No need to guess. The inner part of Nanmoku Village was definitely where the Truth Cult's leaders and their families lived. They didn't have to work, yet still got to enjoy the fruits of others' labor.
As they approached, the surveillance and security grew much tighter. There was practically a guard every three steps and a sentry every five.
Kaneda Hideki led them to an area enclosed by walls. Inside stood a number of buildings that looked like hotels, with not a hint of religious style.
These were temporary lodgings set aside for the wealthy who came to Nanmoku Village to make a wish to the Pope.
Kaneda Hideki arranged a suite for the two of them. The whole process was free, and everything in the hotel was complimentary.
Fang Cheng even spotted an item on the menu offering an intimate encounter with a pretty female believer. That was free too.
Good grief, the Truth Cult really knew how to run a business.
Kanzaki Rin snatched the menu away with a smack and handed it back to Kaneda Hideki. "When are you going to arrange our identities?"
"No need to rush. We have to wait until everyone who made an appointment to make a wish has arrived before we can meet the Pope. There are also a lot of rituals to get through in between."
Kaneda Hideki said to them, "You have to pay to pose as people making a wish. Did you bring money?"
Kanzaki Rin immediately looked at Fang Cheng.
Fang Cheng looked back at Kanzaki Rin.
They stared at each other for several seconds before Kanzaki Rin finally said, "Pay him."
Fang Cheng looked astonished. "I thought you were paying."
"Is this your business or mine?" Kanzaki Rin retorted. "Besides, didn't I tell you? I'm broke right