Heinrich was surprised by the unexpected situation, but he decided to get rid of Brahms first. The shock Brahms suffered from Circle Sealing was too great, so he didn’t resist as he was thrown out like garbage onto the streets of Sipoto. Now that Brahms was no longer a magician, perhaps staying unconscious was the better option. His collapse was only a matter of time.

Anyway, that wasn't any of Theo and Heinrich’s business.

Clink. 

Heinrich placed a steaming cup of tea in front of Theo and took a seat with his own cup. Theo breathed in the slightly astringent scent as they started to chat in earnest.

“So, what brings you to find this old man?”

Few people remembered that Heinrich had once been a member of a royal court, and now that he had secluded himself, he didn’t have the pull to do favors for anyone. There was only one reason Theo would come to see him.

Theo kept his words to the point. “You might’ve already guessed, but I have a great interest in Sir Heinrich’s collection.”

“That reminds...