Direct Investigation (Requesting Monthly Votes)

"I should thank you too. Back at the ruins of the [Emperor of Doom]... you helped me as well, allowing me to successfully obtain that person's inheritance, along with a magical item... After taking down Bolong today, I might have to start preparing to advance to Tier 6..."

Sean rambled on about everything that had happened since they parted ways. "Also... the Church recently lifted your wanted status. It makes sense, too... Our Federation didn't have many top-tier combatants to begin with, so why would they remain so hostile toward a Tier 6 genius? If you're willing, the Guardians will surely open their doors to you..."

"I've already joined an organization. I'm doing quite well."

Sulu smiled. "When you ran into trouble before, why didn't you ask the Federation or the Church for help?"

Sean was someone with an organization behind him. As a senior employee of Bureau 11, the White Eagle Guardians would at least have been willing to act for him.

Moreover, the Church of the Goddess of Light was the most widespread faith among Federation citizens. He could have sought help from the Church entirely.

"The Federation... it also suffered considerable losses during the major incident in the Chris Empire last time. Many Guardians declared that they needed to rest for a while and recover from the wounds to their bodies and minds... Besides, there is a Lady Moon behind the Black Death Society..."

Sean gave a bitter smile. "As for asking the Church of the Goddess for help? Sorry... Lady Radiance isn't my faith, because I don't want to practice monogamy and remain utterly faithful to one partner... Hahaha, just kidding. The real reason is my intuition—misfortune isn't within the domain of light. Turning to the Church wouldn't do me any good. As for demons and