Over the past three hundred years, aside from the split fragment accidentally sealed by an unnamed Demon Hunter, the demon's remaining three fragments had been tasked with gathering strength and keeping watch over the two factions.
Only now, three hundred years later, when Shade came to this place, did he glimpse this lengthy yet genuinely effective conspiracy.
Though all of this was still only speculation, as long as he inspected Sir Wayne's antiques and then found the fifth Tree Hollow on him, Shade's thoughts could basically be confirmed.
He had no idea how far the demon's plot had progressed, nor did he know whether the situation in recent years was related to it. But even if he and the Doctor dealt with the demon tonight, it would not have any far-reaching impact on the situation in the Old Continent.
Perhaps the demon's plan had already succeeded three hundred years ago, during the fire at Hoy Manor.
In any case, the purpose of attending this afternoon tea had been perfectly fulfilled. If leaving early had not been so conspicuous, Shade would even have wanted to return immediately and share the good news with Miss Danist.
The afternoon tea ended at half past four. Before it concluded, Mayor Ronan distributed survey forms to everyone regarding the expansion of the city's train station. Afterwards, people could mail the forms directly to City Hall.
Prince William Anjou then spoke in place of the Mayor, delivering the closing remarks for the afternoon tea. Shade barely listened to what he said, instead wondering whether the Restorationists had come to Vesta City to assassinate this Prince.
But until the tea party officially ended, nothing happened.
Afterward, Shade thought that he perhaps ought to investigate why Sir Wayne and Mrs. Shatara had attended this tea party together. It