Escape from the evil lady (GL)
Chapter 120 - 28. The Selman Investigation

Chapter 120: Chapter 28. The Selman Investigation

Meanwhile, Selman Hirsch’s secret investigation into the Crown Princess’ insidious plot was still ongoing.

Even though it had been a while since the deputy commander of the Imperial Army got a job at an unremarkable flower shop under cover, he had not been able to get any useful information since then. It seemed that this investigation was going to be even more difficult than he had anticipated.

At least in this situation, the second princess’ assistant was encouraged by one fact.

«It looks like those bastards really didn’t recognize me!»

In fact, it also came as quite a surprise to the knight that the dogs of the Crown Princess also decided to get a job at this place. At first, Selman was worried about this, because because of this turn of events, all his plans could easily be destroyed. But it seemed that his disguise had worked really well, because the two still hadn’t revealed him or guessed his true identity!

In any case, Selman could continue his investigation, which has so far yielded no results. Remaining for some time just a bystander of what was happening, the man sooner or later came to the conclusion that he could no longer continue in the same spirit. After all, at this time, while he was here, it must have been difficult for the second Princess to handle the current difficult situation in the imperial palace alone.

The subordinate of the second princess wanted to return to his mistress as soon as possible to help her, but he could not do so before completing his mission.

«No, I can’t keep wasting my time!»

Based on this, the knight decided to act more decisively in order to quickly expose the plans of their enemies and fulfill the decree of Jerica de Ronan.

The next day, Camille and Jeremy left the store for a while, going about some business of their own. And at that time, the store was left to their new employees. Selman decided to use this opportunity to get closer to his enemy in order to obtain information.

At this time, Frank, who was actually none other than the commander of the third division of the Dark Host, was busy unloading boxes of new goods that had just arrived. For a while, the deputy commander of the Imperial Army just watched from the sidelines before coming over. And finally, he took a step forward.

— Do you by any chance need any help? — he asked casually.

— .....

«Sir Frank?»

«That’s not necessary,» the man replied in his usual cold voice.

«But it seems like there’s really a lot of merchandise here,» Selman remarked, «can you handle all this alone?»

— More than enough.

And those words really weren’t that hard to believe. The man effortlessly picked up several heavy boxes at once in order to bring them to the store. At this rate, he could really handle it on his own pretty quickly. And yet...

Selman Hirsch decided not to miss this opportunity and behaved more aggressively.

— Even if you say so, but I can’t just sit around. Let me help you.

— ...

Jacob Osman watched him go with a frown when Selman actually came closer and began unloading the truck with the goods along with him. They continued to work in silence for a while. And then the subordinate of the second princess decided to speak:

«Sir Frank, may I ask where you’re from?»

— Why are you interested in this? — he asked.

«I just want to know a little more about the person I work with,» the knight replied with a tight smile.

— .....

«So you really won’t answer?»

«I’m... not from these parts,» the man finally replied dryly.

Such an inane answer was not at all what Selman expected, and disappointed him.

«As expected, it won’t be so easy to get any information from him.»

At this time, while Selman was trying to come up with another strategy to continue their conversation, he did not immediately notice how a rather dangerous situation had arisen in front of them.

— Be careful!

At that moment, one of the boxes wobbled and was about to fall out of the truck and break. In this case, the pots with plants that were in it would certainly have been destroyed. But at this dangerous moment... In just a split second, Jacob Osman reacted with lightning speed and was able to hold the box with one hand. Then he deftly put it back in its place.

«...»

The Imperial Army Knight cleared his throat awkwardly before remarking:

— You have a really good reaction.

«Nothing special,» he replied calmly.

— I would even say that you look like a person who is good at martial arts.

— .....

«Sir Frank?» Selman called out to him uncertainly again when his interlocutor was silent for a long time. At this time, a man with dark hair looked at him with a gloomy look.

— Are you finished? — He inquired coldly, — Then you can go. I can handle this on my own.

«...»

Although Selman Hirsch wanted to object, he thought better of it in time, deciding that excessive obsession in such a situation could rather do more harm than good. In order to avoid unnecessary risks, everything needed its time.

— OK... — The knight finally agreed, — In that case, I’ll go. It seems that visitors have just come to us.

Jacob Osman was still staring gloomily after him for a while, until he heard footsteps approaching near him. At that moment, he turned around abruptly.

«Where have you been all this time?» Jacob exhaled indignantly, «Don’t tell me you went out to eat again!»

Mag stood in front of him with an innocent look, but by the smell of fried chicken, Jacob easily identified where his colleague had been hanging out until recently. Moreover, there was still a half-eaten chicken leg in one of his hands.

«Didn’t we have a lunch break?» he asked carelessly.

«Lunch break?» Jacob continued to get indignant, «How many times have you had him this day?!

«But what can I do if I’m really hungry?...»

«Do you have a bottomless hole instead of a stomach? When are you finally going to do something useful?»

When his partner continued to tell him off, Mag had nothing to say to that.

The captain of the Dark Host only cleared his throat awkwardly.

— Anyway... I just saw it. What was that imperial henchman doing next to you?

— ...

— I don’t like him! — said Mag, — And anyway, what is someone like him doing here?

Since the Imperial Army were direct competitors of the Dark Host, Jacob and Mag, of course, could not have been unaware of who this man was. Thus, at a glance, they recognized the subordinate of the second Princess, who also held one of the main leadership positions in the Imperial Army. And this arrogant guy actually dared to show up here!

Despite the fact that both of them had a one-time desire to get rid of this imperial trash, but both knights were forced to restrain their impulse. Since they continued to spy on the duke’s youngest daughter, they had to remain undercover and avoid causing any unnecessary fuss if possible. And following the Crown Princess’ orders, they couldn’t disobey him.

Actually, it was quite annoying. And yet...

«At least it looks like he still doesn’t know who we are,» Jacob said, «and no matter what heinous acts the imperial family is up to, we must protect the lady from any threat.»

— yes!

After these words, Mag readily nodded to him.

This man, as well as his very presence here, seemed extremely suspicious. Based on this, Jacob Osman couldn’t help but wonder.

«What exactly is this imperial dog up to...?»