Chapter 64: Where Lei Is (Otou-samas POV)

Luke.

It didnt necessarily mean that there is good news. Many of the people I sent to search for her have come back empty handed. I wonder if I should let Luke listen in.

Its fine, Otou-sama. I want to listen too.

But, Lukes eyes were unwavering.

Then, together.

No matter what news we get.

Graces hinted that a public search would increase the value of Lei instead. Nevertheless, I have been using as many talented people as I can through magic from Frontiers magic tool, which I have never used before. There are few people I trust, and Frontier is massive.

I held back my hope and waited for the investigator in my office. A knock sounded right away.

Enter.

The man who Jude showed in was filthy in his travel clothes. But I had no other choices. He said the report as soon as possible.

Milord.

You dont have to be formal. So? I urged the man who was trying to give his greetings.

A person who is thought to be Leila-sama is in Lentforce.

Is in. Was that what he said?

Lentforce Jude, give me the map.

Yes.

Jude pulled a map out from the shelf. Meanwhile, Luke and I desperately tried to control our trembling hands.

Shes in Lentforce. Shes alive.

If Im not mistaken, Lentforce is in Wester. I lost Lei near the border of Wester. The information matches.

Jude spread the map on the desk.

Its here. Luke pointed at a place west of the royal capital, Gardestar.

Its close.

Shes this close

Otou-sama. I learnt at the Academy that the Wellington separates Gardestar and Lentforce, and there are no trade routes through the mountains.

Yes, thats right. It usually takes about four weeks to get to the western end of Wester. It also takes about four weeks or more from around Farland.

Otou-sama, why dont you listen to what he has to say first?

Oh, youre right. I couldnt help but think about going to get her.

I cant go myself.

I faced the investigator.

Tell me the circumstances and current situation.

When I looked at the investigator, he seemed pretty tired.

Jude, a seat. And also some snacks and a drink.

Certainly.

A chair was prepared for the investigator straight away, and he sat down gratefully.

Thank you. I rushed here from the border.

The investigator began talking after thanking me, Firstly, I saw the person who is thought to be Leila-sama. She has the same blonde hair and violet eyes as Milord. Also, people called herLeila.

Im certain its her. Then?

It seems like shes being taken care of by a young and reputable hunter party. It looked like she is living healthy.

I sucked my breath in.

Healthy. Lei.

If possible, I wanted to take her back here with me. But I concluded that it would be impossible and rushed back here to report.

What do you mean?

I do feel that if it is, in fact, the person in question, then it would be good to bring her back. That is why I gave him the Four Marquis symbol.

Im sorry to tell you, but people dont recognise the symbol of the Four Marquises unless they live near the border. They doubt whether its real or not. Leila-sama is protected by strong hunters and the whole town. I couldnt even talk to her.

What about the mayor?

I was afraid that he wouldnt believe me and that he would detain me.

I see.

The man on the chair released a bit of his tension and said, To begin with, I knew where she was from the people who want to kidnap her.

What did you say?! I stood up.

The gang is more daring than Milord and are operating on a large-scale. Therefore, the information about a violet-eyed Four Marquis child being kidnapped, then going missing temporarily, then somehow managed to get picked up my young hunters and headed to the West is spreading wide amongst those who do the dirty work behind the scenes. I followed that information and maintained a reasonable distance from the gang and ended up in Lentforce.

I cant believe its like that.

I should have made the search bigger

The investigator shook his head.

If people know that you are searching for her, then more reckless guys would appear because they want the reward. And the gang will feel pressed and act recklessly too. They arent taking firm measures and are playing the waiting game right now because the town is firmly protecting the child. Meanwhile, I rushed back here.

I looked at Jude.

If her location is clear

Yes. I think it would be better to use the Four Marquis name and bring her back with a large team.

Alright! I stood up again.

It takes 4 weeks to get to Lentforce. Put together a team centring on the guards in