May 14, 1027 of the New Calendar, Monday.
Plymouth.
Aaron wore a black formal suit and a top hat, with a newly made cane in hand, every inch the gentleman of high society.
A human-skin mask covered his face, concealing features such as his original violet eyes.
Behind him followed Lilliat, likewise concealing her appearance and dressed in an intricate, gorgeous gown without layered skirts, as well as Tias, draped in a black robe that clashed utterly with the style of the other two.
Ordinarily, such attire would certainly have drawn attention, and the combination with Aaron would have seemed highly incongruous, perhaps even attracting questioning from patrol officers or the Investigation Bureau.
But now, everything seemed perfectly normal...
"Looks like the royal family's guarantee on their own reputation is having a decent effect, at least on the surface."
Lilliat murmured.
"Only for now. They might even be treating this as a chance to sound things out... Besides, anyone daring to cause trouble in the royal capital still has to be arrested."
Aaron looked at Tias. "Let's go. To the hotel we booked."
This Mr. Speaker had lived in seclusion for many years, and his appearance had changed somewhat after advancing to "Living Dead," so there was no fear of being recognized.
"Please!"
Tias gave a slight bow, outwardly posing as a bodyguard and servant.
Senglinhao Grand Hotel.
Lilliat went to the counter to check in, while Aaron sat waiting on a sofa in the lobby, leisurely sweeping his gaze over the surroundings.
As expected, he spotted several people who seemed to be Beyonders.
'The number of Beyonders gathering in Plymouth lately really is beyond expectation... The constables and Investigation Bureau must be going mad...'
He mocked inwardly, then saw a gentleman in a brown double-breasted dress coat pass