After Will left, Klein relieved the pressure in his lower abdomen, came out of the washroom, and returned to the ballroom. He soon spotted Sharron sharing "pregnancy" experiences with Doctor Aaron's wife, Velma Gladys.
Watching Sharron work hard to imitate Daly's manner of socializing, Klein felt a tangle of emotions. But it also strengthened his resolve to go behind the Chanis Gate at St. Samuel Cathedral, complete the Goddess's trial, obtain the Bizarro Sorcerer Potion formula, and become a Demigod as soon as possible.
In fact, after meeting Bernadette on Monday night and asking her to help "corrupt" the Admiral of Blood with the power of the Darkness Pathway, he had planned to act tonight.
But Senator Macht's invitation to the ball had disrupted his plans... And now the shift change had passed. The "internal guard" had long since entered the Chanis Gate.
Why hadn't he declined Senator Macht's invitation? As neighbors, the senator had helped him a great deal. Refusing without a good reason would have seemed strange... Especially after news of a theft from the Chanis Gate broke the next day.
That would certainly draw suspicion!
The Nighthawks don't know this is a trial the Goddess set for me... Klein muttered. He then rejoined his "wife," and they parted ways with Doctor Aaron and Velma.
After that, they socialized as usual until the ball ended and they returned to their mansion at 160 Böklund Street. Once Sharron had resumed her true appearance, she blinked and asked, "Is something wrong with me?"
The way Klein had studied her throughout the journey had made even Sharron, who had long grown accustomed to malicious stares within the Rose School, feel a little uneasy.
Malicious, greedy scrutiny could not faze her, but Klein's gaze made her heart beat a little faster.
Caught