The reason I didn't warn everyone earlier is that the box clearly poses no harm. The effect generated by the box mainly makes the surrounding plants appear greener and seem to grow better. People in Tata Town and those camping by the river have no problems at all. In fact, he's quite doubtful if this thing is precious because even in broad daylight it can attract resentful spirits from the river to come and snatch it.
Even if such benign anomalous items were taken away, they shouldn't cause too much trouble, so at that time he just hinted to Lambert that there was something wrong with the item and didn't inquire further afterward.
Jimmy looked at Priest Horton, "Priest Horton, have you been keeping it here in the church since you brought it back? Have you noticed any anomalies? Even small ones count."
Priest Horton shook his head, "No, it's been very quiet these past two days."