Chapter 171: The Succubus’s Interrogation
Late at night, Zona Mendes changed out of her uniform in the duty room and left the Inquisition after saying goodbye to her colleagues.
Ever since Leon had become Director, the Inquisition had expanded its manpower. In addition, scattered Magic Essence transactions had disappeared from Hamel Town, while large-scale Magic Essence trading was heavily concealed and left no trace. Cases involving heretical crimes had also decreased significantly. As a result, the lives of the Inquisitors had become much more relaxed. Most people got off work around dusk, with only a few remaining on duty at night.
Yet Zona still often chose to stay behind and work overtime.
It was not because she was diligent or ambitious, but because of Bishop Beckett’s instructions.
Zona was one of Bishop Beckett’s subordinates and also a member of the Earl’s organization. There were actually many people like her who had been planted among the Church’s lower-level operatives, and most of them took orders from Bishop Beckett.
After Bishop Beckett left the Hamel Inquisition, she and several other subordinates had been left behind to assist the current Director, Leon Set, who was also a cadre within the organization. This made it easier for him to maintain contact with the organization, especially with Bishop Beckett.
At the same time, they also served as Bishop Beckett’s eyes and ears for monitoring Leon.
Although Bishop Beckett had not given any special instructions before, he had recently issued a secret order requiring them to pay close attention to Leon’s movements.
Earlier that day, she had carried out a task described in a secret letter sent by Bishop Beckett. She was ordered to drug the prisoner Sally Hesh in the prison, then observe Sally’s condition and Leon’s reaction over the next two days.