Chapter 126
Though she couldn't directly confront the bishop, a little annoyance wouldn't hurt...
These important figures shouldn't be driven away.
Seeing that the maid had finished writing the list, she continued to gather some information before speaking up, "I still need to confirm the list. Don't make any moves yet; you can leave for now."
"Understood, Administrator."
The attendant and the maid stepped out, leaving the office.
As for Ji Di, she began to ponder while casually glancing at Miss Luosuo's shopping list.
As expected, it was filled with all sorts of clever little trinkets.
But when she spotted a few items, her eyes narrowed slightly.
Blood of the Heart-Eating Bat... and these materials...
Aren't they all for hypnosis? Some even have aphrodisiac effects.
Recalling what the maid had said—that they had played in the game room for a couple of hours before retreating to their rooms and not coming out—Ji Di took a slow breath.
Alright, alright, so you’re throwing a party without inviting me.
Ji Di set the list down, tossed both the list and the shopping slip into a nearby metal trash bin, and threw in a burning candle.
Then, she picked up her pen, took out her spiritual notebook, and began to write.
【Year 741 of the Holy Era, June 22】
【Mother Goddess Sadana, please guide me on how to proceed...】
【Yesterday, my subordinate informed me that a bishop wishes to conduct a sacrificial ceremony here to summon Your servant...】
【My excitement is beyond words, but after calming down tonight, I find myself with a hint of doubt...】
【No... I shouldn't question the bishop's judgment; perhaps he has received secret orders from higher up.】
【I just need to think about how to cooperate fully...】
【...】
Ji Di wrote sincerely, each word dripping with earnestness, yet the entire entry shifted the responsibility onto that "subordinate" and the "bishop."
And she, the innocent one, had to abandon everything she had painstakingly built over the years for the sake of faith and loyalty at this moment.
After a long while, Ji Di put down her pen and let out a long sigh.
After checking that there was nothing unusual in her notes, she closed her eyes, quietly contemplating how to carve out an escape route for herself.
She had reported to the higher-ups... The ceremony was something she couldn't stop; once it began, she certainly couldn't stay in Bolun City any longer.
When the bishop arrived, he would undoubtedly want her and the others to capture someone, so she could use that moment... to do what she wanted and then slip away.
But that depended on whether the bishop could handle that "Crown Guard." If he couldn't, she'd have to make a run for it.
Though starting over in another place was a headache, for Ji Di, as long as she could survive, it was better than anything else.
Surviving meant she could serve the Mother Goddess better and contribute more to her.
She was more important than anyone else; she couldn't die.
Ji Di placed the notebook back in the drawer.
Click—
She locked it up tight.
...
"Are we really going to stay here for the night?"
Ai Wei Na whispered to Sha Er.
"Yeah."
Sha Er nodded.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah!!!"
A Dai Er shook her head vigorously, strongly opposing Sha Er's idea.
"You can speak now."
Sha Er looked at A Dai Er, who was still adhering to the rules she had set, and spoke helplessly.
"Mm~"
A Dai Er shook her head.
"Are you worried that if you talk now, you might slip up later?"
Sha Er continued to ask.
"Mm-hmm."
A Dai Er nodded.
Genius.
Though A Dai Er sometimes seemed a bit dense, she could indeed follow through on the tasks given to her, which was a redeeming quality.
"Don't be so scared,"
Ai Wei Na chimed in, "If Sha Er says it's fine, then it should be fine."
On a normal day, staying overnight at De Dun Manor wouldn't faze Ai Wei Na. Previously, if she encountered a downpour, she would choose to stay a few days.
Knowing this was the stronghold of the Holy Dawn Sect, Ai Wei Na felt no reservations, especially since Ni Ya was always by her side to protect her.
Though the "Crown Guard" wasn't skilled in combat, their protective abilities were top-notch. As long as it wasn't a sneak attack or poisoning, even a third-tier cult bishop couldn't kill Ai Wei Na without going through Ni Ya.
