It has to be said that there are really a lot of kidnapping gangs in this world. Just a week ago, Grandpa Whitebeard wiped out the entire hideout, but now a new kidnapping gang has suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Judging from the group of about five people, it's clear that this operation was planned and they were definitely a kidnapping gang.
"Will they prey on those children whenever they get the chance?"
Although it's unclear whether the bag contained a child from a working-class neighborhood or a child from a wealthy family, it's certain that the child had accidentally gotten separated from the group, which gave them the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
To be honest, I don't want to get involved in something like this again.
After all, Lilith lost an arm just a few months ago due to a kidnapping incident, and about two weeks ago she was wrongly imprisoned for another kidnapping incident.
But the people arrested were children...
Moreover, Lilith and Katia are unaware that I have already returned to "Port Luca".
In that case... are we still going to stand idly by?
It seems that any child who is captured will eventually become a slave. After all, as long as someone is kidnapped, they can be sold for a high price. Those nobles with a perverse sense of humor are not short of money and can sell their children as soon as someone is available.
If that's the case, then it's really unlikely that the kidnapping gang will be eliminated. Even if their hideout is wiped out, there will be others who will become like them again.
"no……"
I know I can't just stand by and do nothing. After all, whether the kidnapping gang disappears or not is a completely different matter from the misfortune I suffered because of the kidnapping incident.
Besides, being praised after a rescue wouldn't feel too bad, probably because they were used to this kind of adoration in the orc tribes.
In short, as a King-level mage, I represent the side of justice, so I must rescue the kidnapped child.
Not only that, the kidnapping gang must be made to pay the price, so that they will understand that defying the law is the most foolish criminal act.
So, when the five of them turned into another alley, I chose to follow them.
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It seems I've gained another amazing skill: my ability to track people has reached a new level. Even when I'm walking openly in an alley, none of the five people noticed me at all.
That's what they say, but in reality, all five of them are just guys who don't even have magic power.
Yes, I secretly activated my magic eye to investigate before I started tracking them.
"What a bunch of careless idiots. They could have found me if they had just turned around."
After exiting the alley that stretched out to the end, the five of us entered a warehouse. There were no things around to cover us, so I confidently strode into the kidnappers' hideout without anyone noticing me.
The warehouse looked old and dilapidated, mostly old buildings left over from the early days of "Luca Port". Is it because it is a distance from the main road and close to the civilian area that it has become a gathering place for these guys?
"Hmm... I do indeed share the same stench as these guys."
The kind of thieving and petty theft that would be done in a corner would naturally not be done in a bustling place. Moreover, this warehouse can only be passed through such a narrow alley, so no large vehicles ever pass by. In short, it is a building that has been completely abandoned for some reason.
As I pondered these trivial matters, I pressed myself against the wall, hiding in the shadows obscured by dark clouds; there was really nowhere good for me to hide.
Surprisingly, these kidnappers were clearly novices; not one of them looked back to see if anyone was following them, showing absolutely no professional experience.
After confirming that all five people had entered the warehouse and that there were no other accomplices around, I slowly moved to the back of the warehouse.
There was a window there, not very high. I could reach it by jumping slightly, and easily flip over to get in.
The warehouse wasn't big, and the clutter piled up near the window provided me with perfect cover.
The five people seemed very nervous. Even when there was a strange noise at the window, no one paid any attention to it. They put the sack on the ground and started talking about all sorts of things, but most of them were about how much to sell it for, who to sell it to, and how to sell it.
Yes... as kidnappers, this is an essential topic for them.
I wasn't far from them, and I could vaguely hear what they were saying. They seemed to have mentioned that there were accomplices at a nearby tavern, and there seemed to be quite a few of them. They didn't look like a newly formed kidnapping gang.
So, are these the only newcomers?
The so-called newcomer trial is required to join the group, which is why the five of them chose to act in such gloomy weather, which was indeed a way to avoid being noticed.
"Should we take care of them before their accomplices arrive, or wait until we see what the gang leader looks like before we start rescuing them?"
Right now, this is indeed a problem.
But dealing with these five reckless guys seems to be easier, after all, they are five guys who don't even have magic power.
Despite this thought, I still chose the latter and waited for the right opportunity. After all, knowing the appearance of the gang leader would make it easier to take down the entire kidnapping gang.
In short, I hid in the corner among the piles of junk and waited, while examining what these junks were.
They felt nice to the touch, but because the clouds blocked the moonlight, even near the window, it was still impossible to make out these things clearly.
What is certain is that these things seem to have fallen out of a large box on the side, since there was a big hole in the bottom.
I tried to pick one up and found its layout somewhat familiar. It was sewn in a special way that could tightly bind a huge object so that it wouldn't sway from side to side.
Yes... this thing has two large bowl-shaped objects connected together by a cloth-like material.
"Huh? Isn't this a bra?"
"Who goes there!"
"Damn it! We've been discovered! Those damned kidnappers! They even set up a trap like this!"
The most crucial point is that I actually fell for it stupidly. Was it because they knew beforehand that I was a weird kid who liked this kind of thing?
Ah! How despicable!
"Hey! Who is it? Where are you hiding? Do you think we won't find you?"
"Hey! Go find the battalion commander right now!"
"You! Go and take a look!"
"This is terrible! I've actually become a clumsy kid who makes such a basic mistake!"
What should we do now? If they call for reinforcements, things will get really bad. Should we quickly deal with them and escape with the child?
"Alright! The theory is formed! Next comes the practical application!"
The problem is... they'll see my face then. If I can't take down the whole gang, I might face retaliation that could implicate Lilith and Katya!
No, no, no... that's not a problem, because I have free masks on hand.
"Okay! Let's do it that way!"
Wow! This thing is probably an S-cup! It can actually cover my entire face! Only Sylvia could probably pull off something like this.
However... I'm having some trouble breathing.
No, no, no... that's not a problem either. After all, taking care of the five people will only take a short while, although we can't use large-scale magic to avoid hurting the children.
But I have a secret weapon, which was previously used as a shoulder-mounted weapon: Leon Cabador, so I'm not worried about ammunition!
"Alright! Let's go with that!"
With a graceful leap, I easily cleared the pile of clutter.
Whoosh! Kamen Rider makes his dazzling debut!
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