Sending troops directly had not been the outcome of the discussion, but everyone agreed on mobilizing forces swiftly. In addition, everyone wanted a nationwide investigation into the Life Divine Religion's missionary activities to begin as soon as possible.
Just half a day later, as Mulan reviewed the files on the wolf disaster in Shire, combining his memories with what they currently knew about the Life Divine Religion, he began to feel increasingly uneasy. What he had said in the Council Hall might not have hit the mark exactly, but it had probably come close.
If that was true, were there vampires behind the Life Divine Religion?
After that day's discussion at the Digo Royal Palace ended, the security forces near Digo began investigating the Life Divine Religion's activities within the Dilga Empire.
That night, in Shire Town, Shire was continuing to read Truth and Magic when he suddenly sensed something. He raised his head just in time to see the study window slowly opening.
"Who's there?"
Shire had already reached for the pistol beneath his desk, though he had guessed who the visitor might be.
"Your senses have grown much sharper. That tells me you haven't been slacking off."
The voice was familiar. Shire released his grip on the pistol. After their many encounters, seeing these fellows no longer made him nervous.
"Perhaps you should learn to knock on the door, or the window. Sneaking in without a sound is terribly rude. Even nobles of the night ought to observe proper etiquette."
A dark figure had appeared beside the window. He walked to the desk, revealing his pale face, then picked up the red wine on Shire's desk and sniffed it.
"You certainly know how to enjoy yourself."
"I haven't reached a bottleneck yet, and the more I study, the