The Discipline Inspection Committee Office... a disciplinary committee?
Kallen asked, "Is it an internal inspection department?"
"Yes, exactly. Just what you're thinking. In plain terms, we have the authority to inspect all clergy in this district, provided, of course, that they've violated disciplinary regulations."
"Doesn't that overlap with the Whip of Order's work?"
"No, because the Whip of Order handles things on a broader scale. Our work is only a small part of its traditional duties. Understand?
"After all, within a church, there are plenty of things more serious and more deserving of attention than what we normally consider misconduct or lawbreaking.
"For instance, wouldn't someone like me pose a greater threat to the church than a cleric who embezzles money and takes bribes?"
"What a vivid example you've chosen."
"This is our work now. I'm the director of the Inspection Committee Office, and you're the captain of the Action Regiment under me. I'm your direct superior, and you're my direct subordinate. Understood?"
"Understood. The two of us call the shots in this office."
"Right. Exactly."
"Actually, I'd expected to be assigned to the district Whip of Order Headquarters, but I hadn't expected a position like this."
"Believe me, these positions have great prospects. This is a good place to achieve results.
"After all, the winds at the top have shifted. They want to rebuild the Whip of Order's middle- and lower-level structure, and working with the prevailing winds often saves a lot of trouble and effort."
"Yes. Let's hope everything goes smoothly."
"Come on, let's get out and take a look inside. Let's see our new working environment. We both have new offices of our own."
After they got out, Neo led Kallen into the seven-story office building. Its architectural style was somewhat similar to the Vien Grand Court's.