Bab 229: Chapter 233: The Family's Curse

Bishop Valentin gathered up the paper that depicted a strange emblem.

"We don't recognize this pattern; it's likely from an ancient era or from a secret society that never revealed itself," the elderly bishop said as he put away the paper. "Our archives may hold corresponding records. Moreover, I will contact some friends in the academic community to see if they recognize this item."

Fenna's gaze returned to Tirian as she curiously eyed the "pirate captain" in front of her. "Was there anything unusual about your father before he held that secretive meeting with those peculiar 'Ascetics'? Did he suddenly acquire mysterious texts or explore certain secret realms?"