Wayne took the opportunity of the surgery to once again examine Anastasia, leaving no corner unchecked, the investigation was incredibly thorough.
She was one of their own, sincerely regarded him with faith, and there was no possibility of betrayal.
"Could it really be that I'm overthinking this?"
Wayne frowned deeply, looking at Anastasia, who curled up on the co-pilot's seat like a quail, and said, "Your Holiness, do you still have the qualifications to contact the Dark Goddess now?"
"I can contact her, it's just... not as easy as before."
Anastasia spoke intermittently. The Holy Maiden was the Goddess's incarnation in the Mortal World, able to heed the Divine Decree and bear the thoughts of the Goddess.
Moreover, while communication was two-way, the choice rested with the Goddess.