Dikeus explained some things about steam engines, and Hobart found himself growing fond of these big machines as well.
After chatting for a little longer, Hobart finally stated the purpose of his visit. "My adoptive father, Mr. Christine, told me many stories about Officer Rex—my biological father.
"But he never told me anything about what my biological father did after returning to Backlund. Now that I have taken up Officer Rex's burden and need to investigate the family curse, I hope to learn about Officer Rex's activities after he came to Backlund and left the military."
He spread his hands. "I once brought up this topic with Christine, but when I saw the grief on his face, I couldn't bear to continue."
"Of course Officer Christine was unwilling to speak of it," Dikeus said. "Those were the darkest days for the two officers."
He sighed, seeming to sink into memories. Only a few minutes later did he say, "We achieved too much in the Southern Continent. Rex and Officer Christine were both exceptional strategists, and under their arrangements, the situation in half of Eastern Baylam was eased.
"That naturally made the Loen Royal Family wary. Recalling them to Backlund under the pretext of promotion was bound to happen.
"To prevent accidents in Backlund, Officer Rex consumed a Potion and became a Demigod while returning to Backlund.
"Just as Officer Rex had anticipated, they received unfair treatment the moment they were transferred back to Backlund. It was the Loen Royal Family making a show of force.
"Officer Rex had long since lost the desire to remain in service, so he took the opportunity to leave the military and began exploring some Fourth Epoch ruins and ancient sites."
Hobart nodded. This was more or less in line with his previous guesses about