Ah, Goddess Shadow, me?
Angel's first reaction was "Goddess's Sword" Crestet Cesimir was joking with him, but looking at the serious expression on the other side, it didn't look like it.
"This kind of 'appointment' does not need to go through me personally?"
She retorted in a low voice, but she didn't know whether to feel happy about the church's attention or worried about such a strange title.
"You were originally a member of Nighthawks. Although you were marked dead in the internal files, Arianna still retained your identity after assigning you a new task," Cesimir explained with a smile. "But the reason you were given the title 'Goddess Shadow' is a copy of Divine Revelation, from Goddess, Divine Revelation known only to Arianna."
Is this equivalent to an order issued directly by Goddess?
Angel felt a little dry and didn't know what to say.
After a while, she found a new topic. "What about the other members? Are they all like me, hiding in other organizations?"
As soon as he finished asking, Angel realized something was wrong, because one of Goddess Troop's members, "Goddess's Sword", was standing in front of him.
"No, you are the only one like this, maybe because your Potion Pathway is suitable to be close to the Demoness Sect... In addition to me, 'Goddess Eye' Iliya is also one of the senior deacons, is responsible for the affairs of the Southern Continent. The identity of 'Goddess Heart' is only known to Arianna. Most of the other members are ordinary Nighthawks or Red Gloves. You will have the opportunity to get to know them."
The expression on Cesimir's face reminded Angel of the way she saw him in Holy Cathedral after Tingen Incident: smiling, but saying nothing that shouldn't be said.
"... So, I can be considered one of the 'senior deacons'?" She simply did not ask those "confidential" questions, but followed the guidance and guided the topic in the direction she needed.
"Yes, although you are not among the nine official senior deacons, your level is exactly the same as mine."
Cesimir nodded and replied.
"So, what about salary?"
Angel finally showed the smile that had disappeared from his face since hearing these secret messages, and asked softly.
"What?"
This question was somewhat unexpected by Cesimir. He was stunned for a moment before he came back to his senses, coughed lightly and continued:
"Angel Granger Miss, your pension has been given to your only relative. According to your Sequence, the total is 8,000 pounds..." He saw the smile on Angel's face quickly. He quickly disappeared and added, "In Goddess Troop, your extra allowance is 100 pounds per week. Calculated from the time you joined the list, it already has 4,500 pounds. All of it is stored in the church and can be withdrawn after you resume your official status."
4,500 pounds!
Angel finally feels that today's conversation has yielded some visible results. Although for a Sequence 4's Beyonder, the value of the money is between Sequence 6 and Sequence 5's Beyonder Characteristic. It is not that difficult to obtain, but it is still cash, not Beyonder Characteristic that needs to be cashed out.
Most importantly, it was a windfall.
Unfortunately, I can only receive it after my identity within the church is restored. But now, in order to deal with Ince Zangwill and investigate the truth about Great Smog, I have to hide behind the scenes for the time being... Presumably Lord Cesimir came here this time to hint this to me?
After a brief period of excitement, Angel thought of another question:
"4,500 pounds, which means that I joined 'Goddess Troop' much earlier than I thought... around July last year?"
Her voice was extremely low, almost talking to herself, but Cesimir still heard it and nodded:
"Yes, the specific time was in early July of 1349."
This is almost the time when I joined "Nighthawks". At that time, Goddess had already followed me... Angel recalled the first time he entered Tingen City's Saint Selena Cathedral, the tips I got after confessing to the bishop, and then praying to Goddess to get the strength to make "Storm Convergence", I had a little understanding in my heart.
Seeing that she was silent, Cesimir took out a coin-sized disc from the inner pocket of his windbreaker, handed it over, and said:
"This is what Arianna asked me to give to you before I left for Backlund."
As soon as his eyes moved to this badge, Angel was sure that it was the same item as "Hidden Holy Emblem" on his wrist.
Of course, the appearance is slightly different. Unlike the first black holy emblem made of metal, the new emblem brought by Cesimir is somewhat crystal clear, like a black gemstone. Inside, under the moonlight outside the window, the emblem of "Stars Surrounding Crimson Moon" representing Goddess is faintly revealed.
After tying the somewhat cold-touch emblem on his wrist, Angel could feel an atmosphere of serenity and tranquility that was much stronger than before enveloped him. Soon, they condensed and concentrated on the wrist, entered the holy emblem, and disappeared without a trace.
Then, she took off the old "Hidden Holy Emblem" and handed it to Cesimir, who was still waiting with his hand stretched out. The latter took it, put it into his pocket casually, and said:
"The effectiveness of this badge is about to disappear. I will return it to Arianna... Then, my task for today is completed. Don't alert others these days. You can come to Saint Samuel Cathedral to listen to sermons at the original frequency. I will contact you at any time."
After saying that, his body seemed to be shrouded in an invisible darkness, almost turning into a shadow under the moonlight, and quickly disappeared from Angel's eyes.
Is this the ability of Sequence 5, or some kind of effect of Mystical Item... Angel quietly looked at the position where Cesimir left, feeling the coolness gradually fading on his wrist, and suddenly thought of something:
1349, that is, early July last year, was not only the day when she first came into contact with Church of the Evernight Goddess in this world...
It is also not far from the time when she first traveled to this world - June 28th!
