You have reached your destination.

All right, I hope the navigator didn't send me on the wrong road, again. Uhm… to my left, I can see a tall skyscraper and to my right, a luxurious villa. Those gates around the villa are sure made with an artistic style… awesome, simply awesome!

According to Mr. Tarfo: he was pleased to receive me at 11:00 PM, in his small, but warmth home. Well… if that villa is considered small by his standard, I don't even want to imagine a standard one. I'm pretty sure that the wallet is going to puke out all its money, if it'll ever get to glance over that wonderful garden!

Hmmm…! I love the summer nights: the temperature is just perfect! And this nice breeze coming up, after a little while… fantastic! I must admit, that this guy sure knows how to choose the right places! Although, I can't let my guard down, now…

I'm about to deal with a rather suspicious subject, in just a few minutes. Yeah, Mr. Tarfo… it seems to be the one holding a big debt, in regards of that kid's family. And on the top of that, he has hired that same kid I'm going to represent right now.

I really hope, that I'm allowed to squeeze some important information about that whole job deal… and try to help Mirii's friend as much as I can, in legal ways. Like my sister suspects, I believe that this man is hiding something…

Whoa…! A gold doorbell?! I feel ashamed to just touch it, with my poor hands…! … no no, Rof! This is not the way to act! You have to look professional, now…! Mirii is counting on you… heck, she's even watching you right now, from her student home!

DRIIIN!

Ok, now let's cross our fingers and see if Mr. Tarfo doesn't mind the anticipated arrival. He has a camera, pointed at me. Now, Rof… do your best professional face…

Yes?

"Oh, good evening! I'm Rof Kelpshell, a lawyer. I have an appointment with Mr. Tarfo Polink, at 11:00 PM."

Oh, yes. He's waiting for you, in the Office Garden.

"Office Garden?"

Yes, Mr. Kelpshell. His personal office is located near his mansion. All you have to do, is to follow the signs and you'll reach the building in no time. Did you understand?

"Ehm… yeah!"

Good! I'll open the gates for you.

Look at that! The gates are opening up! Probably with a remote device… heh, this guy must have everything! Uhm… this actually raises a curious question: What profession does Mr. Tarfo cover?

Better keep that in mind! Very well, let's now focus on the road here… … wow, look at those statues! There's one with a man holding a Shark with his hands! Oh… and how about that one?! A man fighting over a Giant Squid, with his bare hands! There's no doubt: Tarfo must be a fan of sheer strength! Wait… could that mean, he's actually a bodybuilder?!

Wow… not only he's filthy rich, but he happens to have a huge time in his hands! That… doesn't sound too good, actually. I may have to deal with an important person here. A secret politician?! Uhm… come to think of it… Why Mr. Tarfo posted online his phone number, but not his profession?

Hmm… I think that the small house over there, must be the office. ... wow… it happens to be bigger than my Studio Flat. I feel so useless against such presence... I-I can't stop thinking about his possible job position, though. That guy… m-maybe this whole meeting is a trap...

Knock knock.

Come in, Mr. Kelpshell.

All right… time to pull out, the most sincere smile I ever did!

"Good evening, Mr. Tarfo. As we said on the"

There's no need to close the door. It's automatic.

"Oh…! Ehm, f-forgive my ignorance!"

Great… I'm already begging down, like a loser! Although, that guy doesn't seem fazed by my mistake…

Ha ha ha! Now now, this is not an unforgivable error. Many clients did the same assumption.

Still, it isn't a really great impression… oh well, at least I can make up the slip-up with my signature handshake! He stood up, ready to shake my hand. ACK! Whoa, h-he squeezed my hand like nothing! Tarfo is really a fan of raw strength!

Please, take your seat.

Hmm… this seat is simply incredible! True skin, with black and white ink patterns! Wow and talk about the comfort! I could almost sleep on this! Oh, by the way… this office looks so cool! There's even a small fountain at the center of the room! I have to admit… I'm starting to be really envious on this guy's way to live!

I see you have an eye for my office…

"Oh! Ehm… s-sorry, but I never saw something like this! The design is pure genius, Mr. Tarfo!"

Glad to hear. My honest friends put a lot of effort, in the decoration part. I'll make sure, your opinion will reach their ears as soon as possible.

Friends? That's curious… I have to keep this detail in mind.

"Well, I can't help but notice your great attention on the art. You must be an expert on this subject."

Correct. I had the immense fortune of understanding this interesting hobby. I must say, that everyone in their lives should be in contact with the beauty of the nature.

I don't think, that all the people have the luxury of following the expansive complexity of art. Huh? He's taking a gold box, decorated with an image of men fighting against a giant octopus-like creature. Wait, b-but there are cigars inside!

Would you like to have a cigar?

"No thanks, Mr. Tarfo."

I just can't stand those! I always cough loudly, whenever I'm near someone smoking! Guess this man doesn't mind taking a few shots of those maniacal things! I seriously hope, that Tarfo figures out my hate towards smoke…

Good! He closes the box and puts it back on his desk. Now, let's try

At least, let me offer some liquor. I don't want to appear selfish, in front of my guests.

"Oh, but the fact you gave me the possibility to talk about Hun, is an enough proof of kindness."

I insist, Mr. Kelpshell. I'll not tolerate the fact, that my guests aren't feeling to be like home.

Sheesh, talk about being the most generous person in the world! Hmm… it's better to not try denying every offer he says… he could be mad!

"All right. So, what do you have?"

Every liquor brand in existence.

G-Gulp! Every single one of them?! I almost forgot, I'm talking with a millionaire here! Ah, he's taking a phone…

Mr. Seanot? Could you please bring the liquor trolley? Good, remember to be quick and precise.

