Key

"This power..."

Sensing the feeling the girl transmitted to him, Anvis froze slightly.

This power seemed somewhat familiar to him.

Oh, right. It seemed to be the Silver Key in the Duke's possession.

"Did you think of something, Anvis?"

Noticing Anvis's reaction, Claire looked over expectantly.

"Hmm... this might be a little difficult."

Thinking of the way the Duke treated that key as if it were his lover, Anvis stroked his chin and could not help considering how likely he was to succeed if he asked the Duke to lend it to him.

"I know this request of mine may be difficult, but if I rely on my own strength alone, I'm afraid I don't know how long it will take to find any information related to it.

"So, please don't feel pressured, Anvis. I'm already mentally prepared to keep searching for a long time. Even if there is no news for years or decades, that's all right."

Clearly misunderstanding Anvis's response, Claire nodded in "understanding."

Even she had no memory of that thing's whereabouts. Who knew what corner of the world it had fallen into by now?

"No, you misunderstood what I meant, Senior Claire."

Coming back to his senses, Anvis shook his head lightly.

"Before we talk about the whereabouts of the 'key,' I need to ask first: do you have to personally go to the City of Origin Yaina?"

"Yes, part of me is there. According to the memories I received, the Civilization of Stars once found it and stored it in a research institute in the City of Origin.

"I have to go there and let it merge with me again."

Claire nodded and told Anvis her objective without any guard.

"I see..."

After hearing Claire's answer, Anvis found himself in a difficult position as well.