Punishment Resolution

"Don't get so worked up. I never said we were going to raid Hera Cathedral right away." Xia Fan handed him a cup of tea. "You need to know yourself and your enemy before you can make the next plan... Why not sit down and talk it over slowly?"

Feleton took the tea and drained it in one gulp. No, stay calm... Once he lost his usual composure, the other side would lead him by the nose. Xia Fan was indeed important, but not irreplaceable. The only one he could not afford to lose was that girl named Qian Yan. Yet the two were closely bound together, and for now he could not sniff out any opening to drive a wedge between them. So unless it came to the worst, it was best to keep Xia Fan in a controllable state.

"Mr. Ambassador, I advise you not to involve yourself in The Church's internal struggles, no matter the circumstances." He spoke in a solemn tone. "Taxisis may have other ideas, and The Church will not lightly impose the Reverence-of-God punishment on a high-ranking Dragonborn. But if you go there, her actions will be suspected of heresy. Most importantly, this is not Azure Fort. The red-robed High Priestesses all possess legendary strength, and there are numerous adult dragons and ancient dragons. If fighting breaks out, the few people you have definitely won't be able to withstand it."

"I understand all that, but it doesn't stop me from learning more about the situation in case of need." Xia Fan spoke unhurriedly. "So... where is the confinement chamber?"

Feleton sighed inwardly. "North of the Ecclesiastical District, not far from Dragon Saliva River. High walls surround the outside, and the entire cathedral grounds are protected by numerous defensive spells—or rather, a gigantic Maze Lock