Chapter 163

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The capital of Freud’s empire located at the center of the continent.

And at the center of the capital was ‘Avalon Palace,’ where Emperor Freud resided.

The emperor’s throne room, the most luxurious and largest of the Avalon palaces.

“That’s right.”

Emperor Freud, who was listening to Gunther’s story, looked back on the current situation with a solemn expression.

“If the story that everyone was brainwashed under the power of the Luna Church is true… I can roughly guess what has happened.”

“The movements of the elves and news from the south also seem to be related to this incident.”

As if agreeing with the emperor’s words, Gunther began to mention the events that had occurred since the expedition departed for Makyeong.

“Did you find out more?”

“yes. It was discovered that the Luna Church was secretly collaborating with the elves. “They were guarding something, but it appears they were recently attacked.”

“Ever since the World Tree was destroyed, the elves will no longer trust humans…”

The emperor’s eyes shone sharply.

The story of the elf world tree being destroyed was a widely spread story.

It is said that in the distant past when the World Tree existed, elves and humans lived in harmony on the continent.

However, after the World Tree burned down, the elves cut off all races and did not come out of the forest.

It was not easy to understand that such elves would cooperate with the human Luna Church.

Unless it’s something related to the World Tree…

“It’s possible that even the seeds of the World Tree remain.”

Gunther nodded as if he agreed with the emperor’s reasoning, which was close to the truth.

For elves, there is nothing more important than the World Tree.

“They said the Luna Church had dispatched troops to the south.”

“Yes, according to additional reports, it is understood that a small number of elites were sent directly from the Holy Kingdom of Atra.”

“Was there a battle?”

“yes. It is said that the saint was accompanied by five swords. And…”

For some reason, Gunther trailed off.

The reason was that the information reported through the informant was quite difficult to believe.

“I saw a huge rock giant that looked like something out of a fairy tale.”

“giant?”

A giant that only exists in legends.

Neither Gunther nor the emperor had ever seen a giant.

So the fact that a giant was hiding in a deep southern valley was hard to believe unless you saw it in person.

“So the Luna Church fought the giants?”

“Yes, the results cannot be confirmed, but considering that the Luna Church’s troops returned to Atra, it is presumed that they defeated the giant.”

“Then the giant might be on Solari’s side.”

“It seems that the Luna Church is also aware of the existence of Solari. “We are tracking their presence and dealing with them quickly.”

“Hmm…”

The Luna Church’s actions to not just sit there and suffer.

At this, the emperor let out a shallow groan.

It started from the moment the Allied Forces began the subjugation of Demonic Province.

The war of nerves between Solari and Luna can be seen all over the continent.

The emperor had a feeling that soon the two powers of a major religion and a new religion would clash in an all-out war.

“On the surface, the empire is maintaining neutrality…but it seems like Prince Prian’s name is being mentioned a lot because of this Allied Forces incident.”

The expedition, including Prince Prian, who thought they had entered deep into the Demonic Realm, defeated Acrich and appeared in the eastern region.

And there was a common opinion among the group.

It is said that the reason this expedition was able to be completed successfully was thanks to Prince Prian, who commanded the Allied Forces, and Dio, the Great Warrior of the Sun.

“It looks like Freean did a great job. “It looks like your training has paid off, right?”

“Didn’t Prince Prian have outstanding military abilities from the beginning? “I guess it’s because I inherited Freud’s lineage.”

The emperor smiled happily at Gunther’s words.

In fact, the emperor did not have much expectations from Prince Prion this time.

This is not to disparage Freeon’s abilities, but it was because the expedition area was an extremely dangerous and dangerous area.

He should be praised simply for coming back alive, but he even made a great contribution to suppressing the Demon Lord.

“Thanks to Prian, the empire’s face has been saved.”

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Clearly, it was the emerging religious power that benefited the most from the expedition.

However, this does not mean that the empire did not benefit at all.

People praised Prince Prion’s bravery and excellent leadership to a degree that rivaled Solari’s.

Even those who had a negative view of faith praised Freean.

“Judging from the testimony of the mercenaries, it is said that Prince Prian had great trust in Dio. That’s why I think he led the Allied forces without friction.”

“The way you look at people resembles mine.”

Because of this incident, the emperor’s perspective on Prian completely changed.

It did not matter much whether Prion really led the Allies to victory using great tactics as rumored.

However, at least his insight into talented people was something that the emperor wanted to praise in person.

Since ancient times, the qualifications of an emperor are not something that can be achieved simply by being good at fighting.

“Prion instinctively realized it. Among all those people, I appreciate the value of a man named Dio.”

“….”

“Who will be the next emperor… I’m quite biased.”

The emperor muttered, and Gunther, without speaking, agreed with the emperor’s words.

This is because Gunther had also felt for a long time that there was something unusual about the man named Dio.

“Anyway, we’ll have to make a decision. “The Luna Church has not collapsed yet, but it is definitely on the path to decline.”

