Although coming here was not his true purpose, Shade still asked a few questions. The Baron and Baroness were both ordinary, normal people. Megan's joking speculation in the carriage before they arrived that "the Old Butler might be suspicious" had not come true either. He really was just a loyal old man.
As for the Baron's Firstborn, he was exceptionally polite, nearly reaching the highest standard of etiquette Shade had seen among young noblemen in this world—quite possibly because the church setting had brought out his best.
Shade had thought the Fisher Family had truly only been dragged into this, but after he and Megan entered the room of the family's youngest daughter, Ina Fisher, he understood that the Seer Association's top diviners truly deserved their reputation.
Naturally, the room provided by The Church did not have three bedrooms and a living room. Beyond the entrance was a simple living room, along with a bed separated by curtains and a very small private washroom.
The seventeen-year-old girl had her back to the door as she painted an oil painting in the moonlight by the window. At first, Shade had been curious that The Church's isolation and inspection arrangements even took mental needs into account. But the moment he saw the Mermaid by the Reef being colored on her drawing board, he immediately felt terrible.
Although "Mermaid" was absolutely not taboo in this world, every "Mermaid" Shade had encountered had definitely not referred to an actual mermaid. This time, of course, would be no exception.
"Good evening, you two. Handsome sir, the lady asked me to tell you to act as soon as possible."
The girl facing away from the door spoke in a cheerful tone. Megan was somewhat surprised upon hearing her, but then saw Shade reach behind himself and