141 Veneer

Li stepped out of the house deep in thought. Iona came close behind him, her pale face wrought with worry. The golem was targeting witnesses relevant to this case. Meaning it had a way to see the proceedings of the case without alerting Li at all, meaning whatever she did was no Elden World magic. 

If it was targeting witnesses, though, then Li could only imagine one other target. The Golden Flagon where all the adventurers, heroes, and beastwomen were. But at the same time, if she by any chance knew Li, then there was a chance that the old man was in danger.

"I have to go back to the farm," said Li abruptly. He cast a look to Iona's confused expression. "Can you do me a favor?"

Iona nodded. "Anything."