Perhaps Ryuto noticed the lack of movement.
"Mr. Amagi, please have a seat," Crepes·Clair gestured with his eyes towards the seat in front of him.
"Oh... alright," Ryuto closed the door and sat across from Crepes·Clair.
His response was as calm as before, confirming his identity. The change was quite significant, making it somewhat difficult for Ryuto to accept.
Maybe sensing Ryuto's doubts, Crepes·Clair explained, "Wearing military uniform would easily give away my identity, so I decided to dress like this for now."
That makes sense. It would indeed be suspicious to wear military uniform here.
"I see, so choosing such a secluded place was intentional," Ryuto remarked.
"Yes, by coming to a bar, the chances of being spotted by those people are minimal. Besides, I know the owner here, so I can ask him to help by giving us a more discreet room."
That explains the convoluted route to this room.
"And the owner can also help keep an eye out for trouble."
"Exactly, this place can be considered quite safe," Crepes·Clair nodded.
"In that case, at this hour and in such a secure place, it's not about something safe, is it?" Ryuto asked directly, feeling quite tired.
"First of all, I apologize for calling you out late at night, Mr. Amagi."
"No, it's alright... After all, in a way, you saved me..."
"So, what is it that you want?" Ryuto changed the subject.
"Well, we have something to ask of you, Mr. Amagi, although it's quite a rude request."
Something to ask? What is it? But before that...
"When you say 'we,' who exactly are you referring to? Is this not your personal request?"
"There are others involved, including His Highness Holy Heir and all the government officials."
"The government?"
"It's quite puzzling for a government to seek my help, especially since... even if the government can't do it, asking me wouldn't make a difference."
Could it be that they are stuck in a game and need help bypassing a level? Hmm... that's quite possible.
"Although that may be true, this matter is quite exceptional."
"Even so, wouldn't it be possible to seek help elsewhere? If it's something only a regular person can do, I can't think of a reason why I must be the one, considering I'm just an ordinary person."
"Although Mr. Amagi makes a valid point, at this moment, besides asking for your help, we have no other choice."
Oh... while that's flattering, but...
"So, what exactly is it?" Let's hear them out first.
"In fact, we need your assistance in an operation tomorrow afternoon."
"An operation? And it's tomorrow afternoon?"
"More precisely, it's to assist us in capturing the leader of a terrorist group in order to dismantle the organization."
"A terrorist group?"
"Surely, Mr. Amagi is aware of this." The next moment, Crepes·Clair's gaze shifted.
"It's the 'Empire Liberation Front' that occupied the TV station this afternoon."