Moreover, in the eyes of the Holy Dawn Sect, Ai Wei Na had not been exposed; they were unaware that Xie Lun had died in her home and wouldn't rashly attack her.
After all, they had to be wary of the Luosuo family backing Ai Wei Na.
The Saint of Death was also one of the reasons Ai Wei Na had the courage to follow Sha Er.
Compared to herself, Ai Wei Na was more worried about Sha Er and A Dai Er.
A Dai Er was fine; as long as she stayed close, in the eyes of the Holy Dawn Sect, she was merely Xie Lun's student. They had no idea that A Dai Er was the one who created the virus.
But Sha Er was different.
She was the one who had killed Xie Lun, and her return to De Dun Manor was to carry out a mission left by her organization.
What kind of mission required an ordinary person to face a large group of cultists and a third-tier bishop...?
Ai Wei Na increasingly felt a sense of unease about the organization behind Sha Er.
"Do you need any help tomorrow?"
Ai Wei Na asked Sha Er.
"No need."
"Are you going to act alone again?"
As Sha Er was taking off her shoes and socks, she looked up at Ai Wei Na and said, "Just get up early tomorrow and play normally; there won't be any dangerous places."
"I'm just trying to see if I can find that bishop."
Just trying to find the bishop?
That’s a bit better...
Ai Wei Na asked, "So when are we heading back?"
"Tomorrow afternoon, around 1:05."
In two minutes, Sha Er could wrap everything up, but just to be safe, she decided to add a few extra minutes.
That night, the three of them hardly slept.
Ni Ya was silently patrolling the room, worried about Ai Wei Na's safety;
Ai Wei Na was pondering what Sha Er and her organization were up to, constantly reasoning in her mind;
Sha Er, having rested too much, also struggled to sleep. She replayed every step from her previous simulations in her mind, aiming to be in the best state possible. She chose not to simulate again to avoid further damaging her spirit, which could affect the "spiritual summoning" effect.
Only A Dai Er, clutching Sha Er's arm, fell asleep, anxious and fearful.
The next day, after a brief sleep, Sha Er woke up early.
Ai Wei Na, who hadn't slept at all, was stirred awake by Sha Er's movements, and A Dai Er groggily followed suit.
After the three of them washed up and tidied their clothes, they stepped out of the room.
De Dun Manor was almost ablaze with lights all night, with many gamblers having stayed up the entire night, their eyes bloodshot.
A corpse was carried past them, devoid of gunshot wounds, only showing signs of strangulation around the neck. Most likely, they had borrowed too much money and lost it all, leading to suicide.
Such occurrences were not uncommon in De Dun Manor, especially during grand events where the number of broken families among gamblers increased.
In the casino, there were no winners, only those who lost everything and those who had yet to lose everything. Gambling addiction meant that ruin was just a matter of time.
After spending a night there, A Dai Er was no longer tense like the day before; instead, she happily followed Sha Er around, exploring here and there, even trying her hand at a simple roulette game, only to lose her last ten-pound chip, after which she dared not play again.
After wandering around for a bit, Sha Er frowned slightly.
She had been looking everywhere but couldn't find Jiao Zhi Ni.
On the other hand, Ai Wei Na was frequently recognized, with people coming over with champagne to greet her, eager to get to know her.
Eventually, Sha Er led Ai Wei Na and A Dai Er to the game room. Using her black gold membership card, Ai Wei Na cleared a table, and the three of them sat down, with Ni Ya taking on the role of dealer.
With five or six hours until one o'clock, Sha Er held a deck of cards, scanning the crowded game room, waiting for Jiao Zhi Ni to appear.
If everything went according to Jiao Zhi Ni's plan, she would definitely come to check the blood array again before noon.
As long as she saw her checking, it would mean the blood array was set up.
Next, they just needed to see when those cultists would be summoned to the underground sanctuary.
"Fight the Nobles? What kind of game is that?"
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