Beorn was sipping tea and organizing the table. A monk must always be tidy, and Beorn was a true believer who upheld the virtues of a monk to the core.
Outside the window, the voices of the Inquisition Officers training echoed. Mostly the voices of the Diemonica. They were screaming bizarrely while lifting barbells.
Beorn let out a short sigh and closed the window. Then, someone knocked on the office door.
“Who is it?”
“Zephis Siravast, Monastery Head.”
“Oh, come in.”
-Creak.
The door opened, and a burly middle-aged man stepped inside. Zephis walked confidently without hesitation and stood in front of Beorn. He then swallowed his words for a moment.
“What is it?”
“A report has arrived.”
“Which brother’s report? Let’s see, the brother who is currently on a mission… where is he…?”
“It’s Brother Fernandez’s report.”
“Hmm.”
Beorn carefully set down the teacup and pushed it to a safe distance. Even if startled, it was far enough not to break the teacup. Only after confirming its safety did Beorn receive the report.
The report, wrapped in thin leather, bore Fernandez’s wax seal. As he peeled off the wax and untied the string, Beorn gestured for Zephis to take a seat opposite him.
“Whenever this brother sends something, I get scared first.”
“Me too.”
“But it’s also exciting. Alright, let’s take a look.”
[Dispatch Mission Report: Ice Fishing]
Operation Area: North Sea, Guimerin Fleet.
Operation Overview: Identify and thwart the plans of the Malerun Royal Palace located in the North Sea. Defeat the Malerun Royal Palace.
Operation Progress:
1) During the voyage, an ambush by the Franzrit Bloodline occurred. Repelled.
2) Sporadic battles with the Franzrit Bloodline, repelled.
3) Richter van Franzrit utilized the wrecked flagship of the Guimerin Royal Palace to initiate a large-scale battle. Repelled.
4) Encountered the Malerun King’s flagship during the battle. Battle continued.
5) Conducted a solo infiltration operation on the Malerun King’s flagship. Successful.
6) Malerun King, assassinated.
7) Secured safe maritime area in the North Sea, reaffirmed the peace treaty with Queen Leia Pin Guimerin.
Operation Task Force Team:
1) Diemonica, Fernandez Sernerd – Survived
2) Torchman, Kirhas Hearttaker – Survived
3) Torchman, Abel – Survived
We shall burn demons, heretics, and witches.
Operation Leader: Fernandez Sernerd.
The report was very short and concise. Beorn finally relaxed and felt a great sense of satisfaction. Yes, of course. This is how a report should be. How long has it been since a report ended so smoothly without any special twists?
“Very good. And as expected, excellent. Repelling both Franzrit and Malerun… Yes, splendid.”
As he finished speaking, Zephis remained silent, just staring at Beorn. He was hesitating. Beorn felt a subtle, very subtle unease and adjusted his monocle.
“Why are you silent?”
“…Of course, it’s a great achievement. And it’s also something unbelievable for one person to accomplish.”
“Well, this time our Saint Brother didn’t act alone, did he? The North Sea’s finest Golden Fleet was with him.”
“That’s true. But still…”
Zephis reluctantly pulled out another document and handed it over. The seal on the document had been broken. The torn seal was also Fernandez’s.
“Two copies arrived, so I read one first.”
“Well, managing Diemonica is your job, isn’t it? That’s understandable.”
Why would he write two reports? Beorn slightly frowned as he removed the leather cover. He soon realized that this was not a report but a proposal, and that the next operation was already underway without approval.
It was entirely possible based on the field agent’s judgment and discretion. The post-approval system made the Inquisition Office a more flexible organization. However, sensing a hint of unease in Zephis’s expression, Beorn turned the first page of the proposal.
[Attention, Urgent Order No. 221. Access to this document is restricted to Level 1 Archbishop or higher.]
[Operation Proposal: Mountain Walk]
Operation Area: Northern Hazard Palen.
Operation Overview: Investigate and eradicate the source of a demon incident in the North.
1) It has been confirmed that the Malerun King had contact with Northerners and formed a secret pact.
2) Intelligence confirms that Northerners hunt demi-gods and anti-gods in the Material World. (Attachment 1, Field Agent Additional Report)
3) Successfully recruited a Northerner who had contact with the Malerun King.
4) Identified the civil war situation within the North. Detected signs of demon worshippers sacrificing divine beings behind the scenes.
5) The mastermind behind the demon worshippers. Suspected to be the Great Demon, Sadarkelisa. (Attachment 2, Field Agent’s Opinion on Northern Superstitions)
6) Based on the field agent’s judgment, time is of the essence…
