Chapter 78 - In the Golden Ship (1/2)

Chapter 78: In the Golden Ship

“Can an investigator forge his identity?” Park Noah asked.

“I’ve never forged my identity.”

“What? But you just gave a different name.”

Kyle Leonard snorted as if he had heard a funny question. “I thought you knew everything about me, but I guess you didn’t. Which family do you think I am the son of?”

“Ah.” Only then came the realization. Kyle Leonard. He was the second son of the Duke of Leonard.

“It doesn’t matter which name you use as long as you give Leonard as the last name. My family’s name guarantees my identity. If you need to identify yourself somewhere, don’t answer immediately, but give the name Noah Leonard. The same goes for Muell. They won’t be able to identify you, but they will send a confirmation request to Leonard immediately, so it will eventually be under my jurisdiction.”

“Oh…” Park Noah stared at him admiringly. Now that she saw him again, she realized he was a reassuring man—a rare sight. He headed the Investigation and Security Bureau, and was even the direct descendant of Laurent’s oldest noble family.

Noticing her stare, Kyle Leonard narrowed his eyes at her, assessing whether or not she doubted his words.

“But of course, only if you won’t defame Leonard. I’m telling you to use it when you really need it, not when you want to buy ice cream. Do you understand?”

“Aye, of course. Do you think of me as the same age as Mu?”

“When you make that face, I have an ominous feeling.”

“You’re being too much.”

While they bickered at each other, they had almost crossed the bridge. Soon, they entered the ship and beheld the interior that was as splendid as a hotel.

“You said it was a luxury liner, and it’s incredible.” Park Noah turned her head at every side, admiring every corner. Unfortunately, she was dragged away by Kyle Leonard.

“The fifth floor is all reserved for first-class passengers. Convenience facilities such as restaurants, cricket stadiums, swimming pools, smoking rooms, and others are located on the fifth floor, and the rooms are located one floor down this corridor. I don’t think you’ll be able to come up to the fifth floor, just in case you get caught.”

Seeing Park Noah with regretful eyes as she looked back, Kyle Leonard offered a slight comfort. “The size and splendor of the ferry is far below that of the cruise. Let’s have the cruise experience someday, when the investigation is over. All you have to do is rot in Sorrent anyway.”

“Oh, that’s great. I was thinking of going on a trip with Mu and the butler when this is all over.”

“…Butler is not the word for me.”

Park Noah quickly boarded the open elevator without replying. As the assistant smiled and gestured at them to come inside, Kyle Leonard entered the elevator with a displeased look.

The iron door, decorated with patterns of rose vines, then closed shut. The mana-driven automatic flotation lift began to move smoothly downwards without a rattle.