CHAPTER 1.9.5

The entire audience roared in awe. Alicia took her bag and went right into the hovel, where she noticed a middle-aged guy seated at the far end. A stacked stack of papers sat on the table in front of him. He inhaled deeply and placed his pipe on a tray on the table.

"Was it Alvatrone or one of the Herman bald bastards who taught you those moves?"

He then burst out laughing incessantly.

"Are you the one in charge of this undertaking?"

"I like to think I am... who's asking?"

"My name is Alicia Iko, and I'm a state guard..."

"Yes, I can obviously tell; it's plainly written all over your dazzling costume. So, what are you doing in this landfill wasteland as a high-ranking North Angus officer?"

"I'm here at the king's request. This is a critical task, and I need immediate entry into the state!"

"What school did you attend as a child? You're a state guard. Isn't it true that a passage ticket isn't required? You are free to come and go as you want!"

He took up the pipe and lit it a