Have you had enough, Miss Vampire? It's time to get down to business.

Captain Ronina said slowly:

"Unfortunately, it's impossible to determine what these people summoned at the time. Also, it's currently unknown whether there are any surviving members of the 'Eternal Life Society'... However, since their leader is dead, the remaining members probably won't be able to cause any trouble.

"If there are no other clues, this case can be temporarily closed. Lor, you performed excellently throughout this process. The higher-ups have agreed to give you a great credit, and there will also be a corresponding bonus."

"Bonus?" Luo immediately raised his eyebrows. "How much is it?"

"You'll find out when the payroll comes next week." Captain Rhonina winked at him, keeping the secret. "All I can say is, this amount is truly enviable."

Hearing this, Lor couldn't help but feel happy.

Captain Luo Nina's rank is much higher than mine, and her salary should be several times higher than mine. If even she says so, then doesn't that mean...

Is my fortune a little too good these past two days?

"By the way, Captain, I was in the tavern yesterday..." Just when Lor was secretly delighted, Vivian suddenly mentioned the incident of being "extorted of information" yesterday.

But she still doesn't know the truth and just thinks it is a request for help from an ordinary citizen.

"Well, defrauding ordinary people of their wealth under the pretext of recruiting members and sharing supernatural powers is indeed a common practice among these secretive groups." Captain Rhonina pondered for a moment and said, "Has your 'drinking buddy' reappeared since then?"

Vivian shook her head.

She had no idea that her so-called "drinking buddy" was actually standing right in front of her.

"Hmm... If we can find this person, maybe we can use this clue to determine if there are any members of the Eternal Life Society who have escaped."

"Yeah, why didn't I think of that!" Upon hearing this, Vivian stamped her feet in frustration. "Damn it, it's all my fault for being drunk and not thinking clearly... If I see him again next time, I'll definitely catch him and ask him clearly!"

……Excuse me.

You will never meet this person again.

Lor thought silently.

"Okay, if there's nothing else, I'll go back to the office." Captain Luo Nina turned around and prepared to leave.

"Wait, Captain!"

Lor hurriedly called her, and after hesitating for a moment, he said:

"Actually, regarding the 'Eternal Life Society' incident, I later remembered a detail... Before the ceremony, the group had a conversation, and I overheard bits and pieces of it.

"Among them, there's a term that I'm quite interested in. It seems to be called... 'Dark Moon Society'?"

After some careful consideration, he decided that this was the best time to ask the question.

Come to think of it, in the three months since I joined the Gordon City Exorcist Squad, I haven't experienced a single truly extraordinary event. It's hard to explain where I heard the term "Dark Moon Society" from.

We can only blame it on the "Eternal Life Society".

Anyway, there is no proof of death.

Moreover, this is not completely unfounded. After all, one of their members, "Thunder" Morrison, did have some contact with "The Aftermath John", and the latter was carrying the token of the "Dark Moon Society".

"Dark Moon Society?" Captain Luo Nina's expression suddenly became serious. "Are you sure you heard correctly?"

Luo immediately understood.

It seems my guess was right... Captain Rhonina, who has a higher rank than me and has access to more secrets, really does know something!

17. The Source of Righteousness and the Source of Misfortune

Seeing the captain's reaction, Vivian beside him also understood: "Could it be that this involves knowledge that we shouldn't be exposed to at the moment?"

Captain Roninna remained silent, staring intently at Lor and continued to ask:

"Besides the term 'Dark Moon Society,' what else did they mention? Did you hear the full sentence?"

"Well... I'm sorry, Captain. The scene was a bit chaotic, and I didn't hear it clearly," Lor replied. "But I'm sure someone did mention the term 'Dark Moon Society' at the time."

Hearing this, Captain Rhonina frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, she commanded:

"I'm going to be gone for a bit, you two wait here for me."

Lor and Vivian looked at each other.

"Looks like you're in big trouble, Lor."

Vivian's eyes held no sympathy, but rather a hint of envy. For her, eager to achieve merit and get promoted quickly, this situation was simply what she wanted.

"Everyone who listens will be included. Now you can't run away." Lor comforted.

A few minutes later, someone yawned and lazily came to the duty room.

He was a man with an unshaven beard, tangled hair, and clothes that were far from neat. Although he looked a bit slovenly, his handsome face, which exuded a melancholic aura, gave him the impression of a decadent poet.

It was the senior Joyce who was always late.

"Good morning, Lor and Vivian. Young people are so energetic. You're here so early."

He held a newspaper in his hand and slowly poured himself a cup of tea, ready to spend the whole day there. "Oh, by the way, Lor, I've heard about the 'Eternal Life Society'. They're quite impressive. With such great achievements, the bonus should be quite large, right? I'm really envious..."

But as soon as he sat down, he sensed something was wrong from Lor and Vivian's expressions.

"...Captain Rhonina has been here?"

The two new exorcists nodded silently.

"hiss--"

Joyce took a deep breath and silently counted the number of times he was late this month. He realized that his perfect attendance award for this quarter was gone again.

"Besides keeping an eye on my attendance, doesn't she have anything else to do? Sigh, I think this Gordon City is still too peaceful." Joyce shook her head helplessly. "And our captain's personality is also problematic. She's too rigid. That's why she can't get married at her age..."

Before he could finish his words, Captain Luo Nina, who was still unmarried at her age, appeared silently at the door.

There was still a scary smile on his face.

"Ahem! So, as a subordinate, I can't help but feel extremely worried!"

Joyce choked on his tea and took a 180-degree turn. "Our leader is so focused on his work that his personal issues haven't made any progress! Captain, I know a few good guys. I'd like to introduce them to you..."

