Conquering The Game's World

The next morning.

Luis' eyes fluttered open as he stretched his body and glanced at the sleeping Alicia. Then checked the time.

[Time 5:07 a.m.]

'Huh, did I wake up so early?' He wanted to sleep a little more. However, it seems the few hours of rest were enough for him, as he didn't feel sleepy anymore. 'Is it because I'm a D rank now or because of my recovery skill? Hmm, probably both.'

Since he was already awake, he didn't plan to sleep anymore and changed into a tracksuit to go for a morning run.

*Kyu~*

"Oh, Ivy, did I wake you up?"

*Kyu~* Ivy got close to his feet and nuzzled him.

"Do you want to go jog with me?"

*Kyu~*

"Then, come on," Luis said with a smile. While wondering, 'Where did Alicia keep Ivy's leash?'

Ivy didn't wait for him to look for it and jumped on him. Then, making a second jump, she climbed on his shoulder and sat there, wrapping her tail around his neck like a scarf.

Her action startled him for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on his face. "So, you didn't want to jog with me. You just wanted to go outside."

*Kyu~* Ivy let out a cute sound while rubbing her small furry head against his cheeks.

"Okay, fine, let's go. I know you are bored staying inside the flat." Luis chuckled while keeping Ivy out of the effect of his gravity spell.

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After he left his flat, without disturbing Alicia's sleep. Luis put on an earpiece and started his run around the Academy City under 5 times gravitational pressure.

"Lily."

{Yes, Master.}

"Did something happen last night?"

{Yes, Miss Hena interrogated the captives.}

'Oh? As expected of her, I knew she wouldn't wait long. In the absence of Olivia, she was bound to act. Good thing I left the button drones and the rune mark behind.' Luis thought as he remembered her character from the game. 'If she hadn't acted the way she did, I would doubt if her character differed from the one, he remembers.'

Although, because the button drones are out of range, they can't control them from here. However, Lily had hacked into the local server of the Southern Region of Temar Kingdom. So, as long as the button drones remain intact, she can still locate the signal and retrieve the recordings from them.

"What are the findings?"

{Should I play the entire interrogation?}

"How long is it?"

{3 hours.}

"… Including the torture?"

{Yes, including it. She tortured them a lot. In the process, she also used many recovery potions to keep torturing them for a longer period.}

"… I don't want to ruin my day by listening to their screams. Just summarize all the content."

{Okay, Master. Here it is. As per their confession, the destination of the ship was Selvas City.}

"Selvas?" When Luis heard the name of the city. His steps came to an abrupt halt and a deep expression appeared on his face.

{Yes, it's Selvas City, Master. Is there something wrong?}

After a pause, he shook his head. "… No, you continue."

As he said that, he resumed his running while focusing on the content of Lily's summary.

{From the port of Selvas City, the goods were supposed to be picked up by Norowa Trading Company. As per their documentation, they were going to transport the children in the name of importing foreign goods.}

"Let me guess, they have already bribed the authorities."

{Not quite, as per them, the authorities are also under the effects of the Curse Mark. So, every time they can transport goods without problems.}

*Hiss*

Luis hissed and cursed under his breath.

"Damn that Dark Magician! His methods are cunning, as always!"

When he used to play the game, Luis just thought of him as a troublesome antagonist, who was very difficult to deal with. However, in this real world, against such an enemy, he can't let down his guard. Not even for a moment.

'Since we have caught all the criminals that have seen me and Alicia. He shouldn't know about us yet. However, I can't be too sure.'

'For such a moody character. It's better to prepare early. Or I can just act first, but only after completely cornering him and when I'm 100% sure of the victory.'

'That's the only best way to fight with such an enemy. Defeat him in one fell swoop.'

Various thoughts were running through Luis' mind. Because he knew that the Dark Magician was bound to be their enemy. Especially after this mission. As for letting Alex deal with him, Luis had no hopes for this unreliable protagonist.

"Lily, find out the details about the Norowa Trading Company. I want everything. Since they have been doing these illegal activities for a long time under the pretence of a trading company. They must be connected to a criminal organization."

According to his knowledge of the game. Several small and big criminal organizations have been working hidden in Selvas City. So, he doesn't know which one is behind the Norowa Trading Company and could only try to pry on it by hacking.

{I already have the information, Master.}

"Huh…?" Luis' mind went blank for a moment, as he couldn't help mutter. "Did they confess this information in the interrogation, too?"

He found it hard to believe because of the routine until now where all the criminals had limited access to information.

{No, master. After receiving the recordings. I made my judgement to hack into all the related information to make myself efficient. Was the decision correct?}

"… Yes, good job." Luis was stunned for a moment, then smiled and praised her.

{Hehe~} Lily's cheerful laughter sounded. She was happy after receiving his praise.

"Now, tell me what you found?"

To his inquiry, Lily's laughter stopped, and she said in a serious voice.

{Master, the Norowa Trading Company is related to the Norwish Mafia, and their leader's name is Nick Adams.}

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Quiz: Guess who is Nick Adams?

1) Side Villain

2) A Puppet

3) Dark Magician

4) Other Answers