Vol. 3 - Chapter 8

The group was still reeling from the agility the woman had put on display. She tilted her head, her bright clear eyes looking from one member to another, behind her mask. 

Satsuhiro was the first to regain his composure, walking forwards and saying:

"We're here on Savior business. We simply need to visit this church for a moment." 

"The shrine?" The woman asked. "Why is that?" 

Satsuhiro glanced at Ash and the half-demon stepped up, sighing. 

"We were sent here by the gods to 'activate' it, sorta." 

"... The penalty for blasphemous words is a heavy one." She stated, with a voice that was almost as though she were teasing rather than threatening. "Have you any proof of this?" 

"Well, if you let us in, you'll see."