"My name is Leomaster, an ascetic from a religious organization."
Hearing the bitter smile in the man's introduction, Klein frowned slightly. Such an introduction meant that the other man was not a believer in the Seven Gods.
Seemingly noticing Klein's change in expression, Leomaster gave a self-mocking smile.
"Yes, I worship The Primordial Creator. He is Omniscient and Omnipotent, the source of all greatness. He is the beginning, and He is the end. He is the God of Gods!"
Hearing the somewhat fanatical introduction, Klein's first thought was Twilight... no, the Sunset Shut-in Group. Still, as the "First Cause," it was true that this world had no shortage of small cults worshipping the Creator.
With that in mind, Klein considered his words briefly before firing off several questions in succession—
"What is the name of your religious organization?"
"How did you get here?"
"And what was that song you were singing just now?"
Leomaster hesitated before answering.
"The easternmost edge of the Sunia Sea is where my Lord sleeps. His holy mountain is hidden somewhere here. I led a pilgrimage party here, hoping to witness a miracle and redeem myself."
"Perhaps it was an inevitable trial. We were captured by that Devil and died one after another."
"Later, I seized an opportunity, escaped the cell, hid here, and waited for the Devil to leave."
Seeing that the man had not answered the questions about the organization's name or the song, Klein did not press him. Instead, he changed the subject.
"Do you know that Devil's name? What are his characteristics?"
"Him?" Leomaster shook his head, looking somewhat puzzled. "I don't know his specific name, but many pilgrims seemed to know her and called him the Saint of Darkness."
Klein immediately tensed. Though he did not know which powerhouse the title