After Hobart obtained a clue about the Skeleton Lord from Valentine's notes, he immediately decided to tell Doffis about it.
First, there was their previous agreement during the assassination of Baker Lang. Second, once Doffis became a demigod, Hobart figured he might benefit from it as well.
However, Hobart noticed that Christine and Doffis's expressions seemed a little off when he mentioned the Skeleton Lord's location.
Hobart asked, "Is there a problem with what's in the notes?"
Christine instead asked, "Are you sure the 'Saint' who explored the ruins with you never touched this notebook?"
Hobart froze. "I'm sure!"
Christine fell silent for a full three seconds before smiling. "Doffis, this is your opportunity to advance, but now isn't the time to deal with the Skeleton Lord."
Doffis nodded. "I know."
Seeing that Hobart still looked puzzled, Christine smiled. "Your clue happens to coincide with something we've been planning."
Hobart gave an "Oh," so they suspected Azzik had learned of their plans.
He was not particularly worried about that. He knew that even if Azzik did know about their plans, as long as they were not doing anything evil, Azzik could not be bothered to interfere.
That was the end of the subject. Christine began talking about the geography and customs of Colson County in the Feneport Kingdom. "Don't be fooled by the fact that the whole county is mountainous. There used to be a very prosperous waterway there, but more than fifty years ago, it was suddenly cut off.
"There are all sorts of theories about why. Some say there was an earthquake that changed the river's course.
"Others say an evil god's faith emerged there, causing the Feneport Kingdom and the Earth Mother Church to abandon the area.
"I once heard a reliable piece of information, one that