Time quietly reached the end of July.
During this period, the events gradually fermented, their influence expanding by the day. Yet Gilan, the person directly involved, made no deliberate effort to inquire about them and was not particularly interested.
He still went to work and came home as usual.
Diligently fulfilling his duties as chairman.
That evening, after handling his tedious official business, Gilan drove back to the apartment, intending to speak with Wena and Alevia.
Taking advantage of this peaceful stretch of time, the two had rested well. Since leaving their respective secret societies, they had regained their freedom and no longer needed to keep up deliberate pretenses.
The burdens on both body and mind had been lifted, and they lived quite freely. Thus, the two toured the capital, Muse City, experienced its local culture, and sampled all its delicacies.
"Wena, Alevia, would you mind joining the Bremen Mystery Investigation Committee?"
In the living room that night, Gilan made the suggestion to his two friends during a pause in their tea.
"Of course, it's only a suggestion. It's fine if you don't want to."
"The Investigation Committee?"
Holding his teacup, Wena froze.
He exchanged a glance with the woman in the white dress beside him, and both saw the surprise on the other's face.
"Mr. Gilan, do you intend for us to become Committee members?"
"Mm." Gilan set down his teacup and nodded. "You two are quite capable. You held senior positions in the three major secret societies and know the mysterious world well. If you become Committee members, you'll have unique advantages."
He paused briefly, then raised his eyes toward his two friends across the coffee table.
"In today's world, the three great powers stand at the forefront, while the Bu-Ao Two Nations are at war. The situation