Sister, Don’t Marry That Guy – Chapter 102

Chapter 102

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The next day.

I went to see Aunt as soon as it was light.

These days, Aunt went to work at the Merchant Guild early in the morning, so it wasn’t difficult to meet her in her office.

However, because Rife and Yuri both told me to make sure I had a hearty breakfast, it was almost noon when I finally met Aunt.

“……You’re saying such information has come to light?”

I told Aunt everything. All the information Calidupen brought last night.

“Yes. It’s all written down well there, right?”

In Aunt’s hand was the document that Calidupen had brought last night.

Aunt wore a serious expression for a moment, then frowned slightly.

Then, for a short while, she nagged me, asking how I could come holding such important documents so carelessly in my hand.

To me, it seemed like she was trying to suppress her surprise and delight.

“Hey, I have Blackwinter’s Chief Knight as my escort, what’s there to be afraid of?”

“Hmm, that’s true.”

“Besides, who would think that a kid like me would be carrying such important information in a document?”

“That’s true.”

Aunt took a short breath and paused for a moment.

It looked like she was composing herself.

“Haa, I’m sorry, Head of Merchant Guild. This information is just so surprising. It’s hard to contain my excitement.”

“I understand.”

I nodded.

With this information, we could really strike a blow against that influential Kyle Blackwinter.

“Aunt, the important thing is how we use this.”

I tapped the document that Aunt was holding.

“Are you going to release it right away?”

“What do you think?”

“Well, if I could have my way… I’d want to throw it right in my twin brother’s face, no, the Acting Head of Family’s face. Did you raise your son well?”

“Oh, I really like that. But sadly, that’s not the way to go.”

She smiled slyly while holding the document. I really like my Aunt.

Just thinking about it makes her say such refreshing things.

“First, we need to meet with the Dover Family.”

I looked at the clock.

The regular meeting at Blackwinter scheduled for today would start soon.

‘Stefan said that once that meeting starts, it continues straight until just before dinner time.’

Before the meeting ends, we’ll meet the Dover Family and then head to Blackwinter.

That was the first plan.

“When was the Dover Family’s trial?”

“It’ll be in two days. I heard that the situation is quite dangerous, as even those who were helping the Dover Family are now abandoning them.”

“We need to move quickly.”

I split the document that Aunt was holding in half.

One was the original, and the other was the copy that Rife had made last night.

‘She said document forgery was her specialty, and it’s almost identical to the original.’

“If we give this to Count Dover, the trial won’t be so unfavorable anymore. This should also have the history of the judge in charge of the trial.”

“That’s perfect.”

Aunt whistled.

“Is this Calidupen’s doing? Just how much was he capable of in the past that he could do such an investigation?”

“Well, he said his past connections helped him… I don’t know the details, so please admire me for seducing such a great old man, Aunt. I’m proud of myself.”

In fact, I knew our Cal Old Man’s past very well, but I pretended not to know.

“Then let’s go meet Count Dover quickly.”

That family must not fall.

They’re already a major client and source of income for our Merchant Guild. And I can’t say that it’s all without my influence.

I need to help them grow and prosper even more in the future.

Aunt smiled and extended her hand as if guiding the way.

“Yes, let’s go. The carriage is already prepared, Head of Merchant Guild. This way then…”

It was the moment Aunt touched the doorknob. The door burst open.

Aunt pulled me back, holding me in her arms. What appeared through the door was none other than Rainante.

“Ranan?”

“Something terrible has happened.”

Rainante said to me. His voice was a little faster than usual.

And his expression was filled with distress, which made me frown.

“An unidentified group has invaded this Merchant Guild building and has taken over the first floor.”

Even as he spoke, he kept looking back, which made me feel his sharpness had increased.

“They subdued the Merchant Guild staff, and as if that wasn’t enough, they’re coming up.”

“……What?”

I heard it, but I couldn’t understand it right away.

‘What on earth is going on?’

I opened my mouth for a moment, then quickly came to my senses.

“Did you see their faces? What were they wearing? Anything that could identify them?”

“I did. They were either wearing all black like assassins or ordinary clothes like common thugs. It seems they’re disguised as mercenaries. Some were a trained group.”

……A mysterious group mixed with skilled individuals who seemed to be knights.

And an attack.

‘This doesn’t feel good.’

“Aunt!”

I hurriedly called out to Aunt as the thought flashed through my mind.

“You said before that Great Uncle used to interfere with the Psyche Merchant Guild’s work, right? What was it like? Was it like this?”

“……It did happen.”

Aunt gritted her teeth.

“Head of Merchant Guild, do you think my brother is the culprit?”

“No.”

I shook my head, glaring past Rainante’s shoulder.

