"It seemed Ganatica did not regard this useless crow as a close friend. But considering Vector was a gift I 'casually bestowed,' perhaps that fool saw it as a tool sent to monitor him."
Punk pondered this with some confusion. At that moment, he suddenly realized that his understanding of his subordinate truly seemed insufficient. For instance, he could not figure out what an oblivious fool who had gone traveling for over ten thousand years without returning was thinking. Perhaps Ganatica had spent too long alone in the basement and come to enjoy the quiet, lonely atmosphere? Or was he simply too straightforward? Had he truly not known to keep track of time himself without receiving orders?
"...Vector, go to Hatak and find Ganatica. With your flying speed, touring the entire empire will not take much time. Once you find that idiot, tell him—the vacation is over. I want him back as soon as possible... Also, remind him to take you, this foolish bird, with him whenever he takes any action!"
Punk gave the slow-witted Vector his order without hesitation, speaking in almost exactly the same tone he had used when giving the Magic Crow instructions all those years ago.
As for why he had ordered Ganatica to carry a largely useless Magic Crow with him at all times... Strictly speaking, it could not really be considered surveillance. Punk, who would soon be carrying out the Danger Notice mission, truly had no spare time to monitor his foolish subordinate. Having Vector remain beside the youthful avenger was merely a form of reminder.
After all, even now, the Magic Crow had not overcome the crippling cowardice in his personality. This coward would surely do his utmost to stop Ganatica whenever he saw him preparing to do something recklessly brave without thinking