Secrets: Priestess

Chapter 120 Advanced Fishing Techniques

"Since you've participated in Beyonders' gatherings, you must all be familiar with magical items."

Viscount Greylint nodded and continued to look at Claire expectantly.

Claire continued, "Sealed objects are magical items collected and sealed by the Church of the Seven Gods. Compared to ordinary magical items, they have stronger side effects, so they need to be sealed."

Viscount Greylint asked curiously, "If it's more dangerous, does that mean it's also more powerful?"

Claire sighed, "It's safe to say that the smaller the numerical code, the more dangerous the Sealed Artifact. This time, to save you, I activated a Level 1 Sealed Artifact. That's a highly dangerous item that even captains aren't qualified to use."

Audrey judged that Claire's words were true. "It's really too dangerous to rashly participate in the Aurora Society's gathering... Perhaps, if Galadilla hadn't accompanied me this time, I would have really been in danger. After all, even Viscount Gralint, the Aurora Society had no scruples about turning him into a human bomb..."

Audrey's resistance to being forced into becoming a true informant gradually weakened, and she began to accept this established reality bit by bit:
"Since it's already like this, let's think about how to get more value out of Galadilla... She praised the official organization's benefits so much before. I can be considered a half-official employee now, even if it's forced..."

Audrey's thoughts wandered. After Grelint clarified the concept of Sealed Artifacts, she continued, "I remember you mentioned last time that sacrificed Nighthawks would also become 'Sealed Artifacts'? That was Tingen's Nighthawk, right?"

Claire was silent for a few seconds before calmly saying, "Yes. Since the contamination cannot be eliminated, we have no choice but to seal the body of that team member. And to avoid irritating her companions, the seal will be stored elsewhere."

Audrey's heart tensed, but she murmured, "Stored somewhere else?"

Claire nodded. "Because that team member has acquaintances in Backlund, he should eventually be sent to our temple. This is also the final destination of most of the remains of the runaway team members. The temple is the safest resting place."

Audrey, who believed in the Goddess of Night, naturally knew where the temple was. If the body of the "priestess" was really sent to the temple, then they should forget about retrieving the body of this companion!

Even the most insane secret organization, the Aurora Society, has never dared to commit terrorist incidents in Winter County where the temple is located!
Claire continued, "Actually, if the Meazza family hadn't given up on their fight for the player's body, they would have already arranged for its escort according to the procedures."

Viscount Glint interrupted in surprise, "Meazza? What connection does what you're talking about have with the Meazza family?"

Audrey asked politely, "Galadia, can I talk about this?"

Claire said nonchalantly, "This kind of thing isn't something worth keeping secret for you nobles."

After receiving permission, Audrey explained to Greylint, "Haven't you heard before about the woman from the Meazza family who died in the line of duty? This deceased Nightwatchwoman was none other than the second daughter of the Meazza family."

Grelint couldn't help but raise his voice, suddenly realizing, "So she's Inelli Meazza's sister! I remember she was about my age, and yet she died in the line of duty... Was she even a Nighthawk?"

Inili... As expected, hearing the name of that "sister" who is a model of tradition in a place like this can only mean that the circle of aristocrats is actually very small.

Audrey, with a look of empathy, sighed, "Not only did he die, but now he can't even be buried..."

Grellant said, "No wonder the Meazza family hasn't held a funeral. I thought the internal conflicts within their family were so severe that they couldn't even maintain their dignity."

Claire listened to the conversation between the two and suddenly said, "Ms. Audrey, do you remember the matter you wanted to entrust me with last time? The one about Jessica Meazza."

Audrey nodded doubtfully: "Do you have any idea?"

Claire said, "Since Jessica Meazza lost control of her emotions due to her niece's death and was taken advantage of by Beth, would it improve the situation if she had access to her niece's body?"

Audrey asked in surprise, "Can you take out Claire's body?"

Claire nodded and said, "Although I can't decide to return the body to the Meazza family, I can still arrange for a limited visit."

"Also, this way, we can divert Jessica Meazza's attention away from Beth while we move this matter forward."

Audrey suppressed her temper and asked, "So when do you plan to arrange it?"

Claire looked uncertain and said carefully, "The timing is uncertain. After all, I need to submit a series of applications to the church."

Audrey felt a little disappointed, but nodded in understanding. "Then if you can confirm the time, please let me know in advance."

Claire looked surprised and said, "I can take care of this matter. Miss Audrey, you don't need to follow up on it."

Audrey was stunned for a moment - if she wasn't told the time, how could she inform the "Queen"?
Audrey acted considerate and said to Claire, "But how do you communicate with the Meazza family? I have a way to get Jessica out."

Viscount Greylint also interrupted at this time and said, "Just tell me. I can contact Inili. I can also help with this matter."

Claire politely declined their offer and said with a smile, "Don't bother. I plan to apply through formal channels, so I will contact Jessica Meazza directly in the name of the Church of the Evernight Goddess."

Audrey's expression froze, and for a moment she was unable to speak any further.

"If I continue to pester her, I'm afraid Galadilla will become suspicious... Besides, it's better to resolve the issue of Jessica being pestered by Beth first. As for the Queen's commission, since Galadilla is willing to arrange it, there will always be a chance to inquire about it..."

With this in mind, Audrey sincerely thanked Claire and said, "Then I'll leave this matter to Ms. Galadilla."

Claire smiled and said, "It's just a fair trade."

Having initially thrown out the bait, Claire now had the intention of leaving. "Then I'll go back and arrange this matter. If there's anything you want to tell me, you can contact me at St. Samuel's Church later."

Claire said the last sentence to everyone present. After all, these people were her real informants today.

Grellint, whose life was saved, responded very actively.

Audrey, who was scheming, also pretended to cooperate on the surface.

As for Xio and Fors, both had indescribable bitter expressions—

If Xio hadn't returned to Backlund to investigate her father's rebellion, and if both of them hadn't been reluctant to leave Audrey, their generous patron, they would have wanted to flee Backlund directly.

Claire noticed their concerns and offered a reassuring word before leaving:
"Don't worry, you all wore masks at the gathering. No one in the church knows your identities, and other Nighthawks won't come to you and ask you to cooperate with their actions."

"Besides, with this informant identity, if you are really discovered by official personnel, you can still use it to save your lives."

Claire's words made the two of them look better.

Xu thought more positively, "Just think of it as another commission channel...it's not a big deal."

Thinking about the channels for commissioning tasks, Xio thought about the man with the golden mask he met at the party. "It's a pity that I didn't get the potion formula of the 'Sheriff'... I wonder if he escaped? Will I meet him again in the future?"

(End of this chapter)