Sakumura had originally planned to learn about Caren's past, then use a somewhat old-fashioned approach to make her want to return to her father's side. But given the current situation, that was clearly impossible.
But leaving so easily was not Sakumura's way.
"By the way, where did that Child of Light from Ireland go? I remember he took spiritual form when we boarded the plane. Why isn't he here now?"
After leaving the Holy Church, Sakumura asked Bazett.
"He ran off on his own. Said he wanted to look around."
Bazett looked somewhat annoyed.
After taking advantage of spiritualization to dodge the cost of a plane ticket, Cu Chulainn's playful side had emerged. Bazett could not stop him at all, and now she had no idea where he had run off to.
"This child named Caren really did perfectly inherit her father."
Sakumura rested both hands behind his head and let out the remark unconsciously.
"Did she? Why do I feel like she doesn't resemble her father in the slightest?"
Bazett pursed her lips.
"I don't know in what way you think they're different, but when I say they're alike, I mean on the inside."
"She does that kind of work in the Holy Church without either rejecting it or taking pleasure in it. Though there was something that surprised me."
"Her goal really is [helping others]."
Of their brief conversation in the church, that answer from Caren had left the deepest impression on Sakumura.
"Helping others."
Bazett stroked her chin, turning those words over in her mind.
"That child is a more devout believer than anyone else. I'm quite good at reading people. She might really be willing to stake her life on that goal."
"That's exactly the troublesome part."
"So what are we going to do, in the