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“Archdeacon Wayne, do you want—”
“Just Wayne,” Wayne interrupted. “I’m hired by the Church of Heavenly Father as an individual.”
If he offered help to Keith as the Archdeacon, it would be a collaboration between the Church of Nature and the Church of Heavenly Father through the official channels, and most of the benefits would be claimed by the higher-ups; his personal interests wouldn’t be guaranteed. He had to set clear boundaries upfront, or he would rather not get involved.
“Very well, Mr. Wayne. What do you want?”
I want holy light!
One more language learned opened a new world, and one more skill acquired created another path. In the Chosen Land, faith magic was language. The Book of Greed ensured Wayne’s linguistic talent, giving him a natural advantage in learning more.
“Normally, I’d ask for money.”
“Wonderful. I’ll—”
“But!” Wayne’s dramatic pause made Keith’s eye twitch. Everything was fine until the ‘but’. Whatever couldn’t be solved with money was trouble.
“I know the Church of Heavenly Father isn’t having an easy time in Windsor. Talking about money can make it difficult to conduct business. If it shows on the accounts, and your higher-ups notice and hold you accountable, I’ll suffer as well.” Wayne grabbed Keith’s arm, suggesting a trip to the cathedral in Cambrook.
As he had mentioned, he held literature in high regard and loved things with historical significance—like antiques, for instance.
Keith smiled wryly as he bade Julian farewell. He could already foresee the trip leading to heavy losses.
There was a difference between antiques. He could only hope that Wayne lacked culture...
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