"Impossible. How did I not know about that?"
After realizing it, Emlyn cleared his throat twice and said with feigned indifference:
"Ahem, I mean, that master is staying at that hotel. I... ahem, I have a friend who wants to visit him."
"Oh, right. You're helping that master find potential clients. My friend would be a good candidate."
...Heh, the classic 'I have a friend.'
Klein inwardly mocked him, but kept a polite smile on his face.
"I also have a friend who is about to advance and needs to gather the corresponding Beyonder materials. I wonder if you can help?"
Emlyn raised his chin and said with a hint of arrogance:
"Are you questioning the abilities of a noble Sanguine?"
"We Sanguine aren't as divided as you humans, always fond of infighting. Even if I don't have what your... uh, what your friend needs, I can contact the important figures in Backlund."
"But... why should I help you?"
Seeing the conversation heading in the direction he had hoped for, Klein calmly smiled and asked:
"Do you have the money to commission custom dolls for yourself? Do you have the money to buy exquisite clothes for those dolls? Do you have the money to furnish them with beautiful decorations and private little rooms?"
"I... I..."
Emlyn's expression froze. He did not even know what the Detective meant by private little rooms. His dolls were all kept in cabinets or on shelves in his bedroom.
After a moment of silence, he lowered his raised chin and muttered:
"Tell me. What materials does your... your friend need?"
"The payment for Beyonder materials is at least 100 pounds, and auxiliary materials are at least 10 pounds. Besides that, I'll also charge you an additional fee. That's what I'm owed."
After a pause, he