The Teddy Bear Sends the Insomniac Villain to Dreamland - Chapter 89

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Chapter 89
Meanwhile, at the Magic Tower.
“Alright! I’ve packed the cauldron, verified all the historical texts, so I’m ready to head out now.”
After double-checking everything I intended to take from the Magic Tower, I had finished preparing to return to the Mansion.
Alfredo, standing beside me with a benevolent expression, asked a question.
“Is there nothing else you wish to bring with you?”
“Nothing.”
“Do you have sufficient funds?”
Alfredo kindly explained to me, who had wondered what he meant by money.
“Since you arrived so suddenly through the portal, it would hardly be strange if you hadn’t brought any currency with you.”
“Ah, right. Yes, yes. I don’t have any money.”
Though my contractor is the heir to the Leblanc Family, the wealthiest in the Empire, strictly speaking, that isn’t my money.
Of course, there’s also the money and jewels that Ren and Mystic left with me.
But more money is always better, isn’t it?
As I gazed at him with hopeful eyes, I caught sight of Ren’s exasperated expression beside me.
When Alfredo clapped his hands lightly, a sack suddenly materialized beside him.
Looking at the sack, which appeared quite heavy at first glance, Alfredo nodded toward Ren.
With an expression clearly showing reluctance, Ren shuffled forward and picked up the sack.
“I’ve prepared a modest amount. Please use it freely. And whenever your funds run low, simply let me know, and Ren here will come find you with another sack of money.”
“Jackpot.”
Ren muttered under his breath. I gazed at Alfredo with an expression of genuine gratitude.
“Really? That’s allowed?”
“Of course. If it means assisting Vivian, the Magic Tower will move at any time.”
“In exchange?”
“Pardon?”
I could tell without hearing it that there was something more to come after that.
I couldn’t possibly fail to understand the intentions of a Grand Mage as seasoned and cunning as one who had lived as long as he had.
So in exchange for helping, there’s something you want, isn’t there?
When I gave him a meaningful look, Alfredo laughed with an expression of surrender and continued.
“I would be grateful if you would cooperate in various magical research related to the Demon Realm and witches.”
The Demon Realm, witches, and their magic.
It meant he was curious about matters he could no longer know since the portal had closed.
There was nothing I couldn’t share. Such tales were tedious and ancient history to me.
But what the Magic Tower could offer me held far greater practical value.
Money, magical artifacts, and the labor of mages.
So it was more advantageous for me.
I asked with a benevolent expression.
“Various types of magic, you say?”
“You know of ancient magics or lost magics that mages who use mana do not employ, do you not?”
“So you’re asking me to teach you those.”
“I may not be able to use it, but I can certainly keep a record. Records are important to humanity.”
“True.”
Alfredo’s face brightened at receiving the answer he desired.
“Heh heh, thank you. Shall I have a meal prepared? I cannot simply let such an esteemed guest depart like this.”
“No, that’s fine. I need to get back quickly.”
There are people waiting for me.
I’d told Nix to keep watch from the Mansion, so she was undoubtedly staring at the map displaying my location with her eyes about to fall out of her head.
A slight urgency crept into my heart.
Alfredo’s expression showed reluctance.
“Then might I visit the Mansion at a later time?”
“It’s not my house, so I’m not entirely sure.”
I’m just staying there myself.
“Then I shall arrange a formal visit through proper channels. I do regret not being able to show you the portal yet.”
“Oh, the portal!”
Now that I thought about it, I hadn’t seen the portal.
But with everything I’m carrying right now, would there even be time to see the portal?
Alfredo made a suggestion as he watched me deliberate for a moment.
“What if you made a formal visit next time to see the portal?”
Alfredo chuckled, saying it would give me a new reason to visit the Magic Tower—truly a seasoned veteran of experience.
Blake would probably even let me visit the Magic Tower for this reason.
“That’s an excellent idea!”
Alfredo nodded with satisfaction as he watched me smile broadly.
Then he ordered Ren to escort me out.
Just then, a brilliant white light burst through the air, and a pigeon’s face suddenly popped out.
〈The Magic Tower’s doorbell announces! A guest, a guest has arrived!〉
My brow furrowed involuntarily at the loud pigeon shrieking about a visitor while fluttering about frantically.
