Don't Say You Weren't Warned

Ash Academy, in a room on the second floor of the Square Tower.

After hearing Richard out, Bobobo Wei Qi fell silent. After a while, he looked at Richard and asked seriously, "So, according to what you're saying, you aren't really sure whether the Truth Society has grown suspicious of you?"

"I'm indeed not sure." Richard nodded. "Just as I said before, I'd prefer it if I were simply being overly sensitive. But just in case, it's better to be cautious and make some arrangements in advance. It wouldn't be convenient for me to show myself while making those arrangements, so I can only rely on you to operate in Delan."

"Alright, I understand." Bobobo Wei Qi nodded rather solemnly. "I'll do my best to handle it properly. Actually, I was indeed planning to make a trip to Delan these next few days. On one hand, I need to buy some Spellcasting Materials, brew potions, and replenish what I've been using up. On the other hand, it seems the matter I've been investigating has turned up a new lead."

"Then it's settled?" Richard asked.

"It's settled." Bobobo Wei Qi nodded and gave a definite answer.

Richard breathed a sigh of relief. Without saying anything more, he said goodbye. "Then I won't disturb you any longer. I'll be heading back."

"Alright, goodbye." Bobobo Wei Qi waved.

"Goodbye," Richard said. With a leap, he jumped out through the empty window, glided through the air into the thick night, and swiftly vanished.

Bobobo Wei Qi watched Richard leave and began tidying up the messy room. He had just lifted the bookshelf halfway when he froze and muttered, "Huh, did I forget something?"

Holding up the bookshelf for nearly three seconds, Bobobo Wei Qi blinked and suddenly cried out, "I think I really did