The emperor raised his head and his eyes lit up.

In other regions except the East, the power of the Luna Church was still strong.

But the emperor assured that the tooth would not last long.

Starting with what happened in a small town on the eastern frontier.

This is because people were very disappointed in the Luna Church due to the events of the Allied Forces.

Even though they sent their greatest strength of five swords, the Allied forces only mentioned the exploits of Solari and Prian.

Through this, people criticized the Luna Church for its incompetence, and this phenomenon was spreading throughout the country.

“The saintess’s nose will drop. “We cannot afford to miss this moment.”

Although the position of emperor of an empire was great, he could not be considered absolute.

As the influence of the Luna Church spread throughout the continent, there were limits to the power that the imperial family could exert.

The emperor saw this as an opportunity to lower the power of the Luna Church, which was unnecessarily large.

And the key person who solved it.

“You said that Dio hasn’t returned from the Demon World yet, right?”

“The whereabouts of the people who always accompany Ye Dio are also unclear.”

Gunther also relayed information to the Emperor not only about Dio, but also about Robert the Sepia Witch Evelyn Vampire, who is called the Holy Maiden of Solari.

“They must be the core figures of Solari.”

“The last traces found were where the decisive battle with Acrich took place.”

As soon as Gunther heard that the subjugation of Magyeong had been successfully completed, he dispatched a search party to Magyeong to confirm the facts.

The remaining demonic beasts in the demon world did not completely disappear.

However, this was possible because the demonic energy in the demonic realm where Acrich was gone was in a state where the demonic energy had weakened enough for the empire’s elite knights to explore.

So the Empire’s intelligence unit was able to find traces such as a teleportation magic circle or footprints that Dio and his group seemed to have used.

In addition, the intelligence unit was able to obtain not only traces of Dio and his group, but also other information.

“I heard new information there.”

“What is that?”

The emperor, who sensed something unusual about Gunther’s words, hurriedly urged him to speak.

“It looks like we weren’t the only ones who sent a search party to the Magyeong.”

“no way?”

“Yes, it seems that the Holy Kingdom Atra has dispatched ‘Paul’ ahead of us.”

“pole? By Paul, do you mean Paul Eppenhaus?”

“yes. “The archbishop of Atra.”

Paul’s reputation is so widely known on the continent that even the emperor knows his name.

He was none other than the last heretic inquisitor, called the ‘last sword’ of Saint Kaleyna.

“I thought it was just a rumor, but according to the information I received just now, I was able to confirm that there was someone with a similar impression to him. “In the middle area of the Demonic Land.”

“I guess they have the same goal as us.”

Hearing Gunther’s words, the emperor placed a hand on his throbbing head and muttered.

What the emperor wants most now is Dio’s whereabouts.

And the emperor realized that this was also what the Luna Church wanted.

“The Luna Church probably finds Dio an eyesore. But Dio is someone who will be the core of our empire.”

“What should I do?”

Although the emperor’s decision was already predictable, he asked how the empire should move in the future to confirm his decision.

“You too, follow Paul into the demonic realm. “If we get help from the Imperial Magic Corps, we will be able to quickly reach the deepest magical realm.”

“All right.”

After accepting the emperor’s order, Gunther bowed his head deeply and stepped out of the throne room.

Until now, the battle of nerves between Solari and Luna had occurred everywhere, but from now on, it was no longer just about them.

The great neutral force called the Empire also decided to participate in the chaos that would become even more violent in the future.

* * *

Holy kingdom Atra.

Saint Kaleina, who was sitting alone on her throne, was meditating in a noble manner as always.

But why?

Teeth marks are visible on her fine fingernails.

Kaleina didn’t show it on the outside, but she was very nervous.

It was a sight that was extremely contrary to Kaleyna’s behavior, which must always maintain dignity.

‘Paul…not yet?’

Kaleina was anxiously awaiting news from Paul, who had been dispatched to the Demon Lord.

But all she hears is the news that the empire is also on the move.

The Empire was the only force on the continent with power comparable to the Luna Church.

‘The Empire has not declared that it will trust the Solari. It’s not too late.’

What Kaleina was worried about was the situation where the Empire was tricked by Dio and their forces were merged.

If that happens, the actions of openly trying to kill Dio so far will become even more difficult.

This means that in order to eliminate Dio, who is under the protection of the Empire, an all-out war with the Empire must be launched.

‘You must find it first. Still, we are one step ahead of the empire.’

Although it was a great empire, it was the Luna Church that had greater influence on the continent than the empire.

The Luna Church’s informant has always been one step ahead of the Empire, and now the Luna Church has moved first as well. A

harsh

sound was heard from Kaleyna’s fingers on the throne.

‘Should I have sent Scarlett with me? Or maybe I will do it myself…’

Kaleina, who had been worrying about everything, came to her senses again and relaxed her body.

You shouldn’t be impatient.

Even if the entire Luna Church is shaken, only one person must endure.

Because that is the responsibility of a saint.

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