Sheriff John had clearly run straight in from outside the school.
His forehead was beaded with sweat, and he was panting heavily.
Seeing the nun standing before the gravestone, John walked straight over to her.
"Sorry, Sister Mony, for interrupting your prayers for Qin Ran..."
"Something unexpected has happened. Please come with me."
The sheriff spoke respectfully.
As he spoke, John habitually straightened his back, making his already tall, sturdy frame seem even more upright. Yet there was nothing intimidating about his bearing; instead, it conveyed even greater respect.
"John, what happened?"
The nun looked at the sheriff in confusion.
"Well..."
"Please, just come with me!"
"I really don't know how to describe it!"
A wry smile appeared on the sheriff's rugged face.
"All right!"
The nun nodded and, supported by the sheriff, walked toward the carriage parked in front of the guard booth outside the school grounds.
"Sister Mony, do you need me to come along?"
Before the nun boarded the carriage, the captain of the School Guard Unit approached to ask.
"It's all right, Lidd. John is here."
The nun gestured toward the sheriff.
Unlike the wariness he showed toward Qin Ran, Lidd, the captain of the School Guard Unit, treated the tall, sturdy sheriff with considerable respect.
"I'm leaving everything in your hands, Sheriff!"
That was what Lidd said.
"Mm."
The sheriff nodded as though giving his word.
Qin Ran witnessed the entire scene without missing a thing.
Standing in the shadows, Qin Ran frowned slightly.
Qin Ran did not know much about Lidd, the captain of the School Guard Unit, but he was certain of one thing: the man deeply respected Sister Mony and loved his work.
Still, no matter how devoted he was, that would not normally extend to protecting Sister Mony whenever she