On the way to the rear hall, Velin learned from the white-haired young man about the composition of the Holy Merit Sanctuary's defensive forces.
The entire Holy Merit Sanctuary had three units. Apart from the Front Hall Guard Troops, whose symbolic significance outweighed their practical purpose, the other two were the sanctuary's true guard forces.
As for why that unit existed, it could only be said that it relied on the glory of its forebears.
Before long, they arrived outside a temple.
Two High-Silver guards stretched out their hands to stop the white-haired young man. One of them asked, "Knight Commander Atheron, why have you come here instead of standing watch in the front hall?"
The white-haired young man looked at the two with a stern expression and said coldly, "I have a matter to report to High Priest Leona."
The High-Silver guard on the right stared at the white-haired young man and said in a deep voice, "Knight Commander Atheron, High Priest Leona has issued an order. Unless it is a major matter, no one is permitted to disturb her during her prayers."
The High-Silver guard on the left made a gesture of invitation and continued, "Commander, please return."
"What if it concerns someone who possesses a Holy Seal Ring?" The white-haired young man stared at them and enunciated every word.
Upon hearing this, their pupils contracted slightly. Looking past Atheron at the people behind him, they finally realized that something was amiss.
These people had not come to pull strings, as they had assumed.
The two High-Silver guards exchanged glances and quickly reached an agreement.
The next moment, the High-Silver guard on the left turned and entered the temple, while the one on the right apologized to Atheron. "Knight Commander Atheron, my apologies."
After staring at the High-Silver