"You must promise me!" the old man rasped, "You cannot use..."
"The Saints have done enough for this land." Gongsun Ce nodded, "We can choose another meme, but for this we'll need an expert acquainted with the sacred texts. Perhaps you wouldn't mind helping with this task?"
Jago closed his eyes and when he opened them again, he seemed genuinely younger, brimming with youthful vigor and zeal.
"Please allow me to do my utmost!"
Gongsun Ce shook his hand and then walked out of the ward, leaving the space to the agent and his mentor. He declined the fervent invitation from the Drusus family, gave a candy to Jago's lively grandson, and then left the old mansion, strolling alone on the streets of Melt Valley City.
