Ater's Secret Mission

"Looks like things are going smoothly now."

Ater's voice radiated within an immaculately furnished room, as he sat very comfortably on a sofa. Compared to the tough seat of the Giants, this one was far more preferable.

Belle and Justin—his two disciples—sat right opposite him, having a center table separating the two sides.

"Indeed."

"It's all thanks to your insights and overall plans."

As the two of them praised him, he smiled and shrugged as if all his accomplishments were not particularly meaningful.

—Like this was all just a prelude.

"I will be away for a while, so the both of you are to oversee the progress with the Dwarves and Giants—particularly the machine that they're building." As soon as he said this, surprise instantly manifested on the faces of his audience.

Ater smiled as soon as he noticed this, though he refused to address the matter.

Instead, he retreated to his thoughts.