The witch nodded:
"Yes, I don't want my hometown to end up with the same reputation as Tobesk City."
The Outlander who had settled in Tobesk had a very complicated reaction to that statement:
"So, Miss Belinder, you want to investigate the matter of dragons and destruction?"
"I began this work in the summer of 1852 and have been at it for two years, but there has not been much progress. What I can now confirm is that this prophecy is inseparable from the Glorious Seven Families of Moon Bay. Although none of us are traditional Ring Arcanist families, our ancestors must have encountered supernatural elements related to dragons at the same time."
She sighed:
"So while I investigate on my own, I want outsiders with no connection to this city to search for clues from a different angle. Sometimes it is not that I failed to find the key point, but that my perspective prevented me from seeing the truth. Besides, my maids are not suited to investigating places like the Lower District, brothels, or gambling dens."
Shade nodded to show that he understood:
"So that's why you came to me?"
"I still have doubts about an existence like you, but I also admit that you are very capable—more capable than most of the girls under my command, even. Your performance yesterday afternoon was quite good. Your Wisdom and strength both meet my requirements."
She added and charm in her heart, then sat up straighter and looked at Shade:
"I promised Vanessa that I would stop pestering you over the next few months, and I will not stoop to threatening you into cooperating with me. I will pay you, and I hope you will complete my task seriously. Moon Bay is our city. Even if not for me, do