Darius bowed to the clergyman, who bowed back and quickly went about his duties.
-Colonel Bleist, I have been expecting you.- The priestess spoke coldly before Darius had a chance to approach her.
-Thank you very much for agreeing to help me, Reverend.- Earl bowed respectfully.
-We have gathered all the documents you requested.- The priestess turned and moved towards a break in the counter.
-I'm very sorry, Reverend, but...- Darius stepped towards the counter. The priestess stopped and turned around without any visible change in her expression. -I have a private request.
-I'm listening, Colonel, we are here to help those seeking knowledge.- The priestess slowly approached Bleist, looking at him inquiringly.
-I would like to have a word with you in private, Reverend.- Darius said to the Guard lurking behind him.
-Of course, Colonel.- Rex, barely concealing his dissatisfaction, moved out of earshot.
-Do you remember, Reverend, when I asked you about the work on lycanthropes a few years ago?
-I remember, Colonel.- The woman lowered her voice, glancing around.- We were unable to help you then.
-Without a specific question, only a general description of the problem, I didn't had high hopes.- In accordance with a promise he had once made, Darius tried to solve Kei's problem, but unfortunately, he was unable to find any helpful information at the time.- This time, I will be more specific.
-I'm listening, Colonel. - The priestess remained unchanged. She had always been like that, as far as Darius could remember. She seemed to be a bastion of calm or a living statue.
-Are there any works by Nikos of Itea in the library? Especially those from the series Rare Diseases and How to Treat Them?- The book known from Draco's description seemed to contain a lot of very useful information. Of course, Bleist trusted his student and his memory, but caution dictated that he check it himself. Especially since he was a little concerned about his protégé's safety and wanted to make sure that the risk the boy was taking made sense.
-Please wait.- The priestess turned towards the pillar
