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Chapter 50 - Tit for Tat (3)

The masquerade party was happening at a castle in Paris constructed by a rich magnate. I positioned myself on a hill that overlooked the castle. In terms of distance, I was probably about a kilometer away.

In any case, my job today was simple. I just had to make sure the story progressed as it should. If possible, I hoped that everything would go according to the original storyline without me having to interfere.

5 P.M.

The sun had yet to set, but the masquerade had already begun. Luxurious cars arrived at the castle one by one, and people adorned in flamboyant dresses and masks went inside.

I checked Kim Suho and Yoo Yeonha's location by hacking into their smartwatches' GPS system. They were getting near.

5:30 P.M.

Two people got off of a limousine. It was Yun Seung-Ah and Jain. They were wearing masks resembling a fox and a tiger. They walked into the castle, led by a chauffeur.

Not long afterwards, Kim Suho and Yoo Yeonha arrived. Fully adorned in party clothes, their perfect figures shone brilliantly even with their faces covered.

"...Hm."

Looking at all the masks, I couldn't help but feel that my face was too empty. I had the feeling I should wear my own mask. After all, if I had to interfere in today's events, I had to conceal my identity to ensure my safety.

Although I didn't have a mask prepared, I could just use Aether to create one. Aether had the ability to transform into any equipment its user wished. Naturally, it was able to become a mask.

The question was its design.

I recalled a movie I saw on Earth. A mask from the movie Black Panther... though, it was really more of a helmet.

In any case, Aether transformed into the form I pictured in my head. I put on the Black Panther helmet, which then adjusted itself to fit snugly around my face.

6 P.M.

The air was becoming chilly as the sun began to set. The castle looked even more beautiful as it burned from the setting sun. I began to observe the castle's interior more carefully.

Almost as if I was inside, I could see everything clearly and hear every conversation. This came from the synergy between 「Thousand-Mile Eyes」 and 「Observation and Reading」.

—I don't know how to dance.

—So what, you're going to just stand around after coming all the way here?

—...Well, I guess I'm a quick learner.

Kim Suho followed Yoo Yeonha's lead as they danced to a classical piece.

At the same time, I discovered a strange movement of magic power on the other side of the castle.

It was a Magic Portal.

"...I knew it wouldn't be so easy."

Only Djinns could make such artificial portals. Even among Djinns, one had to be beloved by their contracted devil to have enough magic power to operate a Magic Portal.

An alert popped up on my laptop.

[Homer's Ring – Mythical grade artifact. It doesn't make sense that only a few people would aim for it just because it hasn't fully awakened its power.]

[Modified setting – The Djinn group, Evil Society, has identified its origin and will interfere in the story.]

The situation was becoming more complex.