Leaning back on the sofa and speaking in polite terms, Ronan's body was relaxed, his voice gentle, so much so that it sounded like sleep-talking.
"Earlier, I discussed things with Mr. Lanier. Today, the Martial Emperor suggested that I come find you, Chief Priest. Why? Because the Justice Cult is important, and your cult's holy artifact, the 'Balance of Truth,' is important. It may concern the truest part hidden behind the Veil of this world, where reality and illusion were impossible to distinguish."
Ronan spoke plainly, without concealment or consideration, saying whatever came to mind.
The high priest who had delivered the earlier message had already withdrawn. Only Ronan and the Justice Chief Priest remained in the Reception Room.
Even if others had been present, Ronan would not have cared.
"What I discussed with Mr. Lanier was An Weng's destination and whereabouts. That remains a mystery. I'm not sure where An Weng is, but instinctively, I feel that place will be dangerous. The unknown is the greatest danger. What I want to discuss with you today, Chief Priest, is another location. I know some things about it and need to investigate further. That requires manpower to conduct some experiments—purely technical ones, as well as ones with sociological significance."
The Justice Chief Priest listened quietly.
Ronan was unsure whether she had already learned the basics from the Martial Emperor, but he still needed to say what had to be said. "I was planning to send one or several capable people over first. But just now, I suddenly thought that your cult could send someone too, along with other interested organizations and individuals... Of course, it all depends on the 'valuation' of your cult's holy artifact."
Ronan had not simply been sitting around doing nothing these past days. The Justice Chief Priest