"Not bad. These Identity Documents look just like the real thing."
"No, they are the real thing."
Lorne examined the Identity Documents belonging to "James Scott" before him, a hint of amusement on his face.
Miss Sharron really was efficient. He had no idea where she had gotten these things.
Unfortunately, she had not managed to find a way to restore Beyonder characteristics to their original form either. Still, she seemed to have found some leads concerning an "Artisan." He would just have to wait a little longer.
With this identity, I can get all sorts of things going. Lorne rubbed the smooth paper, his mind racing with possibilities.
For dealings in high society that required him to appear in public, such as approaching Heller's father, Councilman Macht, he could use the identity of "James Scott."
The identity of "Lorne" had already attracted plenty of trouble. It would be better not to saddle it with any more unnecessary baggage.
If he opened a factory in the future, he could register it under "James Scott," while "Lorne" himself remained safely behind the scenes and enjoyed the profits...
"But..." Lorne rested his hand against his chin and frowned slightly. "If I transfer all those shares to 'Scott,' it seems... I'll have to pay the kingdom another hefty sum in taxes."
Over the past two days, he had also looked into the girl named Xio. He discovered that she was quite well known in the East Borough, an "Arbiter" brimming with a sense of justice who often stood up for ordinary people.
"Interesting. What an interesting girl~"
The Truth Society's underground base.
"Ah... choo!" Klein rubbed his nose.
"Strange. Why do I have a bad feeling about this?" he muttered under his breath while carefully inspecting the various mission supplies laid out on