Chapter 88
In an instant, his consciousness blurred, and everything went dark.
“Whew, they said the injury was serious—and they weren’t wrong... Who would’ve thought I’d be the one to take down Julian Noart? Unbelievable. Gotta write a long diary entry about this tonight...”
A clear and slow voice. Julian tried to open his eyes wide, but his legs gave out beneath him.
“Just sleep for a bit, until you’re no longer able to interfere. It’s not like I have many days left anyway.”
He eventually collapsed, and through his hazy vision, he saw a familiar glint of gold.
That brilliant light he had been chasing for so long.
“I’ll tell your sister not to worry—that you suddenly discovered your talent for thievery and set off on a long training journey to become the legendary Phantom Emperor of the Back Alleys.”
What kind of utter nonsense is that?!
“Don’t worry, I am on your side, so I won’t hurt you...”
Then why the hell are you spouting nonsense like that?!
“D...Don’t...”
“Oh, you don’t like that one? Noted. I’ll come up with a more creative and considerate excuse. I’m a communicative kidnapper, after all.”