Richard closed the door and walked back to the courtyard.
However, after returning to the courtyard, he did not immediately enter his room. Instead, he continued to gaze at the night sky, deep in thought about many matters:
To be honest, since leaving White Stone City for the North, he had considered the possibility of encountering members of the Mysterious Organization again. But he hadn't expected to run into them so soon, experiencing his first indirect contact in Florence.
In light of this, to prevent any more severe situations from occurring, he must be prepared.
Having Mu'en secretly investigate was one countermeasure.
Furthermore, the secret exploration of the Black Spirit Empire was something he couldn't give up on.
On one hand, he had already invested too much into it. To let go now would mean a high sunk cost.
