Strictly speaking, the "Guiding Light Hermitage" and the "Apna Library" are both neutral Circle Sorcerer organizations. However, the doomsday theory propagated by the former is indeed considered 'heresy' in this idealistic world, and the latter has been strictly scrutinized by the Church due to their recent collaboration with the Truth Society. Coupled with the fact that the data in the briefcase relates to The Chosen One, this transaction indeed counts as an illegal underground trade.
"I've become an antagonist too."
Because the action went so smoothly, Shard joked in his mind. "Her" laughter was still so pleasant and gentle, which made Shard feel even better.
[What kind of unexpected events did you think you'd encounter?]
"She" whispered in Shard's ear, and Shard, while watching his step, answered. Walking in the foggy cemetery, the most dangerous thing wasn't the ghosts, but the inconspicuous stones:
