"Looks like His Holiness the Pope isn't planning to admit it?"
Xisthos narrowed his eyes slightly. "Then... how do you explain the miracles that have been appearing so frequently in churches lately? Our Investigation Bureau has already obtained ample evidence!"
"Regarding that, I was just about to make a report to His Majesty the King."
Ferret smiled faintly. "We all know that ever since that ancient Count of Green Forest climbed out of his grave and was confirmed to be a 'Longevity One,' the world has changed!"
Xisthos's expression shifted as he looked up in shock.
The news of a 'Longevity One' appearing should have been the kingdom's top secret. Even many high-ranking directors within the Investigation Bureau knew nothing about it!
He glanced at Arthur VI and saw the faintly apologetic smile on the other man's face. He immediately understood that it had been His Majesty who had leaked the news. He could only sigh inwardly that secrets were most easily spilled between the sheets, yet there was nothing he could do about it.
"That was a sign—a sign that the 'Gate of Longevity' had opened!" Ferret waved his arms, lending force to his words. "The old methods Invis used to deal with the mysterious have become outdated!"
Xisthos's expression twitched. The old methods—wasn't that referring to the Investigation Bureau?
"The mysterious is dangerous, and the mysterious should be concealed. That is why the Investigation Bureau and the Cleaners were established... But as the spirit tide revives, Beyonders are growing ever stronger. One day, it will no longer be possible to keep them hidden... Therefore, rather than being exposed passively when that time comes and losing the kingdom's credibility, it would be better for us to reveal it proactively, with a certain degree of packaging." Ferret spoke with impassioned