The Devil's Cage
Chapter 52

Hooked

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Late at night, Saint Paul School.

Sister Mony personally saw Qin Ran out of the small chapel and boarded her exclusive carriage, with the captain of the School Guard Unit serving as the driver.

The captain wore a reluctant expression, but he could not disobey Sister Mony's orders.

Wanting to finish the task as quickly as possible, he flicked the whip in his hand almost the moment Qin Ran boarded the carriage.

Crack!

Amid the sharp sound, the carriage swiftly vanished into the Night Veil.

Watching the departing carriage, Sister Mony turned and returned to the small chapel.

Her guardian Knight, Gonglansen, stood within the candlelight's shadows, remaining vigilant.

Only after more than ten seconds did Gonglansen emerge from the shadows.

"Just as Qin Ran said, they're watching all of Saint Paul School at all times!"

"They must be using something like telescopes—there aren't many things capable of night vision!"

"Those people are truly reckless!"

The guardian Knight could not help but snort coldly at the end.

"Their attention has been drawn to Qin Ran?"

Sister Mony sighed softly, her voice filled with worry.

"Don't worry. Since Qin Ran chose this plan, he must be confident in it!"

"Besides, everything has gone according to Qin Ran's plan so far!"

"We only need to wait quietly for Qin Ran's news!"

The guardian Knight comforted the former saintess before him.

"I hope so!"

As Mony spoke, she slowly walked toward the goddess's statue and began praying once more.

Gonglansen's lips moved slightly, as though he wanted to say something, but in the end, nothing came out.

He stepped back into the shadows.

The former guardian Knight, now a night watchman.

His glory had long since dimmed, and his radiance had already faded.

The forgotten oath of protection had become incomparably clear at

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