Saria soon received Dr. Kal'tsit's orders.
She was only somewhat puzzled. Did the miraculous Yae Shrine need help too? Even Muelsyse could hardly stir up much trouble at the shrine, could she?
She was not very familiar with Muelsyse.
But Saria knew that every department head at Rhine Lab possessed strength that could not be underestimated. Exceptional research ability alone was not enough to reach the position of department head; one also needed many abilities beyond research.
Of course, except for the department in charge of security.
Saria herself was the head of security. She knew she was unremarkable, merely more conscientious and responsible than most.
"Has Muelsyse run into trouble?"
She asked in confusion.
"No. She merely sent over an 'incomprehensible symbol,' then revealed her whereabouts in advance. The shrine is not far from Rhodes Island's base either..."
As Kal'tsit spoke, she too realized something was wrong.
"Doesn't it feel..."
"Exactly like she deliberately set up a safeguard, knowing someone would come to rescue her."
That was not strange.
If the head of the Ecology Department did not even possess that much ability, Saria could only suspect that she was unworthy of her position and fit only to be a deputy.
There was no sign of that yet.
"So, are we still going?"
"That is the most irritating part. Something has happened at the shrine, and we cannot rest easy, so... we have no choice but to go." Kal'tsit said expressionlessly. "Whether from emotional impulse or rational consideration, I can tell that going is the optimal solution."
It was a little like a card trick.
No matter which card you chose, you would ultimately draw the one the magician wanted you to draw.
Living with someone like that for a long time would be exhausting for anyone even slightly