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Sabrina exclaimed, "All correct!"
An eyewitness spotted a fleeting dark shadow in the night sky just before 2 a.m., which vaguely resembled the Grim Reaper raising a scythe.
But why "Death"?
Because that beam of light descending from above resembled the Grim Reaper wielding his scythe. That light, incongruous with the darkness, instinctively reminded witnesses of the Grim Reaper.
Because it was actually based on "impressions," and there was only one witness, the veracity of this information could not be confirmed at all.
However, after on-site inspection, it was found that the "cut marks" on the buildings in that area did indeed match the trajectory of the sickle.
The combination of these two factors makes the claim of witnessing "Death" relatively credible.
It seems you think so too.
Dak looked at Sabrina's face and asked curiously.
Sabrina said, “Everything has a cause. Sloan’s death was repeatedly confirmed, but now he’s reappeared before us. We can only believe he’s risen from the dead. And that’s another resurrection—don’t you remember that rumor that was rampant before the end of last year?” Dark smiled and said, “I know, the rumor about the immortal demon king returning from the underworld, right?”
Sabrina said, "That rumor remains unconfirmed. We haven't found any trace of the Demon King yet. But what if it wasn't the Demon King who returned from the Underworld, but Slon?"
Dark: "(0o0) Ah!"
Sabrina continued, "We all know the Demon King is dead." She paused, then added, "At least his soul has returned to the underworld. And Slon is a necromancer. If he gained the favor of the underworld gods after his death, something as trivial as capturing the Demon King's soul shouldn't be difficult for him."
Dark thought for a moment and said, "I really want to agree with you, but to be honest, I know nothing about what the underworld is like, how difficult it is to capture a specific soul, or even what form life takes in the underworld after death. Ultimately, after we die, do our souls really enter the underworld or simply disappear?"
“Okay, stop.” Sabrina quickly raised her hand and said, she realized for the first time that Dark could be so long-winded.
“Alright,” Dark smiled, his eyes narrowing. “Now that we know Sloan has been resurrected, he has clearly gained the favor of the gods of the underworld. Perhaps that bone dragon’s ‘God Card’ is an incarnation of one of those gods. He has become so terrifying now that we should stay away. I can’t help you with this.”
Sabrina's candor was a sign of her sincerity.
Unexpectedly, the information she revealed became the reason for her to be dismissed.
But since Dark is still sitting here, she's more inclined to believe it's a tactic for conversation.
"Eat first."
Sabrina took a deep breath and suddenly asked, "What are the specialties of this restaurant?" Darke quickly replied.
Sabrina immediately began reciting the names of the dishes in great fluency.
The fact that this "Mingguang Restaurant" can attract so many customers naturally means that its dishes are quite unique.
Dak ordered everything without any hesitation.
Anyway, the archbishop gets reimbursed for meals here, so why not order some?
The two then chatted and laughed, never mentioning the serious matter.
The restaurant staff clearly paid special attention to this private room, as all the dishes were served very quickly.
Before long, the table was filled with all sorts of delicious food. But the luxurious feel of the red wine steak I had imagined was nowhere to be found.
Dac immediately invited Joliet to sit down with him and began to eat in a "shared" manner.
Joliet gave the archbishop a slightly apologetic smile and then sat down next to Dark.
In this negotiation, they are clearly in a superior position, so there is no need for them to be overly polite.
The archbishop also took the opportunity to show his enthusiasm, demonstrating the attitude of the Holy Church to the fullest extent.
A moment.
During the conversation, Sabrina suddenly added, "If Sloan can use the power of the God of the Underworld at will, His Holiness the Pope will be his primary target for revenge."
Dark replied casually, "He is not afraid of you."
Joliet said matter-of-factly, "Indeed, he even showed up near the restaurant and the temple."
Sabrina said, "Speaking of which, I should thank you for providing information on Sloan's whereabouts."
Dark waved his hand dismissively and said, "It's alright, it's just tit for tat." Sabrina smiled and said, "Slon deliberately revealed his whereabouts to lure us in. But we've already been fooled once, how could we fall for it a second time?"
