After the Tarot Club meeting ended, Odys returned to the Real World. He rested for a while, then got up to write Rupert a letter, telling him to arrange a natural encounter with a Sanguine.
Absorbing the Sanguine was hardly realistic, as far as Odys was concerned, but he could get some of them to fight for Lenburg.
Those long-lived fellows had too much time on their hands. He needed to give them something to do.
Odys then returned to his office and continued handling official business.
Backlund Department Store.
With a false mustache and a wide-brimmed hat, Emlyn strolled through the leisure goods section as though browsing.
He spotted the manager attending to customers. No matter how he looked at him, the man did not seem like a spy.
Emlyn had bought dolls here before and had chatted with this manager. The man knew a great deal about dolls, and they had enjoyed their conversation.
At the thought, Emlyn quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, he had concealed himself well enough that the man had not realized he was Sanguine.
Just then, the manager seemed to sense Emlyn's gaze and looked his way.
Emlyn hurriedly turned his head and kept walking.
That evening, Odys did not eat dinner at the Presidential Palace. He was about to go to Krus Island for grilled meat and beer, then enjoy them in the warm sea breeze.
Just then, his assistant Palada knocked and entered. "Mr. President, Mr. Jared says he has something urgent to report."
Palada was a young man Odys had brought from the Trunsoest Family. During the earlier battle against Masin, Odys had specifically ordered him into the fighting.
Palada had already possessed extensive Beyonder combat experience, so he had earned enough merit to advance. He was now an