Date: Unspecified
Time: Unspecified
Location: Myriad Realms, Card World, Central Region, Central Academic City, Morningstar University District, Brothwork Manor
As a maid escorted us toward the manor's main gate, I glanced at Jill—clinging to my arm, completely absorbed in her own jubilant little world—and let out a long sigh. She was unlikely to be the one in danger. Their target was almost certainly me.
I had been in the Central Region long enough to expect something like this. Ever since I left Morningstar University and arrived at Jill's pub, I had wondered when they would finally make their move. Yes, I had defeated card demigod Sean with ease, but that alone wasn't enough to intimidate the people plotting against me.
Now, at last, they had chosen to act. They took their time—clearly wanting to be thorough, not to spook their prey into retreat.