Darke also said with a smile, "He probably thinks you would think the same way."
Sabrina shook her head slightly and said, "It's like a mille-feuille, there's always another layer on top of the first, and nobody knows which one will be the last." Dark said, "The necessary vigilance is indeed necessary. It seems the Holy Church already has a complete plan to deal with him."
Sabrina said, "Our Grand Elder is already on his way."
Dark said, "Is it possible that he, Sloan, also knows that your Grand Elder is on his way?"
Sabrina raised an eyebrow and said, "That's exactly what I wanted."
Dark said, "The Grand Elder has a divine artifact specifically designed to counter Sloan."
Sabrina said, "He knows Sloan very well." Darke: "Oh."
After the meal, the waiter removed the plates and replaced them with fruit platters.
After a hearty meal, Dak suddenly felt sleepy and said, "Thank you very much for your hospitality, but I went to bed late last night..."
"What do you need?" Sabrina suddenly asked. Dark countered with, "What do you need?"
“Sigh.” Sabrina finally couldn’t keep up the act any longer. She sighed, leaned back in her chair somewhat lazily, and said, “We need to borrow your intelligence network.”
"Hmm." Dak picked up a fruit with a toothpick and put it in his mouth, pretending to think while chewing carefully.
After finishing the fruit in his mouth, he suddenly looked up at the archbishop and said, "Okay, no problem."
Sabrina was stunned for a moment, a hint of annoyance appearing on her face: "It's that simple?"
Dark, however, sat up straight, his face serious, and said, "My attitude has never changed. Sloan is the holder of the 'God Card' and has a background in the Underworld; it would be unwise to oppose him. We don't want to end up like the Chief Judge, being sent to the Underworld for a trip. But if it's just normal information exchange, we can cooperate at any time."
Sabrina said angrily, "This meal costs a total of three thousand six hundred holy coins."
"Joriet, the bill," Dark said.
Joliet stood up and said, "Yes, young master."
"Sit down!" Sabrina raised her hand, but stopped just before slamming it on the table.
Dark smiled inwardly and said, "Since it's an intelligence exchange, it naturally requires give and take. We can provide information on the population movement of this city, even down to the individual level. What about you?"
Sabrina narrowed her eyes and said, "What do you want to know?" Dark said, "Let's not beat around the bush, why did Galenoris make Pandora Dragon a saint?"
Sabrina's pupils suddenly contracted, and she slowly sat up straight, a smile spreading across her face, but that smile held a hint of danger.
The worst thing when doing business with someone is that they have no expectations of you.
One-sided gifts are not only unsustainable, but also offer no security whatsoever. The Holy Church has conducted very detailed research on Darkdemon, and has a thorough understanding of his current personality and temperament.
Otherwise, it would be the chief archbishop sitting here talking to Dak now, not her, the newly appointed archbishop.
Reciprocal transactions serve as a bridge for communication.
The Holy Church sees not only the past and present, but also the future. Foresight and strategic planning are the foundation for an organization's enduring success.
In this incident, most people only saw the loss and predicament of the Holy Church. Even within the Church itself, this was the prevailing view. However, some people saw an opportunity in this crack.
That is the opportunity to build friendly relations with a force that originally held a completely opposite position!
The person in charge of this matter was none other than Calenoris, whom Dark had just mentioned.
However, Galenoris only asked her to do this; he didn't instruct her on how to do it.
Of course, she was also not given the authority to reveal that top-secret matter. But who is she?
She is Sabrina Melville!
The former bishop who emerged from the mire of the Inquisition as a woman.
The youngest female archbishop in the church right now!
"This matter is a top secret within the Church; even I have only heard a little about it. If you want to know the details, my suggestion is to ask Galenoris directly."
As Sabrina spoke, she tapped a magic card. In an instant, the private room was covered by an invisible barrier.
Everything seen and heard outside the barrier is an illusion.
After setting up the barrier, Sabrina slowly put the magic card back into her sleeve and said leisurely, "Call me 'good sister' and I'll tell you."
Chapter 1534 Darkdemon's Lock and Probing [4k]
"Pleasant to work with."
