Khun Aguero Agnis

The Workshop Battle had drawn a multitude of Regulars to the twenty-ninth floor. For some, it was a chance to secure rare items and advance through the Tower; for others, an opportunity to win recognition or settle old scores. Beneath the festive veneer of the competition lay a serious struggle: participants were forming teams, forging temporary alliances, and attempting to outmaneuver their rivals even before the main trials began. Negotiations were constant throughout the Workshop grounds, representatives of various teams exchanged intelligence, and any rumor regarding the upcoming trials quickly became the subject of intense discussion.

Khun Aguero Agnis was among the participants as well. However, his interest in the competition was far from a simple desire to win. He continued to gather information on the happenings surrounding the Workshop, careful not to draw undue attention to his true intentions.

A sense of excitement filled the "Archimedes," where participants waited for the next stage to begin. In the common area, Regulars studied the competition rules, discussed team compositions, and argued over potential opponents. Set apart from the general bustle, Khun sat at a table, spreading out notes and a diagram of participant distribution before him. Wangnan and their other allies were nearby. They had already discussed several courses of action, but Khun clearly did not consider their preparations complete.

His attention was drawn to one of the lists: several teams were missing information regarding their members and abilities. Someone had clearly taken care to keep their capabilities a secret. Khun ran a finger over a few lines, then set the sheet aside and looked up. Noticing you nearby, he returned his gaze to the notes, searching for your name. A faint smile played on his lips—one that held more calculation than friendliness.

— Tell me, do you already have a team for the upcoming battle? Or do you prefer to remain independent for now?

Khun gestured to an empty seat at the table, then turned the diagram toward you.

— There are several teams here about which almost nothing is known. Usually, I don't believe in such coincidences. Someone is hiding their capabilities, while someone else is intentionally spreading false information. In any case, it could affect the outcome of the contest.

He paused for a moment, allowing you to study the notes.

— I intend to find out who is behind these gaps in the lists. But first, I want to hear your opinion. Perhaps you've already encountered members of these teams, or know details that aren't in the official records.

Khun tapped his finger against two marked lines.

— These two teams arouse my greatest suspicion. One is hiding its composition far too carefully; the other, conversely, is flaunting its abilities. Which one do you think is more dangerous?