Early the next morning, mainstream media and newspapers reported the previous day's incident: the apprehension of Ybaullan Robin and Malcolm by Interpol on suspicion of terrorism. Sensational headlines proliferated, and the internet buzzed with speculation. Foreign media outlets also covered the story extensively, focusing on the possibility of Ybaulla's prime minister's secretary being a terrorist.
At Skyland, Charles read a newspaper headline: "Goddess of Clusia Strikes a Heavy Blow; Terrorists Captured." He smirked, noting it was from a tabloid, not an official source. Andrew sighed, showing Yvette the paper. "Yvette, you're famous! Everyone's talking about you. Mr. Chavez must be overwhelmed." The compound children had discovered Yvette's Interpol identity, and many now sought autographs, a request Andrew firmly refused.
Charles, watching Yvette eat breakfast, asked, "Yve, will Robin and Malcolm be released?" He knew her decision would be final. Andrew listened intently. Yvette calmly replied, "They will be released tomorrow." Charles nodded; without substantial evidence, prolonged detention was unsustainable. Andrew, though disappointed, accepted the decision.
"Yvette, I know you did your best," Andrew consoled her. Yvette raised an eyebrow and said, "Robin must play." This surprised them; Robin was Ybaulla's representative in the upcoming Go tournament. Andrew questioned her decision, suggesting detention would be advantageous.
Yvette's eyes turned cold. "Robin prides himself on his world champion status. What do you think he'll do if defeated by a Clusian woman he despises?" Charles and Andrew realized the plan: a defeat would be far worse than imprisonment.
Andrew exclaimed, "Right! It's a perfect plan!" He then worried aloud about finding a female Go master. Yvette simply said, "Just wait," before leaving. Charles wondered if Yvette herself would compete, an unlikely prospect given her apparent lack of Go experience.
Just as Yvette entered her bedroom, her phone rang. The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number. Excited, she answered. A man's voice boomed, "Yve, it's Terry! You're finally answering! It's been almost two years since you went on vacation. I only knew you were in Clusia because of yesterday's report from the Betrico branch!"
Yvette pulled the phone from her ear. "What's the matter? If not, I'm hanging up." Terry, Interpol's chairman, explained Ybaulla's efforts to secure Robin and Malcolm's release and revealed that Jack believed she had agreed to their release. He stressed that he needed her confirmation.
Yvette curtly replied, "Yeah." Relieved, Terry proceeded to confirm the release, then questioned her presence in Clusia and her availability for the year's training program. He humbly pleaded for her assistance in training new officers.