Seeing Elements of Elven Culture Again
Hearing Audrey's praise, Hobart smiled faintly. "I was merely using something I knew as an example. I doubt the Intis Republic's Ambassador would be any better."
Alger seemed to have noticed Audrey's hesitation as well. "Whether the two nations go to war depends only on whether those at the top want war. It has nothing to do with the life or death of a diplomat."
He added, "I don't know whether this Ambassador is a Beyonder, but many clues suggest that he probably is.
"Furthermore, there must be quite a few Beyonders around him, Beyonders affiliated with Intis intelligence agencies. That department has long been influenced by the Original Royal Sauron Family and possesses part of the Hunter pathway's Sequences."
Upon hearing the information provided by the Emperor and the Hanged Man, Audrey's hesitation immediately vanished. After pondering for several seconds, she looked somewhat guiltily toward the head of the Bronze Long Table. "Mr. Fool, I can try to complete this mission, but I can't guarantee success."
"I'll take this mission as well." Alger explained with a smile, "Just because I'm not in Backlund doesn't mean I have no way to assassinate Ambassador Baker Lang."
Hobart also said, so as not to reveal anything unusual about himself, "Me too. But like Justice, I'm not very confident."
Only Derrick had been unable to join this discussion.
Klein did not expect two Sequence 7s and one Sequence 8 to necessarily succeed. "What reward do you hope to receive?"
Alger and Hobart both said they would discuss it once the mission had been completed. Only Audrey blurted out, "The Psychiatrist formula!"
Then she added somewhat hesitantly, "We can discuss that after the mission is complete. If we succeed, I'll cover the expenses. I—I still owe your Attendant