inside

The paperwork's done.

Good work, rookie.

Just doing my job. How's the old man doing?

(Shakes head)

There's nothing more the doctors can do for him.

Which is to say...

What's our job now? Executing the citizen's will in our capacity as executors?

Of course. It's our most important duty.

Speaking of wills... Richele! Attention!

Y-Yes, ma'am!

That's more like it. Look alive when you're working!

I know it's your first mission and I don't want to put unnecessary pressure on you. However...

This is a secret mission, Richele.

A secret mission?

Yes. Take this.

The veteran executor takes out a sealed envelope, then tears a page out of her notebook and writes an address on it.

Then she solemnly gives the envelope and the note to the rookie.

Time is of the essence. Deliver this document to this address today. You'll need to leave immediately.

There will be someone there to receive it.

This is...

I can't tell you. Discretion is crucial for an executor.

But I can tell you that this is an important mission. The contents of the document could throw all of Laterano into chaos.

Throw all of Laterano into chaos...

(Seriously?)

Yes.

But I'm new on the job. Is this really a task I should be entrusted with?

Isn't it more suited to a veteran, like you...?

Unfortunately, I have other urgent matters to attend to. You're the only one I can count on.

You passed the Notarial Hall's entrance exam. You've proven your mettle. Now it's time to show it.

Is this how promotion exams work in the Notarial Hall?

Promotion exam?

Er, well, yes! Complete this mission, and you'll be a proper Executor!

Okay...

I guess I'll set out now, if you put it that way.

Take care!

I will... try...

Good luck, rookie.

(This address is in the outskirts.)

(The fastest way would be to go straight down this street and just keep going.)

(Before that, though...)

Did you know? There's a new shop in Pagus Stevonus. They say it sells the best donuts in town!

I got in line in the morning and bought two. Try it out!

Ah, I've tried it before. It's not bad, but...

But what? Are you going to keep me guessing?

Old Darian's donuts are the best. Even better than the new shop.

I tried it once, and I could never forget it.

Really? I don't believe you.

Hey, man, try this donut! I guarantee it's the best you've ever had.

Who? Me?

Sorry, I'm in a hurry. Ask someone else.

Hey! Wait up!

It won't take long...

The executor-in-training's hand moves instinctively, but he drops it back down.

Richele face twitches a little.

Sorry, I really am in a hurry.

Excuse me.

Wait...!

(Damn, he's fast!)

(After him! Don't let him get away!)

*pant*...*pant*....

I... I'm out of breath... where did he go?

No idea... he can run...

I told you that wouldn't work... getting close to him while pretending to chat like that...

We should have stopped him and taken it by force!

Now's not the time for that! I... I've notified the others.

After him!

So they were after me...

Or, to be more specific, what I'm carrying.

The only thing I can think of is this confidential document.

I expected something, but not so soon... how did they know who I was and where I was?

It sounds like there are others...

(...! Who is it this time?)

Excuse me, Senior.

Someone just reported a robbery around here.

Did you see anyone suspicious?

No idea, I'm just passing by.

(Is it a coincidence that he's standing in my way?)

As the only potential witness right now, I must ask you to cooperate...

Sorry, I'm in a hurry!

Wait!

Excuse me!

Is something troubling you? Is there anything I can help you with?

(Another one.)

Well... the situation right now is kind of troubling.

Sorry, but I really have to be going.

Hold it right there!

We can't let you go.

Er... what do you mean?

No need to play dumb. You know what we're after.

Hand it over!

(Well, well, well... what do we have here?)

(On the other hand, I don't sense any real hostility in their expression. What is going on with this mission?)

Well, it's my first ever job...

I can't screw it up.

Do we do it?

Let's see what a Notarial Hall Executor's gun is like.

Could we avoid causing so much commotion in the middle of town?

Bare hands will do.

I've reviewed your Pontifica Cohors record.

You've proven to be an outstanding soldier.