Although Father Nobel appeared to be a middle-aged man about the same age as Dr. Schneider, Shard noticed the obvious white hairs at his temples after he sat down.
Mr. Benhart and Shard sat on the same side, and upon learning Shard hadn't had lunch, he called for the waiter to reorder. Father Nobel very kindly extended his hand to Shard, and after Shard grasped those hands, he once again confirmed that the opposite party was an Eight Rings Sorcerer.
"This is the friend from out of town I mentioned."
Mr. Benhart introduced, then winked at Shard:
"Father Nobel and I have been acquainted for many years. He is a pious, loyal, and trustworthy clergyman. I've already explained that you're one of us, so you can trust him."
Shard nodded knowingly, and Father Nobel accepted Mr. Benhart's praise.
"Good afternoon, friend from out of town. You're looking for information from the Common Era Calendar of 1842, aren't you?"
He lowered his voice:
