"Compared with the task the former Mister Sin Eater kept hidden from us, I'm actually more curious about one thing... Why investigate them?"
Mister Sloth Belphegor rarely looked as though he had given something serious thought. Supporting the long beak of his mask, he stared intently at the black cat. "You should know that there are at least thirty or fifty unknown wizard organizations hiding within First University, including our Seven Deadly Sins... Are we supposed to investigate every single one?"
"I had thought the members in this meeting room would be a little more mature." The black cat glanced at him. "What difference does it make to any of you whether you're curious or not? If I said those crows attacked my laboratory and cost me a great deal of gold, would that be reason enough?"
"More than enough."
Mister Arrogance spoke again, taking up the role of meeting chair. He glanced at Belphegor with a hint of warning in his eyes. "The Seven Deadly Sins stand for unity and mutual aid. We will not interfere with any member's freedom, nor will we question any member's private commissions... All curiosity should have a safe boundary."
The other members nodded one after another, expressing their agreement with that statement.
Belphegor immediately raised both hands. "I had no intention of prying... It's just that it feels rare for a Sin Eater to issue such a private commission. Usually, he's only responsible for supervision and collecting 'opinions.'"
These so-called "opinions" were actually requests submitted by members of the Seven Deadly Sins, then compiled by the Sin Eater and passed along to the other three organizations associated with the Seven Deadly Sins for completion.
At the mention of that word, the black cat's heart stirred slightly. *In theory, as the Sin Eater of