Frozen Earth Territory.
Ryan looked at the Disk of Light before him and, after some hesitation, said:
"This thing can draw the faith essence out of their souls?"
Even a ten-thousandth of a wisp was a powerful force to mortals, enough to make them stronger, whatever the cost. Ryan felt he needed to reassess the relationship between the Church of Light and the Sun. They seemed to have genuinely accomplished something. "My lord, a message from Lord Ulf."
The female official placed the letter on the desk.
When Columbus III had still been alive, the Church of Light had merely been a tool in the emperor's hands to counter the Church of Dawn. At most, it had also lent a little prestige to members of the Imperial House.
But now, to gain a greater say, the Church of Light had clearly produced tangible results.
"Did Archbishop Cameron say anything?"
Ryan did not open it. The female official unfolded the letter, then said:
"Archbishop Cameron offers you his apologies."
"That's all?"
"That's all."
Ulf had actually lost to Archbishop Cameron from the Imperial Capital.
Ryan showed no expression. The female official stole a glance at him and suggested quietly:
"My lord, Legion Commander Tofen is just to the south. Shall we write him a letter? With his ancestral equipment, he's a match for a Legendary."
Ryan tapped his fingers on the desk, then shook his head.
"No. Tofen is still working to make up for the weakness of his own supernatural power."
After a brief pause, Ryan said:
"Borgeld should be coming back from the Land of the Forge soon, shouldn't she? Have her ask about the Church of Light on her way through."
"Archbishop Cameron is, after all, a member of the Columbus Royal Family..."
"On this land, Columbus blood