"no."

Captain Rhonina said coldly, without even glancing at Joyce.

"Lor, Vivian, I just went to ask His Eminence the Bishop of the diocese.

"His Excellency believes that the two of you have performed exceptionally well. Vivian, of course, and Lor also demonstrated extraordinary potential and judgment during the Eternal Life Society incident. Therefore, he has agreed to allow me to share intelligence on the Dark Moon Society with you two."

Hearing this, Senior Joyce, who had been somewhat nonchalant, suddenly changed his expression:

"Wait, 'Dark Moon Society'?!"

"This matter is very important, so you should listen carefully." Captain Ronina finally looked at him straight in the eye.

……

The world of supernatural powers is full of secrets.

Once a secret is known to the wrong person, it will inevitably lead to disaster.

Captain Rhonina closed the door, ensuring that the conversation could not be heard by anyone outside, and then slowly said:

"Lor, Vivian, you are both official exorcists who have undergone rigorous training in the church. You should understand that supernatural powers can be divided into 'good sources' and 'bad sources'."

The two nodded. For orthodox transcendents, this was basic common sense.

All power has its source.

For example, the root of the vampires is the "blood of the true ancestor", and the root of the church's divine arts is the "holy light"... In this world, there are countless types of supernatural powers, and their origins are also varied, some strong, some weak, some good, and some evil.

The essence of "promotion" is to keep moving closer to the "root".

Some roots advocate order, such as the Church of Holy Light that pursues "salvation and protection", the Mystic Association that pursues "rationality", and the Fighter's League that pursues "self-improvement".

The three aforementioned organizations are recognized as the "Three True Sources," with influence spanning the entire world. In addition, there are a dozen other less powerful organizations also considered "True Sources."

Any other root causes are considered taboo.

That is the "source of disaster".

"About three hundred years ago, a certain island nation on the sea was destroyed overnight."

Captain Rhonina said quietly, "At the time, the island's king, in pursuit of the scourge of 'necromancy,' personally transformed all his citizens into the walking dead... Of course, this couldn't be known to the common people, so several major factions joined forces to cover up the truth of the island's destruction, using the excuse of a 'volcanic eruption.'"

Hearing this, Lor couldn't help but be shocked.

High-level transcendents do possess strength comparable to that of demigods, but turning all citizens into zombies overnight... this is too exaggerated.

"The reason why this king was able to go so far down the wrong path is precisely because the Dark Moon Society provided him with the corresponding knowledge and resources." Captain Rhonina continued.

...Finally getting to the point.

Lor concentrated intently, looking forward to the key information that Captain Ronina would reveal next.

"The Dark Moon Society is a group with absolutely no creed. Or rather, 'no creed' is their creed... Its organizer possesses the ability to regularly pull members into a special space, where they can freely exchange all knowledge, intelligence, and supplies without any taboos."

Hearing this, Lor narrowed his eyes slightly.

So that's how it is. Transactions are conducted in a different dimension that cannot be tracked... Is this the "special channel" mentioned by the aftermath John?

It is indeed secretive enough and high-end enough.

Could it be that the old silver coin I got from looting is the certificate to enter this different space?

So, I don't actually need to go to great lengths to find other members of the "Dark Moon Society". I just need to quietly wait to be pulled into the different space?

"From what you're saying, this 'Dark Moon Society' is essentially an illegal gathering of supernatural beings?" the red-haired Vivian concluded. "It's just more dangerous and more serious in nature?"

Captain Luo Nina said seriously:

"The Dark Moon Society is arguably one of the worst secretive groups in history... but your understanding is not wrong.

"After the destruction of the island nation, this organization suffered heavy losses under the combined efforts of various factions, and subsequently completely disappeared... Yet, now, this name, which should have been forgotten, has unexpectedly reappeared."

After Captain Ronina finished speaking, the room fell into a brief silence.

"I think you're overreacting a bit, aren't you, Captain?"

Joyce smoothed his messy hair with his fingers to break the deadlock:

"Even if the Eternal Life Society mentioned the term 'Dark Moon Society,' that doesn't mean anything, right? Perhaps they simply heard about the Dark Moon Society's history through some unknown source and briefly discussed it before the ceremony..."

"Indeed. But as long as there's a possibility, even if it's only one in a thousand or one in ten thousand, we must remain vigilant," Captain Luo Nina replied seriously. "I'll inform all team members of this situation. Please pay close attention. If you find any clues, report them to me immediately!"

Seeing everyone nodding, she relaxed a little and whispered to herself:

"I hope it's just a false alarm."

……

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door of the duty room.

The person who came was a church worker.

"Sorry to bother you, Captain Ronina... Someone has come to report that their family is under the influence of some supernatural force and needs the help of the exorcist team..."

"Oh?" Captain Roninna looked at Lor and Joyce, "You two are on duty today. Go and receive them."

"Well... Captain Rhonina, I think it would be best if you could come in person," the staff member said. "After all, the person reporting this case is quite special. It's Earl Randall."

Ok?

Lord Randall?

Lor was stunned for a moment, then remembered that he had just heard this name this morning.

"Is that Duke Randall...whose daughter was 'kidnapped'?"

18. Father is kind and daughter is filial

A few minutes later, the group arrived at the VIP reception room in the cathedral.

Captain Ronina led the way, followed closely by Lor and Joyce who were on duty today, and Vivian, who had nothing to do, also came along.

The reporter, Earl Randall, has been waiting for a long time.

"My daughter Alice has been missing for a week and her whereabouts are still unknown!"

The middle-aged earl, who was slightly plump and had an exquisite mustache, spoke straight to the point, his expression quite anxious: