"In my view, the true culprit would never parade about as brazenly as that envoy, and besides, I have long since locked him in shackles with my own hands."
"However, I must instead warn both of you about Mr. Welt's misgivings."
"In my opinion, the one you ought to be more wary of regarding Aventurine is yourselves... While wicked men can never shake high walls, they can drive a sharp dagger straight into the hearts of the righteous."
Sunday emphasized to the two of them:
"He is a merchant, not a philanthropist."
"Yet right now, he is scattering wealth across the streets, and went alone to rent a flying sports car because he wants to head to the Penacony Grand Theater. Who knows what he is scheming..."
"Heh." Sunday smiled faintly:
"The Family still promises to protect the safety of our guests, but the two of you would do well to keep your guard up."
"Lest... unforeseen troubles arise."
Elsewhere.
Aventurine's thoughts drifted far back into the past.
A tiny red-and-white little bird perched on his shoulder, chirping constantly.
"..."
[...According to news from the Pier Point hotline, a major breakthrough has been made in the shocking 'Eijihazo Aventurine Case', and the criminal suspect has now been apprehended--]
[This fraud case implicates multiple departments of the Interastral Peace Corporation and The Academy of Scholarly Pursuits, resulting in a massive waste of human and material resources, causing the Corporation to suffer staggering losses--]
[The suspect in this case hails from Tzitzikan-IV, is one of the survivors of the 'Second Katica-Evegian Extermination Incident', and did not hold a Star Refugee Travel Permit--]
[Under the instruction of Strategic Investment Department head 'Diamond', the Corporation has properly settled him based on the spirit of the 'Charter', and will continue to carry out