As Kaine’s group left, the Constellation recalled the past events with Ange.
Ange, who had become overly dependent after being abandoned by her parents, had tried to confine the Constellation.
She had created multiple layers of the highest-level divine barrier to prevent the Constellation from escaping.
Recalling those events sent a shiver down the Constellation’s arm.
She rubbed her arm and pondered.
‘Kaine told me to handle the situation as I see fit, but…’
Honestly, she wasn’t sure how to handle the situation yet.
However, she could say for certain about Henry, Ange’s father.
‘I’m not sure about killing him, but I’ll definitely beat him up. At least.’
Lien, on the other hand, seemed hesitant about her actions, whether it was due to being blackmailed or some other reason.Unlike her, Henry, Ange’s father, seemed to have no qualms about abandoning Ange and was following Elsa’s orders without hesitation.
“Sigh…”
Well, things will work out somehow.
After all, there’s no guarantee that the two of them will definitely come here.
After her thoughts, the Constellation turned to the two people standing behind her.
“You two, evacuate the people from the orphanage.”
“Yes, we understand.”
The two people nodded at the Constellation’s command.
Normally, they would only listen to Kaine or Thomas, but Kaine had given the Constellation authority, so her orders were no different from Kaine’s.
Of course, they also obeyed without question because of her overwhelming power.
The two of them evacuated the children and staff from the orphanage.
The orphanage director approached the Constellation.
“Thank you so much for your help.”
“You should thank Mr. Kaine. He didn’t hesitate to help.”
“Yes… but is it okay? I heard that they’re going to a more dangerous place than here.”
At his question, the Constellation shrugged.
“It’ll be fine. Rather, I’m more worried about the sect members…”
From the sect’s perspective, it’s like a nuclear bomb is about to explode.
“Anyway, director, you should evacuate as well. We don’t know when they’ll arrive.”
“Yes, I understand.”
After saying that, the director followed the orphanage staff and evacuated.
The Constellation smirked as she sensed the approaching sect members in the distance.
“It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to relieve some stress.”
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At the same time, we arrived at the sect’s hideout, following Kage’s guidance and the location tracker.
Hmm, the truth is often hidden in plain sight.
Honestly, I thought the hideout would be in a slum or outside the capital, but it was surprisingly located in the heart of the city.
I glanced at the shop in front of me.
“It looks more like a bar than a hideout. Kage, can you sense the doppelganger’s scent?”
“Yes, he’s definitely inside.”
“Then, Saint, let’s go in.”
“Yes.”
-Creak!
“We’re not open yet, customer.”
The shop owner, with a fierce face, was wiping the tables.
Or rather, he was a member of the sect.
I used magic modification to make my voice sound exactly like Andrew’s.
“Tell Elsa that Andrew is here.”
“What?!”
At my words, the man was startled and looked at us.
He narrowed his eyes and scanned our bodies to confirm if we were really members of the sect.
“Do you have any proof that you’re from the sect?”
“Isn’t this enough?”
-Whoosh!
I released a small amount of Demonic magic power.
The man immediately recognized the magic power and nodded.
“I’ll go get Elsa right now.”
After saying that, he ran off.
As he disappeared from our sight, Ange looked at me with a puzzled expression.
“Was that real Demonic magic power you released just now?”
“Of course it’s fake.”
“I guess so.”
Ange believed me innocently.
After all, she knows that I have a goddess of fate by my side.
It’s hard for anyone to believe that I would use real demonic magic power with her around.
In fact, it would be more believable for her if I said I released fake magic power.
As we waited and chatted, we heard someone approaching in a hurry.
“They’re coming now,” I said to the group.
The group nodded in response to my words.
We turned our heads in the direction where Elsa was approaching.
Soon, Elsa and Lien, Ange’s mother, appeared in front of us.
Elsa looked at me with wide eyes and knelt on one knee.
Lien and the shop owner, who had brought the two of them, also knelt.
“Stand up,” I said.
The three of them stood up at my command.
I continued in a solemn tone, as if I were truly Andrew, “I know how the situation has been unfolding. It seems you’ve kidnapped Kaine, right?”
“Y-Yes, but I haven’t reported it yet. How did you know…?”
“Do you think there’s anything the boss of the sect doesn’t know, Elsa?”
“No, Andrew.”
At my question, Elsa shook her head.
Hmm, it seems she doesn’t believe that I’m Andrew.
Of course, it’s understandable that she’s having a hard time believing that I’m Andrew.
After all, it’s sudden for her, and the timing is too coincidental.
“Can I meet him for a moment…”
“Just a moment.”
Elsa interrupted my words.
