The Obsessive Maniac Is Trying To Confine Me - Chapter 44

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Episode 44

Ever since Rihardt tried to kidnap me during his first escape attempt, I had been wary of him.

But looking back, I thought that might not be such a good approach.

The reason Rihardt acted hypocritically kind to everyone even while imprisoned in the basement.

It was a ploy to win favor and induce the other party to let their guard down.

So I decided to willingly act as if I were charmed.

Of course, I don’t think my plan will work on Rihardt.

Still, if I’m lucky, I might be able to spot an opening.

With that thought, I treated Rihardt kindly throughout the day.

More than anything…

‘I don’t particularly enjoy tormenting people on a personal level.’

It wasn’t pleasant for me either every time I brought him a dog bowl.

So I stole plates from the kitchen like before and served his food on them.

Rihardt seemed surprised by my actions.

I switched to plates for dinner delivery as well.

‘I’m tired.’

With so many things to worry about, I get exhausted quickly after finishing my daily tasks. That’s when it happened.

“Roji! Roji!”

“What’s wrong, Emily?”

Emily seemed out of breath, as if she had run here in a hurry.

“It’s about Philip…!”

“Philip?”

What’s going on?

Emily looked like she had discovered something. Sure enough.

She told me about what she had witnessed a little while ago.

“…You think Philip received a money pouch from someone?”

“I’m not certain, but it seemed that way.”

…He received a money pouch.

This is quite different from the information I know.

The spy who entered this manor was Rihardt’s person.

He should be acting quietly like a mouse, behaving like an ordinary servant after entering this place…

But he was receiving money? And secretly at that?

Wait a moment.

‘What if Philip isn’t Rihardt’s spy?’

“That person and Philip agreed to meet again tomorrow, Roji.”

“Really?”

I have no choice but to go and check it out myself.

“What time did they agree to meet tomorrow?”

Emily didn’t answer immediately. She just stared at me quietly with calm eyes.

“Emily?”

“Roji, it seems too dangerous. What on earth is going on?”

“…”

After asking Emily for various favors all this time, I couldn’t bring myself to tell her the truth.

As I pondered what excuse to make, Emily sighed as if giving up.

“You’re planning to go out at that time tomorrow, aren’t you?”

“…”

“I’m coming with you, Roji. Something dangerous might happen.”

“…If something dangerous happens, you’ll be in danger too, Emily.”

“Don’t worry about that. I’m pretty good with my body, so you won’t be in danger if you’re with me, Roji.”

I was still worried, but those were reassuring words.

Will I ever have such an ally again in my life? Probably never.

However, I must not forget.

Emily’s concern is directed toward the ‘real Roji,’ the original owner of this body, not me.

“Thank you, Emily. Let’s go together.”

For a moment, I envied Roji.

* * *

“I’m sorry, Emily.”

The promised time had come.

I apologized to Emily, who was lying in bed asleep.

I had given Emily bread mixed with the sleep ingredient she had made, and Emily, not knowing it was the sleep bread she had made, ate it and fell asleep.

Although Emily had offered to help, I didn’t want to put her in danger too.

“I’ll handle my problems myself.”

With one dangerous situation after another, I didn’t want to get my friend involved.

I pulled Emily’s blanket up to her neck and left the room.

Then I went to the promised place at the promised time.

I hid myself among the bushes and trees in the garden, waiting for Philip and the man to come.

How much time had passed?

I heard rustling sounds in the deserted garden.

I held my breath and raised my head. I could see Philip coming from far away.

He looked suspicious, glancing around and surveying his surroundings.

Philip seemed restless, as if waiting for someone.

Before long, another person besides Philip appeared.

I wanted to confirm the man’s face, but it was dark around us and his face was obscured by trees.

However, I was soon able to figure out who the man was.

“You were here first.”

It was a familiar voice.

Where have I heard that voice before?

‘It’s Yurta’s aide!’

It was the man named Asel.

“I’ll dismiss the gatekeeper tonight, so go get an answer from the monster in the basement.”

The monster… that’s Rihardt.

And dismissing the gatekeeper…

So it wasn’t a coincidence that there was no gatekeeper that night.

What on earth are they plotting?

I couldn’t move until Philip and Asel finished their conversation and both left this place.

What are they scheming with Rihardt?

I couldn’t guess at all.

I needed to find out what Yurta was plotting. But how?

* * *

Philip was supposed to meet Rihardt tonight.

I slowly prepared to go out.

“How could this be! I can’t believe I fell asleep like that last time! I won’t fall asleep this time. So Roji, if you need me, please…”

I subtly avoided Emily’s determined gaze.

My chest ached with guilt because I had stolen Emily’s sleep bread and secretly fed it to her.

“It’s okay, Emily. There’s nothing much happening now. You don’t need to help me today.”

“…Is that really true? You’re not doing anything dangerous alone, are you?”

“Yeah. It’s really true. I promise.”

It was a lie.

Emily looked suspicious, but I forced a smile. Then she didn’t ask any more questions.

Yurta’s aide had told Philip to go get Rihardt’s answer.

I planned to eavesdrop on that conversation.

However, there wasn’t a proper place to hide in the basement.

So I came out early and hid by the railing one floor above the hall that led to the basement, waiting for Philip.

My body wasn’t completely hidden by the railing, but I wouldn’t be caught unless someone deliberately looked up.

Besides, with not a single ray of light coming in, the darkness would conceal my appearance.

As I expected, Philip appeared after a while and went down to the basement without noticing my presence.

Keeping an appropriate distance from him, I also followed him down to the basement.

Since there was no proper place to hide in the basement, I had no choice but to go to the corner of the turning passage.

Still, I could hear Philip’s conversation well from this distance.

For instance….

“He wants an answer to the note.”

The sound of Philip asking Rihardt a question.

What exactly does Yurta want from Rihardt?

I waited for Rihardt’s answer. Hoping I could get the answer from his next response.

However, something unexpected happened.

“…An answer to the note.”

I could faintly hear Rihardt’s muttering.

“Before that, you’d better get rid of the little rat first.”

…I’m screwed.

There was no need to wonder who the little rat Rihardt was talking about was—it was me.

“Who’s there!”

Philip must have noticed too as he shouted.

I had to run away immediately.

When I heard Philip chasing after me from behind, my heart started pounding.

When I safely returned to my room, only then could I calm my startled heart.

I almost got caught.

He noticed I was following from that distance? Even if he’s a transcendent….

But one thing was certain.

Yurta had begun to get deeply involved in this matter.

And probably the reason for that….

Was most likely me.

This crazy bastard really…

Yurta was truly hopeless.

‘Since it’s come to this, striking first is the key to victory.’

I immediately wrote a letter on paper.

It’s all or nothing.

I didn’t want to resort to this method….

This letter would soon be delivered to the Herthas Family.

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