"We're the ones who should be apologizing," the man said in a friendly tone, extending his hand. "Albert Sahib, Director of the Combat Department. A pleasure to meet you."
Wei'en shook his hand, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Um, am I free to go?"
'He wasn't sure if there was some kind of procedure to follow within the Secret Investigation Department for poaching a monster from the Combat Department...'
"Anytime you like, but..."
'So I can't go after all?'
Albert said in a mild tone, "But when you get back, I hope you can help write up a report. After all, the Endrit you killed previously assassinated one of our Combat Department captains."
'So it was him. No wonder these people showed up.'
'I think I heard about that assassinated captain before. Was his name Wenbland?'
Wei'en understood now. He nodded and said, "No problem. It's the least I can do."
