"It wasn't a coincidence. A Ring Arcanist from the Orthodox Church hired me to help her infiltrate this place."
The other party could sense Shade using Thaumaturgy through an entire floor, so Shade had no doubt that she knew about Miss Bayes. He did not conceal it.
"That two-ring Sorceress from the Sun Church? Young people are always like this."
Sure enough, Shade's guess had been correct.
"What you intend to do has nothing to do with me, and what you and your friends did at Lake View Manor has nothing to do with me either. Detective, let us return to business. I sought you out this time for nothing more than a private commission."
"Please tell me. I will do my utmost to complete it. Thank you very much for helping my friends and me leave Lake View Manor."
Shade spoke very cautiously.
"There is no need for thanks. That was merely a trivial matter. As for today's matter, it is still related to Blood of Mercury. By chance, they have acquired something else that interests me."
Shade pursed his lips, unsure whether he ought to mourn for those unlucky people.
"This time, it is merely a Poet Level relic. There is no need to seize it. I have already negotiated with them. The exchange will take place at midnight tomorrow, Friday. Go collect it for me."
Shade hesitated before asking:
"Forgive me, but why me? No, I am not trying to shirk this. I only mean that someone as distinguished as you should not lack people capable of handling such work."
"I do not want them to know my true identity, and among the Ring Arcanists I consider trustworthy, you have the least connection to me. Besides, you are reliable and highly capable. No, I know nothing about