"Being a member of the Benevolent Virtue Society is wonderfully convenient, I have to say. It makes getting things done so much easier."
A moment later, the laughter from the two top figures of the Academy of Revelation—laughter that could keep children awake at night—finally subsided, and Professor Fu began lavishly praising their returning leader.
There was no doubt about it. As for what had happened at the Night Watcher base, who else could have been behind it but him?
A necessary condition wasn't the same as a sufficient one. Kelin could certainly have done it with ease, but that didn't mean someone had to be at her level to pull it off.
Fu Qian firmly believed the Old Man was no slouch when it came to sneaking around and swiping things. He also doubted the man was particularly reverent toward anyone.
Of course, that didn't mean the claims about the Benevolent Virtue Society were baseless. His analysis had always been well supported.
He'd simply lacked enough information to take it one step further and reach the most important conclusion: the Academy of Revelation's dean was also a core member of the Benevolent Virtue Society.
It seemed to bear out the old saying: idealistic groups tended to infiltrate and undermine powerful organizations.
The Academy couldn't compare to the Night Watchers, but it was still a significant institution.
"Heh, it really is convenient..."
Sure enough, Cas admitted it with an unchanged smile, even agreeing that it made things easier.
The dean really did keep his word. He'd promised to introduce Fu Qian to the Society's members who operated under assumed identities, and as soon as he returned, he'd made it happen.
Fu Qian couldn't help feeling deeply valued.
"Lily seems to be doing pretty well. She's already asked to see some