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"Detective, by sharing my identity with you, I have come to regard you as one of my people. Do you understand? I will provide you with appropriate shelter and assistance, and what you need to do is work for me. Of course, for the time being, it's just playing cards for me, after all... you can't do anything else."
It was a fair trade.
"Of course, madam, it is my honor. I look forward to our next collaboration,"
Shard replied with the etiquette he had learned that afternoon. To cooperate with a High Rank Ring Sorcerer who was so reasonable was indeed a wonderful opportunity.
This was what his hometown referred to as a "win-win" situation, and not the kind where one side wins twice, but where both parties come out ahead.
"You needn't worry about 'Genesis: Silver Moon'; no one will trouble you over that card."
Miss Galina said, pausing to ask Shard:
