George III's Apotheosis Ritual

In Hobart's view, the Loen Royal Family's little tricks were nowhere near enough to keep an eye on him.

If they had asked him to guard George III's "grave," there would have been a risk of being exposed if he sent someone else in his place.

But serving as a smokescreen was much easier. By then, the Royal Family's angels and demigods would most likely all be inside the mausoleum, while the 195th Division's garrison would be filled with Beyonders below the demigod level. It would be difficult for them to see through Hobart's arrangement.

When Georgina conveyed the order with an expression that suggested she was entrusting him with an important duty, Hobart had already thought of a response: have Archibald take his form and guard that sector.

To let Archibald act as him more convincingly, Hobart planned to temporarily lend him Sealed Artifact "1-113," the Solomon Family Badge.

This Sealed Artifact could temporarily use some of the abilities of a Sequence 3 Madness Magician from the Lawyer pathway. With two more Deceit charms for Archibald, there was no need to worry about being exposed.

After arranging the task, Georgina reminded him, "This mission is extremely important. Once you arrive, your identity must first be verified, and it will be checked frequently afterward. I hope you won't mind."

Hobart smiled. "That's nothing, as long as it doesn't interfere with my actions."

Then, as if he were quite curious, he asked, "What are we guarding?"

Georgina said sternly, "A secret."

"All right, pretend I didn't ask." Hobart said, "Please prepare some cigars for me then. I remember the cigars supplied to the Royal Family are quite good."

The stern expression on Georgina's face swiftly faded. "No problem."

The two chatted for a few more moments before Georgina rose and took