Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Chapter 67 Reporting (1/2)

Chapter 69: Chapter 67 Reporting

The Sea God Cult boasts multiple Extraordinary Exponents that have achieved the Transmutation level. It’s an undeniable fact that this force is beyond what the Fischer family can contend with.

Irene had originally thought that if the other party were illegal Extraordinary Exponents of dubious identity, the Fischer family might attempt to swallow them, seizing that Treasure-class mysterious rare artifact.

But the power of the Sea God Cult was simply not something they could confront.

“Caution” and “secrecy” are the two most important principles for the Fischer family.

She knew that backstabbing was not the right judgment. The most correct judgment was to report the Isaac family.

However, reporting obviously came with two clear problems.

The first problem was the lack of evidence. Although the Secret Ear Technique could eavesdrop, it had no ability to record voices; what she heard was solely “one side of the story.”

Having only that potion as evidence wasn’t enough either, since Lady Isaac could completely deny it, claim that the potion wasn’t hers at all and that it was a frame-up, using this to buy time.

The Isaac knight family held fame and status in Nasir. It was impossible to convict them based on her word alone. At most, the appearance of the potion could prompt an investigation by the Tempest Church.

The second problem would arise if the Tempest Church, after its investigation, indeed found serious issues and dealt with the Isaac family. Then the mysterious rare artifact carried by the mysterious person from the Sea God Cult would also end up being confiscated by the Tempest Church.

She wouldn’t be able to complete the divine edict handed down by the Lord of the Lost then.

“Hmm, these are indeed some uncomfortable choices to make.”

If…

Irene considered another scenario, where she disregarded any danger or consequences and forcefully motivated everyone in the family to attack the Isaac family.

Firstly, with the Sea God Cult’s profound foundation, they might well be destroyed, and the unwarranted attack on an Extraordinary family would be seen as an illegal act.

“We absolutely cannot do that. Oh Lord, please forgive my cowardice. It is not that I fear death but that I do not wish to see meaningless deaths occur.”

As for the option of leaving heretical groups beside her and not dealing with them for the time being, waiting for them to complete some unclear ritual—it was an option too impossible to even consider.

Eventually, she made a decision. Even if she very much wanted to fulfill the edict of the great Lord of the Lost, acting impulsively would lead to the ruin of the Fischer family.

Caution.

Irene recalled the words of Lucius—his influence on the Fischer family, as a laid-back and carefree man, would forever be indelible.

“Remember, always be a wise coward, not some brave idiot.”

“Because your judgment affects more than just one person. Do not bring trouble upon the Fischer family that we simply cannot afford.”

I understand now. Thank you, Uncle Lucius.

In Nasir Town’s wealthiest North City, there stands a church belonging to the Tempest Church.

All of the port towns and cities on the Ouden Continent had a Tempest Church without exception, but such a faith was rarely seen inland.

Many inlanders even believed that the Tempest Church’s status as one of the True Gods Church was in name only.

After informing Byrne and getting his consent, Irene immediately went to the church of the Tempest Church.

The white-domed church was quite majestic and solemn. The walls were built from ancient stones, giving a sense of solidity and weight, and the engravings on the four sharp corners above symbolized sea breezes and lightning.

At the very top of the bell tower hung a giant bell that had been placed there for a century. When fierce sea winds blew, the heavy bell would echo throughout the entire North City District.

The Priest of the Tempest Church was a bald old man who kept out of worldly affairs, looking kindly and benevolent. He rarely took part in any activities, refusing no invitations except those from Baron Hovern himself.

The old man, dressed in a dark blue robe, knelt in front of the imposing statue of the Tempest Overlord, bowing his head and muttering:

“Oh vast Tempest Overlord, Your majesty and power make your subjects prostrate in prayer, Your magnificent song causes the waves and gales to submit, and we are but schools of fish under Your command.”

“Great Priest.”

Irene, dressed in a black robe and wearing a veil, came quietly inside the church.

The old man, tired and slow to rise, turned around and gazed at Irene with aged eyes, saying: