In winter, even though it had become extremely cold outside Martial God Valley, the climate within the valley remained very pleasant.
Meanwhile, in the Gard Empire far away on the Kandewen Continent, the empire had transferred most of its troops and fled with them to the Kingdom of Krun.
Lich Kings and cult organizations sprang up across the soil of the empire's western regions like mushrooms after rain.
They were too scattered and too dangerous. Even if they wanted to eliminate the mastermind hiding behind them, they could not even identify the person.
Two cities had already fallen victim, forcing Claire and Libria to come to the front lines to inspect their territories.
"It seems the imperial royal family has ultimately cooperated with these scum. Otherwise, it would be impossible not to find even a trace." Claire had already seen through everything, but two absolute powerhouses alone could not protect such vast territory.
Could they only watch as the plague of the undead spread? Watch everyone be transformed into liches?
To kill the Lich King, they first had to find him. But the Lich King had been transformed from a human and understood human patterns of thought even better. Moreover, as a former church priest, he would be difficult to find even if the Council of Teachings searched for him.
"What a headache!" Claire frowned. Mel and Kiriri had vanished without a trace, and all the pressure had fallen upon her.
Even more surprisingly, the Northern Church had chosen to withdraw alongside the royal family. The Southern Church also needed time to replenish its personnel, and this was not its home territory to begin with. Establishing roots here would be difficult for them as well.
"Claire, an enemy is coming!" The two immediately became alert. Looking at the figure flying