She looked at me suspiciously, then opened her mouth.
“To be honest, I’m not sure if you’re the real Andrew or not…”
“Don’t worry, trust me.”
I also cut off her words.
Then, I whispered in her ear, so that no one else could hear, a piece of information that only Andrew, the sect members, and I knew.
“Your ability is seduction.”
“What?!”
At my words, Elsa was startled and knelt on one knee.
She immediately bowed her head and apologized.
“I’m sorry for doubting you, Andrew.”
“No, I would have doubted me too. Your behavior is commendable.”
At my words, Elsa looked touched.
I ignored her reaction and continued, “Then, let’s go meet David von Kaine for a moment.”
“Yes, I understand. Lien, you lead the way.”
“Yes, Elsa. This way, Andrew.”
At my words, Lien, Ange’s parents, walked in front of us.
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Lien was startled by the sudden appearance of the sect’s boss.
‘What should I do? This will ruin our plan.’
Originally, Lien had planned to find Kaine, who was either alive or dead, and try to rescue him, even if it meant risking her life.
However, the plan had to be completely revised with the appearance of the sect’s boss, who was called Andrew.
‘What should I do?’
No solution came to mind.
It was already challenging to escape with Kaine, with just Elsa, and now an overwhelmingly stronger boss had appeared.
Lien clenched her lower lip as tightly as she could, trying to hide her powerlessness.
Kaine, who had been watching Lien’s back, narrowed his eyes.
‘Why is this person still here?’
It wasn’t unusual for Lien to be left behind.
After all, there was no need for both Henry and Lien to guide the way to the orphanage.
However, given Elsa’s personality, it felt a bit odd.
She preferred foolproof methods when carrying out missions.
Just yesterday, she had decided to take matters into her own hands, even though the information they had suggested that two members ambushing him would be enough.
But she had taken the initiative to ensure that even the slightest chance of failure was eliminated.
Given her nature, it was strange that she had left Lien behind.
‘It’s obvious.’
Kaine glanced at Ange.
Seeing her mother as a member of the sect had shaken Ange’s mental state.
Kaine shifted her gaze from Ange to Lien.
Lien’s pupils were shaking, similar to Ange’s, indicating that she was also feeling anxious.
‘Hmm, it seems like this person doesn’t want to be in the sect.’
With that thought, Kaine called out to Lien.
“You there, Lien, was it?”
“Yes, Andrew.”
Lien responded calmly, but Kaine could sense her confusion beneath the surface.
Kaine decided to test Lien one last time.
“I can hear everything you’re thinking…”
-Whoosh!
Before Kaine could finish her sentence, Lien drew her dagger without hesitation and swung it at Kaine.
As Kaine moved to block the attack, Ange grabbed Lien’s arm.
Having missed her last chance, Lien gave up and bowed her head in resignation.
Tears began to fall from her eyes.
“I’m sorry, Ange. I tried to save your boyfriend, but…”
“I’m not her boyfriend.”
Kaine said as he removed her mask.
Lien was shocked to see Kaine, her jaw almost dropping.
‘What? What’s going on?’
Lien’s pupils spun as she tried to make sense of the situation.
She looked at Kaine, who was standing in front of her, and asked, “Who are you? You’re supposed to be in prison, but why are you here?”
“I don’t have time to explain while standing here. Let’s talk as we walk.”
At Kaine’s words, Lien nodded in confusion and shifted her gaze to the two people behind her, or more specifically, to Ange.
An awkward silence filled the air between Ange and Lien.
Lien, feeling guilty, turned her gaze back to Kaine and started walking again.
“So, why are you here? I saw you being knocked out and kidnapped by Elsa.”
“That was my doppelganger.”
“Doppelganger?”
Lien tilted her head at Kaine’s response.
Kaine explained the concept of a doppelganger to Lien, who nodded in understanding.
“So, it makes sense. But how did you find out about the hideout?”
“I attached a tracking device to the doppelganger, so I could find it immediately.”
“Ah, I see. But the orphanage is more of a problem. Everyone, except for me and Elsa, has gone there.”
“Don’t worry about that.”
What Kaine was worried about was the sect members.
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Meanwhile, the Constellation looked around.
‘Hmm, it seems like everyone from the orphanage has evacuated.’
Unlike before, there was no sign of the orphanage residents.
In other words, they had evacuated to a safe place.
The Constellation stood up from the chair she had brought to the orphanage entrance.
“Is everyone here?”
She looked at the sect members with a relaxed expression.
They stared at the Constellation, sweating, and thought the same thing.
‘That person is of a different caliber…’
As they were tense, the Constellation smirked.
“If everyone’s here, let’s fight.”
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