How to Be a Dark Hero’s Daughter

After the detailed investigation by the police, Collen told us what he knew.

“So, you found out that those guys are the ones who broke into the Countess Bartoli’s house.”

“I was lucky.”

I circled around again this time.

“Dad, did you already know about those people?”

“Somewhat. I know what those followers of the thief god are up to. They were kidnapped and locked in a basement when they were very young. They receive absurd teachings called doctrines. As they grow up, they are given the mission to steal specific items designated from above. If they fail the mission or if a betrayer emerges within their group… they receive orders for everyone involved to be killed.”

Collen said calmly.

Indeed. It was the same as what I saw in the illusion.

Did Mr. Charon confess?

The police answered on behalf of Charon.

“He confessed immediately. He was the guardian of the warehouses used by the steamships on the riverside. One night, he discovered thieves burying something on the riverside.”

“Yes.”

“The warehouse is constructed on a wooden bridge, and beneath it, there is a very unique location. It’s a place where the water rises and falls like the tides. And Charon happened to see it, dug out the treasure before escaping.”

“So, in the end… there was no betrayer among those people?”

I felt disappointed.

Because of the revelation of the secret hiding place of the treasure, this whole affair had escalated so dramatically, assuming there was a betrayer.

“Anyway, this person, Charon, is truly despicable. Unable to dispose of the gems, he read a newspaper article and had a wicked idea.”

“Oh, so he wanted money in exchange for returning the stolen treasure to Countess Bartoli?”

He’s a bad person. Trying to blackmail someone who had their treasure stolen.

Someone who picked up a wallet and threatened to discard it if they weren’t given a reward, is that the kind of person he is?

“That’s correct. He demanded a large sum of money. Unfortunately, the person who received Charon’s blackmail letter was the Countess Bartoli’s younger brother, Viscount Yukler.”

Considering what the thieves said, Viscount Yukler was their snitch.

“Viscount Yukler apparently had some debts and harbored ill intentions. He went to the fairgrounds to make a deal with Charon, and that’s how this situation unfolded. It seems that Viscount Yukler instructed him to bring out one of the most valuable gems first.”

That was none other than the ‘Tears of the Goddess.’ Can you imagine how shocked Viscount Yukler, who betrayed his sister and colluded with the thieves, must have been? Even at that time, if he had regained his senses and confessed the truth to his sister, it would have been end better.

Viscount Yukler, who couldn’t pull himself together, went out to make a deal, scraping together whatever money he had.

‘He probably planned to buy the gems, including the Cameo, from Charon with the money and then resell them.’

It was truly an outrageous incident.

“We’ve been unjustly entangled in this.”

Professor Siebel, me, and the children too.

“Um, I have one more thing I want to know. Did Viscount Yukler die from poison? They pretended to be the White Wizards. They told lies that didn’t make any sense, saying they would curse and kill us.”

“I’ll check the results and let you know. They’re examining the body in the next room.”

The police went to the next room to confirm Viscount Yukler’s body and returned.

“There were needle marks near the neck.”

Ah, no wonder. Viscount Yukler had hallucinations before he died. It’s a typical symptom of poisoning.

‘Indeed, it couldn’t be the magic of the White Wizard. He was pricked with a poison needle.’

It was so ridiculous that I burst into laughter. Once again, all my deductions were correct. My heart was at ease.

All the mysteries were solved.

‘But why do I feel like this?’

My heart rang out.

When Collen and I first went to Countess Bartoli’s house. It felt like the accumulated frustration had disappeared.

‘Oh, I see. I feel at ease now because my curiosity has been satisfied.’

Without realizing it, I clenched my fist.

‘Or is it because I’ve escaped danger and my heart is at ease?’

I’m not sure. It feels like I’ve escaped from a maze. Will I feel this way next time too?

“Well then, I’ll take my leave.”

“Yes, thank you, princess.”

As I left, all the police officers stood up and saluted. My cheeks turned red for no reason.

* * *

Everything has come to an end.

“Wait here for a moment. I just need to sign some documents and I’ll be back.”

I glanced at the police officer next to me.

“You found out who the thief is that killed Viscount Yukler, as you mentioned?”

“Is it Kien?”

“Ah, the leader of the thieves you mean? No. However, he’s the most important culprit, so we’ve securely locked him up in a deep prison.”

Collen glanced at me briefly.

“Leticia, I’ll be back after taking care of something.”

“Yes.”

I didn’t ask what it was about.

Collen looked at me and gave a short smile.

“Whenever I’m with you, incidents happen. I’m not sure if it’s a good thing.”

Collen then gave orders to the police.

“Make sure to keep an eye on her while I’m gone.”

“Yes!”