Chapter 92 - The Woes of an Alchemist

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With the runaway Elf over my shoulder, I step into the streets again. Some people glance our way after noticing the unusual sight of a man in a classy suit carrying a non-human woman covered just by a cloak. I make sure to stare them down with an indifferent expression so that they don't poke their noses into someone else's business. That's enough to divert their attention elsewhere.

As we head towards Selina's place, my new ally tries to show some resistance from time to time by wriggling in my restraints or trying to kick with her legs. Not too much so it doesn't inconvenience me too greatly, but just enough to still keep appearances in check in case someone recognizes her or if we stumble on part of the pursuit.

Fortunately, we somehow manage to reach our destination without any interruptions and I walk inside. Some customers present in the main lobby raise their eyebrows at me, but I just ignore them.

A woman in the company's uniform notices me, then my cargo, and her eyes widen. She must have recognized the Elf girl because she quickly dashes through the door behind her.

Already expecting her to show up by my side in a moment, I step away from the entrance to the right wing that's located by my side and wait. It soon opens and the same woman walks into the lobby while accompanied by three guards.

She stops in front of me and makes a courteous bow. "Welcome, Sir Carter. I do not want to rudely assume things, but I do not know if you are aware that this slave you seem to have captured is one that has just recently escaped from us."

I nod at her. "Yes, I am. That's why I've brought her here. I saw this woman frantically running through the streets of Evaneheim. After noticing her seal, I recognized her from one of my visits."

"We are very thankful for your assistance, Sir Carter. We'll make sure to reward you properly—"

"Is Madam Selina present today?"

Interrupted, the woman glances at me with uncertainty. "Um, yes, she is. But, I don't think we need to bother Madam Sel—"

"Then bring me to her. I've caught this one myself, with quite some effort. She seems quite feisty, which piqued my interest. I want to consult her situation with Madam Selina directly. I don't think you should have anything against my request, right? I did save you guys a lot of trouble."

She gives me a wry smile but nods faintly, most likely understanding that she can't really go against the wishes of the Ruby Card holder. It's obvious she wanted to sweep the whole thing under the rug as much as possible, most likely avoiding mentioning my involvement.

Before she replies, one of the armed men steps closer and squints his eyes at me.

"She doesn't seem to be resisting as much as before. It's weird for someone who made it past many people and even escaped a hold a few times. To me, it loo—"

I snap my fingers and a few Void Chains wrap themselves all around the guy, tying him up from the bottom to the top. He falls to the floor with a thud, shocked and unable to move even in the slightest.

"Can you resist?" I raise a brow at him, doing my best to sound slightly irritated.

The man can't do anything else besides squirming in the bindings while clearly attempting to prove himself.

"Thought so." I snort at him. "She knows she is powerless under my spell and gave up long ago. Or, rather than giving up, she's most likely waiting for another opportunity to show itself. Isn't that how you lost her? Being careless? I'm not careless. I will deliver her straight to Madam Selina myself. Now, may we leave?"

The other guards step aside and the woman bows, respectfully gesturing at the door. I pay no attention to them and walk out of the main lobby. People are already starting to whisper to each other. There's no need to further cause a scene.

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