Chapter 33: In the Dungeon
Nemo walked on the streets in the afternoon wearing the holy shackles, returning a numb expression to all the curious gazes. Ann had reinstalled the holy shackles for him again, but this time there was a trace of blackness wrapped around the white light chain.
“You have to control it.” After a brief exchange of information, Ann patted Nemo on the shoulder. “Imagine yourself holding a pudding. Don’t break it. It’s long past the arranged time, so we have to give the Church of Penitence a good reason. Even if Oliver has his charm technique, it’s best not to leave any omission on your side.”
However, “holding a pudding” was not a simple task. Nemo had to stop every three steps he took, making sure that the holy shackles was still completely wrapped around his wrists. Oliver followed him with a bitter look on his face.
“You’re not really turning me in.” Nemo’s soles rubbed against the road, moving very slowly. “Relax.”
“They won’t be soft on you,” Oliver sighed. “That’s the dungeon of the Heretical Judgement Hall.”
“So, I should just stay back and say nothing?” Nemo laughed dryly. “There’s no other way. It’s a superior demon attack and a blessing festival sacrifice. ‘Cahill’ really doesn’t want us to continue. Since he’s putting in this much effort, there’s definitely a secret to this matter.”
“I’ve been thinking…” Oliver touched his chin. “Why did he ask another superior demon? He should know that his identity has been exposed. It was late at night, so he must have ways to hide from Mrs. Edwards, assuming she really doesn’t know the truth. Humans would rarely help out for nothing in return, and superior demons aren’t that kind either.”
“After all, he was the only one who has the motive to attack us. If it wasn’t for me suddenly… er, something going wrong, Witherspoon would’ve killed us. I’m a bit reluctant to say that it might’ve been a test.” Nemo was distracted and almost cause the light chain to snap off, scaring him that he immediately stopped and adjusted his strength.
“What if he knew in advance that you might have a ‘problem’?”