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"A new church? Yes and no," the mayor tried to be evasive, "The problem is, Father, you have always been so placid and nothing seems to have been done."

"Alas, not competent in anything but competent in not having anything, not skillful in talking but skillful in not talking (無能事而能無事,不擅言而擅不言)," Father Brown murmured.

L apparently did catch what the priest said, "No, that's not what we ordinary people expect. The world has changed. After all, the church has received an astronomical funding from the village bursary. We need to see some work being done - for the hibernating Satan or whatever!"

"And therefore you ask someone to set up a new church. Is that what you mean?"

"That is certainly one option." A voice appeared behind Father Brown and L.

The two men turned to the voice. Professor Y was standing at the door.

The alternative scientist moved forward and continued, "You see? We know everything about devil and exorcism. All we need is money from the village coffers. If Mr. Mayor could redirect his budget for the church to me, I could either take over this church or set up a new one and get everything done."

The priest gasped, "My god. Is that the reason for you to appear in this village from the very beginning?"