The messenger was no ordinary investigator, but the current head of the Amber City Containment Bureau, Special Commissioner Ralph.
Chen Lun was surprised when he received the news. He had initially thought his anonymous "snitching" had been exposed, but only after Ralph explained did he learn that the man had come to deliver an important message.
Jack Manor.
The Villa's living room.
Only Ralph and Chen Lun were there at the time.
Chen Lun brewed Ralph a cup of tea and politely handed it to him.
"Although this is our first meeting, I've known about you for a long time, Mr. Jack."
Ralph took a sip and spoke.
He went on to recount Chen Lun's "history," including his initial escape from the Red Apple Church in Jadeite Town, his burning down the local church, and his subsequent arrival in Amber City, where he experienced the Gallery incident, the Battle of the Square, and a series of other events.
Chen Lun was somewhat surprised to see how thoroughly Ralph knew his exploits.
"Mona has praised you to me more than once, saying you're a righteous, kindhearted independent Beyonder. I didn't agree at first... until this time, when you exposed the Red Apple Church's plot to bring about the Plague Calamity."
Ralph stood and solemnly placed a hand over his chest in salute.
"On behalf of the Containment Bureau, I salute you, Mr. Jack."
"It was only a small effort, Mr. Ralph. There's no need for that."
Chen Lun smiled and waved a hand, gesturing for Ralph to sit.
"After all, I live on this land too, and I've personally witnessed many innocent people ravaged by the plague... This is a disaster caused by extraordinary power. Naturally, I wouldn't stand idly by."
"Ah..."
Ralph seemed rather moved.
"You're a humble man of