My Desertion Would Be Faster Than Heros’ Obsession

However, the problem was that the officers were currently managing the Black Mage.

In this situation, it didn’t seem possible to get past them and approach the Black Mage, nor could I ask them questions about black magic that might make me look suspicious.

That meant I needed a way to sneak past their watchful eyes and reach the Black Mage undetected.

“Dalin! …Ah.”

I instinctively called out Dalin’s name, only to realize she wasn’t here. Seriously, why was she never around when I actually needed her?

“Ha, then who else…”

If it were Dalin—the ultimate trouble magnet of this world—she would have no doubt drawn every single officer’s attention to herself. But since she wasn’t here, I needed someone else to act as a distraction in her place.

Yes, someone like…

“Patty! Matty!”

They weren’t quite at Dalin’s level, but they were still excellent at stirring up chaos! After all, the ability to cause trouble and the ability to attract attention usually went hand in hand.

With my eyes shining, I scanned the area—and spotted Jason in the distance.

"Forget it! Just Jason! Just Jason, come here!"

Jason approached me with a sullen expression. Naturally, Patty and Matty were trailing behind him. Those two were practically glued to him at all times.

“…Am I still ‘Just Jason’?”@@novelbin@@

Jason muttered gloomily, but I ignored him and looked straight at Patty and Matty.