At this moment, hundreds of bishops from various places were gathered at The Sliver Club in Channing.
Word spread swiftly about Baccio's arrival from the Curia, and upon hearing the news, bishops from far and wide hastened to Channing to extend a collective welcome to Baccio.
“Greetings, Elder Baccio!”
The bishops paid their respects to Baccio.
Baccio acknowledged the assembled multitude of bishops with a subtle nod, his gaze encompassing the vast gathering. “Greetings, everyone. I assume you are all aware of the purpose behind my presence here, sparing us the need for prolonged explanations. Today, I come with a single request for each of you. I implore you to employ all the resources and connections at your disposal to swiftly ascertain the location of the Holy Maiden.”
Everyone chimed in unison, “Understood!”
Baccio waved his hand. “Go on, don't stay here any longer.”
“Yes!”
With a sense of urgency, the hundreds of bishops swiftly dispersed, leveraging their extensive networks and affiliations to commence a thorough search for Hepburn's location.
Baccio, along with the Top Three Shadow Guards of the Curia, arrived at the lounge.
Eddie said, “Elder Baccio, while the Curia boasts a hundred bishops who have been operating here for an extended period, I'm afraid it won't be as straightforward as relying solely on them to locate Hepburn.”
Baccio took a sip of the coffee and said lightly, “It's always wise to explore multiple avenues. Naturally, we cannot rely solely on the Curia's efforts. The three of you should not remain idle either. It's time to take action and commence your own investigations to uncover Hepburn's whereabouts.”
Eddie and the other two responded in unison, “Got it!”
Nevertheless, Eddie couldn't help but ask again, “Elder Baccio, while your divination revealed that Hepburn is located in Eurasia, specifically in the South, the region is vast, akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. Could you perhaps offer us some additional guidance or insights to aid in our search?”
Baccio reiterated his previous instructions with a hint of exasperation. “I have already conveyed this to you three. The divination foretells Hepburn's transformation into a Fallen Angel, which implies the likelihood of her having turned into a vampire. If she has indeed become a vampire, there must be other vampires in close proximity. These local vampires require a fresh blood supply. Stay vigilant for any reports of sudden disappearances or unexplained deaths in the South. Additionally, investigate the hospitals for any instances of private blood purchases or occurrences of blood bank robberies. These leads might yield valuable information.”
Eddie's eyes lit up. “Thank you for your reminder, Elder Baccio!”
With that, he stood up and left with his two companions.
Under the veil of darkness, a black sedan silently pulled up in front of a luxurious villa at Bridewater Residence in Channing.
A man, donning a baseball cap, emerged from the vehicle, carefully clutching a foam box in his arms.
He pressed the doorbell.
Shortly after, a tall, stunningly beautiful Adrunian woman stepped out in high heels.
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