Divine Kingdom.
Ever since the Great Pope fell, Divine Kingdom, once the world's largest metropolis, had immediately declined.
The Chief Priest personally ordered the entire city sealed off, adopting a policy of total isolation. The news of the Great Pope's fall absolutely could not be allowed to leak to the common people, or it would cause panic throughout the world... Of course, the most important concern was Divine Kingdom's reputation.
Recently, the missionary activities around Divine Kingdom had gradually increased, as if the city were on the verge of revival.
However, Divine Kingdom's central district remained completely sealed off. Guard Divine Soldiers stood watch around the clock, while the only passable gate and the highest-level holy barrier constantly enveloped the main city.
"What are you? How did you get in?"
A traveler from elsewhere, dressed in multicolored clothing, was actually standing before the gates of Divine Kingdom.
Normally, travelers like this would be denied entry as soon as they reached the border of Licia. If they encountered patrolling clergy along the way, they would be driven out.
"They're that amazing? The guards can actually see me? No wonder this was once the world's number-one city. Then again, you've been cultivating your souls since childhood, and with the blessing of this holy city, it's only natural that you can see me... Go tell the Chief Priest that I need to speak with him."
There was something strangely comical about this traveler's speech. His fabric choices were bizarre, and most absurd of all, he had demanded to meet the High Priest with the highest status in Divine Kingdom the moment he opened his mouth.
It was like an unknown and dangerous vagrant showing up at a military district in the real world and saying he wanted to meet the commander.
The Guard