He isn't saying it's possible, either. In theory, he assumes so unless proven otherwise, but this world is still quite a mystery.
"The answer might be hidden in these books. There might be a map or mention of visits to the other places."
Or tacky romance books.
"When we go back, we'll write about this place. If those aren't hidden, that's how the next group will know this town exists. Somebody might have done the same here."
Indeed, for all the Medicine Seller knows, the books he's been collecting are useless. But they won't know until their contents have been thoroughly examined.
"So much of Trench and its surroundings are an endless mystery."
He picks a book at random, and pushes it towards Light.
"Speculation will only get us so far in a place where anything is possible."
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He isn't saying it's possible, either. In theory, he assumes so unless proven otherwise, but this world is still quite a mystery.
"The answer might be hidden in these books. There might be a map or mention of visits to the other places."
Or tacky romance books.
"When we go back, we'll write about this place. If those aren't hidden, that's how the next group will know this town exists. Somebody might have done the same here."
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"So much of Trench and its surroundings are an endless mystery."
He picks a book at random, and pushes it towards Light.
"Speculation will only get us so far in a place where anything is possible."
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"Not far enough," he agrees before pulling the book closer. Thus the reason for the research. "But it's not a bad starting point."
With a small lift of his lips, Light gestures to the romance book.
"But I'll be leaving that one to you."