There Is No Need To Be Obsessed

It was difficult even for Leone to accept that Eureia Craycia was the missing owner at first.

However, he was always by her side, so her habits, mannerisms, and way of speech were deeply imprinted in his mind.

He did not accept Eureia Craycia simply because she knew of a secret location that he did not know, or because the magic stone of the guild resonated with her, or that she knew of the existence of the covenant between only the two of them.

But rather because everything Leone remembered about her matched. That’s why Leone could trust Eureia.

But Heckard is different.

The relationship between Heckard and the headmaster was also special. However, the time Heckard and master were together was actually not that long. It was because she entrusted the Nephrin Kingdom’s branch to him while expanding the merchant.

Though he returned several times a year, Heckard spent most of his time away, so he had little time to spend with her.

Clear enough, it would be difficult for him to understand just by explaining. The fact that she was murdered seven years ago, and she lived in another world and met her death again…

Though the story would be different if, like the Lukdem royalty, he had eyes that could see through the essence of the soul.

But well…Leone couldn’t find any such merit in Heckard.

… All in all, it would be better not to tell him.

Leone concluded.

In fact…it’s not only for that reason.

Leone knew himself well.

While he considered Heckard a close friend, he knew very well that he was not only keeping silent under Eureia’s order and for her sake.

Leone’s fist tightened under the desk.

If the master knew about this thought, she might get fed up with me and walk away.

Holding back a bitter dejected laugh, Leone said.

“So, are you thinking of going touring around right away? Still, it’s been a while since you came back, so how about taking a day off?”

“No, rumours about my return have already started to circulate. If I procrastinate any longer, I may miss this opportunity. I have also contacted other branches as well.”

“Right.”

Workshops were scattered all over the continent where branches were located, but the main workshops were concentrated around the capital.

Rumours within the guild wouldn’t spread that fast, but were they to drag out time, they might miss important clues.

“Would you be okay on your own?”

“It would be nice to have a subordinate to take over these tasks.”

“Do you have someone in mind that you want to assign?”

“None.”

After much consideration, Leone nominated one.

“There is a middle-ranking member called Karance, how about him?”

“I’ve heard of him. Pretty competent.”

“That should be enough.”

“Let’s just go with that. We will set off right away.”

“I’ll prepare the horses and supplies needed to inspect the workshops in advance. You can start right away.”

Just before leaving the room after nodding his head, Heckard halted. After a moment of hesitation, he carefully opened his mouth.

“…Has there been any news about her yet?”

“…”

Though already anticipated, Leone did not wish for the question to come. Yet, it did.

He didn’t know what answer to give.

“…yes.”

Heckard, who took that as a negative response, lowered his gaze.

“I see. I’ll get going then.”

(Click).

Just like that, Heckard left the room without any lingering feeling and Leone let out a heavy sigh.

He looked normal on the outside, but Leone knew better than anyone else how that guy feel inside.

By the way…

Leone looked at the closed door with slightly anxious eyes.

He didn’t have the right manpower, so I recommended Karance, but he won’t run into the master, will he?

But soon, Leone shook his head. Eureia worked on the second floor, and Karance usually stayed on the fourth floor. In addition, it was rare for apprentice members to go up to the 4th floor if it was not for special duties.

There was a low chance that Heckard, who went to see Karance, would meet Eureia.

…It should be fine, right?

Leone was nervous, but soon shake it off his head and stiffened his expression back to being cold again. It was time for an executive meeting.

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After leaving Leone’s room, Heckard went straight to Karance. Karance was quickly found. However, when the matter of inspection was brought up, Karance expressed disapproval.

“I understand what you are saying, sir Heckard, but we are in a bit of a tight situation right now… ”

Karance glanced back. As he said, the members were running around busily as if something had gone wrong.

“If I leave, the rest of the members will have a harder time.”

Heckard agreed with Karance’s words.

Since the medium-magic tool room was on the fourth floor, it was a place where caution was needed. That’s why each person’s role was important. Even more so, it was impossible to withdraw at will in the midst of a commotion.

However, it was impossible for Heckard to go up to Leone’s room again because the executive meeting had begun. Hence, there was only one conclusion.

I have no choice but to act alone.

He couldn’t delay any longer.

“I got it. You do not need to worry about it.”

The moment Heckard was about to turn away without hesitation, Karance urgently grabbed him.

“Are you okay going with an apprentice? Does that person have to do something important?”

T/n: Uh-oh, I have a hunch…

At his question, Heckard shook his head. Seeing that, Karance said with a bright expression.

“In that case, there is a member I would like to recommend. She’s very capable.”

From Heckard’s point of view, it would still be better to have a subordinate rather than going alone, so he nodded his head willingly.

Karance grabbed a member passing nearby and asked for favour.

“Go down to the second floor and bring Eureia Craycia. I have something urgent to ask of her.”

“Yes.”

The member who received his request left, and Karance explained about ‘Eureia Craycia’ with confidence.

“She’s a newbie who joined a month ago, and she’s amazing. Oh and, she has a relationship with the Vice President, do you happen to know her?”

“It’s the first name I’ve heard of her.”

“Is that so? It will be very useful to have her by your side. I promise you.”

Karance pounded his chest with eagerness.

Not only did she have a connection with Leone, but she was also popular.

At this point, Heckard, who didn’t care if anyone joined, naturally became interested.

…Eureia Craycia, he says?

Heckard pondered over the name.

♔♚♔

I was on my way back with Annie after carrying all the stuff when a staff member came over and talked to me.

“Karance, the team leader is looking for you.”

At those words, Annie’s expression crumpled. It was because of the trauma she got from Geren.

“Me?”

But the member nodded as he turned to look at me.

“Yes.”

“Why is the team leader looking for Eureia?”

Annie looked at him with anxiety, but I was curious.

“He said it was urgent.”

“All right. I’ll head there right now.”

After assuring Annie that I would come back, I headed to the 4th floor where Karance was working.

From the entrance, expensive magic tools could be seen on display.

Come to think of it, I also need to look into magic tools for self-defense.

I knew how to handle a sword quite well back when I was the guild’s owner, but it was too much to wield a sword as well as I did back then with this body. It was safer to carry a magic tool for self-defense.

Well, it’s not urgent, so let’s find one later.

Before long, I could find Karance not too far away.

“Team leader, I heard you were looking for me?”

“Oh, Eureia!”

Karance greeted me with a friendly face. But he wasn’t alone.

I turned my head and saw the man standing next to him and halted my steps toward them.

… somewhere at the back of my head, he seems quite familiar.

Why did it remind me of Annie’s making a fuss about Heckard coming back soon?

An ominous feeling crept in.

I wanted to back away, but at Karance’s calling me, he was already looking this way.

Moderately tanned skin and golden eyes gradually got revealed. A man as beautiful as a sculpture. His emotionless golden eyes stared straight at me.

I opened and closed my lips soundlessly. I almost called out his name by accident, fortunately, I suppressed it.

Heckard Lukdem.

I didn’t expect to meet him in this way.

Meanwhile, Heckard was staring at me intently.

He is not going to recognise me, is he?