Late in the night.
Boy's Dormitory, Leon's room.
Leon and Daneel, his right-hand man were talking.
''So, you saying that you Zeroth Organization refused to accept the contract saying that all of their men were hired to search for the mysterious being that appeared months ago?'' Leon asked, not pleased by this piece of news.
''Yes, they said they are not accepting any assassination contract. They are busy; if you're in a hurry, I can try elsewhere, or I can wait until they finish with what they are doing. It will probably last two months, they said.'' Daneel explained with a sigh.
''Too long, and then ?'' Leon shouted, seemed not pleased with this answer.