Aaron looked at Nicholas Inam, and a memory surfaced: at that secret gathering, a mysterious man of average height and a warm, mellow voice had produced a counterfeit Aaron Technology manuscript and tried to buy the Secret Lore of Yao!
At the thought, he discreetly studied Nicholas.
His build is a little different, and his voice is even more so. One is warm and mellow, the other has a magnetic quality. But as the Choir's manager, it's only natural he'd know how to change his voice. I still trust my spiritual intuition!
I've got you now, Mr. The Cleric!
A smile appeared on Aaron's face.
I just don't know if this Cleric Inam is the mastermind behind what happened to Jack...
He was about to strike up a few more words with Nicholas when an elderly man with slightly graying hair approached.
His eyes were gentle, his bearing refined. He wore a black archbishop's robe, and two clerics followed behind him.
"Your Eminence!"
Chris and Nicholas hurriedly stepped aside and bowed.
"May the Holy Spirit bless you!"
Archbishop Roberts John Schaller replied warmly, then smiled at Aaron as well.
This is the archbishop rumored in the newspapers to have embezzled funds, causing the Saint Avalon Cathedral construction scandal... I have to admit, he looks the part. He doesn't look like a bad person at all.
Watching him walk away, Aaron felt a pang of emotion.
But he knew that was only natural. After all, no villain went around with the word "villain" carved into his face.
No. 33, Gold Rose Street.
Aaron sat at the desk by the window, holding a golden fountain pen.
"I've already scoped the place out. Next, I just need to divine how dangerous it is, then go and pull off a job..."
"No, that's