"I think you should know that the lady on the shore and I have both been trying to find you."
Shade suddenly said. The soul of the golem in the distance nodded faintly:
"Yes, and the methods you chose were both correct."
"Then, since the answer is right before me, can you tell me directly about yourselves and the Guardians?"
Shade asked again, but Mr. Fleming still shook his head:
"I would very much like to tell you, but for the safety of Randall River Valley, and for our own safety, I cannot say anything until my enemy has been defeated."
Shade stared ahead, already having his own suspicions. The little boat moved soundlessly across the dark lake. The Divine Ritual being conducted by The Church had effectively drawn the Colossus's attention, so Miss Benanis did not yet need to summon the Colossus. Shade only needed to carefully steer the boat around the enormous floating ice:
"You know Mr. Lathers met me before, right? At the manor outside the city."
"Yes, I know."
"Then can you tell me about him? His daughter, Miss Hillis La Ses, misses him very much."
Mr. Fleming silently watched the darkness ahead. Only after a long while did he speak:
"He is well."
"Then you know Mr. Thomas Granjay met me before, right? He gave me Earth Power - Healing Aura."
Seeing that he was unwilling to say more, Shade brought up another person.
"He did not give you any Thaumaturgy or spells. He merely allowed you to come into contact with Earth Power. What you learned and what you gained depended entirely on yourself."
Mr. Fleming corrected him.
"All right. Since you are unwilling to tell me about yourselves now, can you help me with something? How can I strengthen Healing Aura in a