When Klein saw Mr. Tower sizing up him and Miss Temperance with a faintly teasing look, he immediately realized the man knew who Director Ken and Sola were... Or rather, he knew the plot of Fate/Zero!
He's not even pretending anymore? Did he see through my earlier probe and decide to let it all hang out? No... At this rate, I'm the one who might end up doing that...
My only hope is that, though he's a Transmigrator, he isn't Liu Bo... Or that he's a foreigner who can't read Chinese characters...
Thoughts raced through Klein's mind, but outwardly he merely asked, "Vice Admiral Iceberg replaced Irisviel?"
"Yes." Abner nodded without a care.
He had figured it out now. When it came to reputation, having none was best. That way, even if someone wanted to target the Romantic Detective, they would never believe such a womanizer cared deeply about his female friends. In a roundabout way, that would protect them.
Klein's heart sank a little. He felt keenly how far out of his depth he was.
Sitting beside him, Miss Temperance turned her head. She had no idea what the two were hinting at and felt a touch of confusion.
"Ahem, let's exchange information first..." Sensing the atmosphere had grown a little strange, Klein, as the World, coughed and continued, "As far as I know, Emperor Roselle encountered a completely mad Zaratul and may have locked him in a dark palace..."
"That figures... This supports my earlier theory. Roselle wanted to Steal a Miracle from a Miracle Invoker to resurrect the avatar sealed here—or rather, part of his soul." Abner grew serious. After a moment's thought, he added, "The last time I entered the Nation of the Evernight, I encountered a normal Historical Image of Zaratul and... well, sealed it