to protect her too.”
Is he crazy…?
No… I understand the intention.
Is this how soldiers normally carry out operations?
Taylor watched him and sighed.
Male lead reborn without memories — but he still falls for her.
The person he finds displeasing in this life turns out to be his cherished wife-master in previous life…
Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
When he heard this, he sarcastically mocked her for being so delusional, completely unaware that, the person in front of him was the reincarnation of Wen Ru, the famous prime minister of Yuan Shun whom he most admired…
The female CEO who doesn’t want to get married with a divorce agreement in hand × The male archaeological researcher who will only get married if he’s sure he can get divorced
