Just as Saint Arbiter Yorgensen had expected, Yanile was likewise prepared for battle.
However, Yanile's target was not Anvis in the sky, but the Continental Magic Council, which had remained silently motionless in the distance.
At the same time, Anvis's Avatar made no move, merely silently observing the Magic Council's actions.
If the Magic Council attacked him or tried to seize the Old Days Secret Scripture, he would set his backup plan in motion. Yanile would intervene to stop the Magic Council's side and put on the appearance of trying to seize the Old Days Secret Scripture, only to let it escape due to an "accident" in the end.
However, Anvis guessed that the Magic Council would most likely not become his enemy now. Instead, it might stand on his side.
This appeared to be an opportunity to eliminate him, this variable, but the Council's and the Church's interests were not truly aligned.
If the Magic Council really regarded him as a potential ally, as the Star Gazer had said, then it would never allow the Church to attack him.
He was waiting for the Magic Council to reveal its stance.
"Stop, Lord Yorgensen. The Circle of Truth did help us in the end. There is no need for us to fight them."
At last, the voice of Mystic Seeker Orvanni spread outward from Sky City, carrying far into the distance. Yet its contents left countless people utterly stunned.
The Continental Magic Council had actually taken the Circle of Truth's side!
"...What did you say?!"
After freezing for a moment, Saint Arbiter Yorgensen turned toward Sky City in near disbelief. This was an opportunity that came once in a thousand years. As long as the two sides joined forces temporarily, they would almost certainly be able to take down the