"You are no longer the First Ring Arcanist who knew nothing when I first met you. I needn't give you unnecessary warnings; you can understand them yourself. Oh, speaking of which, the relic I promised you last time has already been found. When you leave Yodel Palace later, have Tifa take you to collect it."
The Duchess said.
"That is wonderful news. Miss Galina, may I ask what you have been busy with lately? Is there anything I can help you with?"
Shade was merely being polite, but to his surprise, Miss Galina thought for a moment and actually told him what she was doing:
"The Blood Spirit School's reinforcements from the New Continent, sent to assist Blood of Mercury here, will arrive soon—probably around next weekend. The message says there is an Eighth Ring and a Ninth Ring, carrying some fairly decent relics. The Witch Council knows I am in Tobesk and has asked me to capture them. The Council wants to ask them some questions. About the 'Birthing Room of Creation.'"
She glanced at Shade. Shade blinked and looked back at her, appearing as though he understood nothing at all. The Duchess therefore continued:
"I have been busy with that recently, though I don't think you can help me. So, Detective, what have you been busy with lately?"
Perhaps because there was nothing to do now, or perhaps because Shade had saved Queen Diana today, Miss Galina did not mind chatting with him a little longer.
"I am looking for the relic hidden by Blood of Mercury—the Falsified Philosopher's Stone. Also, I am looking for the Silver-Eyed One. My friend needs to see him."
"That Second Ring Sorceress from the Sun Church?"
She teased him, then said something quite unexpected:
"I do not know where the Falsified Philosopher's