"What, the Arbor?"
Kafka, who was placing the remains of a Mara-struck in the corner of the wall, slowly stood up and said earnestly:
"The calamities of the Abundance are grave matters of the Xianzhou, and one must not speak of them lightly."
"I must ask you two not to discuss this here."
Seeing that a Judge had arrived, Jiaoqiu cupped his fists.
"I won't disturb you. I still need to rendezvous with my colleagues, so I'll see you both later."
"Fine."
After Jiaoqiu left, Kafka spoke to Yan Huan and Dan Heng.
"Guests of the Astral Express, Kafka of the Department of Inquiries greets you both."
"Actually, I've wanted to complain ever since you walked through that door."
Yan Huan asked in confusion:
"Is it true that the only proper Judges in the Ten Lords' Decree are you and Xueyi?"
"What, does Mr. Yan Huan not like me?"
Kafka said calmly:
"Be that as it may, I can summon a Judge who specializes in acupuncture, a Judge proficient in axes and saws, or perhaps a Judge skilled in whips and chains for your interrogation..."
"With so many choices, surely one will suit you."
"Can I have Huo Huo, then?"
"..."
"Mr. Yan Huan, how can you actually be picky?"
Kafka blinked.
"I was merely making a small joke."
"Judges take turns on duty, and you two simply happened to run into me. It shows we share some affinity in the dark tapestry of fate."
"Regarding the recent pacification of the spirits in Suiyuan, I truly appreciate all the running around you did, and I must thank you once again on behalf of the Decree."
"Think nothing of it." Yan Huan waved a hand.
"If you have any jobs, remember to call me. As long as the pay is good,