kscans

Chapter 97 - Interlude

"—No sign of him?"

"We have no leads whatsoever... It will be difficult."

In a space resembling a conference room, with a long table and numerous chairs.

Two voices were exchanged, both belonging to quiet women.

"It has been a week since the celebratory cannon was confirmed, yet not even a shadow of a suspicious player has emerged. At this rate, searching aimlessly is unlikely to yield any progress."

One voice, somewhat stern and the very picture of seriousness, spoke with a sigh.

"I see."

The other voice, devoid of emotion yet sweet and cool, replied with a hint of disappointment.

"Therefore, I believe we should report that we are temporarily halting the search."

"Yes, I think that's for the best."

Her usual emotionless words. However, the first speaker knew that 'she' was not truly without emotion, and that she held a strong interest in this matter.

That is why,

"If... it is him."

The words that followed were just as she had imagined.

"I'm sure we'll meet soon enough."

The lonely king, longing for 'someone,' continued to wait for that moment, as always.