After leaving Karl, the Order's informant, Ansu carried a basket of exquisite candies and prepared to visit Freya. He already had the perfect plan to resolve this matter.
But just as he was about to hail a carriage, the female demon hunter walked straight toward him with an expressionless face.
These people weren't even bothering to hide anymore—they were showing themselves openly...
Ansu frowned and glanced behind him. Another male demon hunter was leaning against the wall, smoking, his gaze fixed on Ansu as well.
"Ansu Morris, we belong to the Church's law enforcement division, the Holy Light Purification Department." Kira walked up to Ansu and showed him her Church badge.
"You are suspected of using forbidden dark magic and engaging in illegal activities. Please come with us!"
"Illegal activities? What illegal activities could I possibly be involved in?" Ansu looked the female demon hunter up and down, feigning confusion.
"As everyone knows, I'm a model citizen, a friend of your Church, and a recipient of the Silver Knight Medal."
"By saying that, you're not only slandering me—you're also slapping the Church in the face!"
"Mr. Ansu, sorry, but we're carrying out orders from above." Though Kira's tone held a trace of apology, her eyes remained fixed on Ansu's every movement, as though afraid he might suddenly resist arrest and flee.
"What kind of illegal activities are we talking about exactly? Could you tell me?" Ansu asked again.
"Whether you've engaged in illegal activities or not, you know perfectly well!" Ken sneered. He tossed aside his half-smoked cigarette, crushed it beneath his foot, and walked over.
"You're a student who never displayed any magical talent, yet you suddenly possess powerful magic. Isn't that the strongest evidence?"
Ansu pondered silently. From the sound of it, they only had preliminary suspicions about