In a dark, shadowy corridor, the Void Realm Church Saintess from earlier walked with light, graceful steps. Beside her, another woman dressed in church attire lowered her head as she reported:
"Lady Afanisi, those infiltrators have been devoured. Should we have our people clean up the scene?"
Two daggers were discreetly concealed at her waist, and an inconspicuous pistol sat just above her boot, giving her something of a battle nun's air.
The woman's position within the church was unusual. Though she was not part of its leadership, her status was second only to the Saintess.
People like her, who were responsible for protecting the Saintess, shared a collective title-
Attendants.
Of course, they could also be considered the Void Realm Church Saintess's few trusted confidantes.
Hearing her attendant's words, the Void Realm Church Saintess paused briefly, then continued without turning her head:
"Yes. At the very least, don't let it cause trouble."
Although Nillnis District was effectively under their control, some residents had yet to become believers. If they discovered the scene and recorded it, it would still cause trouble for the Void Realm Church.
They had only just reached an agreement with the Peacekeeping Forces. Though they did not fear them, unnecessary losses were hardly something they wanted.
The attendant nodded at her words, then heard the Saintess ask:
"...Also, have you found out where those people came from?"
"We checked their identity records. Most of them came from Angus District..."
A cold glint flashed through the Void Realm Church Saintess's eyes, and she murmured:
"Charlie Smith."
On the surface, he did not interfere much in the Void Realm Church's affairs, but in truth, he still coveted this position.
This was already the third time in recent months that they had discovered infiltrators from Angus District... Coupled with