For the residents of Layan Territory, a single night had never felt so long.
Under the display of the nuns of the Church of Light's Embrace and Chief Steward Morda, every conspiracy and darkness Baron Layan had concealed within his ancient castle was exposed. The mysterious incidents and disappearances that had baffled the people of this land for so long now all had an explanation.
But compared to hatred, fury, and fear, what they felt more was confusion. Knowing the truth did not fill them with joy.
Instead, they felt lost.
—The Baron had committed grave crimes and had now fled. So who would become the next master of Layan Territory?
—Would he continue the subsidies and allow them to keep living as they had?
—The descendants of the Mountain Folk and the Empire had ended their rule over this land. Did that mean the Mountain Folk's loyalty would now show cracks as well?
The uncertain future filled everyone with worry.
Not until two holy knights mounted on fine steeds galloped all the way to the Flower Sea.
Dawn and the glow of Rosy Radiance Grass shone upon their pure white armor, reflecting a beautiful golden-red hue. The sun was like a gemstone set behind them.
Having received their companions' call for aid, the two Cathedral Executors, Redemptive Light and Radiant Sword, had rushed here through the night, pressing onward through torrential rain and thunder until they finally arrived at dawn.
Neither early nor late.
Waiting for them was Sister Reflected Light, also of Light's Embrace, as well as the Guide knight from Harrison Port who had assisted her.
The arrival of the Cathedral Executors calmed the panic within the city. The two Second Energy Level powerhouses properly extracted all the bones beneath the Flower Sea, purified and blessed them,