A sudden crisis was resolved just like that, with astonishing ease.
Anyone could tell that if they had allowed that infected person to remain aboard the Sphinx, a grand assassination attempt targeting Riezel would inevitably have taken place in the future.
No, even now, it could not be said that the grand assassination attempt targeting Riezel had been completely averted.
"Bishop Luan, Bishop Andre, take all the priests currently aboard the Floating Magic Battleship and conduct a purification ritual."
"The Abyss's methods have been notorious for their strangeness since ancient times. Even if we have eliminated the infected person, we cannot be certain that no problems have been left behind."
"See to it immediately."
Coldly watching Merlot behead the enemy with a single stroke, Naisha turned to the two bishops behind her and issued the order.
"Yes, Your Holiness."
The two bishops immediately accepted their orders and went off to make preparations.
"The same goes for all of you. Burn the corpse on the spot. No one is allowed to approach or touch it. Remain on alert as well. Until the Sphinx lands, the alert must not be lifted."
As Merlot sheathed her sword, she gave orders to the surrounding knights.
"Yes, Your Highness."
All the knights accepted the command, including the two Knight Captains riding Flying Monsters.
Whoosh!
Only then did Malfa's Sword, which had been flying through the air, streak back through the sky and land in Riezel's hand. It trembled slightly, as though seeking praise from him.
"I know you're impressive, all right?"
Riezel tapped Malfa's Sword's blade, then sheathed the holy sword before turning his gaze back to the so-called infected person.
"So this is an infected person corrupted and eroded by Abyss Aura?"
Riezel spoke.
As its name suggested, Abyss Aura was a type of