Was it fun?
Uh... given that fellow's personality, that really did seem possible.
Regardless, as long as Amon was involved, Edward would keep as far away as possible for now. A King of Angels who casually stole other people's fates and replaced them might be even more terrifying than an Outer Deity.
With that thought, Edward wrote Christine a reply:
"Ms. Christine:
I have received information that the Sunken Laurel may be connected to an extremely terrifying angel.
If you are on your way to find it, please think twice and proceed with caution."
Handing the letter to the Messenger Bird, Edward thought for a moment and said, "After delivering this letter to Christine, sorry for the trouble, but please visit Bernadette as well and ask about Botis."
"All right."
After waiting half an hour without a reply from Bernadette, Edward gathered his things and went out. Next, he would offer free astrology readings and divination on the streets of Backlund's various boroughs to fully digest the last of his Astrologer potion.
Monday morning.
As he had hoped, Edward saw a similar notice on the last page of the Backlund Morning Post:
"Orilan Coffee Shop in the East Borough is hiring one new employee. A training fee of 3 pounds and a clothing order fee of 6 pounds must be paid before starting. Working hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, with no weekends off. Specific salary and benefits are negotiable in person.
Anyone interested is welcome to come to the coffee shop for an interview as soon as possible. This offer will not remain open indefinitely."
Although he knew the Twilight Hermit Order had done this deliberately, reading the recruitment notice still made Edward feel as though his dead memories of the "996 blessing" had