Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Chapter 68: Speaking with the Gods (1/2)

Chapter 70: Chapter 68: Speaking with the Gods

After leaving the Tempest Church, Irene didn’t go straight back to the Fischer residence; instead, she went directly from the North City to Nasir’s East City, where the poor lived.

Today, her spirituality had nearly run out, and she couldn’t continue to eavesdrop using the “Secret Ear Technique,” so she could only set out to do other things.

“Madam Irene, hello.”

“Thank you very much, Madam Irene.”

“Madam Irene, it’s a real joy to see you.”

The poor continuously greeted her, and Irene responded with practiced calm.

She had come here time and again. How many times had it been?

She could no longer remember.

For ten long years, the East City District had undoubtedly become a region she was incredibly familiar with; almost every person here knew her.

The East City District was filled with shanty wooden homes where people struggled to live above the breadline. Originally, many children maintained their livelihood through theft and begging, but now they had all become members of the orphanage.

Her shoes stepped on the muddy ground without concern for the filth as she calmly arrived beside the wooden hut where Grandma Narda lived. Narda’s eldest son, Moore, the leader of the biggest gang of thieves in Nasir, bowed his head in respect.

“Madam Irene, you’ve come again. Are you looking for something from my mother?” he asked.

Irene shook her head and said calmly,

“No, it’s you I’m after this time. You’ve had your subordinates investigate the Isaac family matters for so long; surely there must be some findings?”

The elderly woman’s eldest son, Moore, was short and thin with a fiery temper, but he held utmost respect for his mother and Irene. He never got angry with the two of them and was almost willing to do whatever they said.

“Actually, there has been a new discovery lately. It’s that Lady Isaac’s son has been missing for a few days now; at least, people watching outside haven’t seen him during this period.”

He paused for a moment, bent over slightly, and continued, “Of course, he could also be sick and has been resting at home all this time. Apart from this information, there’s no other news worth reporting.”

“Understood.”

Irene nodded her head, intending to leave, but Moore hesitated and stopped her respectfully and apologetically,

“Oh, right, Madam Irene, why don’t you take a look at my mother? I think her condition has been somewhat off recently.”

Of course, Irene would not mind such a request, so she entered the hut and looked at Grandma Narda, who was sitting inside eating beans. The old lady was extremely happy to see Irene, and they chuckled and chatted for a while.

Irene also noticed that Grandma Narda’s mental state was off, she was lucid, even somewhat excited, and she wouldn’t stop talking.

After checking, she found out that Grandma Narda wasn’t sick; rather, she was too exhilarated from the health and strength gained through extraordinary power.

“It’s fine, she’s just too happy, probably because you three are so filial,” Irene said to Moore as she left.

“Is that so.”

Moore sighed with relief. He thought something was wrong with his mother, but now he could rest easy.

In his eyes, Madam Irene was practically a messenger sent by the gods. Meeting her was a divine blessing, an incredible stroke of luck for him and his mother!

“Actually, my mother is getting old, and I’m afraid she won’t be with us much longer. My brothers and I are already prepared for this,” Moore said with a sincere smile and earnestly added,

“But even if there’s not much time left, we still hope she can be happy. Madam Irene, you’ve given her a beautiful, painless later life. For us, this is an immense kindness you’ve performed.”

Irene smiled faintly and responded serenely, “It’s all part of my duty; the power bestowed upon me by God should be used to cure people.”

Moore continued to smile and said, “Yes, I believe the Lord of Salvation is also watching and affirming your actions. He will bless you, Madam Irene, to live to a hundred.”

Irene was momentarily startled but managed a forced smile.

Afterward, she still didn’t go straight home but went to the town’s orphanage to check on the children’s health and education. She didn’t return home until the sky gradually darkened.

Even though Irene was very tired, she didn’t go to sleep but instead checked on the servants and guards, and the progress of various jobs.