After choosing to leave, they regretted it.

Doing some small actions like this before the formal start is the limit of what she can accept.

The Pure White Saint and her followers are now in the local church.

Or rather the remains of the church.

This building, which should have been magnificent and exquisite, was burned down less than a month after it was built when the demon coalition occupied the city more than two years ago, becoming a charred, ugly and useless ruin.

The orcs regarded it as a symbol of their occupation of the city, so they did not demolish it. This is why this dilapidated and half-collapsed building has survived to this day.

Its existence aptly reflects the state of faith in this city.

Surrounding Rosaline were the surviving high-ranking members of the Pure White Saint Sect or the Church Expeditionary Force. Each of them had a sad face and a frown on their face.

"Lady Rosalyn, this city is simply unreasonable!"

A middle-aged male believer, after holding it in for a long time, was the first to complain:

"We've been trying to convey the truth and teachings to them all afternoon. But guess what? Most people just ignored us!"

This speech became the fuse, instantly igniting the suppressed emotions in the hearts of all sect members.

In an instant, noise broke out.

“That’s right! There was even a child asking me what the Church of the Supreme God and the Pure White Saint are! How could someone be so ignorant and foolish!?”

"Lady Rosalyn, nearly half of our brothers and sisters who participated in this expedition have already sacrificed their lives to save this city and its inhabitants! How could this group of people have such an attitude?! What exactly did our people sacrifice themselves for?!"

"These bastards are ignorant, rude, and untrustworthy. They deserve to linger under the rule of the demons! In my opinion, they don't deserve to be saved!"

As genuine fanatics, the members of the Pure White Saint Sect are obviously more concerned with missionary activities than military affairs as an expeditionary force.

This is true even in Lierbas, which is surrounded by enemies.

From the moment they entered the city - without even waiting for Azer to deal with the remaining orcs - they had already dispersed into the residential area in groups of three or four and began to spread their teachings.

The result, of course, was a complete failure.

There are many reasons for this.

Although the Church of the Supreme God is one of the most powerful forces in the world today and has a long history, its rapid expansion and development has only occurred in the past two years.

And it is closely related to the activities of the God's Chosen Heroes, mainly Aize.

When Lilbas fell, no one knew where the chosen heroes were, and even the local church had only just been built. It was really wishful thinking to expect the locals to have firm faith.

During the more than two years of the demon occupation, the orcs also ruled with extremely high pressure.

Beliefs related to the Supreme God were strictly suppressed, and the few devout believers were killed in the process, leaving only a few.

Coupled with the large influx of foreign slaves who were not religious in the first place, the changes brought about by the local population structure and culture, as well as the overall numbness caused by cruel oppression, this place has almost become a vacuum of faith.

The believers of the Church of the Supreme God have become a completely rare species, and those who worship Rosaline... Before discussing this issue, we have to first give them some basic knowledge about who Rosaline is.

In comparison, there are more treacherous people who turn around and worship the demons and the demon king.

To take a step back, if the city was truly liberated by the sect, then perhaps they could even have a say as saviors who were worshipped and respected.

But it happened that it was the Imperial Royal Guards and Aize who accomplished this feat.

The members of the Pure White Saint, with their messy and ragged clothes, looked more like a group of refugees who followed the imperial army into the city.

Due to the existence and influence of the faith network, in the past month, no matter where they went, they were warmly welcomed by the people.

It's normal to be irritated after having such a big blow here unexpectedly.

Dissatisfaction and complaints from two dimensions echoed in Rosalyn's mind at the same time, making a loud noise.

But the pure white saint herself seemed to be accustomed to it and did not feel unhappy at all.

"Everyone, please calm down."

She stood up from the half-chair she was sitting on, and with a smile that still shone brightly in the darkness, she spoke kindly and calmly.

The noise stopped in an instant, and everyone's eyes were focused on her.

"Everyone, listen to me. The spread of faith and truth has indeed encountered some obstacles, but this is not the fault of the local residents. The suffering they have endured has deprived them of the opportunity to understand and accept the truth. Filling this shortcoming is precisely the mission we came here to accomplish after making countless sacrifices, isn't it?"

As she spoke, Rosaline paused at the right moment, raised her eyes slightly and looked around to make sure that the believers' eyes met hers.

These insignificant details in speeches and communications can have unexpected effects if used properly, and have been used countless times in her two lives.

It's already done perfectly.

"A mission is also a test, a test bestowed upon us by the world and the Goddess. If it could be accomplished so easily, how could we prove our faith and awareness?"

"This……"

Everyone stared at each other, and the heated emotions among them gradually calmed down.

The White Saint continued her speech:

"Besides, it's not that the people in the city are unwilling to accept us. They are just skeptical, afraid, and hesitant. As long as we can prove our worth and the value of our faith in the goddess, I believe that as fellow human beings, they will understand and join us."

The man who had spoken first wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and asked cautiously:

"But Lady Rosalin, that being said, what exactly should we do? Every part of the city is now controlled by the Royal Guards, even..."

boom! ! !

Suddenly, an explosion so violent that it shook the earth exploded in the dark sky in the distance.

Then the second, third, fourth...

The flames that continued to rise up dyed the pure black sky red in an instant, and the roars and screams of the undead that were even more terrifying than before were mixed in with it, making people terrified.

This is the magic artillery used for city defense firing, which means -

"The undead have begun their assault, Lady Rosalyn!"

The middle-aged man spoke hurriedly, but his expression seemed a little excited.

"This is a good opportunity to prove our awareness, right? Brothers and sisters of the sect, let's go together to help..."

"That's not right."

