Capítulo 109: Things Get More Complicated

"What is the goal of the one you're working for?" Reyes began the interrogation.

"I-I don't know much. They only told me to supply them with empty orb shells, and they didn't tell me anything else," the man stammered. From the look in his eyes, everyone could tell he was telling the truth.

To prove his point, the man even directed the group to his storeroom. When they checked, they found loads of empty orbs with no trademark signs on them.

Reyes proceeded to ask several more questions.

A few minutes later...

"Now, the final question. If you answer this correctly, we will let you go."

"Do you promise?" The man asked, still trembling, with snot running from his nose. He looked extremely pitiful. A few years ago, Nox might have felt pity for him. Unfortunately, being around Eve had begun to rub off on him.

"I promise." Reyes crossed his heart. "Where is the alchemist?"