A Powerful Figure

Sifa stood up. "I'll wash my hands before I give you an answer."

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Oswald nodded. "I'll wait."

Sifa went into the washroom and took out the Seer Coin. After thinking carefully for a moment, he spoke his divination statement: "Does Osvid Kevin have another purpose besides recruiting me?"

He tossed the coin and watched it land on the back of his hand, number side up.

Looks like that old man really did come to recruit me. For now, at least, he has no other purpose.

The fact that he found me suggests the Antiquities Protection Association has considerable financial resources. He also said it operates across the Southern and Northern Continents, with branches and workstations even at sea.

That's an enormous information network!

If I join, I can use their network to gather information I need.

And from what he said, they aren't an official organization, and they're opposed to certain secret organizations. The unofficial part works in my favor. I'm already joining the navy; if I join an official secret organization too, I'll have time for nothing else.

After weighing it all, Sifa made his decision.

He had long wanted a large organization to back him, but he had never found a suitable one. Besides, more than a few secret organizations had a sinister air about them.

The Antiquities Protection Association focused on exploring ruins and excavating antiquities. Its work might violate some countries' laws, but it was still better than an evil organization bent on destruction and spreading catastrophe.

Of course.

Once I join, I'll keep my eyes open. If something's wrong, I'll report them and leave!

Back in the card room, Sifa sat down. "I'm interested in your work.