Rosalyn's calm and quiet voice seemed difficult to distinguish amidst the endless explosions.

To the people present, it was like a thunderclap, causing those who were about to take action to stop and wait for instruction.

The Pure White Saint said slowly:

"Leave the enemies outside the city to the Imperial Army. We will take this opportunity to deal with those who remain inside."

"Enemy inside the city? There are still enemies inside the city!?"

"Haha, of course."

Rosalyn raised her hand, closed her eyes, and gently pressed her chest.

"Let me ask you, who has ruled this city for two years and oppressed its residents?"

"Let me ask, who is forcing the residents here to believe, and even destroying faith and the church with their dirty hands?"

"Let me ask you, who thinks that by surrendering to the Imperial Army, they can save their lives and avoid having to pay for their past crimes?"

The answer is obvious.

"...Orcs?"

"Haha, exactly."

Rosalyn smiled and nodded vigorously:

"I can hear it. I can hear the local humans' anger towards the orcs, their dissatisfaction with the Imperial Army for accepting the orcs' surrender, and their desire for justice. It is our job to respond to these wishes. Then the residents will understand what truth and faith truly are."

"You mean... we should take advantage of the undead attacking the city to kill those orcs!"

The middle-aged man began to sweat uncontrollably and his expression became panicked.

As a high-ranking member of the sect and the Jihad Army, he himself had served as a grassroots officer in the Holy City's guards, so he was one of the few people in this mob who still had some understanding of war and military affairs.

Naturally understand what this means.

"But...but, Lady Rosalin, if we do something like this at this time, wouldn't it...wouldn't it be like starting a riot?! It would distract Lord Aize from guarding the city! If the situation gets out of control, what...what should we do?!"

Chapter 95 Fire in the Backyard

According to the so-called "divine revelation" obtained by Rosaline, the remnants of the orc army that surrendered before are currently being detained in several areas of the city and guarded by the royal guards.

In this situation, there are only two options for killing these orcs.

Mobilize the remaining members of the "Jihad Army" and directly break through the guard line.

Or use the oracle's power as always to incite the local people to launch a riot.

No matter which option is chosen, it will mean serious internal strife and fire in the rear. If the situation escalates carelessly, the entire Lilbas will fall into chaos.

For Aze and the Royal Guards who were facing the surging undead army, this was like a fatal stab in the heart.

Even members of the Pure White Saint Sect felt that this was a bit too extreme.

To be precise, they are "some" members of the Pure White Saint Sect.

"How dare you! How dare you speak to Lady Rosalyn like that! This is utter blasphemy!"

"You're also a cult elder, how could you not know that this is the will of the goddess? When has the will of the goddess ever gone wrong? Who are you to dare to oppose it!?"

"What? Are you going to speak up for those filthy demons?"

Before Rosaline could say a word, the anger of other sect members almost drowned out the senior leaders who raised objections.

There were even several people who rushed forward and grabbed the other person, wanting to teach this "heretic traitor" a lesson through physical means, so that he would understand that he could not say anything he wanted to say.

Then--

"Everyone, please stop."

Seeing that blood would be shed within the sect before the human infighting, Rosaline finally spoke out to stop it, and the radicals who had already raised their fists stopped.

Once again, he looked at the object of his admiration with admiring and even dazed eyes.

"That view is not without reason. The undead army outside the city is indeed a more deadly enemy. Therefore, we should leave the choice to the residents here, to our future companions, and let them make the decision."

Everyone looked at each other.

"……what do you mean?"

"After entering the city, Aize designated half of an old military camp in the east as a temporary medical settlement, utilizing both military and city medical resources to treat seriously ill civilians. So the question is, why only half? What was the other half used for?"

Everyone in the sect looked at each other, as if they already had the answer in their hearts. But under such circumstances, no one dared to speak.

Rosalyn paused and continued:

"The answer is the wounded orcs. Aize would rather use his limited resources on the hateful demons than save a few more of his compatriots and believers. Tell me, if the residents of the city knew about this, how would they react and what would they choose?"

"This……"

"How many people are left in the Crusade Army?"

"Reporting to Lady Rosalin, there are only about 1000 brothers and sisters who are not injured and can still function normally. If a conflict really breaks out with the Guards, this number will probably be far from enough..."

The middle-aged man who had just put forward his opinion continued to hint at it, trying to make his beloved idol change his mind without directly opposing it.

However, Rosalyn shook her head:

"The key to our success does not lie in the number of people we have, but in awakening the faith in people's hearts. As long as the situation is right, all the people in this city will stand up and support us. Moreover, we are not fighting alone. Please come out, Mr. Leiter."

As a gentle voice echoed in the ruins of the church, a man slowly emerged from behind a half-collapsed wall and bowed to the crowd:

"Good evening, everyone of the Pure White Saints. I am Rhett Schmien, and I look forward to your guidance."

The man was about forty years old, wearing a light black armor that was convenient for night movement, and a fine steel sword hung around his waist. His overall appearance was even more neat than most members of the Crusade Army.

In this place where everyone is half-naked, such an appearance is quite eye-catching.

It also made the members of the sect extremely confused.

"……Who are you?"

"I am the leader of the underground resistance in Lilbas. Since the city fell over two years ago, I have been operating in secret, planning to recapture the city on my own, but have never succeeded. On behalf of all my fellow human beings in Lilbas, I would like to thank you for your efforts in liberating the city."

"The Resistance?"

"No, this is also..."

As a heavily guarded fortress city, the demons once stockpiled an astonishing number of troops here, and the various censorship and suppression measures were strict to an abnormal degree.