Looking at the crimson moonlight falling into the bedroom outside the window, like a veil covering the carpet, Angel suddenly felt that the soft light was a bit dazzling.
On Wednesday, Angel, who was a little tired due to insomnia in the middle of the night, ushered in a new busy day. After a reasonable breakfast, she made up for the music lessons she owed yesterday. She learned about the various music styles that Loen had popular in the past, as well as the works of several music masters who have become famous recently, so that she would not be unable to pick up the conversation when music topics were discussed in social situations.
Then, accompanied by her personal maid, she went to Kingdom Grand Theater in West Borough to watch the most popular drama "Betrayer's Ring" this year.
The reason is the same as music lessons. If you want to get into the upper class circles, you must follow the popular trends among the aristocrats and rich people. You can gain attention in a short time by relying on your "Intis life experience", but in the long run, you must add new "knowledge".
Taking a carriage to West Borough, Angel got off the car at the entrance of the theater. He hugged Black Veil outside Ladies' Wide-brimmed Hat and confirmed that his appearance was hidden behind it. Then he entered the main entrance of the theater accompanied by the maid Aisha.
In the past few weeks, she gradually changed the publicity style of Intis into the subtleness of Loen as planned. Reducing the attention attracted by showing her true face in public is also part of the strategy. Of course, in salons, dinners and dances, Christine Teresa Miss, who is "eager to integrate into the upper class circles of Backlund", will still show his best side to other guests.
In the theater lobby, Angel was not surprised to see Dwayne Dantès, who was preparing to enter the luxurious box to watch the play with his personal Male Servant. The latter was chatting in a low voice with his servant after checking in. When he saw someone approaching, he looked over curiously and his eyes lit up.
"Miss Theresa, I didn't expect to see you here. It seems that the rumors that the star of "Betrayer's Ring" is being sought after by the lady Backlund are true."
He bowed and joked humorously.
"Actually, I don't know the protagonist of this drama, but the original author of the script is Emperor Roselle. I have always, um, admired this great man."
No, in fact, he plagiarized "Ring of the Nibelung" and made a corresponding "localized adaptation"... When Angel praised the time traveler Roselle against his will, he couldn't help but curse in his heart.
"Rosell Gustav the Great is a creator whose inspiration never runs out."
Klein, who was holding a cane and wearing a top hat, said with a smile. He seemed to have the same admiration for the great emperor.
Then, he kindly invited Angel to enter the luxury box with him to watch the upcoming play. Although Angel also booked a box, he accepted Gentlemen's invitation after a little hesitation. The two of them took their servants and took their seats in the box with the best view on the second floor of the theater.
In the eyes of the maids Aisha and Male Servant Richardson, the two have only met a few times. Gentlemen and Miss, who danced two dances, quickly commented familiarly on the performance on the stage below, discussed a few plot lines from time to time, and analyzed the psychology of the creator, just like like-minded confidants.
But in fact, what they saw was just a phantom made by Angel using "Mirror Substitution". Under this cover of sound and light, which was difficult to detect even by direct touch, Angel had already combined with The cooperation process of Trissy, the resolution and Grazing "Mentor of Disorder" William, and the visit of "Goddess's Sword" last night told Klein.
"It seems that the church is preparing to take action against that 'Mirror Person'. Maybe it arranged for Lord Cesimir to come over to prevent the worst case from happening. Although he is Sequence 5, he cooperates with Holy Artifact can fight Sequence 4, and Archbishop of Backlund Diocese must also be Demigod. Even without us, we can easily deal with the fake Pierce Turner..."
Klein analyzed softly, with a calm expression on his face with a hint of joy. In any case, as a former believer of Nighthawks and Goddess, he did not want such an "intruder" to appear within the church.
But next, I will also become an intruder who steals Antigonus Notebook... Thinking of this, his expression became a little stiff.
"If you can solve the problem of 'Mirror Person', contribute with this, and return the properties of 'Nightwatcher', you may be able to get the notebook you need."
Seeing the change in his expression, Angel comforted him.
She knew that Beyonder Characteristic of "Nightwatcher" would definitely not be retained, and would probably be used to promote Crestet Cesimir to Sequence 4 to make up for the loss of one High Sequence Beyonder in the church, allowing Beyonder Characteristic to make the best use of it.
This can be seen from the fact that the church specially sent Cesimir to handle this matter.
"I hope so, but I can't confirm the church's attitude. After all, unlike you, I am already a 'dead person' in their eyes..." Klein chuckled, teasing his own death, "In short, we still make two sets of preparations as planned. If we can't borrow them, we will steal them."
The two ended the topic with a brief silence. After a while, the drama on the stage below entered the final act. When everyone turned against each other over the fight for the ring, Klein spoke again:
"I have accepted the commission of 'Magician' Miss, and will solve Mr. X of Louis Wien, Aurora Order this Friday, that is, two days later.
"To this end, she will provide a powerful Mystical Item for me to use, but according to divination, the risk of this battle is still very high, which means that there are probably other Aurora Order members around Mr. X, so..."
"Well, I'm here to help."
When the invincible hero on the stage died of betrayal, and the plot and Spectator's emotions reached their peak, Angel nodded, interrupted Klein's words, and answered him directly.