The Seer's Trouble (Bonus Chapter)

"An Intisian?"

Sifa was immediately interested. He had been wanting to learn about the Secret Order, but its activities were mainly based in Intis, and he had lacked any channels within the Loen Kingdom. Now, he saw hope.

The Watcher had said that the Secret Order controlled the "Seer" Pathway. Therefore, this Intisian should know something about the Secret Order.

"Can I learn about the situation first before deciding whether to accept the commission?"

Hearing Sifa's question, Cromwell made a gesture that said "of course" before adding, "I'll arrange for you to meet this afternoon?"

"He needs a bodyguard, which means he may be in danger. He may already be under surveillance. In that case, let's set the meeting somewhere crowded and lively. It'd be best if no one knew he had hired a bodyguard."

"Also, let's set the time for five in the afternoon, around dusk."

Because I have a gathering at three, Sifa thought before making that decision.

Cromwell nodded. "No problem."

Four in the afternoon.

Alone in his bedroom, Sifa frowned.

"Strange. Why haven't I received a summons? Could something have happened to Klein?"

"Come to think of it, today is already the 10th. The Watcher said that something major would happen at Blackthorn Security Company on the 9th, which was yesterday. Could that be why the Tarot Club wasn't held today?"

When the time reached four-thirty, Sifa was certain that the Tarot Club would not be held today. Only then did he leave the Arbiter's residence.

Dusk.

The square before Lever Church was bustling with people. Having obtained some information about his employer, Sifa crossed the square dressed as a gentleman, carrying a brand-new black suitcase and startling a flock of white pigeons into flight.

He sat down on the third-to-last bench on the western side