[The look Hayame makes when he asks her about her illusory disguise tells Liem all he needs to know about how used she is to magic and how well she’s taking to its use in this world. He hasn’t yet learned any new magical techniques aside from the ritual to use communion, and a few small spells to replace those he used to cast by the grace of his god. Magical disguises are certainly beyond him, but it seems obvious that she has no desire to discuss hers.

When they reach what seems to be a small park, he spends a moment listening for signs of any unnoticed eavesdroppers before he’s satisfied that they’re alone for the time being.]

I don’t know. I’ve done my best to keep other Kenoma away from the trail, but we don’t all share information. Someone else could be getting closer without my knowledge.

[That’s the challenge with trying to beat the other Kenomas to the targets on their execution list: not everyone there is playing by the same rules. And although Liem has been doing his best to present a dutiful face to the others in his sect, he knows not all of them are fooled.]

I told the others that I would be bringing this woman in today, so most of them should be attending other things. I’m most concerned about the soldiers, and the possibility of other aions who don’t trust my resolve.