After saying that, Lilith and Mulu's eyes met again, as if sparks would fly.
"Captain Akain, sheath your sword. Captain Ollyn, take back your words and apologize to her."
"But—"
"No, no, no, this is necessary—"
The two men retorted subconsciously, and Darion immediately narrowed his eyes.
"nonsense."
Those two words dismissed their objections. Lilith and Mulu couldn't help but shut up at that decisive attitude.
"I—I'm supposed to be at His Majesty's side, but why am I here? Don't you understand?"
Suddenly, both of them seemed to regain their senses, and the tense atmosphere disappeared without a trace.
The reason was obvious. If a conflict arose between the Grand Master of the Knights Templar and the Captain of the Beastlight Knights, two of the most powerful forces, the number of people capable of intervening would be very limited, especially given the current manpower situation.
"The Apostle is also heartbroken."
“I, I’m so sorry…”
"It's a headache... This is totally putting the cart before the horse."
Lilith quickly sheathed her sword. Mulu, realizing the Apostle had noticed their conversation, frowned awkwardly and took a step back.
He took a deep breath, calmed his turbulent emotions, and then turned to face Lilith.
His expression became somewhat awkward, and his cloudy eyes seemed to regain some emotion.
"I take back what I said. My actions just now were partly an act of venting. Chief Lilith, please forgive my mistake."
After saying this, Mulu bowed deeply. An indescribable expression crossed Lilith's face for a moment, but then it quickly returned to her usual serious expression.
"I understand your intentions. I accept your apology."
"I'm really sorry. I just wanted to confirm that."
"I understand. If a second, or even a third, Lionhead Ashe appeared, it would be truly intolerable. While it infuriates me that I'm listed as a potential traitor, with one of the Three Lights missing, you are effectively the head of the army. I understand the weight of your responsibility."
"Haha, that's exactly what happened. Thank you for your generosity."
Rolls' influence was extremely great and profound, and there were many knights who sincerely admired him.
Although the fact of running away was known only to the top management, rumors always emerged unintentionally like smoke and spread like the wind, reaching far and wide.
Therefore, it was understandable that he would be suspicious and wary. Knowing that Lilith admired Ross, there was no reason not to be wary.
Seeing the two men shaking hands tightly, Darion nodded slightly.
"You two, if you are summoned, assemble immediately."
"Well, I'm truly sorry to have to trouble you with this messenger."
"Ah~ I'm so sorry, Captain Darion. By the way, what's going on?"
Darion had already turned and walked away, and Mulu followed behind him, asking at the same time.
He turned his head to look at Mu Lu and replied:
"The expedition team has returned. Mission failed."
Upon hearing the news, Lilith widened her eyes in surprise, while Mulu slightly raised the corners of his mouth.
Simultaneously.
On the balcony of the throne room, six hundred meters above sea level, there were three figures.
"May I ask how we should deal with this?"
An old man asked respectfully. He had long, pure white hair and a beard, and eyebrows like willow branches. He was Pope Lucius.
He looked down at the iron bridge jutting out from the middle of the Sky Corridor—that was where the dragons took off and landed. The dragons ridden by the expeditionary force landed there one after another.
"Give them another chance."
The voice that answered was completely flat, yet so beautiful that it didn't sound human.
The person who answered similarly looked down at the lower world. It was the silver-clad priestess—the Apostle of God, Esther.
"It seems the love-hate drama between father and son has greatly pleased Long Xin."
"Yes. The Byrne family is indeed an excellent chess piece. The Lord is very satisfied."
"That's a blessing."
Luxilu sounded very happy. His eyes, as thin as silk threads, opened slightly due to his excitement, and his gray pupils were unusually bright.
"As it turned out, rebellion was the right move."
In the original plan, Ross was supposed to be the church's fighting force and fight to the death with Miledy Lessen.
Control his family to prevent rebellion and force him to make a choice.
He must choose between the orphan of Bertha Leble, the "Oracle Maiden" whose life he once saved at the risk of breaking a taboo, or his own family.
"Let me correct myself. 'As a result' isn't the right word."
Esther said this, turning her eyes to Lusilu.
"Whatever the outcome, it doesn't matter."
It does not matter whether Laws chooses the Church or the Liberator.
As long as Rouse Byrne stifles his will and continues to degenerate, he will remain in the Church. If he finds hope and breaks free from the shell that imprisons his soul, he will turn and join the Liberators.
No matter what he chooses, his struggle is worth admiring.
The seeds of the past were sown for this very reason.
"The reason why Bertha Liebl was allowed to live and Ross Byrne was not held accountable was to sow the seeds for the Lord's amusement."
It can be said that from the moment the God-era magician Ross Byrne was born.
