Clergy and Balls

"It seems I'm not the only one interested in that Quaternary notebook."

"Your black tea."

Ms. Grey placed a cup of black tea on Chael's table and smiled.

"Thanks."

"I am somewhat interested. Quaternary notebooks are far more valuable than Quaternary antiques. Besides being artifacts in themselves, they also have significant research value."

Chael thanked him politely, without hiding his interest.

In terms of calligraphy, whose notes, those of the Wolf family or those of Emperor Roselle, are superior?

"There are many other things that interest me."

"For example, esoteric societies, the diviner's path, and the thief's path."

Xia Er's azure eyes, as blue as an icy lake, looked curiously at Allison.

"Those secret organizations and extraordinary methods cannot be explained in just a few words."

"I'll tell you slowly later when I have the chance."

"Now, your focus should be on your work. After reviewing this intelligence and gaining a basic understanding, what are your thoughts on the extraordinary events that occurred in Tingen?"

Alison Gray adopts the posture of a senior testing a junior, demonstrating how to extract key information from various documents and provide effective clues for the follow-up investigation of the extraordinary event, which is also the responsibility of a professional intelligence analyst.

"Mr. Moretti, who was lucky enough to survive the extraordinary event, might be the key."

"Of the three students from the University of Tingen, all but him are dead, and he is certainly connected to the disappearance of the notebook."

Xiaer sold Klein directly.

"You're right. He might be the breakthrough point. If the power behind that notebook really did something with this poor man, then it's very likely it won't let him off easily."

Allison Gray calmly stated that, as a professional intelligence analyst, her intuition told her that the key to the case might lie with the lucky man named Klein Moretti. Unfortunately, she couldn't go to the front lines to investigate herself; that wasn't her forte.

"I'm also very interested. It's a pity that the notebook has disappeared. However, I believe that the night watchmen in Tingen City will be able to find some new clues. The survivor who did not die in the suicide case caused by the notebook may be the breakthrough. As long as we can find traces of the notebook again, the church will have a way to track it down."

So everyone thinks there's something wrong with Klein, right?

Xia'er felt a little embarrassed. Sure enough, the identity of "survivor who was accidentally involved in a supernatural event" was still somewhat conspicuous.

What might seem normal to Dunn, who was used to dealing with all sorts of survivors, was something that warranted attention from non-frontline intelligence agents.

"Captain Dunn of Tingen's invitation to join the Night Watch was also a form of protection."

"If that lost notebook wanted to hide itself, it wouldn't risk targeting that gentleman."

Alison perhaps felt that her tone had been somewhat cold, so she added a sentence.

"Does the church have a way to track down that notebook?"

"I'm asking this," said Xia Er, taking a sip of her black tea. "It's a necessary question."

Black tea has a pleasantly sweet and sour taste; I wonder what sweet iced tea tastes like.

"There are many ways to track down people, and different methods are used for different situations, such as spiritual communication, divination, or activating certain special sealing objects."

Do you know what sealed artifacts are?

Ms. Gray thought for a moment and then said.

This is also part of training newcomers. Xia'er is also an extraordinary individual, and she will understand these things sooner or later.

"I know a little, but I don't have a concrete understanding."

Xia Er considered herself a newbie.

"Sealed artifacts are typically classified into four levels."

"Level 3 sealed artifacts are somewhat dangerous and should be used with caution. Only actions involving three or more people can apply for them. We have the authority to learn about them, and due to the nature of our work, we may even have the opportunity to learn some information about higher-level sealed artifacts."

"Level 2 sealed artifacts can be used cautiously and sparingly; Level 1 sealed artifacts are highly dangerous."

"Level 0 sealed artifact, extremely dangerous!"

As Goddess Gray pointed to the crimson moon on the cover of "The Night's Revelation," she said, "Even the most devout followers of the goddess can be seduced by the power of a Level 0 sealed artifact. Remember, Level 0 sealed artifacts are usually referred to by code names, such as the Sanctuary's '0-08'..."

Ms. Gray didn't say much; she only knew this one code name.

"Are there any desserts named after them? Like '1-07 Tiramisu'—one bite and you'll forget your beloved, two bites and you'll transform into a demon wolf?"

Xia Er also chimed in, not wanting Allison to talk more, even about just a code name.

"I suggest you remember to retain this sense of humor when you confess to your goddess."

"You need to remember that the reason why sealed artifacts are called sealed artifacts is because if they are not sealed, their release will be a disaster. The negative effects of sealed artifacts are usually positively correlated with their power."

Ms. Grey looked at Shael, who was clearly very interested, and gave him a serious warning.

