A Shared Stake

"And the result?" Green asked evenly. He had already guessed the answer.

"According to the Anomalies Bureau in Wolf City, the three Legendary outsiders fled into the nearby Lanlock Desert after their whereabouts were exposed. They went deep into the desert but still couldn't escape. An unknown number of Legendary fighters sent by the royal family and the Holy Light Church surrounded them. The Centaur Druid and the Ratfolk Assassin were confirmed dead. The human mage is missing."

"Oh?" Glan was slightly surprised. He had thought all three had fallen. "I didn't expect the mage who specialized in lightning spells to get away."

"Yes. Headquarters has issued a notice telling every branch of the Anomalies Bureau to watch for him," Lola said, sliding the papers toward Green for his signature. That was why she had come.

The news mattered little to Green. Wolf City was more than three thousand kilometers from Landon City, and Murray, the fugitive Legendary Mage, was unlikely to hide here.

With a few quick strokes, Green signed his name and handed the papers back to Lola. He glanced at his watch. "Has Old One-Eye arrived?"

"He's already waiting outside. Would you like me to bring him in now?" Lola asked.

"Please do." Green nodded. "Have the secretary bring in some tea, too. He's an old friend, after all."

"Of course!" Lola smiled and went out. A moment later, Old One-Eye entered in formal attire, smiling broadly. The sight of Green made him even more deferential. He had once been a peripheral associate of the Dietrich Family, but its decline had affected his business. Fortunately, he had connections in the Royal Capital and did not have to depend on the Dietrich Family alone.

Green shook his hand warmly and chatted about old times. Once the secretary had