Quietly, Klein took two steps back and returned behind the partition, letting Megose leave his sight.
Then, he slipped a hand into his pocket and gripped the two Flaring Sun Charms placed in the most accessible spot. Feeling the warmth radiating from the Eternal Blazing Sun's power, his stiff body softened again and began obeying his commands.
Only then did Klein's thoughts begin moving again as he considered the situation before him.
There was no mistake about it. The child Megose carried was the "bomb" Lanevus had left behind. As for whether it was the evil god itself attempting to descend or a "child" selected through some ritual, he was no expert in that field and did not dare verify it through Spirit Vision or divination.
But whether it was an evil god or its child no longer mattered. The important question was: how long until this "bomb" exploded? And why had Megose, carrying that "bomb," come to Blackthorn Security Company?
At that moment, he recalled all the coincidences since his transmigration, and Mr. Azik's warning echoed in his ears:
"The one manipulating fate behind the scenes may have noticed my attention. I have decided to leave Tingen and go to Backlund to search for my lost memories. That should make him lower his guard and continue acting."
So, as soon as Mr. Azik left Tingen, he had continued acting, manipulating Megose into coming here as if by "coincidence"?
Having figured it all out and confirmed that Megose's target was him, Klein no longer harbored any wishful thinking.
He returned to the reception hall and had just opened his mouth when his vision darkened. He collided head-on with Leonard, who was about to leave.
"Mm..."
Leonard covered his nose while Klein pressed a hand to his forehead. Both wore pained