Alfredo asked calmly.
“Who is making such a racket?”
〈Emergency call! Emergency call. Edwin Crown Prince has arrived!〉
“…Edwin Crown Prince?”
At the news of the Crown Prince’s direct visit, Alfredo’s white eyebrows twisted briefly before quickly returning to normal.
〈Moving to the 85th Floor! Currently on the 84th!〉
“…What?”
This time even Alfredo was flustered.
The other mages, who had naturally assumed he’d come to see the Grand Mage, all turned to look at Ren simultaneously at the mention of movement toward the 85th Floor.
Ren cried out in surprise.
“I didn’t do anything wrong!”
And understandably so—the memory of Ren going to the Banquet Hall and causing a scene was still vivid.
Finding myself suddenly under scrutiny alongside Ren, I watched the situation unfold rapidly.
What could Edwin possibly want at the Magic Tower?
If it’s the 85th Floor, then he came to see Ren.
A soft chime rang out, announcing the arrival of a guest.
〈Arrival! Arrival!〉
A pigeon-headed creature announced Edwin’s arrival in a voice so sharp it felt like my eardrums might split, then vanished with a pop.
The door creaked open.
Soft pink hair swayed gently into view.
A man whose mere presence commanded the room—blessed with striking beauty and an air of nobility—widened his eyes upon seeing us.
His sky-blue gaze slowly rolled to the side before finally settling on me.
“…Teddy bear?”
Surprise and delight flooded Edwin’s face the moment he spotted me.
He offered a leisurely greeting.
“It seems I’ve arrived at an inopportune moment. I had no idea so many distinguished guests would gather on the 85th Floor. Grand Mage.”
Alfredo bowed respectfully upon seeing Edwin.
“Crown Prince, it is an honor. What brings you to these heights?”
“I came seeking Mage Ren on a matter of business. I believed him to be in the Capital, but Mystic informed me he had relocated to the Magic Tower.”
Business?
Even Ren seemed curious about what sort of business could be at hand. Alfredo replied with composure.
“Mystic remains in the Capital.”
“He was at the Imperial Palace Conference Hall. After the meeting, he appeared troubled and was speaking with the Second Prince about something. It seemed he was mentioning that Ren had caused some incident. However….”
Edwin trailed off, his gaze alternating between Ren and me before he stroked his chin knowingly.
“Now I understand why he looked so anxious. To bring the Leblanc Family’s young lord’s doll all the way here—truly befitting a mad mage.”
At this ambiguous remark that hovered between courtesy and rudeness, the corners of Ren’s eyes twitched slightly.
Yet he offered no rebuttal.
Watching Ren hesitate, Alfredo released a quiet sigh.
It was clear that Alfredo was displeased the Crown Prince had witnessed such a mess, his brow furrowing deeply.
Edwin waved his hand dismissively, as if it were nothing.
“Come now, don’t be so tense. Surely you don’t think I’d tell the Leblanc Family’s young lord everything?”
“….”
“I won’t. Instead, might I have a word with Mage Ren, away from this chaos?”
It was a veiled threat—comply, or I’ll tell.
Alfredo nodded in agreement.
“Of course.”
He gestured toward Ren with his chin—a signal to follow obediently.
Ren released a deep sigh and began moving with heavy steps.
Edwin hastily added something more.
“Let the teddy bear come along as well.”
Why me?
Edwin, who had claimed to have business with Mage Ren, unexpectedly changed his tune without explanation.
Though I showed my displeasure, he pretended not to notice—as if this had been his plan all along.
Alfredo, catching my reaction, murmured something under his breath.
“…You seem to know Vivian.”
“Vivian…?”
One of Edwin’s eyebrows shot upward.
No, how could you just reveal my name like that! You thoughtless Archmage!
As I glared at the oblivious Archmage, Alfredo quickly pressed his lips shut, catching on immediately.
But Edwin’s eyes were already gleaming with delight. He looked absolutely thrilled to have learned my name.
“Vivian… so that’s your name. It’s lovely.”
He murmured softly, then nodded with an air of leisure before uttering a remark tinged with laughter.
“If you’re asking whether we know each other, then yes. She’s a dear friend of mine.”

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