Rewards

Hearing the Head of State praise them in person, Aurora and Franco felt a surge of joy as well.

"Though neither of you belongs to an Empire department, as Mystics, you were willing to help the Empire in its disaster relief efforts. I am greatly pleased."

Caesar said with a smile.

"Miss Aurora, you are a nun of the Church of Our Lady. I will not be stingy with the rewards you deserve. The Holy Nun Order under your command will also be rewarded, and the fallen members will receive proper burials. They too are heroes..."

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

Aurora lowered her head and spoke softly.

Caesar then looked toward the man.

"Mr. Franco, although your Record Society is a secret society, as far as I know, you have never committed any egregious acts. This time, you answered the call and offered your aid. Not bad."

"It is simply what an Imperial citizen ought to do."

Franco quickly replied.

Although the Head of State had not promised anything, he understood that this was a fortunate turn of events for the Record Society.

Strictly speaking, the Record Society's existence did not comply with Imperial law and was subject to ruthless suppression by the committee.

This time, having earned the Head of State's favor through disaster relief, as long as they did not cause any major trouble in the future, it was equivalent to receiving tacit permission to exist.

Previously, they had remained at peace for two reasons: the Record Society kept a low profile, and Chairman Paracelsus was there.

During Paracelsus's tenure, he had ties with many cults and secret societies. With his deft political maneuvering, he kept the undercurrents of the situation balanced and under control.

Thus, he had also turned a blind eye to the Record Society.

But