(Alice's assumptions.)
"I don't have time to waste, so tell me everything you know and show me everything you don't want to say." He simultaneously ordered before the old man went to the end of his intentions.
"...!?"
At the same time, Alice had incredulous eyes as she looked at the deputy director, kneeling suddenly before Alvine that he had just met him.
"My lord, the director of our branch is currently attending a meeting with the other leaders to organize the great auction that will take place every three years."
"Ho?! An auction, do you say?"
"Yes, if it may interest the lord, I would help you with all the help I can provide for--
"No, you don't need to sacrifice yourself or spend your money on me." He murmured, focusing on Alice.
"Can you attend this auction with your current status?" He then asked.
"... Of...course, I can. But I'm not influential enough to help you attend." She instantly responds while stammering, without taking her eyes off the deputy director.