A person completely covered in black robes stood there, wearing a mask just like countless others in the underground black market, exuding an air of mystery.
"Don't be nervous, and don't misunderstand. Although you don't know who I am, I mean you no harm."
The figure in black spoke in a female voice, low-pitched and carrying a slight hint of a smile.
'No, I know exactly who you are.'
The moment the black-robed person blocked her path, Olivia had already asked.
'Magic mirror, who is the person standing in front of me?'
【Monica West, class rank is Sensate, transcendent path is Cavalry, underground black market codename: Flying Lightning.】
Monica could never have imagined that by simply stepping in front of Olivia, her information would be completely exposed. In Olivia's eyes, she held no secrets at all.
Unaware that her identity had been compromised, Monica introduced herself: "My codename is Flying Lightning. Just now, I witnessed your battle in the iron cage.
"I must admit, that was a truly magnificent, exhilarating fight.
"Among the Sensates I have seen, you are the most outstanding Swordsman.
"Therefore, I would like to invite you to join us... hm, this isn't a convenient place to talk. Can we leave first and find a different location to converse?
"Trust me, what I have to say is very important, and it carries immense benefits for you."
Monica's words were shrouded in mystery, an attempt to use intrigue to pique Olivia's curiosity.
Olivia was indeed a bit curious, but satisfying her curiosity was far easier than the other woman imagined.
'Magic mirror, magic mirror, is what Monica says true?'
【It is true.】
'What does she want to invite me to join?'
【She wants to invite you to join an organization, but she hasn't decided on a name for it yet. She is currently thinking of one.】
Olivia was stunned for a moment. "???"
She hadn't even thought of a name? What did that mean?
Was she trying to start an organization on a whim?
'Why is she looking for me to join this whatever-organization?'
【This is related to a policy recently revealed by the Church. The Church has decided to recognize certain non-faith-based transcendent organizations.】
Olivia felt she didn't quite understand, so she immediately asked for more details.
Under her questioning, the magic mirror quickly provided piece after piece of information. Only then did Olivia learn what the Church had done to deal with the growing number of heretics.
The Church intended to recognize a group of transcendent organizations, allowing them to exist openly within the Holy Kelidos Empire. These groups would enjoy a series of benefits, such as being able to purchase spiritual materials from the Church at preferential prices.
This was a revolutionary policy.
In the past, while the Church would not actively hunt organizations that did not worship evil gods, it never officially recognized their social status. This meant that even if transcendent organizations existed, they could only operate in the shadows.
What forced the Church to make this change was the recent series of turbulent events in Kaliron.
Thus, the Church devised a corresponding strategy.
If a transcendent organization worshipped an evil god, it was a heretical organization. If it worshipped an orthodox god other than the Radiant Goddess, it was treated as a guest and could not remain in the Holy Kelidos Empire for long.
Only non-faith-based transcendent organizations with non-negative goals could gain the Church's recognition, officially step into society, and be known by the public.
As long as such organizations passed the Church's assessment and registration, they could receive an official certificate, becoming a formal transcendent organization.
The Church's move was specifically aimed at utilizing the strength of these organizations to better combat heretical organizations.
As a massive empire, the Holy Kelidos Empire naturally had a significant number of transcendents. Not everyone was willing to join the Church, and in the past, they had to maintain a low profile.
But now, the situation had changed.
Understanding the context made Olivia's expression become quite colorful.
She already knew what this Monica's plan was.
The woman certainly wanted to take advantage of the preferential policies provided by the Church, so she needed an official transcendent organization recognized by the authorities.
Perhaps she didn't want to join someone else's organization, so she chose to establish her own.
And Olivia was likely the first person she had invited.
This was getting interesting...
"Uh... excuse me, Lady Black Moon?" Monica's expression turned a bit stiff as she looked at the silent girl in front of her.
When Olivia was asking the magic mirror and receiving answers, to Monica, it looked as if she was just standing there in a daze. This left Monica unsure of what to say.
Hearing Monica's voice, Olivia snapped back to reality.
"What are you inviting me to join? It wouldn't happen to be some transcendent organization, would it? If that's the case, I'm not interested at all."
Olivia rejected her flatly.
As a deaconess of the Church, why would she need to join some random organization?
Besides, the existence of the Rose Legion was already a headache for her. She didn't want to waste energy on other mysterious groups.
Even if those so-called organizations likely wouldn't bring her much trouble.
Monica's eyes widened, and she looked at Olivia in shock.
She hadn't even said anything yet—how did the other party know she wanted to invite her into a transcendent organization?
Was it because she had used the word "invite"?
"Lady Black Moon, you might not know, but the Church has issued a new policy. There are benefits to joining a transcendent organization, for example..."
"Not interested. Find someone else."
Olivia walked right past Monica and left.
Monica turned around, watching Olivia's retreating back with a bitter smile.
Since this one won't work, then...
Monica looked away and began scanning the other people in the underground black market.
After leaving the market, Olivia checked with the magic mirror to confirm no one was following her, then returned to her residence.
...
A few days passed in the blink of an eye.
Because of the lingering aftermath of the Twilight Council incident, Kaliron was exceptionally peaceful during this period.
Another matter began to dominate the discussions in the newspapers: the formation and recognition of countless transcendent organizations.
To obtain the Church's preferential policies, dozens of transcendent organizations were established in just a few days, causing quite a transcendent craze in Kaliron.
However, none of this had anything to do with Olivia. She simply commuted between the Daylight Cathedral and her home every day, spending her time meditating or training her abilities to slowly improve herself.
Until a new mission from the cathedral arrived.
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