Chapter 118.

“Strange shame …… white rabbit ……”
The sound came from the rabbit and was suddenly interrupted.
I looked closely at the handkerchief for a moment as the piercing sound continued in my ears.
“Substitute ……”
There was nothing more than that. The room became instantly silent.
Only then did I move my body, which had stiffened from shock.
“Why did you have to convey it in such a crazy way, wouldn’t it be fine if you sent a normal telegram?”
I muttered as I pressed down my surprise, and suddenly there was a light in front of my eyes.
[System] [Wizard, Winter Belldandy]’s [Strange invitation], direct transmission?
[Yes\No]
“…… What?”
I was in a trance for a moment.
“Why is the system window hovering out?”
The system window usually marks the beginning of a new episode. So that means this time it’s one of several interludes for the game as well. It was already one that had been experienced once in the past.
The game’s storyline was also progressing without me noticing, and it was taking a lot of effort on my part.
No, that said, I finished the game well.
I tried to take it positively. Inform the butler to get ready to go out.
“Wait, System.”
Not knowing if I could be understood, I said as if I were giving orders, flying off the handle. Bringing out the cloak and mask hidden in the closet.
I stopped abruptly in my tracks. After thinking about it, there was no mask. Because Derrick confiscated it last time. I fell into a deep thought.
‘Do we have to cover our faces like last time?’
The fact that the true identity of the other party was already known, it was a pointless move. But if we meet at the merchant group, Winter must be wearing a mask, that’s the game setting.
He would wear a mask and pretend he didn’t know my identity, but if we met at the merchant group, it was always a bit disturbing to not wear a mask.
”You’re really not a helpful person.”
While cursing Derrick who confiscated the mask, at the same time, something suddenly swept through my mind. I panicked and headed for my desk. Then violently opened the second drawer. Inside was the bracelet Derrick had given me after confiscating the mask, with purple gems set on white gold strings.
-The gem was enchanted. If you wear it, it activates protection magic and appearance change magic.
-The wizard who cast the spell said that in the eyes of others, you will look like a boy of your age.
Those words echoed in my ears.
“Appearance change magic.”
I hurriedly took the bracelet out of the drawer and put it on my wrist. Then the purple gemstone sparkled.
It was magical, and I looked at it and immediately headed for the dresser.
“Earned it. Really?”
Looking in the mirror, my appearance disappeared without a trace. Instead, it was a beautiful boy with short hair and tall.
The only thing that could be seen of me were my blue-green eyes, and the color and length of my hair had changed. I could see that some of the form of my face remained, but instead it looked more natural.
“That’s weird, hey, did the voice change too?”
I fumbled and said. Although it was a man, the voice was not as raspy as mine. It sounded like a teenage voice that hadn’t changed. A few more times.
“Oi.”
Repeatedly testing the voice, I quickly and completely adapted to the voice and muttered.
‘It helps, but it’s still a good idea to raise the status.’
Seeing the ebony-colored auburn hair, I remembered Derrick who gave me the magic bracelet.
Did he look like this when he was little ……
He’s so sharp and mature now, his face as a child was nothing like what was imagined.
Thinking of teenage Derrick, I suddenly realized I was wearing Miss. Smiling in a white dress was out of place.
Luckily, I had clothes that would match the changed appearance. I’ve matched many hunting outfits for hunting competitions.
Changing into a gray jacket, shorts, and half-length stockings came out really rocking.
“Like the rich young master who went to seduce a pretty girl.”
Looking in the mirror cheekily I almost forgot about the rabbit shaped handkerchief and white envelope on my desk. I clutched them in my arms.
“Come on, let’s go.”
Instead of a pretty girl, let’s go seduce a pretty wizard.
A bright flash of light and simultaneous opening of eyes, standing in front of the dilapidated building.
Straight up the stairs, standing in front of the old familiar door. Trying to knock, I remembered my previous experience of the door opening automatically. So grabbed the doorknob and turned it.
