[ Despite Liem's warning, Howl keeps on walking towards the box. It's only when he's stopped in front of it that he turns to give Liem his most golden, five-star smile. ]

Who said anything about unlocking it? Or needing a priest to do it?

[ If Howl weren't so charismatic, the smile he's giving Liem would probably come across as devious. But the wizard knows how to look innocent, how to deflect blame, and how to get around rules without actually breaking them. Liem couldn't ask for a better partner-in-crime for figuring out how not to commit a crime here. ]

Liem, my friend. [ oh, they're friends now? apparently. ] I've two proposals for you. The first is that I've done my duty in alerting you to this object's presence and what you do with it now is your business. The second... well, I think you know what I'm about to say. I can offer you my services.