"You really think too highly of me," Wei'en said with a wry smile. "I only joined the Secret Investigation Department a few days ago. I still barely know the first thing about investigating cases..."
"At least your position is more suitable than mine. If this isn't sorted out, I'm afraid the entire Caster City State will suffer for it."
"Is it that serious?"
Clelia's expression turned uncharacteristically serious. "If we don't find the person pulling the strings behind the scenes, Hector and I—no, to be precise, the Eternal Life Association and the Despair Sect will inevitably go to war."
"When that happens, do you think Caster will be spared?"
"What's more, you'll have that bunch from the Red Moon Church getting involved, and they couldn't care less if anyone else lives or dies."
"So it really is urgent, but..." Wei'en looked at her doubtfully and asked, "Do you care about the people here in Caster?"
