Priest Augustus found the location of the grave through the Gravedigger's records.
While the two searched the graveyard, the occasional startled wandering snake and rats hiding in the earth were the only things that brought them any surprises.
Since the graveyard was not large, they soon found their target.
It was an inconspicuous little grave near the graveyard fence, on the western side of a stone building that served as both a church and the entrance to an Underground Tomb.
The gravestone, set slightly above the ground, stated that the person buried here was named Muir Lee Nem. The poor fellow had died half a month ago.
Other than that, there was nothing on the gravestone—no date of birth, no cause of death, and no assessment of his life left behind by whoever had paid for his burial.
But considering that this was merely a small rural graveyard, such a situation was understandable.
After all, having a proper burial plot where one would not be disturbed after death was already a privilege many poor people could never imagine.
"This is it, Shade. Hurry, help me dig it up."
Priest Augustus spat twice into his palms, then rubbed his hands together as he prepared to work.
"Priest, did you have a grudge against this gentleman?"
Shade asked hesitantly.
"Of course not. I have done good deeds all my life. Even if I have acquaintances I do not get along with, I would not go digging up their graves."
The priest answered and urged Shade not to waste time. The ritual had to be prepared before two in the morning.
"Then why are you...?"
"Oh, you are wondering about that."
The priest smiled as he shoveled dirt. Shade placed the cat atop the fence and prepared to work as well.
He had