"If you keep this up, you'd better tie a rope around me. It'll make things easier for you."
"Oh... that sounds like a good idea. I'll keep that in mind for next time."
I moved through the streets while my perception continued scanning the surroundings, sensing every ordinary person and every Awakened.
The people ranged from Rank 1 to Rank 4 only, while there wasn't a single Rank 5.
Nor did I find any sign of what Alicia had told me about... well, if it were that easy, I wouldn't be here in the first place. Or maybe her information was simply wrong.
"Anyway, we've been walking for an hour. Are you looking for something?" Emeris's voice interrupted me.
I avoided a child who almost bumped into me as I replied. "The correct way to put it is that you've been following me for an hour. And yes, I'm looking for something. Don't ask me what it is because I don't know."
She let out a breath. "Come on, don't be so boring."
