“As a frontline city, Haramark will have difficulty joining the battle. Plus, Taciana Cinzia is someone I don’t feel comfortable dealing with…”

Philip Muller trailed off as he glanced at Seol Jihu.

“You probably cannot guarantee anything either. But I would like you to ask them anyway. The Star of Sloth is a Magician like me. If she helps, she will become a huge part of our battle power.”

Seol Jihu nodded in agreement. If Philip Muller would go out of his way to talk to two other Executors, talking to Cinzia was the least he could do.

“Alright, I’ll give it a try.”

“Good.”

Philip Muller let out a short sigh before taking out a crystal orb and putting it on the table.

“Contact me when you get Haramark’s reply. We can share each other’s progress then.”

Seol Jihu took the communication crystal as if it was a precious treasure.

“I’m sorry for visiting you out of the blue. I enjoyed talking with you. It was a very hopeful time.”

Seol Jihu felt a strange sense of déjà vu.

Hopeful time. He felt like he heard the same phrase before.

Was it King Prihi?

“I should get going.”

Philip Muller got up.

“It looks like things are going to get busy.”

*

The meeting ended.

Philip Muller said he didn’t need to be sent off, but Seol Jihu replied he would at least see him out to the door.

“You don’t have to be so polite. To be honest, I debated talking to you casually several times...