The bishop gently rubbed the golden wax seal on the letter with his fingertips.
This was the unique insignia of decrees issued by the Holy Hall, symbolizing an unquestionable divine command.
They really were going to attack Treasure Island.
And orders issued by the Holy Hall like this were generally delivered to every church in the surrounding area.
After a long while, the bishop slowly raised his head and said, "Have Tok keep an eye on the church across from us. Also, have all priests and Knights above level 15, along with Nasir, come see me."
"Yes!" The priest answered and hurried away.
The bishop walked over to a nearby chair, his expression darkening as well.
Soon, the church's high-ranking clergy entered.
They whispered among themselves, wondering why the bishop had gathered them.
The bishop's gaze slowly swept across the priests before him. Raising the letter in his hand, he spoke in a low, solemn voice:
"The Pope's decree—prepare for holy war, Slay Gods and Destroy Cults."
Those eight short words made the air in the entire room abruptly freeze.
Then he spoke three more words. "Treasure Island!"
Deacon Nasir's pupils contracted slightly, while the Church Knights standing to one side instinctively tightened their grips on their sword hilts.
Treasure Island meant Wu Heng.
They were going to war with the newly risen hero.
"Lord Bishop..." An elderly priest could not help asking, "Is this because of what happened to Adrianne last time?"
Adrianne had died at Wu Heng's banquet. Judging by the timing, it should have been because of that matter.
The bishop's gaze swept over everyone like a blade, his voice carrying unquestionable authority. "The reason no longer matters. The decree has been issued. Holy war is unavoidable, and Treasure Island and Wu Heng will pay for their