Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 1068 The Opportunity to Leave

The High Priest of the Night will basically work diligently for ten thousand years.

It is the church with the longest-serving high priest among all the major churches.

The process is so long that many people have forgotten that they also have their turn to take turns.

Actually, there were signs of this all along. The simplest example is Euphemia's father.

What he was fighting for was indeed only the position of the elder's partner, but this elder was special enough.

The newly appointed elders certainly are not qualified to compete for the position of High Priest, but the fact that they were able to rise to power during this period means that they must have secured their positions.

Although Euphemia's father was very power-hungry, Alexis could tell from some of his actions that he was definitely not the type to be blinded by greed or lose his mind.

Moreover, after his failure, he became carefree and completely different from the person he used to be.

Alexis had some suspicions that Beatrice Garfield's family, especially the branch family from which he came, might have already taken sides.

But Euphemia's father didn't quite approve of the position she was in.

That's why he went to such lengths... The new elder he was pursuing was definitely not on his side.

However, this shows that... the people in his family don't have very good eyesight.

The closer to the critical period, the fiercer the competition for the elder's position.

In the end, the one who rises to power will inevitably be the one with the most power... In the past, there might have been a neutral option like 'as long as it's not someone on the other side, it doesn't matter if it's not mine,' but that's absolutely impossible now.

Not taking a stand will result in being attacked by all participants.

After all, those who truly don't want to participate will only choose to temporarily leave the main temple, like Queen Emilia, and go somewhere to spread the glory of the Goddess of the Night.

The missionary work of the church is the most difficult.

After all, there are no truly untapped areas left to explore in this world.

Queen Emilia accepting this mission is tantamount to self-exile... When she finally returns, she might bring back a group of magical creatures.

But everyone could see her determination. Even the Emilia royal family chose to stay safely in their own territory, and even gave up the position of captain of the Night Guard.

Beatrice Garfield herself didn't participate, but she also didn't care what her descendants did.

Although Beatrice Garfield's people are not considered a single entity within the Church of the Night, her branch families are still documented.

Euphemia's father used his shamelessness to achieve a complete break with his family.

Alexandra had forgotten about this before.

After all, the Dark Church wasn't making much noise, and it seemed no different from before... The incident involving Euphemia's father happened every year.

If he weren't Beatrice Garfield, he wouldn't even be worth being in intelligence circles.

Moreover, it has taken far too long.

The situation on Ariges' side was more dramatic.

All eyes were on the Northern Kingdom, so who could remember the High Priest of the Dark Night Church who was preparing to abdicate?

Even the Lord of the Tower had somewhat overlooked this matter.

Of course, on his end, it's because he's seen the same thing too many times and it's not worth his attention... Anyway, he always causes trouble.

It's already a set rule, there's no need to elaborate further.

“Mom…” Mikhail called softly, “Is something wrong with the Church of the Dark Night?”
"That captain of the Night Guard wasn't actually attacking us, but rather the Emilia royal family?"

“No, that’s not it,” Alexandra replied after a moment’s thought. “His target is the Night Priest.”

The Night Priestess of Emilia City is top-tier in terms of status, position, and even ability.

After all, as a church state, even if the Kingdom of Emilia Highlands is somewhat special, the position of the Night High Priest must still be noble.

She also needs to have enough say.

Logically speaking, this matter could have been handled by King Emilia... but although Queen Emilia had a daughter who could succeed her, her daughter only had one son.

Because the existence of the Awakening Array requires the royal family to pass on their bloodline, it is impossible for them to easily change their bloodline.

The chief priest of the Church of the Dark Night has never been a man.

Bishop of Laurel is the highest clergy position a male member of the Church of the Dark can attain.

On the contrary, the leader of the Night Guard is qualified to become a male elder. This is not because the Night Temple favors women over men.

Rather, the goddess of the night is inherently opposed to assimilation with male believers... In fact, the positions of high priest and bishop are equal in the church.

In the church, the only true high-ranking officials are the high priest and the elder bishops.

After the novice pastor comes the pastor, and then the bishop.

The chief priest can only be considered a bishop.

However, the high priest can oversee the bishops of the entire country... The only reason is that they are the prepared beings to descend to God.

It may never come, but they certainly deserve it.

The church must revere God's will.

The chief priest naturally thus possessed greater power.

The Emilia family has a single-lineage system for generations, so there's no way to guarantee that every generation will be queen.

The Church of the Dark Night can only send one more high priest to oversee the believers.

Although Queen Emilia didn't care at all, no one could guarantee that future kings wouldn't.

Therefore, the high priests sent to Emilia by the Church of the Night were either seasoned veterans or powerful figures favored by the gods.

At least when standing in front of King Emilia, he wouldn't be unable to stand up straight.

The most recent Night High Priest is likely a valiant warrior from the Darkmoon faction.

It seems that she likely chose Emilia, a quiet place, specifically because she didn't want to get caught up in the turmoil.

However, it seems the main temple still doesn't want to let her go, and actually sent a captain of the Night Guard directly.

Queen Louise's decision to withdraw was far too decisive!

What good would it do for Luciano to stay in that position?

Isn't it the same if the vice-captain gives up his position?
Even if they don't actually manage the military, the fact that military power is nominally in the hands of the royal family has a different meaning.

The people of Emilia will feel differently.

Connie was clearly terrified... Even the royal family had been stripped of power, what could ordinary people like them do?
Rebellion was something I never even dared to think about.

Those are people from the main temple!
As believers, they would never have been able to resist so quickly unless their own lives were threatened.

And all of this was because the royal family took the lead in sliding on their knees.

Alexis was somewhat puzzled, but Queen Louise's reaction served as a warning to her.

There's even less reason for outsiders like them to get involved.

Who knows if we might suddenly become cannon fodder one day?

Although she was certain she wouldn't actually die, after hiding for so long and so successfully, to be exposed because of this kind of nonsense... Alexis felt she might want to go on a killing spree.

To avoid causing a world war or a conflict between good and evil, Alexis thought it would be better for them to leave as soon as possible.

"Don't even think about it, it's something they taught themselves in the Dark Night." Alex glanced at the two children: "Why aren't you packing your things? What are you thinking about here?"

You're not expecting me to clean up after you, are you?

That's not necessarily a bad thing; you can just stuff it in.

Just don't come asking me where I put it later..."

Before Ariges could finish speaking, Mikhail and Penelope sprang into action.

One turned around and started stuffing books into a large box, while the other took off running and rushed towards his small living room.

Alexis pursed her lips: "I'll come again at four in the morning."

"Il, Antirochus, and Euphemia will probably arrive around midnight; remember to greet them."

“Okay!” Mikhail shouted without turning his head.

Alexis chuckled and turned to walk towards her room... Because of Penelope's antics, she gave Connie two days of paid leave.

They really seized this opportunity very well.

(End of this chapter)