The visitors were Woaofu, whom Han Shuo knew very well, and Bert Zili, the former duke of the Pauleta Duchy. After Buleiteer City annexed the Pauleta Duchy, Bert Zili had vanished without a trace. It was said that this evil Summoner had returned to the Calamity Church.
The two came directly to Han Shuo's residence in Osen City and waited a long time before seeing Han Shuo return from Phoebe's place at the Buster Trading Company.
At this meeting, the two were more respectful than ever before. As soon as they approached, they prostrated themselves before Han Shuo with great ceremony, giving him quite a fright.
"What are you two doing?" Han Shuo asked in astonishment. From their manner of prostration, he realized that they seemed to regard him as a senior figure in the Calamity Church, which left him feeling a little strange.
"Lord Brian, we have come under orders to invite you. We hope you will formally accompany us to the Calamity Church's headquarters," Woaofu said with utmost respect after completing the ceremony.
"Oh?" Han Shuo murmured, then asked in puzzlement, "Why are you inviting me to the Calamity Church?"
The mysterious Calamity Church had never publicly revealed the location of its headquarters. The countries and religions hostile to it had tried every means possible without finding it. Han Shuo had not expected Woaofu and his companion to come and extend such a solemn invitation, leaving him somewhat overwhelmed by the honor.
"Lord Brian, your magnificent feat outside Nanpu City and your destruction of the Ice and Snow God Temple alerted His Holiness the Pontiff to your return. His Holiness instructed us to do everything we could to invite you to the Calamity Church. He has important matters to discuss with you, and we hope you will not