Chapter 80 The Stolen Item? A Sacred Relic?

To be honest, it was indeed quite difficult for her to do it all by herself. Considering that I also felt bad about it, I quickly went over to help her.

Of all the floorboards in the room, this one seemed to be different; it wasn't the dilapidated kind, but rather something that had been custom-made.

Rather than being a wooden board, it was more like a plate made of some kind of metal. In this not-so-bright room, it did indeed look like an ordinary wooden board.

"What could it be?"

I couldn't help but become curious. Something that someone would entrust to a crazy woman like that to steal must be something extraordinary.

And those who possess such a thing are certainly not simple.

I'm more curious about what kind of person Grandpa Crow is, the one the red-haired girl mentioned.

After painstakingly prying open the metal plate, the space inside wasn't large; it was like a small box storing secrets.

However, after seeing inside, I was stunned.

"..."

There's nothing inside; it's so clean you can see even a speck of dust on it.

I thought there might be some kind of dragon-slaying sword or peerless treasure hidden inside...

"As expected?"

The red-haired girl, on the other hand, seemed remarkably clear-headed, muttering to herself.

What is it?

Katya couldn't resist either. After I opened the metal plate, she came over to take a look.

"Grandpa, he was murdered by nobles..."

"Hey, where did you get this concept from...?"

Just an empty box? But what does that prove?

"This item was collected by my grandfather at the request of a nobleman. Since it's gone, it means he was murdered after the transaction."

"..."

The so-called "Do you know too much?"—only the dead are immune to betrayal?

"The circles of the nobility are such a hassle."

Even though they had already obtained the goods, they still killed those who knew about them.

"Alright, now that you know I'm not the murderer of your grandfather, hurry up and return the stolen goods to Katya."

In short, our purpose in coming here is not to solve the case. Besides, even if we knew that the madwoman was sent by the nobles, so what?

I didn't want to get dragged into the troubles of nobles for no reason. Besides, that crazy woman's strength is too abnormal. Unless someone of the same level helps, there will only be a few more mindless corpses.

"Um! I... I can't... I can't give it back to you..."

The red-haired girl seemed to have been touched on something, letting out a surprised look, but judging from her expression, she seemed to be in a difficult position.

"Hey! Kid! Stealing isn't a noble profession, pay it back right now!"

"I can pay it back, but... you have to help me..."

"Help my ass! Stealing and still acting all high and mighty!"

Although I sympathize with her situation, I don't want to get involved in what happens next. Let alone help her, last night I was already sweating bullets.

As Julius just explained, that's the Bowel Hunter—Agatha, with the strength of a Sword King. How can we help her?

"Julius! Are you confident you can beat that... Agatha?"

Hearing Katya's words, I couldn't help but gasp. What did she mean?

"Hey! What's going on? Didn't we come here to get our things back?"

"Agatha? I'm not sure, but... it should be fine!"

I'm not really sure about Julius's strength. Being able to use magic without chanting makes him quite an amazing cat. However, isn't he a bit too confident in dealing with a crazy woman like that?

"Really? Leon? Should we help this girl?"

Katya seemed to be deep in thought, then turned her gaze to me, as if waiting for my decision.

"..."

Honestly, I really don't want to. The fear that crazy woman gave me was too intense. Even Lilith couldn't defeat her. Is it really okay to rely on just a talking cat?

No!

This is a big problem!

They were unaware of the madwoman's power, let alone the terror of the interrupted flow of water, but I knew it very well.

"I won't help!"

Even if the two of us and the cat formed a united front, I still refused decisively.

It's not because of the so-called nobility; the most important thing is that I don't want to die!

I don't want unrelated people to get involved in dangerous things.

Even if the red-haired girl hadn't experienced this, I would still refuse. After all, we have no relation to her, and whatever happens to her has nothing to do with me.

I'm not some saint, I want to save everyone, but I can't even protect myself, let alone them.

"But Leon! Just letting her go like this... wouldn't that be too much..."

"Katia... hurry up and take your things back and leave! I don't want to get involved in her affairs!"

Katya seemed to want to persuade me, but I interrupted her before she could finish speaking.

"I see..."

Katya was probably quite disappointed when she heard my answer, since I rejected her so decisively.

"Katia! Don't be sad, he's doing this for your own good. I can tell he means no harm."

Seeing Katya's dejected look, Julius didn't show the same hostility towards me as last time. Instead, he turned to me and comforted her.

"This cat? It knows quite a lot!"

That's what I thought to myself, but it really was a big help.

With its perfect assistance, I believe Katya will no longer try to dissuade me.

"Now! You should return what you stole to us!"

"I... never mind... I don't expect you to be of any help anyway, you're just a bunch of cowards!"

As soon as she finished speaking, I saw her pull something out of her bosom, and before I could even see it clearly, she threw it away.

"Leon! No..."

"..."

Although I didn't know what it was, I quickly stepped forward and grabbed it.

"Soft"

It looks like some kind of fabric? It feels soft and smooth to the touch?

"What exactly is it?"

"Leon! Don't look!"

I foolishly ignored Katya's instructions and unfolded the object in my hand to take a look...

"...?"

"A triangle? Lace trim? And a cartoon bear pattern on it?"

"Huh...this...this is...a sacred relic!"

"It's panties!"

"Julius!"

Splash...

Before I could even react, I found myself completely frozen!

Katya rushed over, snatched the item from my hand, and put it in her pocket, as if she would be so embarrassed that she would disappear into the cracks in the floor if I looked at it for even a second longer!

However, I couldn't move an inch. Everything was blurry in front of me, and I could only hear Katya's heavy breathing, but I couldn't see her expression clearly.

In short, I feel really uncomfortable...