"Recovery was very slow. It would probably take some time to eliminate it completely. I just don't know whether it would improve during the day." On the third night, Kru sensed the condition of his body, then looked at Atata, who had likewise emerged from the Shadow Courtyard.
Atata had transformed into a mass of shadow, dense demonic aura entwining with the darkness.
His mental state shifted slightly, but ultimately stabilized. He nodded at Kru, indicating that he was still relatively clear-headed.
Kru nodded.
The archives were important.
But if his guess was correct, even if they entered the archives now, they probably would not gain anything.
If they wanted clearer information, the offices of the local Grand Commander and bishop were the places to search.
Amid these thoughts, Kru suddenly noticed a problem—tonight was exceptionally quiet.
That was highly abnormal.
During the previous two nights, the greatest disturbance throughout the church had been caused by that giant snake.
Its enormous body had rampaged through the church, making a tremendous commotion.
But now, the church was as silent as if it were dead.
It was as though everyone had followed the rules and returned to their dormitories after nightfall, with no unusual activity whatsoever.
"Have they all recovered a certain degree of 'cognition' by now, or was that giant snake badly injured last night and frightened into hiding today?" Kru pondered.
But Kru did not abandon tonight's exploration because of that.
He and Atata headed toward the church's main hall.
The offices of the Grand Commander and Archbishop were there as well, only farther inside.
As Kru walked, he suddenly sensed something.
His figure immediately darkened as he entered the Shadow Courtyard.
At that moment, a figure swiftly appeared where Kru had been standing.
It was his former students—the pair