How to Be a Dark Hero’s Daughter

I sat in the investigation room, swinging my legs and nodding my head.

‘Today has been such a strange day.’

I thought of Kien.

‘And Professor Siebel too, hmm, that was unexpected.’

Suddenly, a sense of unease crept in. It’s no wonder, Professor Siebel was really strange today.

‘It might be awkward if we meet again.’

Just then, I heard a knock on the door.

“Who is it?”

“May I greet the young lady?”

A familiar voice. It was Professor Siebel.

“Do you know this person?”

“Well, in a way.”

Siebel opened the door and walked in.

“My lady! Are you alright?”

“Siebel… Mr. Siebel?”

The gentle face, filled with fear, belonged to the Professor Siebel I knew.

‘Which side is their real face, this one?’

Seemingly unaware of my thoughts, Siebel spoke softly.

“It seems that you’ve also come for questioning, Professor.”

“Yes. I’m done with my part. Um, aside from that, I’m sorry about earlier. I was thinking about how to minimize the shock for you… I can’t keep showing a young girl scenes of people dying, can I?”

It seemed like an apology for the incident when he sold me out to the thieves.

‘Indeed, this Professor is strange.’

Why is he saying it like that? Usually, he would say something like, ‘Because I want to live,’ right? It doesn’t quite match up.

Like a clock that’s somehow misaligned.

‘Why does he seem like he’s imitating an ordinary person?’

I felt a strange discomfort.

“Next time, please come and visit my research lab. And thank you for saving me.”

“If my Dad allows, I will.”

I nodded. But for some reason, it didn’t seem like such a day would come.

‘Ah, this person is quick-witted.’

Siebel’s had a gloomy expression. I felt like I had pushed him away.

“I understand. Considering what happened, I can understand it all.”

Siebel smiled softly. I’ve been thinking about this since earlier, but it seems this person has two types of smiles.

An innocent and pure smile. On the other hand, a smile that looks as cunning and deceptive as it is fascinating.

“Then, may I give you a farewell kiss, young lady?”

“A kiss?”

Ah, a kiss on the back of the hand? Is that what he’s expecting?

“Because I don’t think I’ll see you in the future.”

Without saying anything, Siebel approached me.

A peculiar scent tickled my nose. I wasn’t familiar with the smell of men’s perfume. However, it had a sharp scent.

‘Huh?’

Without realizing it, I instinctively moved my body backward. Cold sweat ran down my back.

“Lady?”

Siebel raised his glasses and asked. I swallowed hard. When Siebel’s flesh touched my hand and their face drew closer.

‘This feeling, it feels strangely familiar.’

I looked into Siebel’s eyes and asked.

“…Have we met before?”

The smile disappeared from Siebel’s face.

“Who is… Professor Siebel?”

Siebel leaned over me.

I recalled a dark underground passage. I had felt a similar sensation there.

For a few seconds, it felt like time had stopped. Siebel slowly stood up.

Huh? What just happened?

“Professor… Siebel?”

It felt like my mind had gone blank.

“What were we talking about?”

“We were having a farewell conversation.”

Ah… was that so?

‘Am I tired?’

I blinked. Why? Something felt off.

“Please remember that I am always ready to help you, lady. Take care of yourself.”

“…Professor?”

When I regained my senses, I found myself alone in the room with the police officer.

‘How did he disappear so quickly?’

I was bewildered. I looked at the police officer.

“Did you see the person who just left?”

“Yes, he greeted you with a smile and left.”

Am I being overly sensitive? Something felt off. I leaned back in the chair and rested against it.