New Gods of North America

In a sense, pastors are actually very similar to politicians.

This similarity can sometimes be seen in the same area—if they are willing, they can usually become approachable and communicative when interacting with others face-to-face.

So, while David Mills was busy giving various commands and tying up loose ends,

Pastor Paxeer chatted with Wayne at the edge of the "scene," walking and talking with a warm smile on his face.

"It's already dawn... Wayne, you usually have to balance your studies with these extracurricular activities, you must be very busy."

"I think the college should give some care and convenience to students like you who are enthusiastic about public welfare. They should also be given appropriate consideration during assessments and honors evaluations. Next time the college board members come to the church, I will discuss this with them."

Wayne walked beside Pastor Paxeer, like a good boy escorting him:

"That's very kind of you. As a student, I should of course prioritize my studies, but assisting in maintaining the public interest and residential safety of the citizens is also the undeniable responsibility of every good citizen living within the boundaries of Georgeburg. Your understanding of this is a great comfort to the believers in the college.

"In fact, I am also worried that this will violate the college's management system. For example, last night I didn't return all night, and I relied on Mr. Mills to issue a certificate for me to avoid punishment."

Regardless of whether the other party's words had hidden meanings,

Wayne felt that it was never wrong to plug loopholes in time.

Pastor Paxeer walked slowly and weakly, as if he would fall on the ground if he wasn't careful:

"Youth is a wonderful thing, and it should be full of vigor. Don't worry too much about those small mistakes—you should learn to ignore and forget them instead.

"Making mistakes is a privilege of young people. You don't need to be as old-fashioned and rigidly adhere to the rules like an old man. As long as it is to maintain the security and stability of the parish, if I know that the college has punished you due to misunderstanding, then I will help you appeal."

Wayne expressed his gratitude sensibly beside him,

Then he thought for a while and brought up the matter about Seth:

"There is a student in the college named Seth Grayson. He is a 'Fallen' and has done some things for Cohen Pharmaceuticals and some people. Our detective agency has developed him into an informant for investigating relevant clues and has included him in protection.

"I don't know much about the management rules of the local church... Do I need to report such things to the college church?"

The expression on Pastor Paxeer's face was just right. Wayne couldn't tell whether he was really a bit senile or pretending to be stupid.

The old man seemed to be slightly stunned for a moment, and then continued to speak:

"Theoretically, the Fallen still in the college are under the management of the college church. But I am old, and when I see young people willing to actively take responsibility, I always feel that it is a good thing.

"Since he can help you, I am personally happy to support and provide assistance to you. In addition to the necessary reporting, you can take over his other daily management. Ah... I almost forgot to confirm, your detective agency should be a branch of the church, right?"

Others may not know whether there is such a thing as a "detective agency" within the church, but how could the pastor not know?!

However, the elders do have privileges in some aspects. For example, if they occasionally say something that makes you unable to complain,

Not only can you not tell others about them in a bad way, but you also have to try to show understanding and consideration.

So Wayne could only tell the truth, "Well... although our detective agency has obtained a special permit in this parish, it is indeed not a branch organization of the church."

"Is that so..."

Pastor Paxeer nodded slowly, with no attitude on his face, "It may seem a bit irregular, but I am still willing to support your work.

"In the future, our church will no longer routinely inquire about Seth Grayson's affairs. If there are problems in the internal process because of this, our church will bear it.

"However, the things he investigates as an informant should be limited to Cohen Pharmaceuticals or other hidden organizations, right?"

Wayne thought for a while, and then replied:

"Of course. Our detective agency doesn't follow up on every clue. But as a student of the college, it should be normal for him to have normal interactions with other students, right?"

Pastor Paxeer seemed to be saying correct nonsense, "Socializing is also a required course for students. Normal interactions are of course no problem. Just don't affect the daily life of other students or the normal management of the college."

To be fair, if the detective agency's past targeting is not taken into account,

Then Wayne felt that Pastor Paxeer was actually a good person to maintain distance and get along with harmoniously.

How should I put it,

Some people seem "ignorant" because they may still need to be "taught,"

While others seem "ignorant" because they may actually be hinting that both parties still need to "talk."

So, after Wayne put Pastor Paxeer on the church's carriage,

Both parties had initially completed "reconciliation."

The detective agency will of course continue to look for the other party's handle, and the other party may still have other actions,

But Seth can probably be considered to have initially completed the transfer of camp, and the other party should no longer use this matter to make an issue in the future.

Although this will not prevent the other party from using reasons such as "entering the door with the left foot first" to continue to provoke trouble,

But since they can "talk," then according to the tacit understanding between "sensible people," both parties' small actions should be limited within the rules.

At least that's what Wayne thought.

...

In the carriage, Paxeer looked at the street scenes receding along the way, recalling the conversation just now.

Among the "fixers" raised by Cohen Pharmaceuticals, Seth Grayson was considered quite outstanding and always handled things steadily,

But judging from the current situation, not only did Seth Grayson fail to find the handle of Wayne and their detective agency, but he himself was controlled by Wayne...

Heh, a little slippery guy,

Although he is still a bit young and vigorous, he has quite a few people under his command and is also shrewd.

Among young people, he can be considered eye-catching.

It's a bit interesting.

No wonder Bazini hinted to himself before, asking for help in finding the handle of this detective agency.

Fortunately, he had previously arranged things through people from Cohen Pharmaceuticals, and there was not much direct contact with Seth Grayson.

Even if Wayne and the others continue to dig deep after Seth Grayson, they can probably only find people from Cohen Pharmaceuticals, which will not have much impact on his side.

"Cough, cough cough, cough cough cough..."

A sudden and continuous cough sounded, and finally Paxeer took out a potion from his monk's robe and took a sip, before slowly suppressing the discomfort again temporarily.

The potion slipped through the esophagus, which seemed to be full of wounds inside, into the stomach,

The throat gradually felt a fishy sweetness in a burst of stinging pain.

Alas... young people.

So shrewd and capable, it shouldn't be surprising that he is targeted by Bazini and the School of Life?

I don't have much time left. The goal that I have worked so hard to hide all along can't afford the risk of being dug out for no reason.