The residents here—the Inquisitor had said that it was already difficult for her to find a way to keep them under control. Without the Church of the Deep, their chances of surviving in this area on their own were practically nonexistent.
So if we want to help them, someone has to earn their trust as a priest, integrate into their community, and slowly teach them normal ways to live and survive.
Xiu Tina is the best solution I can think of right now. We can even make perfect use of trash like Quintus's memories.
"I know... Fine."
Laurentina knew that Zuo Jian was doing all this for those residents. Though there was a tiny bit of selfishness involved, she chose to agree for the sake of his kindness.
Still, her reaction caught Zuo Jian a little off guard.
He had thought Laurentina would be more emotional.
After all, she had seemed to grow quite fond of that clone she had named Xiu Tina.
Laurentina, I suddenly feel like you've grown up quite a bit.
"Hehe, what do you think? Can you feel how considerate I am now~?"
Laurentina raised her little chin. This time, she did not even refute Zuo Jian's habit of treating her like a child.
But before that, there is indeed something else we need to settle.
As he spoke, Zuo Jian glanced at Xiu Tina beside him.
Xiu Tina, next I'll teach you the final thing.
"I await your instructions."
The two walked down the street and, at Zuo Jian's signal, found a house.
"This is?"
Laurentina froze. This seemed to be the house Anita had stayed in before.
Do you remember what we promised that child?
"You mean?"
She suddenly recalled Zuo Jian's promise—to paint her a picture.
"Then I'll leave it to you...