Since it was just a fake thing propped up, Anderson didn’t pull his hand away, and spoke to Eleanor like that.
“The baptism ceremony should be around three in the afternoon. I’ll go notify the priest first. Wait for my good news.”
“Mm-hmm.”
Eleanor nodded repeatedly, then withdrew her hand. At that moment, her face was a little flushed, looking a bit embarrassed.
After a short while, Anderson left.
This Judgment Executor went to find the priest, leaving Eleanor alone where she was.
After confirming Anderson had left, the shyness on Eleanor’s face instantly disappeared, replaced by a mischievous grin.
“Ahem!”
But that expression didn’t last long.
She coughed lightly twice to compose herself, then picked up a broom nearby and began her work for the day.
While sweeping, she hummed a cheerful tune, looking quite happy.
Spark appeared at that moment and spoke.
“Woke up and hit the lottery?”
“I wish I had hit the lottery, hey!”
Eleanor rolled her eyes at Spark, then told the little sprite what had just happened.
After listening to Eleanor’s story, Spark clicked her tongue in amazement and said.
“Ainola, Ainola, to think you’d go so far as to toy with someone’s feelings. I can’t imagine what will happen to you when Anderson catches you.”
“Anderson catch me? I’ll do a handstand while washing my hair, okay?”
Eleanor was quite confident, but despite her confidence, she was still very cautious.
“So, how’s that shielding spell I asked you to prepare?”
Last time when she infiltrated the outskirts of the Shrine, Eleanor had mentioned that both the outer and inner areas of the Shrine had many magical devices that could detect living beings. If those devices detected them, it would be extremely dangerous.
Why had Eleanor waited so long to prepare for action?
Not just to wait for the baptism ceremony, but also to wait for the shielding spell Spark was making.
With this thing, Eleanor could be almost certain of breaking into the Shrine. After all, if she got caught… Anderson would really spank her bottom till it was black and blue.
“It’s already done. I’m reliable, don’t worry.”
Spark patted her chest, looking a little proud.
“Alright, once the ceremony starts, we can make our move.”
“Looks like this will be your last time working here. Once we get the Eye of Wite, this identity of yours will be useless.”
“Yeah, Anderson is straightforward and trusts me, but that doesn’t mean others will. Once I get the Eye of Wite, I have to evacuate immediately.”
As Eleanor sighed, she also felt a little regret.
It wasn’t that she was reluctant to leave this life, but rather…
It seems she won’t be getting this month’s salary.
***
Meanwhile, Anderson arrived at the church’s prayer room and spoke to the priest.
“Priest Greens, I need to arrange for someone to attend the baptism ceremony.”
“Oh?”
Upon hearing Anderson’s words, Greens put down the Bible in his hand and asked, “Wasn’t it said earlier that the Shrine was under lockdown, so this month’s baptism ceremony would be cancelled?”
It was only natural for Priest Greens to have doubts.
Anderson thought for a moment and then said.
“Among the candidates for clergy, I find a nun named Eleanor very suitable, so I want to make an exception and let her attend the baptism ceremony. As for safety, I will watch over her the entire time.”
“Nun Eleanor? She does have decent talent in magic. Originally, we planned to arrange her baptism for next month. Since you, the Judgment Executor, think it’s fine, I naturally have no objection. But I also hope you, the Judgment Executor, can stay vigilant and avoid any safety issues.”
Greens had a kind smile on his face; he had no objections.
Seeing the priest agree, Anderson felt relieved inside.
He gave a slight bow and said.
“Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Nun Eleanor is indeed a good child. I hope you will treat her well.”
Priest Greens’ words made Anderson a bit embarrassed.
He felt as if the other party had seen through him, or had someone told him something?
Before Anderson could think further, Priest Greens continued.
“I also hope that when you, the Judgment Executor, engage in certain romantic activities here, you could keep your voices down. Nun Loya was transferred because of this matter.”
“…”
Anderson’s mouth twitched.
As he was speechless, he only wanted to cry out in injustice.
‘When will the rumors that Ainola stirred up ever stop!’
‘Even if I wanted to do something outrageous, I’d be powerless to act!’
‘As expected, no matter what, first catch that scoundrel Ainola and get the antidote. Otherwise, life is unbearable.’
“Also, Nun Eleanor is 16 years old. If it’s consensual, the law permits it. But it’s best not to cause any casualties.”
“I… forget it. My relationship with her is really not what you think.”
Anderson now had bitterness he couldn’t express.
The culprit behind this damage to his reputation could only be blamed on Ainola.
And with only his own explanation, it was impossible to clear his name.
Since he couldn’t explain, Anderson decided not to explain further.
After enough time passed, people would naturally forget the matter.
“Then I’ll head back now, Priest Greens.”
“Take care.”
Not long after Anderson left, several men dressed in black walked out from the shadows of the room.
“Priest Greens, how are your arrangements regarding the Shrine?”
From the badges of these men, it was easy to tell they were assassins from the Moon Shadow Society.
Their purpose in coming here was still to obtain the Eye of Wite.
Why had there been so few guards during the previous infiltration attempts?
It was because of Greens’ covert assistance.
This time, although the Moon Shadow Society hadn’t obtained the key, they learned from Greens that there was another secret passage into the Shrine, so they came to check the situation.
“For the past few days, there has been a lockdown. No one can enter the Shrine. The good news is that at three in the afternoon, the baptism ceremony will take place. During that time, the defenses will be sparse. I will also shut down the biological detection devices, and then you can enter.”
Priest Greens’ expression remained calm.
The assassins took out a small cloth bag, placed it in Greens’ hand, and sneered.
“As expected of Priest Greens, you arrange things quickly. This is the payment. If successful, there will be more.”
After weighing the bag in his hand, Greens nodded.
His tone unchanged, he merely added another instruction.
“The Judgment Executor will bring a nun into the Shrine. Be careful not to run into them.”