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Of course, it only almost happened. I didn't actually spray tea across the Headquarters Chief's face.
On the contrary, my expression barely changed from the moment I took a sip. The sudden question hit me in the back of the head. In fact, ever since I first came into contact with Verita, I was able to maintain my composure because I was always mentally tense. After all, the Hero Society wasn't a place where I could completely relax.
I swallowed the tea as naturally as possible before replying, "I don't understand the intent of your question."
"Really? Then I will change it. Did you know that Sister Razbet is a member of the Dark Church?" Taon asked directly.
Damn. This time, my poker face and composure really came close to breaking.
I remained silent for the moment. I did not know whether silence was the right choice in a situation like this, but I did know that speaking before I had organized my thoughts would be the worst possible move. I could come up with an excuse for my sudden silence later.
Taon, however, had no intention of giving me time to think. "Why did you suddenly go quiet? Are you flustered? Feeling guilty? That's suspicious. Are you also a church member?"
"That is absurd," I said. "Are you seriously treating me as a church member? Do you know...
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