149 A Demon Has Marked You

"[Congratulations on completing the mission. You have obtained 10,000 faith points and the tattoos of the 50,000 guardians.]"

"We're done. Clean up the place and return everything to normal." Anton felt uneasy about something at this moment, and that was because he didn't see any nuns in the entire house.

Therefore, he assigned the cleaning task to Thomas and the two exorcists, who were okay. They had to do this someday, so now was the time. At this point, Anton followed Ed for a closer conversation and to precisely figure out the issue with Lorraine that he had noticed some time ago.

In the couple's house, it was known that Lorraine and Ed had conducted numerous conferences, written famous books, and published articles worldwide for various reasons, so they lived in a quite nice house.

It was so large that it had a personal study and a hobby room exclusively for each of the two people living there.

As he entered, Anton felt something, but that thing didn't want to reveal itself yet. He had understood that something was following Lorraine, but at that time, he didn't have the power to confront it. However, now everything was different because he possessed the strength.

Knowing that these people were involved in the supernatural world, it had to be understood that they had somehow been touched by a cursed object or a medium.

What is a medium-bearer in supernatural events? This refers to something that has been possessed by evil spirits or a bearer that seals evil spirits. According to their words, these entities are at least safer here than in other places if placed here by evil experts or witch doctors.

This reason is indeed correct to think about because, no matter how these things are damaged or burned, the evil spirits inside will always exist. In fact, there are many carriers in the room, a dazzling variety of cursed objects, and the evil atmosphere lingers on them, rushing around this place.

However, when Anton looked at the dazzling variety of evil spirit mediums inside, especially a terrifying-looking doll sealed in a display case, his pupils shrank. In his eyes, the evil spirits inside this terrifying-looking doll were about to break free.

"Since you have things that really shouldn't be in this place so carelessly, is there someone regulating these objects, like a priest or someone from the Association of Light?" Anton directed his gaze toward the couple, who were looking at him.

A shaman, a white witch, or any man with the necessary skills can bless places as long as they know what they're doing. "Yes," Ed nodded.

Lorraine smiled and said, "Of course, we never forget about it. A priest comes regularly to recite blessings. As for the Association of Light, they have never interfered."

After hearing this, Anton couldn't help but admire the courage of these people. If a priest comes, that means evil is stronger than good and is concentrating. "Can I make a suggestion?" Anton looked at Lorraine and Ed, who were standing on the side.

"Sure, you can suggest anything."

Anton stared at the doll that was already exuding an evil aura and suggested sincerely, "It's better to avoid collecting these evil things in the future. Even if you have extensive knowledge about evil spirits, ancient relics, or cursed objects, don't trust what you see because you're not seeing it all. One day, one of these things will attack you, and it will be counterproductive for your family."

These words were harsh for this couple, who are passionate about the supernatural. These objects in the room were their lives and stories, and these things validated their stories. But Ed was well aware of this and asked, "Father Anton, is there a problem with these objects?"

"There is a big problem." Anton interrupted Ed and said, "Listen, not all priests can perform exorcisms." This was really true, and he didn't hide it." From my point of view, given my experience, do you know what's most dangerous?"

Anton ignored the worried looks of this couple and said, "Having a cursed object, something that connects the human world with hell or evil, is something that deteriorates the peace of a quiet home."

"A few months ago, a demon eye that had been sealed was released, and hundreds died before we could stop it. This scar shows how brutal that confrontation was." Anton tilted his face, lifting his hair, and showed the gruesome scar on his face.

"The doll in the cabinet has several seals; they are good, but the evil spirit inside is slowly breaking them. If that thing hiding inside is ever released, it will reappear in this world."

"So, what do you recommend?"

Anton's eyes were calm. Evil spirits were still very weak for him, let alone sealed evil spirits.

"Someone who doesn't have exorcism abilities can't have these objects, but I also don't want to complicate things for you. So, I'll take these things with me. If you ever want to see them, you will have the absolute right to do so and can find them in a secret place."

The couple breathed a sigh of relief; they thought it would be something much more serious. "Of course you can. It's better that they are in expert hands than in someone who knows little about them on a deeper level."

Anton nodded, but he hadn't resolved the main issue that he had mentioned.

"Before that, tell me about the other cases you have recently encountered or when you started to feel that something was wrong."

"Lorraine, you can help us now." As soon as these words were spoken, Ed, who had learned about the whole situation, looked at his wife next to him with concern on his face.

According to Priest Anton's understanding, something really dangerous was following his wife.

In fact, this entire incident was because of him. Since that incident, Lorraine seemed to have become more frightened and restless than before.

Feeling Ed's gaze, Lorraine took a deep breath, but her face turned pale because she seemed to recall bad memories. "Father Anton, we will explain to you how things started."

The three headed back to the study.

The design of the study in this house was no different from the study rooms of other people; at least in their eyes, there were bookshelves full of books, desks, and chairs, but there was also a projector in the study.

Ed stood next to the projector, looked at Lorraine, who was silent and had her arms crossed, then looked at the priest sitting silently in the middle, and began to tell the origin of the matter.

"A while ago, we received a commission from the Church of Santa Lucia. The priest at that time asked us to confirm the authenticity of a supernatural incident."

Anton thought of the old priests who had half control over paranormal events until the Association of Light ended up exerting its force to have complete control over everything; that might be why these inconveniences occurred.

"And from this supernatural incident is where Lorraine started seeing the nun." Ed said it with a strong sense of regret because he believed it was his fault.

"Lorraine was aware of the danger and didn't want to accept it. I was the one who insisted on going."

Anton knew that the nun, the demon hiding behind that appearance, had marked Lorraine, who was standing beside him.

"This is not your problem, Ed."

As if feeling the comfort of his wife, Ed reluctantly recovered and pressed the projector, and suddenly relevant information appeared on the wall canvas.

"The victim was then a young man of French origin. He exhibited all the behaviors after being possessed by a demon, but because they were all related to a certain type of mental illness, the church lacking the necessary ability needed Lorraine's eyes."

Anton looked at the young man, who was evidently possessed and didn't understand why the Association of Light didn't take charge.

The Frenchman appearing in the image had a face similar to that of a person who had breathed deeply. The sunken eyes, completely black eye circles, and purple lips were completely similar to many similar cases Anton had solved before.

After watching the entire video, Ed said, "From this point on, my wife started seeing that demon."

Anton nodded; he knew how to stop this, and that was to erase the medium, which wasn't here but where that demon emerged.