The last question Lian asked Father Simo was about the technique for hiding a heretic's aura.
Simo had a "Heretic" entry. As a Priest of the Church who prayed to his deity every day, how did he avoid attracting the notice and revulsion of the God of Tiger?
This was a skill Lian was eager to learn, as he, too, had been tainted by a heretic's aura. In that respect, Father Simo was a veteran.
After the two had opened up and talked for two hours, they had struck a new deal.
Simo would teach Lian how to hide his heretic aura. In return, Lian would keep Simo's secret, agree not to threaten him with the Succubus again, and lend a hand whenever he needed help.
Provided it didn't violate Lian's own principles.
If Simo wanted to make a new deal, they would negotiate the terms separately.
They were now partners in a transaction, bound by the secrets they held over each other, though the leverage wasn't exactly equal.
