The massive book hovering at the edge of the lakeshore was about to turn to its final page. Even the white fog drifting from Lake Heart Island could not conceal its radiance. That brilliant silver-white light was so dazzling, and during the few short minutes the three had spent talking, it had grown increasingly intense.
Silver-white motes danced around the book, while streams of light containing dense information flowed between its pages. Judging by its appearance alone, this relic was more beautiful than most of the relics Shade had seen. And based on the fluctuations of the Whisper Element, Shade even suspected that this relic might be Angel Level, Grade 1.
"You can trust what I say, because Apna Library knows all of this as well. They are on good terms with the Orthodox Church. Although they exchanged intelligence with us this time for their own reasons, they will definitely inform the Church of these matters afterward."
Miss Pawo continued, her eyes studying Shade. She knew that this man was the one in charge.
"We are not from the Five Gods Church."
"Then which side do you belong to?"
As she spoke, she looked towards her book. At that moment, it finally turned to its last page and slowly descended. Miss Pawo caught the enormous book with its silver cover, a smile curling across her lips.
"Very well. Although I did not calculate the final outcome, my work is complete. Then, the two of you, until next time. I still need to hurry to Lake Heart Island."
"Do you think you can leave?"
Shade asked. Miss Pawo shook her head and raised three fingers.
"Three."
A sound came from the grass behind them.
"Two."
Shade could distinguish by ear that someone was rapidly approaching.
"One."
A thin man without eyebrows,