"So... Kebo Phil will definitely attend this exhibition and try to steal that 'Heart of the Ocean' necklace?"
Aaron pieced the clues together and silently mourned for Mr. Magician.
"Yes, I think it's very likely. This involves knowledge of Non-Human advancement—something the professor and I worked out through discussion." Halsey laughed. "In our shared view, that Magician's actions all along have most likely been meant to create an impact and fulfill a certain ritual. This may be the key to opening the Fourth Primordial! The final ritual element might lie in a grand performance—and he must notify his opponent beforehand!"
"An ultimate challenge announced in advance to the other side..." Aaron considered it. The requirement was somewhat of a trap, but it was still far simpler than his own Furnace ritual.
"The target he chose this time is also quite particular. Since it's a top-tier exhibition, those attending are generally important figures from high society. Once he causes an impact there, its reach will rapidly expand—more than enough to meet the requirements of the Fourth Primordial."
"Boss, I'm sorry!"
After leaving the Mobile Castle, William followed behind Aaron and apologized with a face full of shame.
Because of him, Aaron would lose his bar, along with a Mobile Castle route that brought in money by the day.
William felt he had committed a grave error, one that was simply impossible to make up for.
"It doesn't matter."
Aaron did not particularly care. It had only been a temporary identity to begin with; abandoning it did not pain him.
He came to the bar counter, found Balkin polishing glasses, and said, "Balkin, you've done well lately. I'll give you full management rights over the bar and ten percent of its shares. From now on, the bar is entirely in your