Lucius was praying. To be honest, the Fallen Angel Church's Bible was quite well-written and aligned with mainstream values.
But a man like him had no interest in faith. Power was the only thing that interested him.
So there was no emotion in his prayers at all. It was all an act.
Suddenly, his vision went dark. Looking up, he saw Klein in a priest's robe.
Of course he had seen this target's face before, and his heart lurched. Have I been exposed?
When he came here to infiltrate, he had naturally considered what he would do if he were exposed.
Although the Fallen Angel Church appeared respectable, who knew what kind of cult it truly was beneath the surface?
If he was caught, his fate would certainly not be pleasant.
Lucius tried his best to remain calm, putting on a surprised yet delighted expression. "Priest, are you about to conduct the service?"
"No, I came for you. Come with me!" Klein made no attempt to hide the malice in his eyes.
Lucius felt immense pressure. He had no doubt that the other man wanted to kill him.
But he did not dare resist. As an ordinary person, facing a humanoid weapon like Klein barehanded was no different from seeking death.
Lucius struggled to rise calmly while constantly encouraging himself inwardly. Don't be afraid. I'm here on behalf of the city government. They wouldn't dare do anything to me.
Lucius was very sensible and showed no intention of resisting. He obediently followed Klein.
His mental fortitude was fairly good. His legs did not shake along the way, nor did he ask a single unnecessary question.
Only when he saw Bax did his expression change slightly.
Bax saw him as well and extended a hand. "Mr. Lucius, please sit."
"Thank you,