Before those detestable hounds from the Kingdom Investigation Bureau arrived, Li Wen had to leave—leave not only this place, but Ake Town itself.
She headed straight for the Nun Dormitory, where many of her belongings remained, including materials left over from various rituals and spoils taken after defeating the Fire Mage.
As for Tilroggzak's drops—no, spoils—there was only a contract covered in bloody writing. It was through this contract that he had summoned the spear that had nearly killed her.
That spear was quite formidable, though Li Wen did not know whether she could use it. Her Bone-Gnawing Short Sword had been unable to withstand the Spell-less Arc Light empowered by residual Radiance during the previous battle. Its enchantment had been destroyed outright, and its blade had been corroded beyond recognition by demon blood. Its days were over.
The contract could be studied later. Leaving this place was the priority now.
The moment Li Wen left the church, she encountered someone unexpected. No, perhaps unexpected was not quite right. The blazing church fire had been visible throughout Ake Town, let alone from the Nun Dormitory beside it.
Luna, a nun of the Candle Sun Church, stared at Li Wen helplessly, her eyes filled with grief and confusion.
"Miss Mephit... why?"
Li Wen could not be bothered to correct her anymore.
"What do you mean by 'why'?"
The young nun froze.
"If you mean the fire at the church, then unfortunately, I have to tell you that I did not start it... If you mean that treacherous pastor, then regrettably, he is already dead, and I was the one who killed him," Li Wen said without an ounce of pity.
"Why..." Luna's body visibly trembled when Li Wen mentioned the pastor. "Pastor Mog... he was such a good person. Why did