Jax does not want to be seen! Odd for someone who is an agent of the church, don't you think?

An agent of the church who's keeping company with a demon inhabited and a sourcerer whom neither know his true identity? Perhaps not as odd as you think.

Also Jax is a secret agent. I don't think many from the Theocracy are aware of his existance

That could very well be.

Problem is, any sot that's dealt with the church knows. Their deals have darker meanings and more loops and twists then a drunk contortionist

Hmm...well, I've got two theories on the reactions here. First, Ivan cuts in to say "Ivan is free man". That implies to me that the Theocracy held him against his will in some manner in the past. As to Jax's reaction, it goes along with my reply to silverfang16 above. He's on his own, likely unsanctioned, undercover assignment, and if seen by a paladin or templar and recognized, Especially how unsubtle the paladin is, his cover could be blown.

Nope, dont trust him

mr assassin fox is getting wet pants huh? :D

*inserts mgs 'found' noise at !
Yea gotta sneak out before the more zealous footsoldiers screw things up eh?

Yeah, you tell 'em, Ivan! Stay free and strong!

I feel this project is either an attempt to use over-enchanting and that's why they need a blacksmith that can make stuff fast or something creepy that would bind a person's essence to metal cause if it was a simple invention like a tank or automaton he'd have said invention or project without making it a bad censoring of himself.
I do think he in part needs his blacksmithing as he doesn't look the sort to give compliments lile that with a serious face if it isn't true yet the offer's light conditions look faker than a gold coin split open and filled with copper.Igues the lying is why both parts are in separate balloons as I doubt he would free him or let him outlive the job.
Fox dude running away implies no one should rely on the bunny as his plans would usually require sacrificing friend and foe.Bunny doesn't look stupid seems like the type to use a facade to make all around lower their guard and make himself look legit when he stops joking like in the last pannel.

I think Theocracy is building power armor

the scene just got too gay for him

Answer, NOPE! No Religion plz x3

> One thing I always hate in shows and comics (most often occuring in bad anime) is the over-exposition of a character's past and
> reasons for doing whatever they do the moment it becomes apparent to the viewer.

True. On the other hand, since comics are a medium that update fairly slowly, a large gap between something being revealed and it becoming explained can result in the Something being forgotten.
For example, Ivan was introduced nearly a year ago. When he reappeared a couple of pages back I'd forgotten him so thoroughly I assumed he was a new character and only went back to re-read it because other people recognised him.
Similarly, when I read through the Vol 1 book I got at AC last year, a lot of things clicked into place because I was reading it all in a binge rather than a weekly update schedule.

I plan things out as if they're being read "in a binge", though, since that's likely how most of CnC's total readers will take it in - I can't count how many comics I've come across and read clear through that had already finished or were in their final chapter when I found them. I want CnC to be as enjoyable once I'm done with it as it is while I'm working on it :3

How about no.
Church brings problems in every universe. No exceptions

Especially when they've established a theocracy in said universe.

That is the worst

Ivan no. Ivan. No.

Ivan... no.

I Just discovered your comic yesterday! It's really cool to see that kind of work! this story is really awesome! ^W^

Thankyou! Hope you continue to enjoy it :D

I will for sure! Thank you for your hard work

I think this is my favorite page with Jax so far. My memory may be fuzzy but I don't think he's been freaked out this badly in the comic's pages thus far. I love the shuffling.

Trust him? Yes.

Trust the theocracy? Like the serpent in the Garden of Eden. =P