Book 2: Chapter 39: Side story: ... of Light and Darkness spreading throughout the royal city Part 3
I took a look at Isabella’s profile, as she walked beside me on our way towards the theatre, and frowned. A situation such as this, in which a theatre where her own troupe performed in, might be complicit in a crime, was outside her expectations. There was a bit of impatience in her expression. Since this impatience would be passed onto the ones she confronted, it would be difficult to infiltrate the theatre in this state.
“Miss Isabella, you said that you were born in a poor village, right?”
“Yes, I did. The village has nothing, but the people who live there are very kind.”
The best way to relieve tension was to get distracted. Simultaneously, it would also serve as a reminder of her motivation to do her best.
“You’ve been sending money to that village, right?”
“Yes. If it wasn’t for everyone’s encouragement, I wouldn’t have achieved my dream of even just joining a theatre troupe. So I am now repaying everyone’s kindness.”
“Well then, if we resolve this incident successfully, I’ll have to give you special compensation, won’t I?”
My words weren’t entirely accurate. If she achieved some results as a spy, she should be given a reward. However, I specifically emphasized that I would reward her if the incident got resolved. I thought that, this way, she would be able to focus on the job more.
“…You’re right. I have to do my best for the sake of everyone in the village. I cannot afford to be anxious here, in order to also send money to the village.”