After leaving the cult informant, Karl.
Ansu carried a basket of exquisite candies, planning to visit Freya. He already had a perfect plan to resolve this matter.
But just as he was about to hail a hired carriage, the female demon hunter walked toward him with an expressionless face.
These guys aren't even pretending anymore; they're showing themselves voluntarily...
Ansu frowned and looked behind him. The other male demon hunter was leaning against a wall smoking a cigarette, his gaze also fixed on him.
"Ansu Morris, we belong to the Church's law enforcement agency, the Holy Light Purification Department." Kaila walked up to Ansu and showed him her Church emblem.
"You are suspected of practicing forbidden black magic and engaging in illegal activities. Please come with us!"
"Illegal activities? What illegal activities could I possibly have?" Ansu looked the female demon hunter up and down, feigning confusion.
"As everyone knows, I am a model citizen. I am even a Friend of the Church and a recipient of the Silver Knight Medal."
"By saying this, you are not only slandering me but also slapping the Church in the face!"
"Mr. Ansu, I apologize, but we are also following orders from above." Although Kaila's tone held a hint of apology, her gaze remained fixed on Ansu's movements, as if she were afraid he would suddenly resist arrest and flee.
"What kind of illegal activities specifically? Can you give me a hint?" Ansu asked again.
"You know very well whether there are illegal activities or not!" Ken sneered. He threw away his half-smoked cigarette, crushed it under his foot, and walked over.
"A student who has never shown any magical talent suddenly possesses powerful magic power. Isn't that the most solid evidence?"
Ansu pondered silently. From the sound of it, they only had preliminary suspicions. Otherwise, they wouldn't be asking about black magic...
"Alright, don't linger here any longer." Ken reached for his waist, revealing a pair of silver handcuffs. "Come with us to the demon hunter headquarters for interrogation. You'll have your answer as to whether you're innocent or not!"
Ansu naturally wouldn't let them take him to the demon hunter headquarters, but he didn't want to waste time with them either, so he flashed a smile.
"The demon hunter headquarters is a bit far, isn't it? It would be better if you took me to the Holy Dome Cathedral. I'm in a hurry, so you can give me a ride."
Ken said coldly, "Be serious! You are a suspect now! Since when do you get to demand where we go?"
Ansu sneered and said, "I have extremely important intelligence to report to the archbishops. If something happens and there are massive casualties among innocent citizens, can you bear the responsibility?"
The two demon hunters glanced at each other. Kaila asked suspiciously, "What intelligence?"
"I want to report something!" Ansu suddenly said.
"Report?" Kaila was stunned for a moment. "Report whom?"
"I want to report the terrorist organization, the Squirrel Party!" Ansu clenched his fists with righteous indignation.
"This group of thugs who plague the Empire is planning a terrorist attack! Only I know where they are right now. You two, hurry up and take me back to the cathedral! To prevent tragedy, we must strike hard this time!"
The two demon hunters looked at each other again, both a bit dazed.
The Squirrel Party? Why did it suddenly involve them?
What was going on?
...
Twenty minutes later, in the second-floor office of the Holy Dome Cathedral.
The two demon hunters watched blankly as the suspect chatted animatedly with the Holy Maiden and Archbishop Paul.
This was truly the first time they had seen an arrest operation go like this... The other party had somehow transformed from a suspect into an important 'witness' and was even grandly commanding their archbishops and the Holy Maiden.
In addition to Archbishop Paul, who was in charge of the local diocese, their demon hunter superior, Leonard, also rushed to the scene.
"There's nothing more for you to do here." Leonard glanced at the two demon hunters standing guard outside the door, then walked over and whispered instructions. "Put the arrest warrant for Ansu on hold for now. Go back and prepare; there might be a new operation in a while..."
"Sir, but..." Ken looked at Ansu hesitantly. "This guy's movements today were indeed suspicious. Didn't you already instruct us to arrest him immediately if his behavior was abnormal..."
Leonard turned his head and gave Ansu a deep look.
"Oh? Archbishop Leonard, what are you whispering about over there?"
Ansu curled his lip and looked dissatisfied at Leonard standing outside the door. "The suppression plan can't proceed without you. Why are you so slow? Being late for a meeting isn't a good habit!"
Archbishop Leonard's gaze was dark and unreadable. Since when was it this kid's turn to order him around...
He took a deep breath but still managed to restrain himself from lashing out.
"Fine, I'm coming right now..."
In the office, Ansu had been talking for quite a while. He took a sip of water to soothe his dry throat and pushed the candies he had bought toward Freya.
"Here, these are for you."
Freya had been listening to Ansu speak. Seeing him push the exquisite little flower basket he had been carrying toward her, her pale gold eyes blinked in surprise.
"For... for me?"
"Yeah, I happened to pass by a candy shop today and bought some on the way." Ansu remembered that Vera didn't like sweets and disdained the things normal girls her age liked, so after thinking it over, he felt it was better to give them to Freya.
But what was just a thought of not wanting to be wasteful made Freya cover her mouth in surprise, her eyes shining with excitement.
"Thank you, Ansu, for the candies!" Freya's cheeks turned red as she accepted the flower basket with surprise and shyness. "This is actually the first time I've received a gift from someone..."
"Ah? Really?" Ansu was somewhat surprised. Freya had grown up this much and had never received a gift?
But seeing Freya's happy and cheerful expression, it seemed... it was actually true.
The Holy Maiden was far too pitiful. Ansu looked at her with sympathy, thinking that even when he and Vera were living in the most difficult circumstances, they would still exchange small, cheap, but meaningful gifts on holidays...
"So Freya has never received a gift before?" Archbishop Paul was also surprised, but after seeing Freya nod shyly, a look of self-reproach suddenly appeared on his aged face.
"I'm sorry..."
"Bringing you to the capital was my own selfish idea. All these years, I haven't fulfilled the promises I made to your mother. I have neglected your life too much..."
After all, Freya had always been very sensible. She had taken on such a sacred responsibility at a very young age and had never made a single mistake, to the point that people overlooked her age...
"It's alright, Mr. Paul." Freya gave a soft smile. "After all, you're so busy, how could you have time for me? Besides, I don't think it's a big deal..."
Although she said that, no one obviously believed her. Ansu glanced at Paul, who was as guilt-ridden as an old father, and then at the beaming Freya.
Seeing that Archbishop Leonard was still discussing matters in the hallway and Ansu and Mr. Paul weren't chatting anymore, she secretly reached into the flower basket and unwrapped a candy.
Freya put a beautiful candy into her mouth. The sweet taste made her close her eyes in satisfied delight.
It was so sweet!
She loved the taste of this candy!
More importantly, this was candy that Lord Ansu had specifically given to her!
Freya peeked her eyes open and decided to take all the candies home to treasure them properly!
On the other side.
Leonard discussed things with his subordinates in the hallway for quite a while before finally entering the office and sitting opposite Archbishop Paul.
"If you want our Church to listen to you and go to the Black Harbor District to arrest potential criminals, what you've said isn't enough."
Archbishop Leonard stared at Ansu questioningly. "How exactly did you obtain this intelligence?"
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