"Finally out! That damn moles. I should force the young knight to eradicate them all the next time!" [Archbishop]

After a long underground session of tailing the archbishop from a far, Seraph and I have finally infiltrated the country of holy palace. It was a nerve racking experience but I have to admit, a certain OST of a certain spy movies keep on playing inside my head all the while. I hate to admit, but it's actually an exhilarating experience when the OST keep on auto playing in the background of my mind, but not so much now as I need to focus

(I have leave traces of my mana, that way we can escape using the same route should something happen) [Ash]

No disadvantages of being overly cautious I guess. Well, there are one in this case that I could think of, I just have to hope that no talented magician will suddenly inspect the route we taken tenaciously and find out the traces of mana I left, and in turn finding about us. It is highly unlikely but still plausible.

"Start your disguise Ash and let us go to the inn Saint Louis and I mentioned" [Seraph]

"Right" [Ash]

Well, since the OST of that spy movie still playing of my mind, why don't I use that spy appearance for this mission.

"Perfect" [Ash]

"And done" [Seraph]

"Ohh, isn't that the noble appearance you use back during the Motra's attack?" [Ash]

"It sure is" [Seraph]

Along the way

"Did you hear the news?"

"That damn false saint"

"He's inside the holy palace now?"

"Maybe! That poor walking Saint can't even afford a carriage? Such a shame! Using our country resources to escort him pisses me off!"

"To think that he has the nerve to step inside this holy land of ours"

"He's the beastman, the witch and the devil supporter!"

"Shall the holy palace order us to kill him, then my blade will be the one that take his life!"

"Damn false new religion! They only acts to separate us human from each other before the fallen god resurrection!"

"Plus, he's on a good term with the Guardian of children who take good care of the rumour ten heroes"

"The Estel's guardian of children or the Malsia's guardian of children?"

"Both you dimwit!"

"Shit! If that really is the case, Saintess Angela should do something and save those heroes from his clutches!"

Looks likes Saint Louis manage to gain entry into this country (and as expected it becomes a huge and hot topic in an instant among their citizens), and thank goodness Alaric and Linda goes undetected when they enter together with him. According to the plan, Linda will almost always stick with Saint Louis to support him, and Alaric will move according to the situation. I won't be surprise if Alaric was already there inside the inn

"Still, this country sure have a nice view" [Ash]

"That, I won't deny. If it weren't for the situation, I can compose multiple religious songs" [Seraph]

Kiserre have a Vatican like feeling when I first enter the country, and this right here? It even grandeur than the one in Kiserre. And just like any other countries in this world, the castle, or in this case the holy palace which serves as both the royal throne as well as the main church for the old follower religion is also at the centre of the country. Well, unlike the Vatican, the top of the castle seems to be made out of pure gold. Honestly, it's beautiful and yet feel overly excessive at the same time.

Plus

(As expected, it's nothing but a sea of human here. Same situation as Kiserre before Queen Rinz take over the throne) [Ash]

There is not a single site of any other species present. Not a dwarf, elf, beastman nor half giant present, only human, human, human and human

"Take this turn here and we will arrive at the inn shortly after" [Seraph]

"Right" [Ash]

And what do you know, five minutes after taking the turn, we arrive at the inn calls Faris and Faizi inn. Why do I get the feeling they're twin... Aren't twin suppose to bring bad luck in old religion believe? Well, maybe they're just sibling, that's all

"Welcome" [Skinny black beard gentleman]

"What will our two guests like?" [Chubby white beard gentleman]

"Hmm..." [Seraph]

After looking left and right and making sure that nobody is here, Seraph shape shift back into his original form

"!" [Black beard gentleman]

"How long has it been, Mr Seraph" [White beard gentleman]

"During our raid together which safe the infamous paladin" [Seraph]

"Indeed, and he is?" [Black beard gentleman]

"Guess I should introduce myself" [Ash]

I dispel my illusion and

"Ash from Estel. Well, people often referred to me as Behemoth Slayer or the Guardian of children" [Ash]

""!!"" [Gentlemen]

"Faris, Faizi, can you guide us to that room?" [Seraph]

"That room? Sure" [White beard gentleman]

Taking a key from a hidden locker, the white bearded gentleman guide the two of us into the storehouse just behind the inn before revealing a large hidden room. It's well furnished and more importantly

"You're already here" [Ash]

"It's too risky for me to follow Saint Louis, so he sent me to help you" [Alaric]

"And how about Linda?" [Seraph]

"She's with Saint Louis. Since she didn't teleport to us, we can assume she is still undetected by those in the holy palace" [Alaric]

"Rest first. Faris will bring you some meals" [White beard gentleman]

"Guess you're Faizi then" [Ash]

"That's correct" [Faizi]

A rest, I guess it can't hurt to take a break here before further discussion. The two of us sit on the sofa before hearing how Alaric manage to find this inn. Apparently, he have to keep using shadow dive from building to building after leaving Saint Louis side, and once he arrives, he mentioned the password that Saint Louis told him and boom, VIP treatment. As for us, the two bearded gentlemen seems to recognize Seraph, so naturally they will straight away give us this room

Bringing some well roasted chicken and a cold cocktail, the three of us with Faris (since Faizi need to take care of the counter) share our meals. After making sure the counter is close and making sure those who stayed at the inn are all sound asleep, the five of us begin our discussion