“It’s just a guess, but it’s not Great Uncle…”

‘I made Calidupen keep an eye on Great Uncle’s side too.’

Great Uncle is a person who is very conscious of his image.

And he knows Aunt’s personality well.

‘Aunt sometimes acts like she has nothing to lose, so he wouldn’t move rashly.’

If he were to move, he would have moved when we were about to succeed, not now.

Great Uncle would think that he missed the timing to interfere with Aunt because he was being too cautious.

“It seems like it’s someone else trying to imitate Great Uncle’s methods.”

At least, they’re pretending to be doing it like Great Uncle.

There was only one group that came to mind.

The Kadin Merchant Guild, which was interfering with our Merchant Guild’s growth by using other Merchant Guilds.

And the actual owner of the Kadin Merchant Guild behind them.

Kyle Blackwinter.

“Ranan, what about the Merchant Guild’s workers? Are our logistics escort still out?”

“Yes. Some remained and responded, but it didn’t seem to be very effective.”

The Merchant Guild also hired those who could handle weapons.

They were the ones who escorted the logistics.

The fact that they targeted the time when these people went to distribute logistics to each district means there was an internal leak.

‘Since some of the employees have already been taken over by the Merchant Guild under the Jartu Family, it wouldn’t have been difficult to find out.’

I raised my head.

“Young Lady, and… it seems like this is an urgent matter as well, so I brought it with me.”

Rainante handed me a piece of paper. It was a newspaper.

And on the front page, unwelcome news was printed in large letters.

“……What. The trial has been moved up? To today?”

“Yes. The Dover Family’s trial is being held as a public trial in one hour, and the boys were selling the newspapers cheaply. They were also scattered on the ground.”

“What. Why today of all days…”

I bit my lip.

‘Could it be, they’re going to take care of everything at once? Is that it?’

A bulldozer-like approach. I’ve definitely seen it before.

The method Kyle used to use against the protagonist’s party in the book.

‘Bastard.’

I gritted my teeth.

“Leia, no, Head of Merchant Guild. What should we do?”

“……First, we need to deliver this document to the Dover Family right away. It’ll be harder to turn things around if the trial is over.”

My fists clenched on their own.

“More than anything, we need to deliver it before the trial starts so they have time to prepare!”

Count Dover is a smart person. If we deliver the document, he’ll surely find a way to use it.

At least, it would be good if they could postpone today’s trial or somehow avoid the final verdict.

“We need to go right now.”

“Then I’ll go to the Dover Count Family…”

“No, Aunt.”

I shook my head.

“Aunt, you go to Blackwinter with me. Right now.”

“…….”

I narrowed my eyes.

‘The meeting must have already started.’

They’re going to wipe us out in one fell swoop?

Then I will.

I’ll mess up your plans. Kyle Blackwinter.

“But then who will deliver this document? We can’t entrust this to a regular employee or errand boy! No, not even an employee who’s been here for years…”

“It’s an untrustworthy situation. More than anything, I don’t even know if we can get out of this building.”

An unidentified armed group has illegally occupied our Merchant Guild. And they’re steadily coming up.

We need to get out of here as soon as possible.

“Besides, if this goes on, the Capital Garrison will show up.”

I put my hand on my chin and pondered.

‘The Capital Garrison manages crimes and disputes that occur within the capital.’

And there’s also the Central Magician Division, which rarely shows itself in the capital but manages magical matters.

It’s a department that usually manages things like street magic.

Other than that, it can be said that the board members manage matters related to magic in the capital.

“The problem is, I don’t know if we can say they’re on our side.”

Let’s stay calm.

“If we make a mistake and the Magician Division comes to investigate, it’ll be troublesome. I heard that the Central Magician Division already sent an official letter once when I wasn’t here?”

“……That’s right.”

When the rumor spread that the Psyche Merchant Guild’s product, ‘cola,’ was a magical item, I heard that the magic investigation team under the capital had shown interest.

‘It’ll be a problem if they come looking for us now.’

In modern terms, it’s like the Food and Drug Administration coming to investigate.

If we get caught, we’ll either have our secret method stolen or be questioned about the identity of cola, which would be a very troublesome situation.

Kooong!

Right at that moment, footsteps were heard from below. A very rough sound.

The footsteps of the invaders!

“It seems like they’ve already reached the floor below?”

“It seems so, Head of Merchant Guild. Then who will go to the Dover Family?”

Aunt’s face was serious. I turned my head.

“Rainante, can you break through the people below?”

“Of course.”

I couldn’t help but laugh at his unwavering, stoic voice.

Even in such an urgent situation, he’s still an unchanging knight. He’s really a bodyguard I like.

“Okay, then you take this document and go to Count Dover.”