When time paused once again, there was no one outside the city wall.

Louis found Rudelson and his group in the castle.

At this moment, the maids were preparing to welcome them.

"Mr. Tut, coming from such a distance, you must be tired."

Housekeeper Martin gave a bow to the Priest of the God of Love.

Cardinal Tut smiled and said:

"It's nothing, it's me who should thank you for understanding my sudden visit."

Next to him, Rudelson showed a slight smile and said:

"Martin, I'll take him there."

The Bishop of Love smiled and said:

"About the painting I requested earlier..."

Rudelson said, "We've prepared it, but why did you personally..."

Bishop Tut shook his head and said:

"Mainly because of the issues in the letter you mailed me before."

He raised the paper in his hand.

Louis leaned in for a look.

It was written:

"Dear Bishop Tut Ulock, this is a painting by Miss Xilin, she seems to have a genius disease."

"But she doesn't seem willing to tell me what type of genius disease she has. The Church of Love has the most understanding of such people, I hope you can help me investigate."

"Of course, if the best treatment method is found, the Marquis's Mansion will offer a reasonable price."

"—Your friend Rudelson"

Louis was somewhat surprised.

The relationship between Rudelson and the Church of Love, or rather with this Cardinal, seemed quite good.

But if Louis recalled correctly, the first church to start pursuing Rudelson wasn't even the Church of Glory and Justice.

The first to take action was the Church of Love.

At this moment, Rudelson had already escorted the guest to the living room.

He handed several paintings by Miss Xilin to Bishop Tut.

"You could have simply sent a letter, why the long journey to the territory?"

Priest Tut glanced at the door, seeing the rumored Lady Xilin hadn't followed, and only then whispered:

"I've assisted many artists with the genius disease."

"Those with genius disease rarely have a harmonious relationship with their family."

"So, many choose to hide their condition."

"But in the case of Miss Xilin... she hasn't even told her family she has the genius disease."

"This situation is more serious than I imagined. The key point is, Rudelson, do you know that the miraculous levels of genius disease are also graded?"

Rudelson shook his head:

"Byron Territory is not exactly an art province, I'd only heard of it before. Except for you, I've never seen such a person."

Priest Tut shook his head and said:

"I went to Miss Xilin's parents and found some remaining artworks from them after being burned."

"Many words have disappeared inside, leaving only a blank background."

"This is the strongest type of miracle in the genius disease."

"That's why I came."

"I'm very worried, very worried I arrived too late."

Priest Tut chuckled lightly and said:

"You should know my situation."

Rudelson nodded, "You are also a patient of the genius disease, which is why I sought your opinion."

Priest Tut said:

"Indeed... in the past, I too was afflicted by the genius disease. Now, my hands are gradually losing the ability to write."

Rudelson widened his eyes:

"How come I've never heard about this?"

"After all, it's not something glorious." Priest Tut smiled kindly, "No one likes others knowing about their physical flaws."

"...Sorry."

Priest Tut said:

"Sometimes I wonder why the gods are so cruel to me. As they intend to take away the hands that a pianist relies on for a living."

Rudelson said painfully:

"Are you no longer able to play now?"

Priest Tut shook his head:

"No, it's almost that I can no longer play... but I can still perform a few more times, or else you wouldn't see me now."

"..."

Rudelson gritted his teeth and said:

"Is your genius disease cured?"

Priest Tut shook his head again:

"There is currently no cure for the genius disease."

"No cure? Then shouldn't you..."

"It's because... I gave up on my life as a pianist, which is the simplest and quickest solution."

Rudelson's expression became heavier:

"Is this the only method?"

Priest Tut said:

"Yes, currently it's the only method, because those with genius disease are not ordinary people."

"Among the world's top-notch artists, less than one percent will contract this disease."

"Moreover, losing vital organs as in my case is quite common."

"The rarest... is the kind that directly deprives the source of life."

"But even among genius patients, such a case may not appear once in a millennium."

"So, I came here."

Rudelson's expression turned as dark as water.

Priest Tut almost directly told him that Xilin was that rarest case.

"..."

He sat on the sofa with his head held high, not speaking.

Moments later, Priest Tut suddenly said:

"Although Miss Xilin didn't tell you about her situation, you must have some guesses, right?"

He stood up and said:

"I'll go ask Miss Xilin first, then discuss more with you."

The atmosphere at the scene was so oppressive that Louis could visibly notice.

In the side hall, Louis saw Priest Tut say to Miss Xilin:

"Lady, haven't you told the Marquis the truth yet?"

Xilin was silent for a long time before she slowly said:

"No... I am a selfish person, I don't want to tell him now."

"Regardless of who it is, knowing that they have to live with someone who is about to approach death, wouldn't be too happy."

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