Morning.
Outside the Investigation Bureau, a despondent middle-aged man in shabby clothes, unshaven and coughing now and then, timidly approached the main gate. "Excuse me... is this the Investigation Bureau?"
"Who are you?"
The agent guarding the entrance looked wary. Few people knew the address of this confidential institution, and this man did not look like one of them.
"A mysterious person asked me to deliver this note to you. They said you'd know as soon as you saw it... cough, cough..."
The middle-aged man coughed several more times and handed over a slip of paper.
The agent accepted it carefully. After one glance, his expression changed drastically. "Come inside with me!"
A short while later, outside the interrogation room.
Jacob held the note in his hand, an intrigued smile appearing on his face. "Is this the mysterious person who gave us information about Roberts's location last time?"
"Yes, Director!" The agent beside him wiped the sweat from his face. "They claim to be our previous collaborator and say they also know the location of Count of Green Forest's tomb. They can give it to us, but in exchange, they want the property rights to the Sothos Museum at 1 Green Forest Avenue!"
"Making a deal with our Investigation Bureau? Interesting!" Caslow rubbed his chin. "It's been a long time since I've seen such a bold dangerous element."
"So... the question is, should we compromise?" Fiona looked at Jacob. "Perhaps... we should ask that gentleman for instructions?"
"Agree to it!" At some point, the 'Philosopher' Xisthos had appeared beside them. He smiled as he spoke. "A museum has only a little historical significance; it holds no real value. Obtaining news of the tomb as quickly as possible is the best outcome."
He had already secretly entered the man's mind