After the vote was finished, each Founder went back to their own lives, and Tian Lin said he would get everything sorted in a few days' time—just wait for the news.
I stayed behind, though, since I was curious about something.
"Hey, Sylvie," I said, turning to her.
"… What is it?" Sylvoir asked, without looking at me.
"Why'd you vote no back there?'
At this, Sylvoir paused briefly, before sending me a look.
"Are you here to simply criticize my decision-making?"
"No, that's not my intention," I replied truthfully, shrugging. "I am just curious, that's all."
Sylvoir fell silent for a long while, then turned away and let out a long sigh.
"… The Founders of the Library of Infinite Beginnings have always been secretive. We worked alone as an independent organization, doing things our way and handling any threats we deemed necessary for intervention. But now… we are forced to reveal ourselves to the IMF."
