The interview proceeded smoothly and ended without any issues.
「Thank you for your cooperation. Thanks to you, I think I’ll be able to write a great article.」
Menon-san spoke excitedly.
For us, it had been an enjoyable time, and above all, a valuable experience.
In my previous life, I never imagined I’d ever be interviewed like this.
「Once the newspaper with the article is published, I’ll send a copy here.」
「Thank you.」
As Menon-san began packing up, a piece of paper slipped from her bag.
It seemed to be her interview notes.
「You dropped this.」
I picked it up and was about to hand it back when I accidentally caught a glimpse of the writing.
What was written there was—
「『Black Arrow』…?」
「Oh? Are you familiar with them? I thought their notoriety had faded, given that they’ve degenerated into mere petty criminals.」
I had just recently met a former member of that group.
Milen-san had told me she had cut ties with them, but it seemed the organization itself was still making news.
「They were once seen as a dark hero group—fighting against corrupt nobles and protecting the oppressed. But now, they’re nothing more than a gang of criminals. They won’t hesitate to commit robbery, extortion, or even murder.」
「That bad…?」
Milen-san had left because she didn’t want to be part of that kind of wrongdoing.
She had likely admired the original, righteous version of Black Arrow… but things had turned out in a disappointing way.
「What about Black Arrow caught your attention?」
As expected, Charlotte was the one most interested in this topic.
For her, anything potentially linked to her personal maid, Claudia-san, was a matter she couldn’t ignore.
And then, I read what was written on the note—
「Actually… there are reports that Black Arrow’s former leader has escaped from prison.」
「「「「「W-WHAT!?」」」」」
The shocking revelation had all of us gasping in unison.
Unfazed by our reaction, Menon-san continued,
「Right before Black Arrow fell from grace, their leader had planned to attack a certain noble household.」
「Which noble family?」
「The Tavares family.」
「What!?」
The Tavares family—
Not only were they the ones who had helped us before, but Martina’s father worked as their exclusive chef!
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