After leaving the Beyonder gathering, Lorne still could not shake the faint unease lingering in his heart. That gaze... had it really been that person?
Instead of going straight home, he made a detour to Hillston District to visit Detective Isengard again.
To his surprise, the investigation had already made considerable progress.
"Through my friends in the Detective Guild, I've narrowed it down to a few detectives whose appearances and behavior closely match your targets." Isengard picked up his pipe and took a puff before continuing slowly, "I should be able to investigate one of them tonight. Come back around this time tomorrow..."
"All right. Sorry for the trouble."
After saying goodbye to the efficient detective, Lorne felt even more anxious rather than relieved.
He knew perfectly well that if Detective Isengard was closing in on the truth, then the most dangerous moment was already upon him!
Once the other party realized they were being investigated, they might launch a direct attack on him to protect themselves!
Besides, the bizarre "exorcism" incident at the gathering that day remained like a thorn in his heart, leaving him deeply unsettled. Having a professional bodyguard around would at least give him some peace of mind.
It was time to put his bodyguard to work.
Meanwhile, in the quiet card room on the second floor of the Bravehearts Bar...
Maric and Sharron were also discussing the grim situation they faced.
"Those people from the Indulgence Faction have noticed us," Maric said in a low voice. "We... need to prepare to relocate."
"Mm." Sharron's delicate, doll-like face remained expressionless. She merely nodded slightly and fell into a brief silence.
Only then did she speak in her ethereal, emotionless voice.
"After this bodyguard commission is over."
The next day.
Lorne returned to the Bravehearts Bar in