Emperor and that he had intended to go through with baptism and pose as a Christian but could not because he knew it would be a great sin. John asked him if he repented of his foul deeds. The Slav affirmed and John pulled him to his feet and asked him if he believed what he had heard, that Jesus Christ was Lord. Krychek affirmed that he did and John baptized him. But most stunning; my friend and partner Danae Scullus was among the baptized. I never knew.

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Centurion Skinner:

By now you are aware that excepting agent Muldor, agent Scullus and the entire complement of the Stella Maris have become Christians. Despite this, indeed because of it, we continue our mission. Next we will journey to Judea to seethe land of Jesus. Mary, the mother of Jesus will, over the objections of the priest John, accompany us. She carries with her a mysterious goblet that she insists she personally must return to the land of her birth. As for myself, I, your loyal scribe did not join the Christians here at Ephesus. I joined them long ago in Rome, for it has been many years since I first heard of the Good News of Jesus Christ and believed, many years since my sins have been washed away in baptism. It was I, I confess that informed agent Muldor's operatives of the whereabouts of Simon Peter at his instruction and I call upon you, noble Walter of the Franks, my commander and friend to meditate upon the