Dreammaster: Revive the Aeon of Order to Take on Harmony? Aren't You the Mastermind? (Continued)
"Welcome back to Penacony, Mr. Chen Luo. Is there anything I can do for you? And this person beside you is..." When Chen Luo arrived at the front desk, Elie, the receptionist Chen Luo had met during his first visit to Penacony, spoke to him very politely.
"My name is Siegmund, ma'am. Please forgive my unannounced visit and failure to check in. You should be able to find my name on the Family's permanent VIP list," Siegmund said.
The instant Elie heard the name Siegmund, her features twitched slightly, but she still managed to remain composed.
Even aside from being a receptionist expected to know the upper echelons of every faction, certain names among the Genius Club were renowned throughout the cosmos.
Siegmund, for example.
"Please wait a moment, Mr. Siegmund... I have confirmed it. Your name is indeed on the permanent VIP list. Welcome back to Penacony, Mr. Siegmund. Is there anything I can do for you?" Elie asked mechanically.
"Chen Luo and I have come to visit a guest, Dr. Calderon Chadwick. Could you arrange a meeting for us? To my knowledge, he has been staying in Penacony for a very long time," Siegmund said.
"Calderon Chadwick? Strange, I can't seem to remember that name. Please wait a moment. I need to access the system records..."
"That won't be necessary, Elie. My apologies, gentlemen. Dr. Chadwick is unable to receive visitors." After approaching, a Hound Family member spoke with great firmness.
"To my knowledge, Calderon Chadwick is not a member of the Immortal Race. My last conversation with him took place two Amber Eras ago. Question: What method did the Family employ to extend Calderon Chadwick's lifespan? Has this method been recognized by interstellar medical organizations, and does it comply with Penacony's own rules?" Siegmund asked calmly and