Chapter 658: Volume Eighteen: Stormy Secrets, - Nine: The Law Stands Tall
"You mean to say that our target for this trip is hidden behind that treasure room?" Boritz asked, breathless with excitement. If his companion’s speculation was true, then their journey wouldn’t have been in vain. But why didn’t his companion point it out at that time?
"No, I cannot be certain. After all, we have no evidence, no presence of dark energies, and no reason or authority to demand unconditional compliance with every one of our ideas. More importantly, if what we are looking for is truly hidden there, the situation could be far worse," Caru’s thinking was much more prudent than that of his partner. He planned each move carefully, considering each step. "But besides those filthy things, I cannot imagine what else they would have that is worth deceiving us to such an extent. Rebry should know the duties of the Court as well as my character. For matters unrelated to faith, whatever they might be, even if they pertain to other affairs of the Church of Light, we would not interfere."
"Caru, do you think those two dare to challenge us?" Boritz was annoyed with his companion’s caution. Having been embarrassed once within the magic array, he was eager to regain his dignity and didn’t want to waste this opportunity, which led to his dissatisfaction.
"Boritz, never underestimate your enemies. Let’s not talk about my former colleague for the moment; even the Lord himself is not to be taken lightly. I suspect that the Ice Puppet was a tactic of Viscount Sir, and my former colleague seems to have no interest in Puppet Magic," Caru sighed deeply. "The fellow has already reached a level above that of an Archmage. If we act hastily, we may not achieve our desired goal."
"Then what do you suggest we do?" Boritz did not wish to engage in a war of words with his companion. He was eager to get rid of the trouble sooner rather than later.
"Boritz, we must consider the worst-case scenario. If both Viscount Sir and Rebry have become spokesmen for the Dark Forces, as the intelligence reports suggest, then we can expect that there will be no shortage of Dark Lineage masters hiding in the shadows of the Caucasus. If we want to clear them out in one fell swoop, then we should have more thorough preparations and a stronger force to ensure total success," Caru stated with a firm expression under the sun’s rays on the ship’s deck.
"Then why don’t we go straight back to Marco?" Boritz didn’t entirely agree with his partner but he had to admit that it was rather arrogant for just the two of them to take on the entire Caucasus.
"Hmph, none of those two, neither the Lord nor my former colleague are simple characters. Do you think they saw us off to Bahomon just out of respect for the Church of Light or personal friendship? They wanted to monitor our departure, and they wouldn’t rest easy until they saw us leave. Well, let them relax for now, which will make it easier for us when we come back here next time."
Caru’s words clearly indicated that he was already contemplating future plans. Returning to Marco was inevitable, and they would also need to contact Noyola. If the situation in the Caucasus being a dark den was true, then it would not just be the two of them that would come, which delighted Boritz. Finally, there would be such an opportunity, only it would be a while before then.
Neither Komer nor Rebry had imagined that their opponent could deduce such a profound truth from a small and seemingly negligible action. The high quality of Judges from the Religious Court was one reason, but the deeply ingrained mindset of ’better to over-prepare than to be caught unprepared’ among the Judges was another important factor.