When I returned to the detective agency in a hired carriage, the courtyard was unexpectedly quiet. After asking a trainee detective who was staying in the collective office, I learned that a robbery had occurred in a small town near Georgeburg. The few wanted criminals that have just been released are all small-time hooligans, and the bounties are not high, probably only a few dozen dollars in total. But everyone couldn't help but feel bored with the detective agency classes, so they were all taken out to play by Teacher Lina - nominally it was a practical class, but even the little loli Emma went out to play. Lina even said that she would not participate in the partner share of the bounty this time. Except for the 30% fixed commission of the detective agency, the rest of the profits go to the detectives. I told Inissa the general situation and left the diary behind. I will destroy it after I use it to tease Lina. Wayne captured Ryan, who was also responsible for staying behind but was actually hiding by the river on one side of the yard and fishing with Chef Parker, and then set off for Richmond. Although there is a "tainted witness" Seth Grayson, Wayne currently has no evidence to prove anyone guilty. If some things are revealed, even the detective agency itself is a little unclear. Therefore, he did not intend to dwell on the details. Apart from reporting the vigorous and elderly priest Pycelle in the academy church, he mainly wanted to find out how to deal with similar matters.

In addition to the cathedral, Richmond There are also small parishes in the city divided according to the blocks, each with a small church, mainly for the convenience of believers to attend worship, while also avoiding excessive mixing of people, and saving travel time for some believers who do not have private transportation. However, as the cathedral of the bishop, the diocesan cathedral has always been welcoming to believers. There are also several sermons in the morning and afternoon. Believers can basically attend any of them. If they are lucky, they may even encounter the bishop preaching in person. Except for the first sermon on a few fixed holidays each year and some special celebrations, ordinary believers do not have many opportunities to listen to the bishop's sermons. When Wayne arrived at the cathedral, It was not too long before the second sermon of the afternoon, which was also the last sermon of the day, ended, and there were still several believers in the prayer hall waiting to talk to the pastor one by one. This usually means they have something personal to discuss, ranging from seeking guidance or help to asking for repentance and atonement. The reasons can be varied. If it is a small church in a town or neighborhood, there may even be things like mediation of family relationships or personal psychological counseling. Wayne greeted Mr. Russell who was waiting. Then, under the guidance of the monk, he walked deeper into the cathedral. … Originally, Wayne just wanted to find Tom Hagen, who was easy to talk to, and secretly ask him about the church's procedures for handling similar situations. Unexpectedly, when Wayne walked to the door of the cathedral treasurer's office belonging to Tom Hagen and waited for the monk to report, Tom Hagen himself was standing inside talking to someone. The person sitting on the sofa in the office at this time was naturally Bishop Corleone. He waved Wayne in and asked them both to sit down. Bishop Corleone's voice was still magnetic, low and hoarse: "Come to see Tom at this time, Wayne, what happened to you?" So the private communication between friends, For some unknown reason, I ended up complaining to the boss.

Bishop Corleone's expression did not seem to change after hearing Wayne's vague "information" - that Reverend Pycelle was suspected of having private dealings with the School of Life, that is, Cohen Pharmaceuticals. He glanced at Tom Hagen, who was also sitting obediently on the sofa side by side with Wayne. He looked apologetic in response to the bishop's gaze and shook his head slightly. "It looks like some secret little moves again." Bishop Corleone turned his head and looked at Wayne again, "Naughty children can never stop. But as the owner of the house, you can't just punish someone just because you suspect someone wants to break his glass, right?" There is indeed no solid evidence... Wayne thought about it for a moment, "I thought that as long as there was private contact with the hidden organization, it would be enough to initiate an investigation." "Ms. Inessa is from the Windsor Hunter Association and is now a member of your detective agency. Miss Lina's behavior is also very interesting in some aspects. So, Tom's association with you means that he is in collusion with the Hunter Association?" Bishop Corleone said, and spread his hands: “The most important thing for a priest is to have the ability to stabilize the parish. No matter how he uses it or whether he abuses it, it is just a small matter in comparison. "And an investigation is like a bullet. Once it is fired, whether it hits or not, it must break something. Otherwise, sooner or later people will begin to doubt whether it still has any power." Wayne thought for a moment, "If our detective agency discovers a member of a hidden organization, can we take direct action?" Bishop Corleone glanced over casually: "Did Reverend Pycelle have a conflict with you?" hiss…… The boss is very sharp... There is no conflict at all, he just wants to mess with our detective agency. Wayne was still thinking about the wording, trying to avoid bringing up the issue of Lina "secretly seeking information about the cathedral's personnel". Bishop Corleone spoke again: “I must emphasize that although many people believe that the Virginia Diocese’s management of the fallen is too strict, I have never denied this. "But the purpose of management is still to ensure the stability of the parish. So although some of the fallen will be forcibly taken in and dealt with, I will also allow some relatively harmless fallen to be sheltered or accepted in designated small parishes, as long as they obey management, avoid excessive socializing, and do not leave the permitted area without permission. "In principle, unless there is a clear involvement in a crime or violation of a prohibition, the handling of fallen people who have asylums and have been accepted must be initiated by the church." Wayne listened to the bishop's instructions. Nodding obediently. … “As a respect for Southern traditions and talents, we usually do not take the initiative to conduct detailed investigations on professors and students at George and Anna College unless they reveal their identities as degenerates or are involved in crimes. "Of course, if they leave school without being granted asylum or acceptance by a local parish, or without being employed in public office or a particular profession, then this privilege will disappear. "Perhaps your informant, Seth Grayson, is interested in your detective agency's special permission to accept fallen people. At least it is freer and has a better future than being confined to a small parish." After Bishop Corleone left, Wayne's communication with Tom Hagen became much easier.

Tom Hagen also told Wayne his general opinion that Seth Grayson's credibility should be acceptable. The topic went around in circles. Wayne finally brought the question back to the purpose of his visit, "So what exactly does the Bishop mean by his instructions just now?" Tom Hagen raised his eyebrows slightly. "I thought that according to your usual level, you would not ask such a question." "But this matter involves the detective agency, so I must confirm it carefully." Wayne said calmly. Tom Hagen thought for a moment: "Reverend Pycelle's dealings with Cohen Pharmaceuticals were not reported to the cathedral. Given that the bishop has stated that he will focus on cracking down on hidden organizations in the diocese, this is considered a bit of an 'overstepping of boundaries'. "But as long as he can come up with a suitable reason, such as saying he is 'investigating in his own way', it will be difficult to disprove and the problem will not be serious. And someone should speak up for him. "In contrast, there seems to be a conflict between you two, which is the more interesting part." Tom Hagen patted Wayne on the shoulder and said, "Unless one party is clearly more right than the other, the bishop will not intervene." Hmm... Wayne recalled the "test points" circled by Bishop Corleone. Peace cannot be disturbed, and what is protected cannot be moved, but the bishop does not seem to have any objection to the "conflict" itself.