Or perhaps it started as early as when Bertha Liebl, the shrine maiden who "saw too much," appeared.
The game of this era has begun.
After God destroyed the previous era, he re-formed the new civilization of the contemporary era in order to set a new stage and wait for the opportunity to come.
Waiting for the chess pieces worthy of God's game to be gathered.
Then, the main chess pieces give birth to new good chess pieces, which dance competently and grow strong on the stage prepared by God.
And the end of this game, the climax, is about to come.
Esther explained the extremely despicable plan.
As Luxilu listened, he stroked his beard and nodded in admiration.
"It seems I have the opportunity to dedicate my limited life to the Lord's game. I am truly grateful."
"Indeed. They will come here. As Pope, you must stop them, using all your life."
"I'm honored."
Luxilu was so happy that he burst into tears and trembled slightly. Esther turned her eyes away from him.
The person she was looking at was a member of the Knights of the Guardian of Light. A slender female knight with ultramarine hair that looked like a hard texture and eyes the same color. She had been silently standing by, like a shadow, waiting for orders.
Esther ordered the female knight.
"From this moment on, the punitive expeditionary force is disbanded. All troops stationed along the principality's borders are recalled and assigned to new missions."
"Yes, I'll pass the message on immediately. May I ask what your new mission is?"
"Bring these people here."
After saying that, Esther brought her face close to the female knight's, and their eyes met.
Suddenly, the female knight's body shook slightly. It seemed that Esther had implanted the information directly into her brain.
The female knight shook her head and immediately straightened her stance to confirm further.
"I understand. What about the target's life or death?"
"Leave him alive. There's no point in him dying."
"Meaning, huh?"
"That's right."
After saying this, Esther turned her gaze outside again. She seemed to be surveying the vast land ahead, or even the countries beyond, and then she spoke:
“If they were to spend too much time preparing, it would be detrimental to the Lord’s interest.”
"...I see. It seems like you're using these people to set the timeline for the final game, right?"
Esther nodded.
"Don't draw attention. Acting too quickly isn't good either. Be sure to time your actions carefully."
"I understand. That's why we, and not some other knight order, are carrying out this mission, right?"
"Even though a lot of time has passed, you're still the same, a good chess piece."
"I don't deserve it."
Having said this, Esther just stared into the distance and stopped talking, like a puppet.
The female knight remained silent, pressing her fingers to her temples and gazing into the empty sky. That was a method of communication used only among the Light Guard Knights.
"Apostle, it's almost time. Please excuse me."
Lusilu bowed deeply to Esther and turned to leave.
The female knight was still giving instructions and was about to turn around and follow.
However, Luxilu raised his hand to stop her and called her name.
"Forget about the guards. Focus on the mission assigned by the Apostle—Darion."
"Yes, as you command, Your Majesty."
The female knight replied as if it was a matter of course.
"Where's the meal? Is it ready yet?"
The city of Orbius is located northeast of Entris.
In a small post town called [Heruluo] at the northeastern end of the island, in an inn that also served as a restaurant, a girl's feeble cry was heard.
At the same time, there was the clanging sound of knives and forks hitting the table.
That's Cui, wrapped in bandages.
After escaping the desperate crisis, a little more than half a day passed. After a night, the morning sun was about to become dazzling.
In other words, she was clamoring for breakfast.
The rabbit was like a fussy child. Even though there were no other guests around, it was still very disturbing.
"That's enough, stop arguing!"
The one who roared in rebuttal, unable to bear the urging, was also a girl. And, she also had a pair of rabbit ears.
However, she has brown skin and looks like a lively, positive and nice girl.
Compared with Cui, the famous Queen of Bad Rabbits, there is a world of difference.
Logically, there wouldn't be any bunny people in this place. However, this bunny-eared girl was working as the hotel's signature waitress. Her name was Qiara.
She was the bunny-eared girl who had befriended Meredith in Andika. Her parents ran an inn, her father was human and her mother was bunny-human, so she was a hybrid of the two.
Of course, this hotel is also called "Wanda Hotel". After the Wanda family became "supporters" of the "Liberators", they made a comeback in "Heruluo".
"Ouch! How can you be so rude, waiter?! I feel very, very unhappy! As an apology, you must pay me a condolence fee after the meal!"
"Don't talk like it's dessert!"
Breakfast had just started, not even three minutes had passed.
But Cui kept complaining, sometimes asking for breakfast, sometimes complaining that the water wasn't cold enough, sometimes asking for milk, sometimes complaining that the chair was too hard, and so on. She was a completely malicious and annoying customer.
However, Chiara, who had been a waitress at a hotel in the city of no return, was not to be trifled with. She was used to dealing with troublesome guests of this level. Therefore—
"Here! Eat this first!"
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