Who hid My Corpse! Chapter 52 – Chapter 52: Forty–six This eye has started biting people

Chapter 52: Forty-six This eye has started biting people

After leaving the small church, Ulu's mind was in complete disarray.

He didn't know what he should do or where he should go. He walked numbly through the bustling Somo City, like a soulless man, merely trudging forward.

It seemed as though he wanted to escape, yet also as though he wanted to get to a specific place.

He didn't realize how long he had been walking until dusk began to settle and Bai Wei's lazy voice echoed in his mind, “Although I really don't want to disturb your mood at this time, if you're planning to walk into a trap, I think I still need to stop you.”

Ulu paused, lost in thought, and without realizing it, he found the path under his feet slightly familiar, and suddenly there were many people around him dressed in priest robes, which made him realize something. He immediately looked up.

The West Cathedral, symbolizing the sacred Rhein, stood before him like a silent giant, gazing at him with a cold stare.

How did I end up here?

Ulu immediately snapped out of it and, seeing the clergy bustling around, he instinctively wanted to lower his hat brim.

Bai Wei's voice chimed in just in time, “Don't you think you look suspicious here, dressed like a black market merchant? It's almost like you're shouting ‘everyone, look at me'.”

Ulu then awkwardly stopped his action.

Indeed, if he did nothing at all, others might not find him suspicious since, apart from the clergy, there were many believers coming and going, and not doing anything out of the ordinary wouldn't draw attention to him. Purposely trying to cover up would have the opposite effect.

Yet, even so, Ulu couldn't relax. After all, he was now a wanted criminal of Rhein, and although it wasn't made public, Bishop Corey, who was most eager to capture him, was right there in the West Cathedral.

Once someone recognized him…

This thought had just emerged in his mind and vanished in an instant, a hint of melancholy flashing across his eyes.

Who would recognize him?

The last time he was here was ten years ago for his final assessment. In the decade since, he hadn't been back, and the only person he had any connection with at the West Cathedral was Kelsay, who had already been taken care of by Visas, so to speak. Hence, he now stood there boldly, and the passing clergy barely gave him a second glance.

Like the solemn statue of Rhein atop the cathedral, It divided its gaze equally among everyone, equally unbothered by anyone.

“Still reminiscing about the life you never had?” Bai Wei's voice rose again, still lazy, without a hint of tension, as if the bustling priests couldn't command his interest.

Since that was the case, Ulu didn't want to concede. He took a deep breath, slightly adjusted his state, and coldly replied, “I'm just getting familiar with the route.”

“Familiar with the route?”

“If our deal fails to proceed, how I might bring you here in the shortest time. This should be considered your way back, right?” Ulu said.

Ulu thought such irreverent words would anger Bai Wei, and he braced himself for Bai Wei's fury, but to his surprise, Bai Wei remained indifferent, only laughing, “Ah, if there really comes such a day, I hope you could indeed run fast, but I'd definitely be a drag on you… I mean physically.”

This response made Ulu's eyelids twitch involuntarily, realizing that he was not Bai Wei's match verbally, he awkwardly changed the topic, “Is this what you wanted me to see today?”

“Hmm?”

“The content of the deal was the truth about my mother's death,” Ulu said coldly, “You are engaging in something beyond the deal. Is this your so-called sincerity?”

Bai Wei chuckled, “How do you know that what I let you see isn't the truth?”

Ulu's body stiffened slightly, “…What do you mean?”

“You said you wouldn't believe the words I say, and that you need to see with your own eyes,” Bai Wei stated, “So, I am letting you see. However, whether you can spot it, that's up to you.”

“You mean I've already met the culprit today?”

“Yes and no.”

“… What exactly do you mean?” Ulu suppressed the rage in his heart, “Are you playing me for a fool?!”

“The murderer has already appeared,” Bai Wei calmly interrupted Ulu, “quite conspicuously.”

Already appeared?!

A chill ran down Ulu's spine, and he instinctively looked around, trying to spot the “obvious murderer” Bai Wei had mentioned.

Then, he saw an elderly man dressed in lavish attire, slowly approaching surrounded by numerous clergy members. His pupils immediately narrowed.

He knew this man.

Great Priest Herry.

Ten years ago, it was he who had presided over the examination and personally issued Ulu the “incompetence” certificate.

Was he the murderer who killed his mother?!

Ulu's heart was filled with horror and confusion, but at this moment, he couldn't afford to think too much—if there was anyone in the West Cathedral who recognized him, it would be Great Priest Herry. Fearing he would be recognized, Ulu didn't linger to think more, and before Herry could notice him, he immediately turned around and left.

Great Priest Herry was smiling at the people bowing in greeting to him. He thoroughly enjoyed the process, but he also caught a glimpse of the only figure turning their back on him and leaving.

He felt a bit puzzled, but didn't mind it too much. After telling all the believers, “May Rhein bless you,” he entered the West Cathedral.

…

After entering the West Cathedral, Herry went straight to the bishop's room. After softly knocking on the door and receiving permission, he respectfully pushed the door open.

“Good afternoon, Bishop Corey.”

Bishop Corey, who was resting with his eyes closed, leaned back in his chair and slowly spoke, “Hmm… how's everything going?”

“The Lyra Sect's representative team has already entered the city and settled in,” Herry replied with a slight bow, “Everything will proceed according to the regulations, but besides that…”

“Hmm?”

“The Lyra Sect hopes we could help them eliminate someone, and they are willing to offer a reward.”

“Oh?” Corey slowly opened his eyes, gazing at Herry, “That's quite interesting. Who is it?”

The moment Corey's “Gaze” met him, Herry felt a shudder through his body, his soul trembling.

But fortunately, he was used to such gazes and quickly passed over a document: “This is the list sent from Lyra. Please take a look.”

Corey took the document, glanced over it, and his lips slightly curled up, “Interesting, it's actually…”

Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his left eye as if it had been pricked by a needle.

Before he realized what was happening, he heard Herry's frightened voice: “Bishop Corey, your left eye… it's bleeding!”

Corey was stunned for a moment and then instinctively reached to feel, indeed finding a large patch of blood.

Then, he felt his left eye throb crazily. This eye that had been silent for who knows how many years, now seemed to come alive all of a sudden, desperately trying to leave his body.

What's going on?

After a brief moment of shock, Corey suddenly stood up, quickly walked to the office window, and looked outside.

People were coming and going outside the Great Cathedral; nothing was unusual.

But Corey knew something had been there.

Because this eye,

had started biting people.

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