Endless Winter's
Chapter 9: Thief From Above

At midnight, I got word from the King that there was a break-in of the royal treasury. Some valuables were lost, but strangely only protective suits, swords, and a few other weapons were lost.

"Damn it... That Old Bangka added another burden! And it's stupid why I took it for granted....!" Say it while sitting holding my dizzy head.

"Ah... Mending is sleeping! My head is so dizzy." I said with a tired and annoyed tone.

The next morning, I woke up earlier as usual and started my daily activities. What distinguishes it is that today I was charged with quickly investigating last night's case.

"Udah is crazy, King!... Is there no one else in this vast kingdom? The smell of the soil is still mostly behavior!" I went to the scene with unimportant ramblings.

"Until when do I have to travel out of the house on a continuous walk? Supposedly with my hard work I can buy a private transportation." I still babble on the way and get noticed by many people.

Arriving there, I was presented with a view of many people gathered like a crowd of ants who found sugar. Whether it's a coincidence or not, there I met Yukki, the waiter at the cafe last night.

"Who? Yukki's? How come you're here?" My toot.

"I wonder, how many people come here? Do you know?" Sahut Yukki was curious.

"Oh that... Yesterday there was a brave thief who infiltrated the royal treasury, and he only stole a few things." Answer me.

"So then.. You must not just be here to watch, right?" Yukki said as a fortune teller.

"I was ordered to investigate the case. I already have a lot of work. Huh...!" I said with a heavy breath.

"Why not just refuse? That's the easiest way, right?" Ask Yukki.

"Why do I always feel bad about rejecting it. I'm afraid of something if I refuse."

"Listen to Alex, you have to know your limits, don't force yourself to do things that are beyond your means. If this keeps up, then you'll be very easy to manipulate and exploit." Said Yukki who frowned.

"...yes I understand now." Answer me by lowering my head.

"Good, if you're self-conscious. Let's take a closer look!" Yukki said with a swing of her hand signifying the invitation.

We went on to go deeper into the CTF. There we saw a hollow wall big enough to be blown up from the outside. Not only that, we also make sure the royal treasures remain in a safe place.

"What do you think of your search, Alex?" Ask Yukki who is still confused.

"Hmm. I think only 4 treasures were taken away by the thief." My provisional guess.

"Lucky just a little." Yukki who was relieved.

"But! those four treasures are extremely valuable to the kingdom!" I surprised Yukki.

"...so how valuable is that thing?" Ask Yukki who still doesn't know.

"So like this, the first one is the Dragon Slayer Armor. Then Gravestone Greatsword, the third was Spear of Punisher. And lastly was the Crimson Skull Staff." My words made it clear.

"Does the treasure have great power?" Ask Yukki once again.

"of course... Uh, but I also forgot the power one by one of those treasures." Answer me while scratching my head.

"Well, you can usually forget something important like that." Yukki said disappointedly.

"Yes, sorry. His name is also human.I stay a while ya! there's another sudden affair." My speech.

"Oh yes, let me know again!" Yukki said as she continued the investigation.

After a short conversation, I left Yukki for more important things. Soon enough, I was in an empty and deserted alley.

"Hello, Maria! Are you still with me?" My inner.

[Yes, sir. I've always been near you.]

"I want to ask, why haven't you been communicating with me lately?"

[Master forgot one important rule for the System, which is that the System will not speak before the master starts first.]

"So apparently, I forgot I had a system."

[...]

"I want to know about the four lost royal treasures. Tell me all the information about the royal treasure!"

[Okay sir.]

Dragon Slayer Armor: A suit of armor forged by a leading expert blacksmith. Using the original leather materials of the Ancient Frost Dragon, it was what made this armor durable and strong in terms of defense, it was also resistant to certain magic.

Gravestone Greatsword: The great sword obtained by seizing from its original owner, the demon Gravestone. This sword was quite heavy and hard, with a single swing it could cause the ground to split and tremble.

Spear of Punisher: This one spear is not an ordinary spear, but a spear that can penetrate almost all armor ever made by humans. Not to forget also, this weapon can be filled with one magic, but unfortunately it can only be disposable.

