Whispers of the Machine Age
Chapter 1670

Gangster Casino and the Last Grave Robber

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The morning's rest had been enough. Both Shade and Dorothy still had things to do that afternoon. After parting with Dorothy at the intersection, Shade carried the drowsy cat to the Seer Association and told Luvia about Iluna's sudden visit at noon and how something had felt off:

"It was very unusual. Iluna is normally cheerful and optimistic. I rarely see her this troubled."

Girl with Purple Eyes patiently listened to Shade's account, then frowned and thought for a moment:

"Are you sure you didn't say something wrong at noon?"

Shade immediately denied it:

"It probably wasn't because of me. She already looked unhappy when she came to see me at noon. I asked what she had done that morning, and she said she had gone to the Warehouse District to investigate what happened last night."

"Could she be worried about us? But this time isn't any more dangerous than the Chosen Ones War. Leave it to me. I'll speak with Iluna."

Luvia said. Shade nodded, though he was still somewhat uneasy. Then he remembered that Tifa had told him to visit Miss Galina over the weekend, bringing flowers and a gift. He could set the visit for Sunday. Sunday was also when Iluna went to train with the Witches, so Shade should be able to meet her then.

"Also, besides Iluna, I need to worry about you. I saw it last night. That corpse had its eyes on you."

Girl with Purple Eyes continued, looking at Shade with deep concern:

"Don't explain to me that you're fine. I can judge for myself whether you are or not. Dorothy slept with you this morning, and you do look much better, but I still can't be completely at ease. For the next week, don't come into contact with any relics that

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