"Alright! Now that we've settled the matter of identities, I suggest we find a valid explanation, since my family doesn't know my alter ego. We also can't waltz in with your assassin class exposed to anyone who can analyze statuses".
I had to think fast at that moment. Daylight was approaching and I needed an idea that can easily pass as an excuse for a slightly powerful nobleman's son in a crisis situation.
That was when it hit me;
"Aha!!" The girl was shocked. Looking my way in shock, she questioned the reason for my outburst.
"I've got an Idea!! Keep up...
First, I'll change into tattered clothes and use a wind spell to bruise myself"
"Huh?! I get it Cheshire!! You want to make it look like an accident happened and you barely made it home!"
"Close... I plan to portray my situation as a noble, saving a damsel in distress".[points to the girl]
"Oh! I see, brilliant!!"
"As such, I'll need you to wear this... ..."
Cheshire takes out a blindfold and enchants it with an encryption magic.
"A blindfold?"
Sakura asks, failing to see the use of the blindfold.
"Yes... You see, your curse although removed will still have effect on your eyesight.[points a light orb to her eye]
You won't be able to stand bright light or very dark places because your retina was damage... ..."
"My, re-ti-na?"
" The blindfold is designed to adjust surrounding light so you can see better. However, to anyone else, you were captured by the men who caused the Measma overload. I'll then put you to sleep. However, when you wake up in a day or two, your eyes would feel better so you can take off the blindfold permanently".
"I see. But, what of you?"
"Me I'll be fine... I just need you out of the picture so that my father doesn't push you for questions".
"Alright, If you say so, let's do it".
"Good"
[Sleep]!
My spell was a success, putting Sakura to sleep in an instant.
I was ready to infact the plan, when I felt a sharp headache... ...
"Looks like exhaustion is catching up to me..."
Dark Status Window:The Dark One's Quest:
[ Day 2 ]: A Rain of Raven Feathers
Objective: Disembowel the capital branch of the Raven Society
Reward: Information on the Apostles
Penalty: Loss of Never Dying Ember
Time remaining: 23:59:56
Reward pending: Blanc's Memories
"Hmmm! I see, so this wasn't just a one time thing. It's going to continue until she approves of me and allows me to ask her question I've had on my mind. Blanc's Memories are still there, I have to access it at another time.
But for now, it's time to test my acting chops".
I cast a spell, changing into a tattered version of the outfit I wore that day. With a slight gesture, cuts and bruises formed in my body as the wind spell tore through me.
[Warp Gate]!
Carrying the girl in my arms I climbed the hill on the eastern side of the Hart Village. This hill Led to the front gate of my family's manner. With forced staggering and groaning, I limped with the unconscious Sakura in my arms as I called for my family. The main gate swung open, the maidens and manservants running as the pieces of my plan slipped perfectly into place. I was about to speak, when I felt the strong headache again. This time it went away with my consciousness as I dropped the girl unintentionally into the grass bed.
"Master August!!!!! My Lord!! Hurry up and get the stretcher!!"
"Call the healer!!!"
[Six Days Later]:
"Uh-huh!!"
August wakes up, his expression twisted with shock. He darts around with his eyes until a familiar voice calls out him.
"Good morning, Master"
His expression softens, a slight grin forming on his face as he realizes his plan worked. Although, he hadn't expected to faint himself.
"I must've fainted... Probably over exhaustion from overusing my magic. I hope you kept your mouth shut about the details Sakura?"
"Yes, I did".
"Good, now we can take the next step in the plan, 'you ready?!"
"I'm yours to command, Master August".