21 a grudge




He said the restroom was that way.
"In that case, Master Ranga, you've passed the men's room.
"...... has gone into hiding.
"Oh, dear.

 I'm not sure what to do.
 I went around the back of the hall, towards the back door, and found ...... it! It's Levanov.
 He's with his retinue.
 I hide myself behind a pillar and wait for him.

I hide behind a pillar and look in. General.
"Oh, good, good. I've had a nice change of pace. Thank you.
Thank you for saying so. Would you like to go back to your lodgings now?
I think I'd better. I'm a little tired.
There's a carriage for you. This way, please.

 Levanov and his retinue disappear through the door.
 She grabbed Armira's arm and stopped her as she ran after them.

"...... Why are you stopping me, Master Ranga?
There's only one luxury hotel in the city, so there's no need to risk going right after them. I'll take another route ahead.
"Ha!

 The Royals, the only luxury hotel in the city, is a historic hotel where His Majesty the King has stayed during his visits.
 Most of the celebrities and rich people who visited the city stayed here.
 In particular, Levanov and his friends were in large numbers.
 For security reasons, this was the only place to stay.

 We went out the other side of the door and jumped on the roof under the cover of night.
 I, of course, and Amira, too, leapt with our magic reduced to the absolute minimum.
 I rolled my eyes at her.

"Oh, you've gotten much better at controlling your magic. Amira.
It's the result of Ranga-sama giving you a lot of shove!

 I'm not sure what to do.
 You only did a little bit of that the other day.
 However, it's quite a feat to get this much done with just that.
 After jumping across the rooftops, Amira and I arrived in front of the hotel, where Levanov was waiting.

So, Amira, can you 'hear'?
"Of course I can!

 I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
 This is simply my original technique of listening very carefully.
 I call it "listening ear" for convenience.
 If you focus your attention on a certain area, you can hear what is being said there.
 If you concentrate your attention, you can hear Levanov talking to himself.

That man ...... was apparently just a common guard.

 His voice is cold and low, like it's coming from the depths of the earth.
 This is definitely Levanov's way of speaking.
 And the content is just as I had guessed, he's just come to see his father.
 As I patted my chest, the following words came to my ears.

But that wave of magic ...... must be Ranga, that cheeky little bastard. I'm pretty sure he's hiding in this city. ...... We must find him at all costs.

 His words startled me.
 You noticed me? ......?
 But then why did he not seem to notice me at that time?
 But my question was soon answered.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

 The words "villa," "vandalism," and "......" immediately struck me.
 The villa Levanov was referring to was the place where Amira had previously been kidnapped and held captive.
 I stared at her, and she bowed her head hurriedly.

I'm sorry for the inconvenience! I'm sorry, Ranga-sama!
I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.

 I'll follow up with Amira, who is pouting.
 I'm not sure what to make of it.
 I'm not sure if I should have kept her around after all.
 I let out a big sigh and listened to Levanov's monologue again.

The boy is definitely in this city. ...... We must find him and eliminate him. ......!

 I felt a bubbling sensation down my spine.
 Levanov's going to kill me,......?
 When I heard those words, my mouth twisted involuntarily.
 Levanov was my enemy when I was the Four Heavenly Kings.
 He was always trying to get the other Four Heavenly Kings to think less of me.
 He must have been the one who set me up.

 The thought of that made me angry.
 Fine. Go ahead and kill him if you can.
 I'll avenge you. ......!

"Master Ranga, ......?

 Amira muttered as she realized my intent to kill her.


 I stopped and watched Levanov enter the hotel.
 I stopped and watched Levanov walk into the hotel.

...... Anyway, once we know where he is, we're in business. We'll get rid of him first thing.
"One moment, Master Ranga.

 Amira stopped me as I tried to sneak in.

"...... What's going on?
"Levanov seems to be a very important human being. It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web and also to make sure you're getting the most out of it. If anyone sees the scene of his murder, he'll be hunted. It's a far cry from the peaceful life you want, Ranga-sama.

 At Amira's words, the blood that had been rushing to my head began to rush down.
 Yes, it was a bit of a no-brainer, if you think about it.
 I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it. ...... I scratch my head and turn to Amira.

"...... You're right. I was too hasty.
No, I was way out of line.

 She bowed reverently.
 But then she looks up.

"I don't mean to be rude, but I have an idea.
"Hmm?
I'm not sure what to say. There's no escaping the cannibal's nature. The mortals are looking for fresh souls. ...... There is no doubt that Levanov, tired of the sluggish souls of King's Landing, will want the hearty souls of the countryside.
"......! I see. You're going to expose that?
"That's very perceptive of you, Ranga-sama.

 I was convinced by Amira's words, but I soon realized the problem.

But ...... you need to find some conclusive evidence to do that, don't you? He's the most cautious of the Four Heavenly Kings. I don't think he'll be that easy to crack. ......
That's why I'm here.

 Amira continued, her tone strong.

I'm going to break into Levanov's room and find some hard evidence.

 Amira's eyes shone, strong and mysterious.