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Looking for someone? Who?
You look like a very powerful Beyonder. Whoever you're looking for surely can't be an ordinary person, either? I-I've just been living a normal life in Utopia. I haven't even built any personal connections. How did I suddenly get caught up in something so unbelievable...
Everett swallowed. Once he clearly realized that evasion was useless, he rapidly began recalling what his teacher had taught him:
"As an ancient Beyonder family, we came into contact with the supernatural earlier, and we're also more likely to encounter Beyonder incidents beyond our abilities."
"If you find yourself caught up in a Beyonder incident beyond your abilities, you must remember to stay calm. Don't listen too much, don't say too much, and don't think about information you shouldn't know. But do think hard, and try every possible means of escape. Beyond that, if things develop into the worst possible situation, you... must try to leave a record."
He looked fearfully at the calm, impassive youth before him, his mind racing as he considered how to respond.
Don't ask-even though he looks a little younger than me, I absolutely mustn't get curious about his identity. It's best not to know anything about the person he's looking for, either. If his target is an existence possessing divinity, perhaps the moment I learn their identity and true name, they'll learn of me, too. Don't talk out of turn. Avoid any potential revenge.
Don't overthink things, either...
Everett turned to glance at the proprietress still seated behind the counter. She was checking the cabinet, apparently taking inventory. Sensing his gaze, Tracy asked gently, "Is there anything else you'd like to buy?"
Her words reminded him. He hurriedly pretended to continue choosing items, looking around while thinking nervously, buying himself time with the act