Carl watched Harmon leave and spoke softly.
"Depart."
Carl needed to appear to be acting according to the other person's intentions.
To do that, he needed to act 'strategically,' as if advancing towards the real Ishul.
There wasn't much time. For now, he had no choice but to believe that Harmon would do well.
***
"Oh, yeah, that's right. It's not over yet. Not yet."
Garten waved his hand and gave a vague nod. There was no threat, not even if there was a Master. However, unlike Garten, the unidentified entity seemed to be observing the situation very carefully.
"Carl Feld Hardion was not in the plan. Part of the plan has already fallen apart and is out of our hands, and now…."
"That's why we're here now. To solve that unplanned problem."
"It's not us, it's you. I won't interfere."
"What a bad guy."
