Excitement and fun... So this rather stuffy-looking consul hid a spirited soul beneath that bulky body... Angel had no idea what to say and could only give a soft laugh to cover her awkwardness.
Nast, on the other hand, asked with considerable interest:
"Does that mean you won't stop us from exploiting loopholes in the law, and might even encourage us?"
As a Madness Sorcerer who established and distorted rules, he clearly cared a great deal about this.
"That interpretation of yours is itself 'exploiting a loophole,'" Goredolf replied, the corners of his lips lifting slightly and making his upturned mustache bob. "I merely said that seeking out loopholes within the framework of the law tests and updates the entire legal system. It is beneficial... though not necessarily for those of you who break the law."
He means that even if the law currently has no way to punish someone exploiting a loophole, the consul will use his own authority to punish them... Angel silently translated his rather convoluted answer. A moment later, she changed the subject and asked:
"I heard that a 'guest' who arrived in this city with us met with you this morning. Has she already left?"
"You mean the girl who looks underage but is actually a Sequence 2... Balancer? She left City Hall after registering as a resident. She also declined the accommodation assigned to her, saying she wanted to return to her own ship, and asked me to tell the other visitors once they arrived."
Goredolf answered with a thoughtful expression.
Angel noticed the pause in his words. He seemed unaccustomed to referring to people by Beyonder Sequences and potion names, and despite knowing Anne was a Sequence 2, he had used no honorific.
*It seems he doesn't think a Sequence 2 can cause