"Really? No wonder I felt such a connection to this watch the moment I saw it."
In the incense-scented bedroom, Fu Qian praised Reginald's principles, but didn't hurry to take the watch. Instead, he turned to look at Amira.
Her expression was somewhat grave.
Compared to when they'd discussed whether he wanted "more," her and Reginald's positions seemed to have switched.
One was in favor; the other was hesitant.
"If I accept it, is there anything else I need to do?"
Fu Qian asked, his smile unchanged.
"...What you need to do has nothing to do with whether you accept this."
The latter was silent for several seconds. Under Fu Qian and Reginald's combined scrutiny, she finally shook her head slowly.
"We'll report what just happened as quickly as possible and find out what the higher-ups in the order think."
"But regardless, given how you performed in the end, there will definitely be more things we need your help with going forward."
Amira sighed softly and spoke with considerable honesty.
"You probably don't have the option of refusing this time."
"More... Just hearing that makes me eager to get started. Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Fu Qian nodded repeatedly and finally took the Pocket Watch from Reginald, delivering a line that was almost too much to bear.
Why didn't that sound strange at all...
Amira's face stiffened, but she wasn't overly shocked.
For someone who pursued thrills purely for fun in nightmares, the more things there were to do, the better. Why would he fear the order's possible reaction?
"How are you feeling now?"
She didn't dwell on that any further. The next moment, she looked Fu Qian up and down and asked one last question.
"Great. Just as good as before."
Fu Qian looked relaxed as he answered