I, The Janitor! Chapter 26: Investigation Mission (Part 2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 26: Investigation Mission (Part 2)

Chapter 26: Investigation Mission (Part 2)

"Oh my, it turns out you're the brother of Hannah's savior! I misunderstood you, young man!"

After understanding the situation, the manager, who had just been scowling fiercely, suddenly softened, revealing a kind and gentle expression. She even grabbed Leon's arm and complained:

"Look at the trouble this caused... You could have just said you heard Hannah was sick and came to visit her. Why did you have to show your ID to me? I've always treated Hannah like my own daughter. If I had known about this connection, I would have let you up without any issues."

"..."

You're kidding, right... If you hadn't stopped me earlier and questioned me like a thief, I would have gone upstairs directly. Why did I need to show my ID to prove my identity?

Seeing Leon's speechless expression, the manager blushed and mumbled:

"I stopped you because you looked unfamiliar, and I know everyone in this apartment. I hadn't seen you before, and you were wearing... Cough, and you were carrying a large bag. So, I wanted to ask more questions..."

It's not because of what I was carrying, but because you thought I looked suspicious in my worn-out clothes, right?

Leon looked at his old coat with frayed edges and estimated it to be almost twenty years old, left behind by his "father." Despite being a few years older than him, it did look a bit shabby. However, considering his family's previous reliance on a meager pension, having a warm enough coat was already a blessing, and they didn't have the luxury to be picky.

Now, although he had a high-paying job, his first week's salary hadn't arrived yet, so he naturally didn't have the means to be choosy about his attire. He was wearing the coat out of necessity, and with the cold wind making him shiver, it wasn't surprising that he was mistaken for a suspicious person...

"Cough... I'm sorry, young man. I misjudged you."

Seeing Leon's helpless expression, the manager realized he understood her implied meaning and quickly apologized. Then, along with the middle-aged nurse's husband, she led Leon into the house and reached for the shopping bag in his hand.

"Oh dear, you're Hannah's benefactor, and you brought so many things. Your hands are red from carrying them. Put them down and rest... Er..."

Although Leon reacted quickly and dodged the manager's hand, the Black Sheep's horns were too sharp, and their violent movement accidentally tore the bag, causing its contents to spill out.

"..."

"..."

"Um... I'm sorry, this is something our director asked me to buy for making soup."

Hurriedly bending down, Leon stuffed the Black Sheep's head back into the bag and tied a knot at the torn part. He then explained to the stunned couple in front of him:

"Our director really loves lamb head soup, but she sleeps late and can't wake up early. So, she asked me to run this errand for her. I bought the lamb head and then came here.

Also, I've only been on the job for a few days, so I don't have much money yet. That's why I didn't bring anything this time. I'm sorry."

"Oh, I'm sorry, young man. It was my fault for being too hasty. Hehe..."

Having made several mistakes in a row, the manager felt embarrassed and couldn't stay any longer. After a few more irrelevant remarks, she made an excuse about checking the door and hurriedly left the middle-aged nurse's home.

After she left, the middle-aged man apologized again:

"Aunt Mary... She might have been overly worried about Hannah today, so she acted a bit rashly, but it wasn't intentional.

Usually, whenever someone in the apartment needs help with something big or small, she's always there to lend a hand without being asked. Aunt Mary is a very kind and considerate person. If she has offended you in any way, I apologize on her behalf.

"No, no."

Recalling what he had seen in his soul vision before entering the apartment, Leon smiled and waved his hand.

"I can tell she's an extremely kind person, and not just her, but everyone in this entire apartment building is good. Um... may I make a bold request?"

Looking at the closed door of the inner room, Leon tentatively asked, "I heard from the gas company's compensation officer that regarding yesterday's incident, your wife seems to have... a different opinion?"

"This..."

Hearing Lyon's request, the scholarly middle-aged man hesitated. He seemed to want to refuse, but remembering that Lyon's sister was his wife's savior and had no reason to harm her, he reluctantly agreed and led Lyon into the bedroom.

"Hannah?"

Calling his wife's name, he gently woke the middle-aged nurse who was still sleeping soundly in her blanket. Before the middle-aged man could explain Lyon's purpose, the disheveled-haired nurse with bloodshot eyes suddenly sat up, looking at Lyon with urgency and exclaiming, "I've seen you! You're Anna's brother! You were there the day before yesterday, right?

Quick! Tell me! Did you see the man-eating hospital? Did you see that incredibly strong bandaged woman?"

"Yes, I saw her, and that's why I'm here today."

After signaling to the middle-aged man not to worry and to leave things to him, Lyon spoke gently, "Don't worry, you're not crazy. Everything you saw was real."

"Look! Look! He saw it too!"

Upon hearing Lyon's words, the middle-aged nurse was overjoyed. She quickly grabbed her husband's arm and shouted, "I told you I wasn't crazy! The hospital really had a problem! There really was a woman covered in bandages!"

"..."

Seeing his wife suddenly become excited, the middle-aged man looked at Lyon, who had confirmed her story, his lips slightly parting and closing as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

After taking some calming medication and staying in a half-sleep, half-awake state for almost two days, his wife still believed she had seen the bandaged woman. However, under the insistence of others, she seemed to think she might have been mistaken, and her condition appeared to be improving.

But now, this unexpected savior had affirmed her delusions. Would this really not lead to a relapse of her condition?

"Never mind, you can stay and listen too."

Seeing the middle-aged man's expression, Lyon shook his head, giving up on the idea of letting him leave. Instead, he turned and closed the bedroom door.

"What your wife saw was actually..."

"Sizzle..."

[Encountering an incomprehensible existence, the anomalous badge "Materialist Soul (Crimson)" is activated, expanding your cognitive boundaries and providing you with partial information about this existence]

[Name: Spirit Shelter (Miracle, Guardian)]

[Appearance: An old, ordinary apartment building with a lobby reception room where an elderly woman with white curly hair, a slightly hunched back, and crossed legs sits.]

[...]

(End of Chapter)

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