After giving his answer, Igor gazed silently at Kuren, hoping for an affirmative response that would justify his pondering.
Kuren's expression didn't change much, but this time he didn't shake his head as he did previously. This was a good sign; at least Igor knew that his understanding hadn't gone astray.
Kuren's tense nerves loosened a bit. He seemed to catch a glimpse of the future outcome of his gamble. The aroma of the future was that of victory, and he found he could breathe easily. Igor had lived up to their expectations—those of the Great Mentor, Kuren himself, and even Joseph, who was continuously channeling Spirit Power. All the creatures on this mountain would feel a sense of relief, because the inheritance of the World Setting Technique meant that everything else would naturally follow suit...
This wasn't a simple matter, but it didn't seem complex anymore.
