Chapter 68 – ​68

“Enough. ​Just ​tell ​me ​how ​you ​knew.”

“That you’re connected ​to ​Inno ​Kashtun?”

“Yes!”

He ​had ​grilled Euro relentlessly, despite ​having ​never dreamed that ​Inno Kashtun’s name ​would ​come ​up. ​In ​truth, ​he had come ​because ​he ​feared his identity ​as a dragon had ​been exposed.

Euro ​stared at ​Larry for ​a moment ​before ​speaking.

“Didn’t ​you reveal it ​yourself? You ​bought the Relics of ​Yanli under the name ​Inno.”

“How common is the ​name Inno? ​You’re ​telling me you thought of Inno ​Kashtun immediately upon hearing ​that?”

“Whether ​the ​name ​is ​common or not, ​anyone who ​hears ​the name Inno ​thinks ​of Inno Kashtun. The man ​has statues ​erected ​in his honor; ​isn’t ​it ​only ​natural?”

“Still, ​it doesn’t ​just ​connect like ​that instantly.”

Larry glared at Euro, huffing. To ​be fair, he ​wasn’t wrong. It ​would have been difficult ​for Euro—who ​wasn’t even originally ​from ​this world—to immediately ​associate the pseudonym ​Inno with ​Inno ​Kashtun.

While the ​name ​Inno was ​common ​in this ​world, ​it ​wasn’t common at ​all ​to Euro. ​However, ​since ​the ​person collecting the Relics of Yanli had been Dent, Euro was quickly able to deduce that Inno Kashtun was another name for Larry.

Dent had mentioned that the partner he had finalized a deal with had suddenly notified him of a breach of contract. Euro quickly realized that the person who had bought those relics was Larry.

Since Euro had given him a hint, he figured Larry would buy at least one out of curiosity. He just hadn’t expected him to use the pseudonym Inno instead of his own name.

‘I was told someone named Inno bought them, offering extra money. He said he could pay as much as needed…’

‘He must have had his reasons.’

‘I suppose so… Though it is a common name, it is a name that brings someone to mind. There was once an academy professor named Inno Kashtun, a man who rose from being a commoner to receiving a title and eventually becoming the principal.’

‘Is that so?’

‘Yes. It was such a massive leap in social status that the name Inno became incredibly popular among commoners. That’s why the name is so ubiquitous now.’

Upon hearing Dent’s words, Euro realized Larry Read on Read BL Novelswas that Inno Kashtun. He remembered a part from a post the author had uploaded [Read on Read BL Novels]to their SNS account: ‘He likely worked as a professor at the academy as well.’

“You’re right, maybe I didn’t.”

“What?”

“But you rushed over here in a hurry. Screaming and shouting, asking how I knew.”

“….”

“You’re so good at pretending to be a fool, but the moment you revealed your true nature, I was certain.”

Euro smiled as he spoke. Looking closely, Larry had a surprisingly clumsy side to him. It would have been much better to just stay still than to rush over and demand how Euro knew.

Or, he could have simply denied it when Inno Kashtun’s name came up. Without any concrete evidence, what could Euro have done if he had just said no?

Thus, through this action, Euro could be certain of one thing: in Larry’s mind, Euro had become an extraordinary person.

He must have thought that Euro might know he is a dragon; that was why he had come so obediently to the boutique.

“Or is there something else you’re hiding? There shouldn’t be [visit our site]any [unauthorized copy]reason why it can’t be revealed that you’re a member of the Kashtun family.”

“…There is. It’s a bit ridiculous for the great-grandson of a former academy principal to be acting like a clown in the plaza.”

“Then just stop doing it.”

“….”

“Didn’t you see the mirror earlier? Just by changing your clothes, you look like a different person. No one would ever guess you’re that clown.”

Larry and Euro walked side by side toward the plaza. His appearance had become so radiant that everyone they passed couldn’t take their eyes off Larry.

“With the abilities you have now, the academy would welcome you with open arms. In terms of pharmacology, you’re far better than most people.”

“…Well, I am quite brilliant.”

Larry’s mood lifted instantly at the praise, and he shrugged his shoulders. Euro scoffed inwardly at the sight. It seemed there was a reason he had made Larry’s face look like that.

‘The more I think about it, the more annoying he is. Some of us are risking our lives, while this bastard is spending his time grooming his face while playing the clown.’

Despite being in a situation where he was repeatedly polymorphing [Read on Read BL Novels]just to see the Spioren Family fall, his life was unauthorized copyfar too comfortable. Looking at Larry’s brazen Read on Read BL Novelsface, Euro found it hard to bear the indignation.