W-wow… now that's what I call, maximum comfort! He puts that silver phone away, under his desk.

While we're waiting for the drinks, I believe we should start talking about your request… I made you waste so much time, already.

"No no, Mr. Tarfo! That's ok, really."

I couldn't find a better time schedule for this discussion. I had a busy day, you see. Please, accept my incompetence.

"But Mr. Tarfo, there's no reason to apologize. Like I said before, the fact you gave me the opportunity to talk about Hun, is already an enough act of kindness."

… I see. It's a relief, actually. So, shall we begin?

All right, Rof… this is it! The time for the truth! I'm going to know, what this guy's really up to, now!

"Ahem! Yes, I'm ready. Now… … let's start with Hun's supposed job."

Oh yes, that little kid… did you happen to see him?

"No… my sister sent me here. She's friend with Hun."

I see… well, I must say that I thought the kid was smart enough, to send people after me.

"Ehm… I'm sure he wasn't thinking about it, in those days."

It's very important, that he's enjoying his time in our cheerful city. However, I did hear some… rather difficult times he had.

"Yes, my sister told me everything. He was sent at the hospital, for a while…"

My agents told me about it, too. I made sure that the boy would recover in no time.

"Uhm… I se- wait, what did you just say?!"

He didn't have a good health at all. If it wasn't for my little request, that boy would have died in the first hours of the morning.

"W-what the?! Mirii never told me about any special treatments, he got!"

Of course not. I made sure that everything was kept as a secret, since I'm usually too shy for receiving any sort of praises.

Shy? That didn't sound good… but I have to press him, on a very important point!

"Wait just a moment, Mr. Tarfo! Hun has agents guarding him?!"

I'd not say, guarding… more like, observing.

"Why? Why just that?"

Hmpf. I knew that kid. No offense to him or anyone that cares about him, but… he seriously needs to grow up.

"But Hun succeeded in saving everyone, including my sister! I don't think he needs to grow more, after such heroic attempt!"

And that's good! Absolutely splendid! That was exactly, what I hoped for him! If I'd have been his guardian angel all the time, he'd never learn any important lessons!

"Mr. Tarfo, you forgot that he could also been killed!"

Bah… nothing to worry about.

"N-nothing to worry about?! Nonsense!"

Mr. Kelpshell… we live in a jungle, here. A wonderful jungle. But alas, we can't all have the fortune to enjoy it… unless, we fight and survive as long as we can.

ACK! H-he has a point…

However, I admit that my agents helped the kid in another occasion, as well.

"Oh, really?"

Yes, I believe he went missing some days ago… and my agents successfully find him back. So, as you can see, I'm not narrow-minded in my opinion.

Come to think of it… Mirii told me something like that. I wonder if he knows all the details… but let's not get off-track, here! I have to know

Knock knock.

Oh great… now what?!

Come in, Mr. Seanot.

Huh? Hey, I almost forgot! I promised to take some drinks. Whooaaa! T-that liquor trolley is huge! It even has a stand, with a lot of small glasses!

Mr. Kelpshell, which liquor do you wish to drink?

Oh, for the love of the Turf! S-so many choices… … wait, do I see a Hennessink?! Woo-hoo!

"I'd like a glass of Hennessink, please."

That butler fills the glass, with such skills and finesse… I can bet my attorney badge, that Mr. Tarfo's staff comes from renowned hotels and restaurants!

Seanot, I'd like to have a glass of the same beverage too. In the honor of our guest.

Oh, shucks! My modesty is really hurting my soul, seeing all this. The good butler prepared two glass of Hennessink and offered them, on a very shiny silver plate! All right, time to gulp this refined liquor!

"Hmm…! Good!"

I see you appreciated it. Do you wish to have more?

NO! I have to drive later, too!

"I'm fine, now. Thank you."

The butler did a bow in front of us and stays near the trolley. I guess, if I change my mind and want another glass, later. Not going to happen, I can already tell.

"Anyway, I would like to know about Hun's role in your company."

…

Uh? W-why he's looking at me, like that? He… he seems worried?

Mr. Kelpshell… I think you should know something very important, before I get to the main point.

Oh-oh… I have a bad feeling about this!

But I warn you: this information you're about to hear, will force you to have a deal with me.

WHAT?! A DEAL?!

"A deal?! W-what's the meaning of this?!"

Yes, it may sounds strange at first, but I have my reasons to keep my mouth shut, about… confidential arguments.

W-wait a minute… oh no… OH NO! H-he's going to talk about

I can understand, from your expression, Mr. Kelpshell. I believe you know perfectly where I want to get, with this.

"Th-the rumors… y-you are going to talk about them?!"

Well, not really. It depends from you.

…

You want to know the truth? It has a cost… much more expensive than everything you see, in my precious villa. And I don't intend to tell you any of it, unless there's an interesting prize for me.

Do I really want to know about this? I-I'm getting into an impossible maze, with a quick monster going after me! But… looking back… if I refuse to know the truth, what I can do? Hun is going to work for Mr. Tarfo, since his father agrees with his deal. He can't leave this city… otherwise, this man will not save him!

Despite all the kindness, I can't trust this guy. The fact that he's somewhat involved in those rumors, makes him even more suspicious. Or should I say… more dangerous? No! I can't leave Mirii's friend all alone, in that mess! My sister would never forgive me, if I give up now… no, I can't let her down.

Not after all her sincere appreciations for me… not after that promise I made, with my father. That was the reason, why I took care of Mirii in her younger years. Seeing her sad… really sad… …

Mr. Kelpshell? Is everything all right?

"… Mr. Tarfo, I'd like to hear the truth. As well as the price I have to pay, in order to know it."

I don't need any money. What I need is… … the girl.