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Agalito slowly walked into Enmat Harbor, mingling with the crowds as he entered the docks.
His eyes, so similar to a Sanguine's, his rather Southern Continent complexion, and the bizarre combination of clothes only a pirate would wear drew far too much attention even in the crowd. Some bounty hunters prowling among the people immediately fixed their eyes on him, then discreetly backed away toward different churches.
But before they could take more than two steps, they toppled sideways into inconspicuous corners almost simultaneously. Ghostly blue flames streamed from their eyes, ears, noses, and mouths. By the time they hit the ground, only a few pieces of clothing remained.
Agalito walked into the city's excessively bustling harbor. He paused briefly, then picked a direction at random and headed off.
He did not know what was drawing him, but he knew that as long as he kept moving, the convergence effect would surely bring him to that thing-or that person.
"I've arrived at Enmat Harbor," he muttered softly to himself, speaking for any observer who might be present. "Next, I need to investigate where that strange call is coming from..."
A black figure appeared in the shadows, and the surrounding air abruptly turned cold and sinister.
Ms. D took out the pearl she had prepared in advance and carefully let it roll from a level spot toward that patch of shadow.
"Your esteemed Excellency, I hope to borrow your power to deliver my companion safely to Berens City."
The pearl, which was of quite good quality, was swallowed by the shadow. That indistinct patch of darkness seemed to turn its head toward Klein, who stood outside the carriage. Then it went still.
"Kid, you smell of the Spirit World!"
The dark shape spoke warily. Then a black streak flashed