04_18 Miss Pastor is very busy, +4
"But in this case, we don't understand it, the 'temple' is within the scope of the church, but why is there a necromancer?" Imperka raised her little silver head and sternly raised the biggest problem in the bishop's reasoning: "If there really is such a necromancer who is doing something to the 'temple', why can't we find it?" That, let's just ask, there is no intention of holding you accountable. β
"We're already investigating, but, because the study of necromancy is strictly forbidden within the Alliance, our understanding of necromancy has always been at a very superficial level. As to when exactly this was done, how it was done, and why it was so hidden, we still can't draw conclusions for the time being. β
The archbishop shook his head.
"We haven't made much progress in our internal investigation yet, but we've commissioned the mages in the academy district to investigate the activities of the spirits. After all, this is a big deal, and if someone does anything to the spirit veins under Sunny City, it will be a big problem. The security of the entire city of the sun is threatened. β
"Worst-case scenario, what could happen?" Vanessa asked.
"The worst? No, no one can imagine how bad this kind of thing could be in the end. Maybe even you adventurers won't be spared. The first outbreak of the undead was due to the fact that the inner temple of the city was in the hands of the necromancer - but fortunately, the 'temple' itself is still under the control of our cathedral. β
"So, can we take a tour? The temple, and the core device that sustains it? β
The archbishop was silent for a while.
"The core of the temple was not meant to be seen by outsiders like you. However, now that this is happening, we also have to show some sincerity to the adventurers...... It's just that none of you adventurers have specialized researchers, and even if you see the core device of the temple, you may not be able to understand it immediately. Isn't it better to do some preparation first? We can dedicate people to teach you some of the necessary knowledge. β
It is not without reason that the Archbishopric says so. Adventurers rely almost entirely on the system to cast skills and spells. Even if they are in this world, they have lived in the other world for more than half a year, so they have some understanding of those mysterious powers, but they are still too far away from the real "mages" in this world.
It's like teaching quantum mechanics to an ordinary elementary school student, and it's impossible to understand it.
However, even so, there are some exceptions among the players who save zΓ i. Coincidentally, Imperka and Vanessa happened to know such a "special case".
"You're worried about that. Actually, we were a little prepared when we came...... Wait a minute, and that person will arrive. If it were her, she would be able to understand what you were saying. β
"She? Who is it referring to? β
Imperka blinked, a triumphant smile on her lips, "You know that man, we called the Song of Kolotia Creek. If that's all right, she'll be there soon. β
The archbishop frowned.
"Song of the Creek...... I know that girl, she ...... It's really different from you. If it's her...... Please wait here a little bit, I need to do some preparations. Or, you can just walk around the church. β
The archbishop's voice became slightly muffled, even faintly trembling. Even a child can feel that he is not normal at the moment.
Imperka and Vanessa looked at each other, but the archbishop no longer cared about the two of them, leaving Inberka and Vanessa behind, and turned to leave his room.
"What's going on?"
Inberka asked in a whisper as she tugged at Vanessa's sleeve.
"I don't know."
"I always feel ...... Feel...... It's kind of bad. Let's go......"
Vanessa felt that the power coming from the cuffs seemed to be getting bigger and bigger, and when she lowered her head, she realized that Imberca's expression seemed to be very unnatural.
She was shaking.
"What's wrong?"
"We don't know...... But...... It's dangerous......"
Vanessa's heart tightened.
"Let's go, then."
I don't know how Inberka came to the conclusion that it was "dangerous", but since Inberka said so, I'm afraid that what will happen next will definitely not be a good thing.
At this moment, Vanessa felt a sudden tightness in her chest, and it was difficult to breathe, as if the air seemed to have condensed.
It's like being cursed, even Vanessa, who is half-hung with magic, can feel it.
What's wrong?!
The afterglow swept to Imperca, and it was obvious that the silver-haired Lori had the same painful expression on her face.
"Run."
It's just a weak reminder, but such a reminder is not needed at all, and the two of them rushed out of the door together.
Outside, too, there were other shouts.
"What's going on!"
"Assemble! All assembled! β
"What a strong spiritual pressure!"
β¦β¦
Vanessa...... Look out the window ......"
Imbaka, who was running behind, grabbed Vanessa's sleeve, and then, Vanessa turned her head to look out the windowβ
I can't see the view from the window anymore. The streetscape that was supposed to be the church district is now completely gone, and even the sky has turned purple-black, with ominous pale streaks writhing irregularly in the sky. Lost from the light of the setting sun, the interior of the church immediately became dark, and could only be illuminated by the spells of the paladins and priests in the hall. However, the Holy Light Technique, which was originally able to provide fairly bright illumination, was now as if it had a severe cold, and could only provide a slight flickering light and darkness that seemed to be extinguished at any time.
"Fuck, the door won't open!"
"Assemble, assemble! Everyone's gathered in the hall! β
"Oh my God! What's going on! β
The halls of the church were filled with running figures. Even Imbaka and Vanessa, who are "adventurers", can guess what is happening now, no matter how little common sense they have.
The cathedral of this city in the sun city has completely turned into a "different space" at this moment.
"What should I do?" Vanessa couldn't help but ask.
"I, I don't know. Is this happening because of us? β
"It seems...... That's pretty much it. I'm afraid, we now know who the prisoner is. Vanessa said in a low voice, "But, now it's up to us to see if we can get out."
At this moment, the voices of Vanessa and Imperca, who were very familiar to them, came from nearby.
"Wow, it's getting so dark outside. Oh, Theo, what's going on? β
"You, don't hold me, stupid Mengyun, I, how can I know."
It's the two goblins who often help Kolotia deliver mail, because they have often received email correspondence from Kolotia recently, so Imberka and Vanessa can be regarded as knowing these two goblins with very individual personalities.
"You're here too?" Vanessa and Imbaca soon discovered the location of the two elves.
"Why are we here, woo, it's up to you two, why did you come to such a place? We're just here to deliver a courier to you, a courier. I waited a little because I saw you talking, who knew this kind of thing would happen, Mengyun was going home, I was going home......" The ice-blue little dot looked like she was about to cry, but even the green-haired goblin next to her, who had always looked relatively mature, didn't seem to have a good face at the moment.
"Can't you get out too?"
The green-haired goblin, Theo, also shook his head: "The space outside is no longer the world it used to be. Even with our elf spells, we can't teleport out...... But since they're all here, the mail is still for you. β
With that, Theo pointed to the door of the room, where a small package was placed.
"The sender is Kolotia, please sign for it. Postage has already been paid ......"
"Kolotia?!"