The Wind Stirred

The Crimson Hand envoy's astonishment only deepened after he entered the Church of Salvation's headquarters.

"This is... a domain?! And it covers such a vast area?"

The white-haired old man stepped into the church headquarters, his expression changing once more as he stared in surprise at the spiritual radiance enveloping the entire church, visible only to Supernatural beings.

He had seen the power of a domain only in a few exceptionally powerful Dark Creatures, and even then, it had affected only a small area around them. Nothing like this vast expanse, which enveloped the entire headquarters.

"A domain?"

The Saintess smiled. "Are you referring to the 'Holy Abode,' guest? It is a gift from Our Lord. Wherever a church stands, the effects of the Holy Abode will manifest, benefiting every believer!"

"Indeed... A domain filled with the power of light can soothe the mind and relieve fatigue!"

Apparently realizing he had let his surprise show, the old man managed to regain his composure. "Seeing that the Church of Salvation possesses such great power and serves a true god, I have even more confidence in the purpose of my visit."

"Esteemed guests, please follow me. His Holiness the Pope is waiting to receive you!"

After passing through the church, its corridors, and several buildings steeped in religious character, they arrived before a voluptuous female priest whose features blended those of an angel and a devil.

"This is Cardinal Lena, currently serving as His Holiness the Pope's chief secretary!"

The Saintess introduced her to Joseph and the others.

This woman...

The old man's pupils contracted.

In his life, he had seen far too many women: bewitching, innocent, aloof, proud... By now, beauty could hardly move him.

What surprised him was her strength.

To his senses, she was like a blazing torch, the