How to Be a Dark Hero’s Daughter

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“First and foremost, the matter we consulted about must absolutely, absolutely never leak out to the world. If this gets out, it could damage the dignity of the Mage Tower.”

“Is it about the secret of the wizards?”

“Yes, it is.”

I tilted my head.

My Dad is also a wizard, so shouldn’t it be appropriate to ask Collen?

“Why consult me specifically?”

“I have heard much about your reputation, princess. No matter how bizarre the case, you solve it immediately.”

“Rumors always tend to be exaggerated. Anyway.”

I slumped into the chair that seemed to be prepared for me.

“Could you explain the details of the case?”

“Yes. I… actually.”

The elders exchanged glances and began to speak.

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“So… you’re saying something was stolen?”

What I heard from the elders was a bit different from what I expected. Rather than being strange, it was a simple theft case.

“So, the fact that you’re telling me instead of the police implies that the missing item is something you can’t report to the authorities, right?”

The startled elders nodded.

“Yes, that’s correct. Its existence itself is a secret…”

Hmm. If it’s stolen from the Mage Tower, it’s likely an illegal magical tool.

‘Do they know that I’m acquainted with the head of the heretic inquisitors?’

Let’s hear the details first.

The elders said:

Someone infiltrated and stole it.

Not only did this person disregard all the security magic set up in the tower, but they moved as if they knew every corner of it.

Furthermore, those who saw this person can’t recall their face.

The strangest part is that even we, the elders, didn’t know that the item was hidden.

Only after the commotion did we discover the secret place it was hidden and learned what the stolen item was.

It’s an item that should never exist… We wish to retrieve it in secret.>

Upon hearing this, my face turned pale. Wait, this…

“You’ve kept it hidden until now?”

“Yes?”

I couldn’t help but raise my voice.

‘It’s obvious who the culprit is, isn’t it?’

Please let me be wrong.

“Is the item formless?”

“Yes, but…”

The elders nodded in surprise.

My head began to hurt.

Siebel, even in death, your challenges are thrilling. You’re winning right now.

I clenched my fists until they turned white.

“Is it… something that can kill many people?”

I saw the elders’ faces turn pale.

‘I didn’t want to guess it.’

Unfortunately, it seems I hit the mark.

“How do you know all this?”

How do I know? Anyone who’s not a fool would know. I sighed.

“First, I already know who the culprit is.”

It’s obvious even if you hear it backward or in a rap that it’s Siebel.

If Siebel was trapped in the Mage Tower for decades being experimented upon, he would know its ins and outs. Moreover-

“Second, I know the culprit’s intention. Third, there aren’t many items in this country that can shake the Mage Tower just by being exposed. Only having an item related to the white wizard can get you arrested. Furthermore, since the Mage Tower deals with magical tools, anyone who’s not a fool can guess. The stolen item is a magical tool, meaning it’s a relic of the white wizard.”

The elders looked utterly shocked.

“Now, tell me without beating around the bush. Exactly what is the item? If you don’t tell me properly…”

“If we don’t?”

“There could be a catastrophe in the capital. Or even, the country could fall.”

I said it curtly.