Fifteen minutes later, Dak emerged from the box and shook hands with the archbishop at the door to say goodbye.
Both of them were smiling, and as the name suggests, the collaboration was very pleasant.
This was a very successful conversation for both parties.
—It can also be said to be a three-party relationship.
Whether representing the Church or her own private interests, Sabrina achieved her desired outcome.
Similarly, Dark also obtained the information he wanted.
Sabrina's "candor" mostly only revealed the conclusion while concealing the process, but all he wanted to know was the conclusion.
First, the "Lich" Sloan is confirmed to be related to the "God of the Underworld".
Secondly, it is confirmed that McCarthy, the chief judge of the Inquisition, is not dead and has most likely been sent to the underworld.
As for whether McCarthy and the 121 Holy Order elites were imprisoned in the Underworld or being hunted down, that was completely unknown, but it didn't matter to Dark.
It's worth noting that Sloan himself is still wandering around the City of Freedom; he did not enter the Underworld with McCarthy and the others.
Given his hatred for the Holy Church, it's highly likely that he has other unfulfilled goals in staying in the mortal realm.
Furthermore, he couldn't easily travel between the underworld and the mortal realm. "Sloan, could it be that person?"
As Dark left the restaurant and entered the carriage, Joliet leaned close and asked, "Darkness, demons, the god of the underworld—these are indeed words that easily come together. By the way, what time is it?" Dark didn't deny the possibility, saying, "Darkness, demons, the god of the underworld—these are indeed words that easily lead people to associate them. By the way, what time is it?"
Joliet said, "Two points."
"Is it already 2 PM?" Dark pondered for a moment and said, "Let's go back to base first."
When the carriage arrived near the base, it changed course, and Dark and Joliet entered the base together via teleportation.
Dark handed the report that Joliet had recorded in the carriage to Laura, who was walking towards them, and quickly said, "Joliet, stay here to hand over the intelligence. Send someone to take my luggage back to the hotel. Hannah, get ready. You'll be coming out with me in ten minutes."
“Okay!” Hannah peeked out from behind a huge stack of documents, her face beaming with delight.
After giving a brief explanation, Dak returned to his room.
A few minutes later, he emerged from the room, now dressed differently. Thompson's physique, after having the black eye implanted, had become slightly more robust.
Therefore, despite their similar heights, it won't be easy for Darko to portray Thompson.
However, the essence of disguise is to appear different from oneself. Like Sloan, Thompson is in a position where he is being searched. Therefore, it's quite reasonable for Thompson to deliberately disguise himself as someone unlike himself.
Dark simply disguised himself as an ordinary adventurer, wearing a hat and a mask, leaving only his eyes exposed.
Then, he immediately had his maid put on a pair of colored contact lenses for him, mimicking Thompson's eye color.
"Have you located Sloan?" Dark asked Laura.
Laura looked up and said, "He has never been lost since he appeared at the Temple of Nix."
“Very good,” Dark said. “Give this intelligence to the Holy Church’s spies.”
Laura asked, "Are we really going to cooperate with the Holy Church?"
Dark said, "It's a matter of returning the favor. And let me repeat, we're just having normal intelligence exchanges with them, not cooperating. Remember to provide them with more information about population flow and player surveys when you contact them."
“Understood,” Laura said.
The Duke's mansion's roots in the Free City predate those of any other power. However, the initial establishment of an intelligence system here was for protection.
Now, while protecting the environment, we've also added some other businesses.
Therefore, as long as the Duke's intelligence system operates at full capacity, no one can completely disappear under their noses.
Unless, of course, that person leaves the city of freedom. Ultimately, though.
The City of Freedom and the Duke's Palace are deeply connected.
Even in the eyes of many outsiders, this city of freedom was founded by the Valkyrie, and Lord Suna Montilfali was merely her spokesperson.
Although it was just a rumor, it was enough to show how influential the Duke's mansion was in the Free City.
The Holy Church came to Dark instead of the city lord because they knew that the Duke's mansion's intelligence network here was even more sophisticated than the official intelligence department of the Free City.
However, Dark made no move to provoke anyone with a deep connection to "the God of the Underworld".