After closing the door, Miss Bayes gestured for Shade to find a seat wherever he liked. But Shade merely glanced at the holy emblem of the Old Man with the Lantern of the Sun God hanging on the wall, then took out his notebook and opened it to a page with writing on it.
It was about trading the Corpse Finger Bone for Witch's Copy Paper.
"Why are you being so cautious? It's very safe here, and no one can eavesdrop."
Miss Bayes said casually.
Shade immediately turned to the next page, where his prepared words were written:
"I'm worried about abilities that can listen in on the past."
Such as the Thaumaturgy he possessed.
"Oh, Detective, this is our base. You don't need to worry so much."
Miss Bayes waved her hand, then saw the Detective turn another page. It read:
"It's still better to be cautious."
"Oh? Did you foresee what I wanted to say?"
This time, Shade did not turn the page and simply nodded. Miss Bayes snatched the notebook from him, snapped it shut, and shoved it back into his hands.
"Speak properly. It really is safe here."
"Ahem, all right."
Shade felt that she might get angry if he still refused to speak. After looking around, he finally asked:
"Do you agree to this barter trade?"
"Of course I agree when such a good deal comes along. Detective, you really are reliable. By the way, can you introduce me to the place where you make these trades? I won't report it to the Church. You can rest completely assured of that."
Miss Bayes asked, but although she was trustworthy, Shade could not introduce Old John Pawnshop. After considering it, he said:
"Unfortunately, I asked just now, but the owner said he doesn't do business with