[Eldion Empire Capital, Inn]
"Inside job!!!"
For certainly Jack was surprised by the sudden declaration of Kaido, nevertheless this kind of job was best suited for Melfina who is adept in gathering information from the shadows than him
Instead of entrusting this job to his loyal elf Melfina, Kaido instead decided to let Jack take on the job because of its one unique trait it had that not even Melfina currently possess
Cunningness
That one particular trait was the reason why Kaido chose Jack over Melfina for this particular job
"Wait! Why me? I'm not that good in gathering information... . . Heck I would be even surprised myself if I got to hold on not being recognized... . . Let me remind you, I'm a fugitive of this country!!! So the moment I got near the King, my head would certainly fly" complained Jack
Contrary to his expectation Kaido simply returned a reply as if he saw this coming
"Of course I know that... . ."
"Then why?" Asks Jack for further clarification
"Your cunningness... . . With your trait, I can feel rest assured that you can gather info about them for me... . . As for your appearance, I personally told Anna to create that soft mask from the plant I have picked up during our travel" replied Kaido
"..."
"That plant has a trait of masking the user by alternating it's facial traits, making him/her looking like a new person completely... . . With that in mind I can assure you that you can do the inside job properly" added Kaido
After hearing the person's reason for choosing him, Jack silently gave up on his notion and nodded as if he already accepted his fate
"So... . . Who do you want me to become? Soldier? Knight? Butler?"
When Jack silently accepted his task, he also asked about what kind of role he would take to get information
"If information is what you need then I suggest merchant... . . A high class one" suggested Jack
But contrary to that Kaido replied with
"None of those"
"!!!"
"I want you to become the sole secretary plus attendant of the Duke who seemed to be close to the King, by staying beside him you can easily deduct what the the other party plans"
Hearing that Jack almost tripped by the unexpected role he would take
"Are you crazy!?! If I'm that close I would get caught immediately"
This time the one who replied to his rant was Anna
"That's why we have the mask... . . Are you even listening?" Asked Anna with an annoyed expression
Seeing that Jack proceeded by coughing first
"*Cough* alright if that's the case then why not be just an attendant to the king? Wouldn't that be more feasible?" Asks Jack
"It's too dangerous" replied Kaido with a serious expression
"!!!"
"The Hero... . . He's not the former one, he's changed, something must have happened during our travel... . . For that fact being close to the king also means being close to the Hero which would be much more dangerous than being close to a black company boss" answered Kaido
"Is that so... . ."
After seeing Kaido's expression of being serious whenever he mentions the Empire's Hero, he himself deducted that the hero has become a threatening existence for the former itself
"Putting the hero in fact... . . Let's say he has an ability to read memories... . . That's why I would have like you to take this necklace to prevent your memories form being red" said Anna
"I'm case he does reads your memories, that thing will show to the Hero some fabricated false memories safely covering our tracks" added Kaido
"You guys... . ."
After hearing their words even Jack himself was sure that the other party was doing their best to safeguard themselves in order for the plan not to foil, this certain action of theirs only showed how much difficult this task will get
As Jack pondered this he soon tried out the mask and wore the necklace
As he did that his face became a face of a young healthy noble with appearance wise of being smart, following that his voice also changed to that young person
After being transformed he also changed his clothes to a nobles clothing that is only appropriate for his appearance, the clothes was given to him by Anna after he wore the mask and the necklace
"Be careful there... . ." Reminded Anna
"You... . . This job or task... . . You guys knows what's the meaning of this right?" Asks Jack as he turned to both Anna and Kaido with a hesitant smile as if he saw through their feelings
"Yes... . . This job will be difficult for you, this also indicates that if you are found out then... . . We couldn't ensure your safety out of the situation" said Kaido with a grim expression
"This basically like a pitstop for you... . . As long as this empire doesn't change the ruling... . . We wouldn't be able to meet with you again" added Anna
"That means this is our last face to face meet" deducted Jack
"Yeah!... . . After this we wouldn't be able to see each other again" confirmed Kaido
"So this is good bye for our face to face meeting... . ."
"I'm afraid so"
After breathing in deeply Jack replied
"Then so be it... . . Even though it's been short, I've have fun being with you guys, being with you kid... . . Still I appreciate your rescue that night" said Jack as he bowed deeply to show some appreciation to Kaido for the last time they would meet
For Anna who have been together with Jack the longest, she chose to stay silent for she knows that this necessary task was on the same level of a suicide mission, one wrong move and your dead
As for Kaido he nodded silently as if he is returning Jack's appreciation for his service
"Till the next time we meet" said Kaido
After that Kaido got up from the bed and walked past Jack and Anna
"From today onwards your name would be Jake alright?"
"Yes... . . I agree" replied Jake who was formerly named as Jack
After that Kaido muttered under his breath
"Alright time to give the Marquez a heads up"
As he said that, they proceeded downstairs while at the same time Jack bid farewell to his temporary companions
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At the entrance of the Inn both Marquez Lucio and Rebecca were having their own personal talk
"Rebecca the next time we meet, I'll give you something that is also considered as my treasure" said Marquez Lucio
"Father!?!... . . No you mustn't for me to take something... . ." Replied Rebecca
"No let me do this to at least atone" said Marquez Lucio firmly
After hearing her father Rebecca gathered her courage and asked
"Father! Why are you doing this? Are you perhaps doing this because your afraid of Kaido?" Asks Rebecca with a stern expression
Seeing her daughter like that even Marquez Lucio himself couldn't helped but laughed inwardly
"At first I was like what you said... . . But after observing him and receiving some report form your mother from his unknown town, I was completely sure that with him... . . Maybe just maybe... . . Could change the empire in his own way like with a flick of finger of a way" said Marquez Lucio
"Being his enemy is no go... . ." He quickly added
Hearing that Rebecca silently nodded as she accepted his reasoning for now
At that moment Kaido suddenly walked up towards him as he called out
"Marquez Lucio... . . If I may ask some favor" said Kaido
"Favor? That's a first... . . What do you want? Anything I can do as long as it is withing my reach" stated Marquez Lucio with his head held high
"Being confident are we?... . . The I won't hold back... . . I want this guy to be the close to the Duke! Make him secretary and attendant for him as well... . . Make sure to recommend him by a lot and when I say lot I meant literally lot" stated Kaido with a smile as he squinted his eyes
If one would saw Kaido's expression right now, they would really say that he is planning something dangerous
But rather ask him for a reason Marquez Lucio deducted that knowing too much wasn't good so he replied
"I will do just like that"
As he said that he glanced.at the youth whom Kaido is pointing as he observed the youth
"This guy is Jake I want you to make him good to appear before the Duke"
As he deducted Kaido's own logical reasoning and looking at the youth, Marquez Lucio ruefully figured out Kaido's notion
"You want eyes and ears on the inside yes?... . ." He ask to confirm his suspicions
"Exactly as you say... . . So what do you say?" Confirmed Kaido
After thinking about it Marquez Lucio formed his will as he makes his decision
"Sure you can count on me"