"There is one rule for those who seek to uncover secrets: do as you please, but do not harm."

"I would like to say the same thing to you. Whether you are a spy or a prayer, our eyes can see more, which allows us to be keenly aware of danger, but it also brings us closer to danger. Sometimes, we can better protect ourselves by learning to close our eyes."

Ms. Gray seemed to have thought of something, and her expression turned somewhat gloomy.

"Even though the church is separated from the outside world by only a wall, it feels like two completely different worlds."

"We leave all the stories behind the door, showing the world only the immaculate emblem of the goddess."

Shael propped his head up as he listened to the church elders repeatedly warn him about the dangers of the extraordinary world.

A relatively well-ordered social order is a good thing. The extraordinary members at the grassroots level of the Church of the Night are indeed a group of respectable people. The sacrifices they made deserve to enter the divine kingdom of the Goddess of Night after death.

Xia Er felt deeply about it, because in some ways, he was the danger that Allison had mentioned.

"You might have the talent to be a midnight poet."

Alison Gray was touched and felt that she would have a pleasant working relationship with this junior in the future.

"Praise beauties, goddess." ×2

Xia'er's lips twitched slightly, and she tapped her chest four more times.

If praising the goddess of the night weren't considered a form of worship and faith, and could boost the digestion progress of those who prayed and those who praised, then Shael might not even know which goddess she was praising. The goddess of water, Aqua, is also a goddess.

On her first day working at the church, with the guidance of her seniors and the care of her older female colleagues, Xia Er encountered virtually no obstacles.

I leave work promptly at 5 PM.

As was his custom, he carried a copy of "The Book of Revelation" out of the church, and only after walking a short distance did he board the Maynard family's carriage.

Although this clergy identity was just for experiencing life, Chael took it quite seriously. He deliberately had the carriage stop on a distant street, instead of having Martin arrange for it to stop directly in front of St. Samuel's Cathedral.

This isn't out of respect for the goddess of the night, but simply out of respect for my current profession.

"Young master, Madam requests your return; she has prepared a celebratory banquet for you."

Martin helped Chael into the car and then spoke respectfully.

"Go back?"

Xia Er did not refuse. The journey from the North District back to the West District would inevitably pass through Queens, so it wouldn't be a problem to make a detour. As for the banquet... it was Mrs. Maynard's kind intention, and he didn't want to upset her in this matter.

The carriage moved slowly...

"Young Master, would you like me to rent another villa in the North District?"

Martin asked Chael.

St. Samuel's Cathedral is in the North Wing, and it would be a bit inconvenient for Chael to continue living in the West Wing after graduating early.

"Not for now. Senior Gray told me that our work is special. Normal working hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break in between. Working hours will only be extended during emergency tasks and important events. There is no need to consider moving now."

Xia Er's expression was a little strange as she spoke. Eight hours a day? Is this a newbie protection period?

Otherwise, what difference does it make whether the Church of the Night has him or not?

"Young master, Madam has commissioned a brand new suit for you."

Martin continued.

"No need. Could that dress possibly be prettier than the one I'm wearing?"

Chael lifted the sleeves of his black and red robe.

He really liked the priestly robes of the Church of the Night; they were truly beautiful.

"Many noble ladies will likely attend this banquet."

Martin also thought his young master looked very handsome, so he skipped over the previous topic.

"for example."

Xia Er tapped her fingers lightly on the table.

"Audrey Hall, the apple of Earl Hall's eye."

Martin's voice unconsciously rose.

"oh."

Xia Er responded with an "oh." After spending time with the Elf Queen, he had lost much of his allure towards these women. He no longer had the urge to give them gifts or to display his knowledge of mysticism to gain their admiration. That natural impulse was gone, as if it had been knocked away.

"Young master, are you not interested in Miss Audrey? I heard that a prince tried to woo her..."

Martin looked at Xia Er with some regret, who didn't seem to react much. It seemed that the young master was still the same. He had originally thought that Ms. Panatia's appearance would change the young master.

"Although she is good in appearance, temperament, family background and personality, she is not as charming as Panadia, not as 'approachable' as Alice, and not as knowledgeable as Senior Grey. So just treat her as an ordinary noble lady. If I have the chance, I will certainly not refuse to dance with her."

"I remain calm," said Xia Er.

"Well... young master, besides Miss Audrey, there's also..."

Martin was about to introduce it again, but was interrupted by Chael.

"Wait, Martin, you don't need to explain, I understand what you mean."

Xia Er was speechless. Was this some kind of plan to let him choose his favorite women on the social stage?

Isn't the average age of marriage for men in Backlund's upper class still 25-30?

He's still a long way from the average.