A Special Announcement

"Ah, may the best one win," Chigusa agreed.

Thomas Drake now walked between the two of them. "It's settled then," he said, "Alright, sorry about this, but we've gone over our time for the conference. If there's any more questions, you can send them to me via email. I'll try to respond." He quickly gathered up Eclipse and pushed them out of the room, then out of the building where an unmarked Limo waited for them.

"I'll deal with you three later," Thomas growled, shutting the door behind him as he left, perhaps to ponder what to do next.

"I can't believe you lost your temper like that, Haruka. You're already feuding with Cerbera and Silhouete. Now you're going to fight Eclipse, too..."

"I'm sorry, Masato."

"... Don't be. It's my fault. I agreed to that woman. I should have been more suspicious. But what can she hope to accomplish with this?"

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"Hello? It's done. Thank you."

Elenora smiled.