One must always consider the possibility of defeat. If the Impermanence Law Enforcers in the capital city were to perish, survivors should at least have something to protect their families.
"Got it." Kerky nodded, "Old man, I'll find someone to take care of things for you. It's crucial now, so I have to head back to the palace."
"...Alright, you go."
The Mage apprentice, Kerky Hyde, was also a spy serving the Royal Family, and the old Mage was well aware of this. Some people working covertly need to be revealed openly, so that those in high positions can be at ease. He always understood this logic, but in everyday life, he had become accustomed to her running around for him. Hearing such frank words from the apprentice, the old Mage felt a bit melancholic.
After all, she was someone lifted from the bottom by the Royal Family. The gratitude of being discovered and the mentorship that followed are ultimately different concepts.
