There are demons underground, which may entice people to enter into contracts with them. I regret to say that we three have all made such contracts.

Mhm.

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When I last saw her, Miss Allison was being tempted very greatly by one such demon. It's possible that she would not dare to travel, in case she were to lose her resolve and go to meet it instead.

No, she changed her mind. The last time I saw her, she was following the call underground.

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And you just decided to let her go!?

Kept your mouth shut about it all this time too, didn't you? You—

Please, Rufus. Just because Miss Jones volunteers with us does not mean she has to share our views on demons, too. Restrain yourself.

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Thank you.

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She's an independent young woman who can make her own decisions. She decided to enter into a contract, and I respect that.

Which one did you think was calling her?

The Last Station. It'll make her an interesting addition to the city, especially if she stays with us...

I see... I also thought it was the Last Station. Interesting indeed.

However, the Royal Society does have a policy of supporting those who wish to remain independent.

What's better, we now have an opportunity for an experiment that has never been tried before.