But. -click.
“Huh?”
The door didn’t open, so I panicked and grabbed the handle a couple more times. –click, click.
“What. Where have you been ……”
“Who are you?”
That instant, an icy voice rang out from behind.
An accidental shock. A tall man in a white mask and a child in a lion mask together aimed their canes at me.
Nope! That guy is a secret wizard, why does he take out his wand every day!
Struggling, I alternately looked at the circular pillars of light knotted on the tips of the two wands. Suddenly, the top of Winter’s head came into view.
Purple ……?
The distinctive purple progress bar flashed rapidly.
“Who wanders in front of someone else’s place of business?”
Looking at me, who was staring blankly at my head, Winter said coldly.
“I don’t entrust people your age to stay away.”
“It was commissioned by a rabbit.”
With a flash of inspiration, I was afraid that my goodwill would plummet again, so I hurriedly answered.
“Hello.”
I added awkwardly. The arrogant noble behavior of using plain language unilaterally like before is not desirable.
Thankfully, thanks to my answer, that guy’s purple favor bar stopped flashing.
Wow- A cold wind swept through the empty alley. After a while, Bunny Mask slowly lowered the cane pointed at me. It opened its mouth.
“What the hell is that look ……”
Winter spoke to me in an absurd tone, quickly turning his head to the lion mask next to him.
“You can put it down. It’s a guest.”
Without answering, the lion lowered his small hand. Then with agility, he placed the cane in his arms. A well-trained look.
Last time, probably because that lion helped me when Winter’s favorability plummeted, I was happy. I wanted to say hello, but I can’t seem to recognize it, so forget it.
“First of all …… let’s go inside and talk.”
Following Winter who put his cane into his arms, he stretched out one finger and touched it. –click, click. At the same time, the closed door behind me suddenly opened.
“Please go in!”
Climbing up the stairs, Winter said to me in a dignified manner. I don’t know why, but the military blue eyes looking at me seem to be filled with confusion.
I didn’t care and walked in with a dignified air. Having been here once, his office hadn’t changed a bit.
“Have a seat.”
I dutifully sat on the couch at his request. The lion-masked boy then stayed outside and closed the door behind him.
Surprised, he watched. Winter gave his answer as if nothing had happened.
“He’ll come in through the back door.”
He took off his coat, hung it on a hanger, and sat down across from me. Then waved his hand as before.
The cupboard door in the wall opened. The kettle and teacups flew over at once. I stared dumbfounded at the kettle gurgling and boiling water as he poured my tea.
“It was the same last time, so I came back from my errands quickly.”
“I didn’t expect you to come so soon.”
Army blue eyes stared straight at me. Where have I heard such words before. When that thought appeared, a forgotten fact suddenly came to mind.
–The client usually comes back to me a day or two after being contacted.
–I didn’t expect you to visit so soon.
The arrogant nobles here have a lazy routine.
Damn it, hearing that I was going to be called again, I ran over here out of breath!
There was a burst of redness on my face. I coughed in alarm. What words came out.
“…… Ahem. Better deal with this quickly, don’t delay.”
“…… Yo.”
Literally everything was said. Hearing the word “yo” that followed later, the rabbit mask seemed to bend between the hollows.
“Just do as you say.”
From the very beginning, he tried his best to restrain his laughter-laden voice and take care of me.
“Around here, I’m just a merchant lord anyway.”
“Good.”
I accepted his care without question. Definitely not out of embarrassment.
“But, is that the bracelet where …… applied appearance change magic?”
Suddenly, Winter’s eyes shifted to my hand. The bracelet given by Derrick was still emitting a purple glow.
“Hm… Stealing it out.”
“I’m glad you understand what I mean.”
As if understanding, Winter nodded and added.
“I’ve also thought a lot about the best way to deliver the message.”
“Any agonizing?”
I cocked my head. So he spoke bluntly.
“So I wanted to deliver the rabbit like last time.”
“Because it’s too scary.”