"So what you're saying is, I can only rely on myself for the investigation from this point on?" Aiden asked, looking into the eyes of the receptionist.
"Yes. But look on the bright side, if the Kingdom's Intelligence Agency wants to investigate you, we can refuse them for the same reasons," the receptionist replied without changing his expression. "Intelligence departments have their secrets, and not probing each other's secrets is an unwritten rule that allows us to coexist peacefully. As for the Kingdom's Intelligence Agency, we will neither assist nor obstruct your investigation."
"That's a pity," Aiden said genuinely.
"Please understand."
"What about the investigation into the Resurrectionists? Have you made any progress there?" Aiden brought the topic back up.
