The Thorn Crown wasn't hard to picture as an accessory.
Just hearing the name made it seem as if sharp thorns were pricking into one's head.
But it was actually woven from real thorns rather than being a symbolic handicraft. That was somewhat surprising.
For instance, the first thing Fu Qian had thought of when he heard about it was the Sin Thorns belonging to the Goddess of Sin. As it turned out, this was much closer to nature.
"But there aren't any thorns at the Night Watcher base?"
As they sped along, Fu Qian considered the unusual news Lanaia had brought and asked offhandedly.
"No. And Lily didn't weave it, though she seems to like it."
There was something particular in Lanaia's tone, as if she couldn't decide whether this development was good or bad.
"So now you're looking for someone? She doesn't know who sent it, either?"
Fu Qian could understand where Lanaia's impression came from. They hadn't seen the victim again since the invitation incident, but it wasn't surprising that Lily's condition was somewhat more serious.
"Of course we're looking for someone... Lily wasn't harmed, but something like this happening right inside the Night Watcher base isn't something we can just pretend never happened.
"As for why they were in such a hurry to find you, I really don't know."
Lanaia clearly didn't understand why Professor Fu had become their go-to person, though she did sympathize with the Night Watchers.
"But you don't even know what's going on, and you agreed so readily?"
Of course, the next moment she couldn't help asking about Fu Qian's enthusiasm.
"You don't understand. With unexpected jobs where expectations are this low, the key is responding quickly. I've already handled the crucial part. Now I just have to do what I can