Finally, Shade told her about visiting the graveyard with Sister Devlin, and the purple-eyed girl smiled as she asked:
"You gained Envy at the graveyard? Right in front of two nuns? Oh, you really are something. But what exactly did you do to make Sister Devlin so obedient? Even if I had the talent to receive the First Fire, I don't think I could possibly have such a close relationship with a nun."
"Luvia, Sister Devlin has never been that kind of person. Let's not talk about this anymore. I've noticed that you always enjoy teasing me about the nun."
He picked up his knife and fork.
"The wilderness adventure is over. We still need to look forward. For instance, I'm going to see Mr. Mortis this afternoon. On the night the Infinite Snake appeared, a Serpent's Shedding also appeared near him. He belongs to the Clown Troupe. Do you think he could be a candidate?"
Luvia shook her head unconcernedly.
"Just test whether he knows about things like leading roles, or exchange information about Key Stories with him. Didn't you save that Magic Potion Merchant? You were already friends, and his organization is neutral to begin with. Neither he nor the Clown Troupe should refuse an exchange of information.
"If he knows a great deal, then even if he isn't one himself, someone in his organization certainly is."
She turned to look at the painting hanging in the living room again.
"Don't forget to ask about that Mermaid. I know you've always been worried about it."
"Yes. Apostles of Desire have appeared in Vesta Woodland, Tobesk, and Fatumonst Snow Mountain. I don't want the apocalypse to arrive only after human civilization has already destroyed itself because of that thing. I know exactly how terrifying it is."
After lunch, Shade