Crimson Skull Staff: A staff that can recover all minor to severe injuries. It is said that this weapon contains the original blood of its owner, the Blood Shaman.

[Such is my explanation! Are there any more questions?]

"Hmm. I think enough, very useful information! Thank you very much!"

After getting the information, I rushed back to the scene to meet Yukki.

"Yukki, I'm back!" My speech.

"Oh Alex apparently. Is it over with the important business?" Yukki Sahut.

"It's done. By the way, what about your development?" I asked Yukki.

"I don't know if it's helpful or not, but I found evidence. Take a look at this!" Yukki replied while handing over the evidence.

"Huh? A white robe?" I asked in astonishment.

"Yes, a robe that a thief might have used while performing his act." Answer Yukki.

I watched the robe I was holding carefully. At a certain moment, a memory passed through my brain. And made me remember something about that white robe.

"Ah, I remember clearly! I'm sure it was him!" I said with confidence.

"who is he you mean?" Confused Yukki.

"If you're so curious, follow me!" Take me.

After walking for a long time, we finally reached our destination.

"Where are we?" Ask Yukki.

"We're going inside!"

"Why did you think of Vigilo Prison anyway?" Ask Yukki again.

"Just enter later you'll find out."

"Ugh....!" Furious Yukki.

When we entered, we were looking for an inmate who was famous for his stealing talent. More precisely I am... Because Yukki I didn't tell you anything about my plan. And I finally found him.

"Woi! Armor Thief!" My screams startled Vernon and Yukki.

"Huh....? Are your eyes okay? Then why do you call me an Armor thief? You fucking horse!" Vernon's words seemed evasive with anger.

"Who do you call horse huh?" My word also started to get emotional.

"Yes you! Come come nuduhan just anyone. Want to eat blind pay?" Vernon's words started to provoke me.

While I was hot with Vernon's tongue, on the other hand Yukki was silent and put on a confused look.

"Yukki! Why are you bringing this bastard?" Vernon asked Yukki.

"Huh..? So you know him?" I asked who was astonished.

"Hehehehe..." Yukki's nervous laughter.

"Ah, that's not important!.... Vernon! You must have slipped into the royal treasure room, right? Let's confess! I have clear evidence here!" I said with an intimidating tone.

"Obviously I'm in jail here, so how am I supposed to steal it? And the evidence you're holding isn't necessarily valid either." Vernon spoke in self-defense.

"Ah... Surely you have colleagues or men, and you ordered them to launch your action right? I already know all your tricks." I tried to corner Vernon.

"Lexi... It's clear in front of your eyes! How would his men know of his orders if he were in prison." Yukki who thinks rationally.

"No way! Or don't don't you steal it all this time, huh?" My words that don't want to lose start accusing Yukki.

"Eh... How am I the one who did it?" Elak Yukki's.

"Yes, it must be you. You know Vernon, and when I corner Vernon, you're defending him. That means you're the thief!" My spoken

sweats.

"Alex.I know your burdens are many, but don't take too much of the burden without thinking. I think you need a lot of rest!" Yukki said while holding my hand.

"No need! I'm fine. I think you're right. I'm too much of a mind burden. I'm sorry!" My sorry words.

"It's okay, I know how you feel." Yukki said with a sweet smile.

"How long have you been hiding that sweet smile?" Vernon

Suddenly, I felt that the ground I was on was now starting to shake quite strongly. After a while, the ground cracked and split. It divides the prison in two. After that the building collapsed and buried everything inside.

"Ohuk... uhuk..."

Fortunately, I survived the collapse of the prison. I'm worried about Yukki's situation, he didn't show up at all.

As I climbed up the pile of prison buildings, I felt a menacing look from above. I saw someone hovering above the sky while watching me.

"That's it... Dragon Slayer Armor, then Gravestone Greatsword, then Spear of Punisher. The Crimson Skull Staff... Uh..." I said while looking up.

I realized once again that he was the culprit of the heist and that he also destroyed the prison with Gravestone Greatsword.

The three weapons revolved around the person using the Dragon Slayer Armor. Then, he pointed his weapon at me which indicated that he wanted to fight with me.

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..."Thank You for Reading"...