The second Space-Time Crystal went to Sacred Paradise. The reason was that the Church had been hammered hard in last night's battle. The women of Holy Light Paradise were furious. After the Church had set them up, they had picked off Church members even while suffering heavy casualties themselves.
No outsider knew how the Church had negotiated with Death Paradise. However, this morning, the Contractors from both sides who had gathered together split up and returned to their respective bases. Neither side was in a good mood.
It could be said that in the five-way battle, the Church was one of the beneficiaries so far. They were experts at stabbing people in the back and had almost killed the Holy Light Paradise side with a single strike.
The second day of the World Conquest War, early morning.
Dew dampened the tender green grass leaves. The cool air was fresh, and a deep breath left one feeling refreshed.
A gray-and-white Crow circled above Reincarnation Paradise's base. After circling for a while, he dove to low altitude. Before landing, his body rapidly changed shape, and feathers slowly drifted down. The gray Crow transformed into human form, his long hair layered in distinct shades of gray and black, and a feathered cloak draped over him.
"Everyone from Reincarnation Paradise, allow me to introduce myself. I am Lord Shepherd's attendant. I represent the Church on Lord Shepherd's behalf, and I come with no ill intentions."
Crow pressed one hand to his chest and bowed. Facing a group of lunatics, he remained calm, because he served the agent of a god, the administrator of the world below—Lord Shepherd.
"Lord Shepherd? Never heard of him. I only know Shepherd Dogs."
"Spit it out already. Stop dragging it out."
The dozen or so people near the base