A few days ago, January 1.

The afternoon after the award ceremony.

The imperial capital, in a remote tavern.

"Interesting plan," a lilac dress, the temperament of the cold and refined "Butterfly of Hades" Franbel?? Matthias looked at the girl sitting across from her, and wrapped her long black hair around her waterfall with her fingers, "But, does this have anything to do with me?" ”

Can the girl contact Franbel through Cliff?? Matthias was a pure surprise. But only in the face of John?? Goth, Fran will completely remove her mental defense "mask".

"So please," said the girl dressed in black, keeping her mind as calm as possible, "I'm going to disguise myself as an ordinary illegal mercenary and go out on an adventure. You are an expert in illusion and disguise. You're ......."

"I'm a fan of illusion," Fran said lightly, "and I've led the underground gangs in the Black Floating City. But it's not an illegal mercenary group, and my illusions have nothing to do with disguise. ”

"You ......" The girl didn't know what to say.

[She's just deliberately entertaining you...... Xiaowei said.

[I remember that she is not this kind of person......] the girl replied sullenly.

"But your heart is admirable," Fran said, clasping her cheeks in her hands...... I'll ask you. How would you like me to help you? ”

…… For the sake of her willingness to help, I won't bother with her.

"You're more involved with that kind of people than I am. In front of them, what should I pay special attention to? ”

"Attention," Fran blinked, "No." ”

"No?"

"With all due respect, Victoria," said Fran, "do you feel like an illegal mercenary now?" ”

"Not at all." The girl said helplessly.

"It's kind of like that, actually." This sentence was said by Xiaowei through the phantom ring on the girl's finger.

Well, only when you're wearing this black outfit.

"What!" The girl was shocked. She didn't expect Xiaowei's opinion to be different from her.

"That's it," Fran said softly, "'normal,' your physique, your upbringing, everything you have is a far cry from those outlaws. You must know that even if you are a natural actor, you can't erase the temperament that has been deeply rooted in the bone marrow. No matter how hard you try, as long as other people's eyes are not broken, they can see through your disguise...... That's how it should be. ”

"Should it be like this?" The girl asked strangely.

"It's also the opinion of the average illusionist. Listen up. Teacher Palamedes once said...... "Fran raised the glass on the table and drank the orange-yellow fruit wine."

"What?"

"He said, 'For most people, there's no need for illusion at all. Because, most people, are born blind.'" ”

"......" The girl was speechless.

"Dressing up alone is enough to cause a lot of misunderstandings." Fran said.

The girl was dumbfounded. Truly. Both Dimi and Melia are keen and well-informed people, but in certain situations, they both invariably regard themselves as robbers or suspicious characters dressed as "men in black".

"It's not that a clumsy disguise can't be seen," Fran said, dangling an empty shot glass with her thumb and forefinger, "I think what the teacher means is that instead of worrying about others seeing through your disguise, you should do what you have to do first." As long as you're in the right place at the right time, most people won't notice how bad your disguise is. And for those who are already suspicious, even perfect illusions are useless, right? ”

“…… Even I believe my lie, no matter how ridiculous it is, there will be a group of people who will automatically help me justify myself in my head," the girl sighed, "and all I can do is leave it to luck." That's what you mean? ”

"Did you understand quickly?" Fran said "surprised".

"Hurry up!" The girl cried out, "Trust me, Fran, it's just pretending to be high nonsense! Chicken Soup for the Soul! ”

"I don't know what that chicken soup for the soul is," Fran frowned, "but, Victoria, you see, you're going to be dealing with an extremely complicated situation. There is no one-size-fits-all advice. If you have to give advice, it's that you can believe that you are the one you play. ”

“…… I understand. ”

The girl took a deep breath. He has successfully caused Dimi and Melia to have a misunderstanding, and if it doesn't make sense, others will see through the disguise.

"Here are a few little spells I've invented," said Fran, "and you can transcribe them." If your disguise is suspected, improvisation can be useful. ”

……

"Thank you very much, Fran," said the maiden contentedly, after a matter of retribution, "but I have another ...... I would like to ask you specific questions. ”

"Say it." Fran said. If it weren't for the fact that Xiaowei did have a talent for illusion, she wouldn't have bothered to talk so much to the girl.

"Dealing with those illegal mercenaries inevitably requires the use of force," said the girl, "but I don't want to take out the 'Bright World' casually." Can you teach me the trick of fighting in bars, alleys, and things like that? ”

"Huh?" For the first time, Fran showed an expression of "Are you kidding me?" ”

"I've heard that you have a set of techniques for casting spells in battle. Didn't you say you led the underground gangs in Floating City? Then you can't avoid fighting with people, at least watching others fight, right? ”

"How do you even know about such a thing......" Fran froze, helplessly, "all right." I've wondered how low-level mages can hide their spells in hand-to-hand combat. But that's mostly a way for non-casters to hide their mage identity. Not for you. ”

"I'm a secret warrior who is a halfway monk." The girl muttered.

"Unlike archery and horsemanship," Fran whispered, "even if you lack skill, you're one of the most talented berserkers in the Empire......"

"Who said that?"

"John."

"I'll strangle him next time." Bruises appeared on the girl's forehead.

"I've heard that when you fight, you sometimes go out of your way to meet your opponent's attacks with your flesh and blood. Why is that? ”

“…… It's just a consideration of 'efficiency,'" the girl said honestly, "My martial arts are really not very good, and if I want to maximize the combat effectiveness of the secret ritual weapon, I can only choose the simplest and rude means." If you can't simplify the complex situation, you won't have a chance to win. ”

"That's why you're a genius in combat." Fran said calmly.

“……”

"A genius like you," said Fran, "why bother with illusions? You just have to follow your instincts to disguise and fight. ”

"That's just a side effect of the Mystic Weapon......"

"The Secret Ritual Weapon has the effect of excitating the user's spirits and ignoring the pain to a certain extent," Fran said, "but giving a novice the courage and perseverance to take the sword directly is more of a power than the power of the 'Bright World'...... It's your own amazing talent. ”

"I see......," the girl seemed to move.

"Whether you're a mage or a scribe, you now have the instincts of a true warrior. I've seen a lot of bar fighters, and believe me, you have a chance to be a very good fighter without relying on the light of the day," Fran said heartily, "You are a natural fighter." I can give you a note on how to cast spells quietly and avoid being discovered by the other party when you are caught in melee combat, but remember, the only thing you can rely on is yourself. ”

Just now, when you said, "I'll strangle him next time," your eyes were like those of an angry she-wolf, Fran thought to herself.

"I see, thank you very much for your help," the girl nodded, not picking up Fran's notebook, "I'll do it as I am used to." ”

……

The girl left.

"Interesting."

Fran muttered to herself, then disappeared into her seat.

"Two ......" The bar owner walked into his seat, but was shocked to find that the two people at the table were nowhere to be seen, "Where are the people?" Is this location just someone's? ”

He picked up the silver coin that Fran had left on the table, and fell into a perpetual confusion.

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