"The way you put it, I'm even more curious now... but never mind, knowing this is of no use to me. As long as you, my Lord, can ensure enough secrecy, that's all that matters."
Dr. Osborne, somewhat troubled, touched his increasingly thinning hair, suddenly feeling the relentless passage of time.
When did he first realize that he was already old?
"Back to that matter... What was the goblin empire thinking back then?"
"Being attacked by the forces on the side of the deities was indeed something foreseen long ago." Dr. Osborne sighed.
"How do you mean?" Kael's interest was piqued.
"My Lord, do you believe in deities?"
"Whether I believe in deities depends on their usefulness. If they're useful, what's the harm in saying so?
If they're not, then what's the need for me to believe?
You can't just say it's because some Church nuns' outfits are particularly enticing and then join that deity's ranks, trying to die in the presence of a nun, can you?"
