"Has he always been this efficient?"
Miss Winslet asked Miss Danist, then gestured for Shade not to be so hasty:
"Before you came, we discussed it. James Kaming is just an ordinary man; taking that book from him would be easy. But since we have finally discovered an ordinary person capable of using a Tree Hollow, we should naturally make the most of his value.
"My followers have already begun investigating the entire Kaming Family, including their properties in Wilundell and other family members. Do not act rashly until the investigation is complete. And the Tree Hole Association—perhaps James Kaming can be used as bait to catch some fish. Of course, that will only happen after the entire investigation is over."
Shade sat back down with the cat in his arms.
"That works too, but we should still find something to do today. How about investigating the Golden Music Hall? I happen to know it was once a temple of the Tree Father. Or we could continue looking into the Bennetts; their family's affairs are not over yet. Or perhaps we could go to the Local Black Market and gather more information?
"Oh, speaking of which, I actually forgot about the Hermits of the Forest. I forgot to ask my friend about them."
He had been so busy these past few days that he had forgotten to visit Old John.
"Shade, no one is forcing you from behind. Since Flora's followers are still investigating, you can relax a little."
The red-haired girl spoke again, her rose-red eyes watching Shade with some concern.
"Are you always like this? Never leaving yourself even a moment to catch your breath?"
"Well... my schedule is usually quite full."
"Then at least do not be so busy today. You only defeated an enemy like the