Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

The evening was over and the sun had just dipped below the horizon.

Zolf: (Oh... so tall.)

Being a homebody himself, Zolf hadn't wandered outside in a long time.At most, they just took a walk around the Demon King's Palace. The last time I came to the city, it seemed to be a few years ago?

I don't remember how tall this church was when I saw it a few years ago. Anyway, looking at it today, this thing is quite majestic.

Zolf: Hello, is it still possible to visit now?

Gatekeeper: Yes.

Please leave before eight o'clock, thank you for your cooperation.

Zolf: Understood.

Well, by the way, if you want to meet the "Bishop", are there any special requirements?

My first time in town, so sorry for not knowing the rules.

The doorman is very reasonable and has a good attitude.He was patient and explained concisely.

He said that the current bishop has a gentle personality, and if he wants to visit her on days other than prayer days, he just walks to her house and knocks on the door.

He also said that Bishop Cyndeline's room was on the first floor, the innermost one—this was a location decided for the convenience of visitors.

Zolf: Thank you so much.

... peace be upon you.

Gatekeeper: Safe.

According to the instructions, he walked all the way, and then knocked on the door.

Cyn: No lock, please come in.

Open the door and see that there is a bedroom inside, not a reception room or at least a study room, which proves the saying of "gentle personality" in disguise.

She was rummaging through a large cabinet.There are a lot of books and materials in the cabinet, and there is a column dedicated to all kinds of gadgets that are used but not used.

One of the more eye-catching is a large transparent colorless crystal ball.There is a white dot in the center of the ball, and the white dot will light up.

Zolf: (Just now, what I saw over the residential area...)

(Kind of like this one.)

Ah, it's not the right time for me to come in?

She was still immersed in rummaging, and when she heard this voice, she obviously paused.

It can be regarded as pulled out from the cabinet, she looked this way, and when she saw the face clearly, the surprise became more intense.

Cyn: Rare... Really rare.

Well, let's get straight to the point.

There should be no need for polite words between us, right?

Zolf: Yeah, ahem—

What you said earlier, "protesting young people", is the target of my investigation this time.

Xus is here too, but he won't be here for about a while.

Cyn: You guy likes to have something to say.

Go ahead and want to know something.

Zolf: I heard that one evening a few days ago, you helped a group of homeless children.

Cyn: Let me see...well, it was yesterday.

Saw them at the market, they were… I figured they were so hungry, stealing food from unattended baskets.

There was a bit of a "special situation" yesterday, and the vendors at the market closed early.

In this case, it is almost in line with Xus' thinking.

Before parting, he didn't conjecture to himself, but he could guess one or two from the path he chose and his expression when thinking.

I have known him for many years, and it is easy to show this tacit understanding.

Zolf: Special?

Cyn: It's my fault for saying that... Sigh.

Speaking of this, she showed a tired expression.

Closing the cupboard door roughly, she paced to the nearest chair and sat down.Sitting in a careless posture, completely disregarding face.

Cyn: Last year, I saw a group of... homeless people running around in the streets.

They caused a lot of trouble to the neighborhood, so I thought about containing and disciplining them.

At first, I thought that their smashing, smashing and looting were forced by life, but later I realized that their bad nature is hard to change.

——If they hadn’t chosen to be kind at the beginning, but had been more severe and punished them severely, it wouldn’t have been the case.

Zolf: It sounds like you're having a hard time too.

Now, I want to ask.

Is there a little boy who is about this tall in that group?

Cyn: ...Yes.

He is the quietest one among them. Mingming is young and has a very clear mind.

what's wrong?

Zolf: (Sure enough, I read it right just now.)

(No wonder Xus would call him "that name".)

In fact, in the evening, he took a good look at what happened in the residential area.

Not long after they split up, there was a huge movement over there, and it was hard not to pay attention.

Hiding in a corner, he completely witnessed what happened there.But it's a pity that because of the angle, he only saw Xus being taken away by someone, but didn't see the stranger's face.

Cyn: What's wrong?Don't be alone.

You guys don't fit the word "silent" at all, it's scary to be quiet.

Zolf: You don't have to praise me like that...

Cyn, actually—

Take half a minute to briefly describe.

Cyn: Huh?

You should have said earlier—you must have been a little too calm.

Zolf: It's not that I'm calm, but I don't think there's anything to worry about.

That is to say, you think that he will be in danger because of such a trivial matter?

Cyn's eyes were fixed on this side, and for a moment, a bitter smile appeared on her face.She shook her head sadly again and again, followed by sighs.

Cyn: Let me take a break, I've been organizing things today.

In the middle of the night, we went out to look for it together.

In this way, there are four or five hours. If Xus wants to check something, he has enough time.

……

you disagree?

Zolf: Quite the opposite.

It seems we want to go together.