"What's the point of showing her something like that?"
"True. No, I've always believed in my brother too."
The young girl left the room with a relieved expression. The mercury maid was about to follow, but she turned toward Lord El-Melloi II and gave him a thumbs-up like before, saying in a mechanical voice:
"I'll be right back."
The door closed.
What the hell was that about? Before he had time to think it over, the door was opened again without so much as a knock.
"Professor! No, Mr. Absolute Territory Magus! I overheard some information, and apparently they've decided to take a wait-and-see approach toward the Holy Grail War. Is that true!? Something so interesting is happening right now! Also, I promised the mercury maid I ran into earlier that we'd go see a movie together, so please tell me which days she has off!"
Hearing the young man who had barged in say all that, Lord El-Melloi II's mind nearly went blank... But once he confirmed the young man's face, he immediately understood and accepted the situation. Then... after taking a deep breath, he calmly declared:
"Fine, Flat. As your reward, I'll increase your workload. Will twenty times be enough? Naturally, the deadline will be extended accordingly. It was originally due by eleven tomorrow morning, but now it will be moved to one tomorrow afternoon. How about it? Aren't you happy?"
"Eh, um... Professor, are you... angry?"
"No, not at all. I'm not angry in the slightest. So... hurry up and get to work, idiot!"
"Waaah, got it~!"
Just like when he had arrived, the young man left like a storm. Lord El-Melloi II watched his retreating figure and sighed helplessly. "What a headache." "Black" Assassin... Jack the Ripper. Information about the serial killer had vanished from everyone's