Wow, I didn't think the prize-giving ceremony would finally start. Well, I've prepared the best gift for Lili. I hope she likes it.
But just before the gift-giving started, something unexpected happened. Suddenly the lights in the main hall where the party was held went out. Everyone in the audience was confused. Is this part of the party scenario?
Suddenly, I felt a murderous aura around me. Duke Balzaac's knights immediately formed a formation to protect the nobles. I, who could see in the darkness, immediately brought Lili behind me to protect her. Princess Aurellia and my two sisters also formed a formation to protect Lili.
Well, it must be them. The group that had planned this attack. I don't know what problem they have with the Balzaacs. But what is clear is that Lili should not be a victim, let alone a scapegoat in this case.
****
A few days ago, while I was reading the reports from my subordinates, I came across a report that said something might happen when Lili's birthday party was held.
I immediately called the person in charge of the report. In his speech, he heard the rumours while in one of the bars belonging to the dark guild. This dark guild contains dirty things about the kingdom. Assassins, drug dealers, and various other sins.
Using his Eavesdropping ability, he heard from the darkest corner of the bar that several people were chanting the names of Balzaac and Lilianne.
Other than that, someone was mysteriously looking for assassins with quite a high fee made him believe that something would happen.
Well, at first, I wanted to ignore the possibility that an attack would take place considering how great and tight the guard Uncle Richard, Lili's father, might have been. But considering what happened in Randall's territory, it felt like a guard couldn't be ignored.
I immediately asked the person in charge of this report to mobilize my subordinates. Prepare for the worst. Through him, I also wrote an anonymous letter to my uncle Richard. It was about the possibility of an attack on their residence during the party.
I suggest supervising the activities of the Balzaac family's subordinates. Be it maids, butlers, or their knights. Who knows if they won't stab you in the back, right?
Now, believe it or not, the contents of this letter is another story. I want to believe that this possibility is not small, but unfortunately, we don't have enough time and evidence. It's because I don't have enough human resources in the capital, so I can't properly investigate the activities of those mysterious people.
Well, at least I tried to remind them. I leave the rest to the host. Of course, I wish bad things didn't have to happen while my sister's special day was going on.
****
The sound of clanging swords resounded throughout the hall belonging to the Balzaac family. Including arrows were flying overhead and flying fireballs. Tonight, at Lili's eleventh birthday party, an assault took place!
I wonder why these idiots attacked the Balzaac family. And I don't care either. The most important thing is that Lili is safe. I'm sure uncle Richard and the others can take care of themselves.
Several people dressed as maids and butlers charged towards me. As expected, they were mixed up among the servants. Before their daggers could touch me, I compressed the ground with my magic into the size of a bullet and aimed it at their heads and fired. Two people died instantly.
The nobles had already been evacuated to a safe place, and Lili had been evacuated, escorted by Sasha and Misha. What's left here now are the knights who tried their best to defeat the attackers without killing them and me and princess Aurelia, who also fought them.
As expected of a royal princess who received the best education, her dual swordsmanship was outstanding. I can't help but be impressed by her skills. She even overwhelmed her opponent, a professional knight, for a child her age. Instead of a sword, the movement looks more like a dancer's. Somehow this move looks very similar to the sword dancing princess from my previous life.
I think some moves are a bit wasted. But seeing a kid her age use such a beautiful technique, I don't think anyone would complain.
After a while, we finally managed to knock them out. The knights immediately dragged the already defenceless opponent to another place. Maybe a dungeon. They would interrogate those people. Well, good luck.
****
Elsewhere, on a hill a few hundred meters from the noble district, there was a man who was probably in his 35s. Around him were several people wearing black robes with beanies covering their faces.
The man himself was in pretty bad shape. His face looks bruised. It seemed like the people around him had beaten him. Someone approached them. A 12-year-old boy in a black suit with gold flower embroidery on the collar. It's Isaac.
Seeing their master coming, the robed people lowered their heads. Isaac waved his hand. Asked to raise their heads again.
"Young master, this is the assassin paid by the group that attacked the Balzaac family. The target is Miss Lilianne. he intended to attack Miss when secured in her room. after that, this Assassin will kill Miss Lilianne."
The man didn't respond, as if what Isaac's men had said was the truth. Yes, they are right. That's what the assassin said when Issac's men were interrogating him.
Issac crouched before the assassin. With cold and sharp eyes and a strong killing aura, he began to ask the assassin, "Tell me, what is your reason for wanting to kill Lilianne Balzaac?"
Even though Isaac's killing aura confronted the Assassin, he didn't appear to be shaking or anything.
"There is no special reason. It's just that the pay that person gave was large. Enough to enjoy my retirement."
Issac's gaze grew sharper, "Is that so? Well, I don't care what your real reason is. What's clear is that you touched someone you shouldn't have touched.".
The assassin casually shrugged his shoulders, "Well, I've killed many nobles as well as other people. There's no difference between a duke's daughter and my other targets."
Issac calmly shook his head, "Unfortunately, you are out of luck. Lilianne is the one who has made me a blood oath to protect me. Any form and attempt to harm her is a grave sin in my eyes."
"Well, let's move on. Who is the person who paid you? Does that person have something to do with that bastard Conrad? or maybe another noble who is hostile to the Balzaac Family?"
The assassin looked a little surprised at Isaac's deduction. "I don't know, not Conrad, I think. It could be a noble who is in the same faction with him or another. Well, I don't care who my clients are. As long as the pay is good, I'm not picky about clients and targets."
A twitch appeared at the corner of Isaac's mouth. He had guessed that even though Conrad sent this person, there was still some involvement in it. That bastard didn't seem to be deterred after his face was thrown by dirt. Well, he's going to prepare a bit of a counter plan for that guy, though that's a story for later.
Issac took out a gun that he made from his modelling magic, "Thank you for your information. Now is the time for redemption. before your history ends, any final message?"
The assassin was silent for a moment, like thinking of something. And finally said something, "Yes. I have a nephew who lives with me in the slums of the Commoner district. After I die, he will live alone. His parents have died of disease. This world.
I beg you, give him at least a few coins to survive. And also please give all the money I have collected for him. It's in the crate I keep under my bed. I intended to retire after carrying out this mission, but I'm unlucky to have to deal with someone like you."
Issac frowned, "Aren't you afraid to die?"
The assassin smiled resignedly, "Scared huh?? maybe, a little. After killing as many people as killing an ant, I have no right to complain when I'm in the same position as them."
Hearing Assassin's answer, Isaac laughed. What a wonderful person.
"Okay, then what's your name? I will remember your name forever."
"Alfred."
"Alfred, yes, well, I will ask my subordinates to find your nephew and carry out your final will. Goodbye." Issac pulled the trigger, and a gun exploded. The assassin collapsed instantly.
"Too bad you are an amazing person. Your experience can surely take you to much higher peaks and finally get to enjoy life with your nephew. Too bad you are out of luck, so you have to end your career as a hitman." Isaac said to himself.
Isaac then ordered his men to take the body away. Previously he wrote something down on paper and gave it to his subordinates. They nodded and immediately went to carry out their master's orders.
Now, he had to think of the best way to cheer up his sister. She must be in shock after those bastards ruined her special day.
Isaac left and disappeared into the night.