*Drop*
Adeline carefully dropped a single droplet of the Moonrush Aphrodisiac into the transformation potion and it dissolved immediately without leaving any colour changes.
“Okay… I added the Moonrush Aphrodisiac to the potion. Now, her brother won’t feel anything from this, but Reina will become… that thing.” Adeline spoke with an embarrassed expression.
“You’re very shy, huh? What is wrong with saying, ‘Sex craving bitch’ ?” Leon asked with a smile.
“I-I’m just not that perverted… Now, how will you find my brother ?” Adeline asked with a confused expression as she looked at Leon.
Suddenly Leon turned to look at his right, staring into the empty space.
“What ? What happened ? Is something wrong ?” Adeline asked with a confused expression.
“I’ll take care of it… Do you have something that belongs to him ?” Leon asked with a neutral expression.
“Something that belongs to him? I have this… It’s his pendant. Reina gave it to me as proof that she has him,” Adeline said, her expression neutral as she handed over the pendant.
The pendant was made out a very slim iron chain and in the middle there was a green stone.
“Hmm… Okay, this will do.” Leon examined the green pendant for a moment, then slipped it into his pocket.
“I’ll find your brother. Don’t worry,” he said, his expressions neutral as he started walking toward the staircase.
Suddenly, he paused and turned back.
“When will she come to collect these transformation potions ?” Leon asked as he looked at Adeline.
“Oh… in about an hour. This is her usual time to collect them.” Adeline replied.
“Good, give them to her and don’t get hesitated and reveal the secret,” Leon spoke as he continued up the stairs.
“Wait… I still don’t know your name,” Adeline called out.
“Leon. Leon Luster,” he replied, not looking back.
“Leon Luster…” Adeline whispered, her cheeks flushing red as she placed her hand over her chest.
—
As soon as Leon exited the storeroom, he carefully looked around. Once he confirmed no one was nearby, he quietly returned inside the house.
At that moment, a small figure appeared near his legs.
A black furry cat—it was none other than Dusk.
“Dusk, did you find him?” Leon asked with a grin as he turned to look at dusk.
“Yes, Master,” Dusk replied, sitting down neatly on the floor.
‘Dusk was with me this whole time, using his cloaking skill to stay invisible.
He was also the one who told me to get something that belonged to Adeline’s brother so he could track his mana.
He sniffed the mana that pendant was soaked in for years and followed the trail through the house.
It didn’t even take him a full minute to find her brother.
But… I’m not going to save him just yet.
I still want to use Adeline a bit more—and if she gets her brother back too soon, there’s a chance she’ll blab Kelma’s secret to someone.’ Leon thought with a smirk.
“Where is he?” Leon asked.
“First floor. Third room from the right.
He’s unconscious—tied up with ropes inside the lower shelf, Master,” Dusk said with a smile.
“You found him fast, huh?” Leon chuckled.
“It was nothing, Master. I just followed his mana scent.
Also, that room stinks of liquor, not the usual scent but so much liquor, Master.” Dusk replied, his nose wrinkling slightly.
‘Liquor… huh?’ Leon thought with a puzzled look but he didn’t think much about it for now.
“Master, the sun will go down soon. Shouldn’t we start heading back to the house ?” Dusk asked with a confused expression as he looked at Leon.
“I’m staying here tonight, Dusk. You’ll go back and look after Elaine and Selene.
Keep them safe and alert me if anything suspicious happens.” Leon instructed with a serious expression as he patted over Dusk’s head.
“As you command, Master. I’ll protect your family with my life,” Dusk replied as he bowed to him and vanished again into the shadows.
“Well, all I have to do now is wait and the best place to do that is Justin’s room.” Leon spoke with a smile as he immediately headed toward Justin’s room.
—
Inside Justin’s room…
As soon as Leon walked in, Justin approached him with a serious expression.
“Sir Leon… What happened? Is she dead?” he asked with a hopeful expression.
“What? Why would she be dead?” Leon raised an eyebrow.
“I-I thought you said you’d deal with her,” Justin said, confused.
“Yeah, I’ll deal with her tonight. Don’t worry, kid.
Just get ready to become the head of your family,” Leon replied with a grin.
“Sir Leon… I want to kiss your hands. You’re such a good friend. I’ll never be able to repay this debt,” Justin said, beaming.
“Don’t worry about it and never kiss my hands. I’m gonna rest until sundown. Go do whatever you want,” Leon said as he walked over to Justin’s bed and laid down.
“I’ll just read a book…” Justin said, pulling a thick volume from the shelf.
“Hey, Justin… Where’s your mother?” Leon asked, glancing over.
“My mother? She went on a demonic wolf hunt with my father.
The church asked my father to do it as a favor, and my mom always follows him everywhere,” Justin explained.
“Ah… I see.” Leon nodded.
“Should I arrange a carriage for you to go to the academy tomorrow?” Justin asked.
“A butler riding a carriage alone would look suspicious,” Leon replied flatly.
“Then shall I accompany you?” Justin offered.
“No. I’ll handle my transportation. Don’t worry about it,” Leon answered.
“Okay,” Justin said as he went back to his reading.
‘I’ll deal with that bitch tonight. Her brother shouldn’t be much trouble—he’s still low-leveled but I have to be really cautious with him.
I might need that skill tonight. Should I make it now ?’ Leon thought for a moment, then activated his ability.
<Skill Crafter>
[Please pick a name for the skill…]
“Bluff.”
[Skill ‘Bluff’ has been created.]
[Rank has been settled to ‘F’ by default.]
[State the use of the skill.]