If he had known, he wouldn’t have rescued him immediately when they first met; he should have let him stay among those children and given him a few kicks. He regretted it now.

However, he couldn’t suddenly burst out in anger, and since he needed to maintain a good relationship to break the curse, Euro simply continued to praise Larry with a smiling face.

“You’re handsome when you dress properly. You could just sit in the plaza and beg, and three generations of your family would be set for life.”

“I’m handsome?”

“…Are you joking?”

“I’ve never thought of myself that way.”

At Larry’s words, Euro failed to manage his expression, and his face crumpled harshly.

‘He’s not even aware of it?’

This guy, like Melione, had a special talent for deceiving people. Feeling irritated and no longer wishing to speak, Euro shut his mouth, but Larry spoke while stroking his chin.

“A person should at least look this good.”

“I’m really starting to find him insufferable…”

As expected, Euro hated people who acted that way because they knew they were handsome. It was disgustingly obnoxious and completely devoid of charm. Truly, those with good looks didn’t know the meaning of humility.

“Well, forget the face. That’s not the important part.”

“….”

“You’re a really strange person, you know that?”

Larry suddenly looked at Euro and spoke.

“About the Relics of Yanli. How did you find out about those, too?”

“…About what.”

“You’re far more suspicious than I am. You know too much, and you hide too much. You don’t look like an ordinary human at all.”

“Ordinary human… what a funny way to put it.”

“….”

“Everyone is an ordinary human. What, do you think I’m a god or something?”

“I feel like that might be the case.”

“….”

“Though I don’t think a god would act this ridiculously.”

Larry scoffed, wondering what kind of god would teach someone how to curse at the heavens. Yet, a strange suspicion still lingered in his eyes.

“There’s nothing strange about it. You realized it the moment you heard it, too.”

“….”

“It would be stranger not to know. Regardless of how they looked, everyone was so focused on the idea that they were just ornaments that they didn’t even suspect the weight was odd.”

According to the setting of the original novel Leches, this was a detail that was not supposed to be revealed until Gail broke the statue, [unauthorized copy]so [visit our site]the author had visit our siteessentially made it so that no one could possibly suspect it.

It was true that the ordinary extras, who had no choice but to move according to the flow of the work under those set values, wouldn’t even dare to think of breaking the statues.

Since Euro came from the world outside the book, he could suspect things more easily and lightly than others. Moreover, he already knew from reading that treasures would emerge if the statues were broken.

So, it wasn’t a particularly great feat, nor was it a special ability. Of course, to an observer, it wouldn’t seem that way at all.

“I didn’t seek out the Relics of Yanli knowing there were treasures inside. The mansion already had the relics. After hearing the history, I grew suspicious, and after looking at them, I became certain.”

“….”

“In regions that are too cold or too hot, people often bury food in the ground or wrap it in mud to preserve it. The Relics of Yanli were too crude to be called works of art. Strangely, there were no shapes close to jars or bowls; they were all shaped like the faces of something ridiculous.”

They were shaped like dumplings, as if something had been filled inside and wrapped. Even though they should have been hollow, they were heavier than other statues. In such a case, isn’t it only natural to try breaking them?

Of course, it was all a fabrication, but Larry nodded as if he understood. However, perhaps he didn’t actually buy it, because he suddenly stopped walking and spoke.

“Even thinking that way is strange.”

“….”

“Every single thing you do. Why are you accumulating wealth by finding and breaking the Relics of Yanli when you’re about to die?”

“Who doesn’t love money? People who die well-fed always have a better complexion.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about… but it’s still strange that you love money. Is the Dukedom short on funds?”

“….”

“Even if you and the Duke spend lavishly, you won’t be able to use it all before you die. You know that.”

“I just want to make my own money, my own assets, and spend them comfortably. What’s the problem?”

Euro tried to brush it off as casually as possible, but Larry didn’t seem to think so. However, Euro made no effort to correct him. This kind of suspicion was exactly what he wanted.

Larry stared at Euro for a moment and muttered softly.

“Why the hell isn’t that tiger cub reporting back…?”

“What?”

“Nothing, it’s nothing. Since we’re out, take some painkillers. You’re probably running low.”

“Ah, right. I end up taking more than I thought.”

Part of it was because the amount he had taken initially wasn’t much, but Euro was taking painkillers more frequently than expected. Taking them with every meal wasn’t enough.

“I wonder how much more I’ll have to take…”

He would have to persuade Larry somehow before then. As Euro thought this and looked at Larry, he found himself unexpectedly flustered. For some reason, Larry’s expression was extremely grim.