Investigation General Bureau.
Underground plaza.
Jacob stood behind Xisthos the "Philosopher," gazing reverently at the broken spear embedded upside down in the stone platform at the center of the plaza.
At the spearhead, traces of unknown blood still remained.
An "Unknowable-grade" Strange Object—the "Sun King's Spear"!
It was displayed so openly in the plaza at the underground entrance to Investigation Headquarters that everyone entering could see it.
At the same time, this mystical item was the sealing core of the entire Investigation General Bureau. The countless mystical items, evil believers, Spirit Realm creatures, contaminated entities... imprisoned in the Investigation Bureau's underground prison were all forcibly suppressed by the Sun King's Spear's authority.
The reason it was displayed out in the open was because this item possessed a peculiar trait.
Anyone who had not earned its recognition simply could not touch it, much less wield it in battle.
From several centuries ago until today, no one knew how many evil believers who had infiltrated the Investigation Bureau had proven this ironclad rule with their lives!
The Investigation General Bureau was more than happy to use it as bait, luring out one fanatic after another who did not fear death.
At that moment, Xisthos stood before the stone platform in a simple robe, silent for a long while.
"Director Jacob, there is a new report."
Fiona the "Night Witch" emerged gracefully from the darkness, speaking in a pleasant voice like an oriole's song.
"Have you found clues about that brat Sothos?"
Jacob turned and asked.
"Not yet. It is another case. Although the casualties are not great for now, the potential harm may be quite severe." Fiona briefly recounted what had happened at Mary Street Church. "Although Wakdo Im has been killed, and the evil believers' altar destroyed... traces of another Beyonder