Watching Arthur laugh, Icarus, the Holy Sword Knight, and the Old Count of South Los were somewhat stunned.
Neither of them understood what had happened.
But the old man in the organization named Hunter understood completely.
"If others believe it, it becomes true.
If you believe it yourself, it becomes true too.
Interesting! Interesting!"
As the old man Hunter spoke, he looked at Arthur, his eyes filled with curiosity.
"How did you make that bastard believe everything was real?"
"Because-
Everything was real."
That was Arthur's answer.
The old man Hunter froze, then burst out laughing.
His laughter was even louder than Arthur's had been. He rocked back and forth, laughing until tears streamed down his face.
It took a full half minute before the old man Hunter stopped laughing.
Looking at Arthur, he shook his head and sighed.
"Carmen is very pleased to have met you, Arthur Credos.
Now, let us hope we never meet again."
With that, the old man named Hunter, who was actually Carmen, waved to his two companions and vanished on the spot.
Everything here had been resolved.
He no longer needed to stay.
It was time to return to Gale Town, in the Sebins domain of North County.
His three adopted sons were probably frantic by now.
And then there were his grandchildren.
He had promised to take them on a picnic when spring arrived.
As for his two old friends?
Those were their own family matters.
The old man left, but Arthur stood stunned.
Carmen?
That thief?
Meanwhile, the Old Count of South Los took a deep breath and gave Arthur a grateful look.
"Your Eminence Credos, thank you for everything you have done for South Los.
The South Los Family will always stand at your side and charge into battle for you.