But Principal Ludik had truly seen it all.
Even when the saints of the City of Freedom occasionally held banquets, they would still invite him to attend. He could converse and laugh freely even in the presence of a saint, let alone when he merely ran into Clili here.
Not to mention that Clili was the pilot of Azure Thunder.
Not to mention that there was even a talking toad named Doctor Taromaru here.
Not to mention...
"...Before beginning the treatment, I'd like some peace and quiet." Principal Ludik's expression did not change as he faced those strange, scrutinizing gazes. "It's my habit. Only when I'm calm can I concentrate better."
"That's true... but hopefully it won't take too long." Doctor Taromaru nodded as if deeply agreeing, then had someone arrange a private room for Doctor Ludik to calm down in.
Before long, Doctor Ludik appeared before everyone again and said directly, "I need a room where I can perform the surgery immediately. Also, while I'm operating, I don't want any interruptions—including surveillance."
At that, the group of experts led by Taromaru immediately voiced their opposition.
Unexpectedly, Doctor Taromaru agreed to the request. He had everything arranged as quickly as possible and even personally shut off the surveillance cameras.
"If that's the case, we won't be able to see what he's doing in there at all. What if he..."
"This is someone recommended by Principal Calvin." Doctor Taromaru said calmly, "He has only one request: that we cooperate unconditionally... Otherwise, Calvin won't hand over the original pilot of Azure Thunder."
"The Ninety-Eighth Emissary we're facing is dangerously unprecedented. How dare he insist on doing things his own way!"
Doctor Taromaru said indifferently, "If you're dissatisfied, do you have a way to break into the Pilot Academy? ...Since you don't, put