Nicholas raised both of his eyebrows. "How do you know that I've been promoted, Sir Faust?"
"Of course, there is nobody except you who would do such a thing as investing in the comfort and accommodation of the people. At first it was too far of a stretch, but the fact that you're here is enough proof that you've acquired the access to one of the Tesseract."
Nicholas chuckled, he then took his right hand from the back of his waist. As his hand was dragged across the air, it created a misty trail as if his whole limb was made out of the sand inside the hourglass.
With the same bitter smile, he gazed at his gloved palm. "As expected, you're still attentive as ever." He closed his eyes. "As expected, for a genius with whom you're lucky to cross paths even once in your life.
"I still remember your words and advice from eight years ago, and it is probably still the most important thing that changed my way of the world. Someone who can provide an answer for most curiosity.
