While we were considering our next actions, grandfather opened his mouth as if he remembered something.
"If memory serves me right, this place should be the residence of Marquis Varshava. Nevertheless, the marquis was disposed at the time of the revolt, his son should have succeeded… It seems he hasn’t reflected on that situation."
Grandfather said so with an astounded expression.
The earlier revolt was the one caused by Allen-kun and Ange-san's father, a duke.
Certainly, at that time, other houses that committed misdeeds should also have been punished, so this is one of them.
"But even if they were involved in the revolt, it's difficult to abruptly enter the mansion. If they hide Elise-sama from us we will just be trespassing."
When I and grandfather were pondering about it, Sasuke-san said something in a loud voice.
"Eh? Sasuke-san? Did you say something?"
"Ah. A secret entrance, let's use it?"
Eh? A secret entrance?
Is there such a thing?
Then grandfather immediately asked Sasuke-san.
"Sasuke, do you know the secret entrance into this mansion?"
"Ah. Because, the culprit, used it. From there, I slipped into, the mansion's, ceiling."
Then, then, say it from the beginning…
Was such a thought of ours communicated? Sasuke-san showed troubled face.
"Somehow, sorry. I wasn't, asked, so I, thought we'd, just break into."
Well, it wouldn't be a problem if it was about any other recent kidnapping, but this time is different.
It's not like we’re always going to just charge in.
"Then Sasuke, show us the way."
Sasuke-san, asked by grandfather, led the way to the back of the mansion.
The place Sasuke-san told us about was a so-called dead end surrounded by stone walls.
"It's a dead end."
"It's definitely a dead end."
When we looked at Sasuke-san, he started pushing a part of the stone wall.
It seemed he wasn't putting in much strength, but the stone moved revealing a cavity.
"Certainly, it's a secret entrance. By the way Sasuke, where does it connect to?"
"To an unused, room, inside the mansion."
"What's the distance?"
"If we hurry, about a minute."
It's troublesome to encounter the perpetrators, but in any case, we must invade.
If we don't quell them now, it'll continue for a long time.
Most importantly, I absolutely can't forgive the criminals who made Elise-san experience such a scary situation.
"Good, then let's rush into the mansion. Sasuke, you'll be in the vanguard, Allen, I leave the rear to you. Anyway, our priority is rescuing Miss Elise. Of course, we'll also crush the criminals, but ensuring Miss Elise's safety is the most important. Originally, the victims are released if the ransom is paid, but at this rate they'll keep doing it endlessly. We're stopping them now."
In response to grandfather words, Sasuke-san went inside first. Then grandfather, I, Sana, Ange-san, Allen-kun followed.
Sasuke-san said it's a secret entrance, but it seems to be used quite often.
Specifically, there are no spider webs, the air isn't bad either.
We hurried ahead with vigilance.
As Sasuke-san said, in about a minute we reached a dead end.
And when Sasuke-san moved something with a rustling sound, it got brighter.
It looks like a fireplace with no outlet.
Speaking of a secret passages, it's a fireplace again?
For the time being, we succeeded in breaking into the mansion.
They probably didn't think somebody would come from here, but is it alright to let people enter so easily?
"Sasuke, is the room where Miss Elise is held nearby?"
"Ah. When we exit, the room, it's to the left, at the end, of the hallway."
"Sasuke, did you go up to the ceiling from here and see that room?"
"Ah, look, up there. I removed, that board, and climbed."
Looking in the direction Sasuke-san pointed at, a corner of the ceiling is slightly dislodged.
It's simple to remove…
"Then, sorry Sasuke, but please confirm the current situation. If the criminal isn't near Miss Elise, we'll rush in at once."
"Got it."
Saying so, Sasuke-san hopped and climbed into the ceiling.
Ange-san is staring at him.
In her eyes is reflected an absolute wish to be taught.
When this uproar is over, I wonder if she'll quarrel about it again.
"This time Sasuke-san saved us."
"Ah, you're right. In the worst case I thought of calling for Hanzou."
Ara, Hanzou-san?
A nostalgic name, that I haven't heard for quite a while now, came up.
While I and grandfather were talking, frustrated Ange-san muttered.
"I will, become a splendid ninja. I will show that I'm more useful to Lillinoneesama than Sasuke. I should capture Sasuke when he returns…"
Ah, Sasuke-san, do your best running away.
Ange-san's eyes are those that are aiming at a prey.
I prayed for Sasuke-san’s safety.