"So he's using the skeleton? Then what should I do?"
Priest Augustus thought for a moment.
"The gift I gave you, which has already fused with your badge, can suppress the power of Deathbringer Angel skeletons other than mine at close range. But that might not be enough. How about this: investigate further. If you can determine the skeleton's location, I can make a trip to the Green Lake Region."
Seeing that Shade wanted to object, the priest reminded him:
"I've already completed the ritual to advance to the third ring, so don't underestimate me. Besides, I haven't used any of my church leave this year. Taking a week or two off is quite easy. Green Lake City isn't exactly close to here, but don't we have Steam Trains? This era really is wonderful."
What Shade was actually more worried about was the priest running into the doctor.
"Mm, all right. Then please make your preparations. I'll continue investigating. Maybe I can bring the skeleton back myself—if I accidentally get sent into True Death again..."
"Not very likely, but if your luck truly is that bad, even if your nun friend can't find you, I can pull you back."
Since Sister Devlin had been mentioned, Shade thought of something else.
"Priest, do you have time tomorrow morning? I arranged to meet Sister Devlin at the Three Cats Inn tomorrow morning, to see Lust Edwardz's soul. That little girl's soul may conceal Edwardz's secrets. Aside from that island, it is currently one of the few ways to come into contact with Edwardz's secrets from the outside world."
The priest nodded.
"No problem. Then I'll see you tomorrow morning."
Shade had already asked Miss Galina to inform Sister Devlin about tomorrow morning's meeting at the banquet last night. Therefore, after leaving Dawn