A Way Out

"Venerable Pope!"

"Venerable Pope!"

At the Church of Salvation's headquarters in Caspar City, many of the church's senior leaders had gathered, all with unmistakable worry etched across their faces.

"The war has truly come."

Carter looked horrified. "Just last night, the aftershocks of the Sword of Thor's explosion were seen in many parts of the Pandora Empire. Even the border of the Golden Oak Kingdom..."

"Madness! The Pandora Empire and the Free Alliance forces have both gone completely mad!"

Lena sighed deeply.

Everyone immediately turned their eyes to Wu Ming.

At a time like this, as the Pope and the deity's agent, Wu Ming had the role of a pillar that steadied the seas.

"The revelation Our Lord gave me has finally come in handy!"

Wu Ming stood and announced solemnly, "Our Lord wields the authority of redemption. As long as you pray devoutly, you will surely receive His salvation!"

"Those who believe in Our Lord shall have eternal life!"

The many priests joined in praise. This was a required lesson for every holy man, but spoken now, it seemed to carry a different meaning.

"I leave the work of reassuring the faithful to you."

Wu Ming issued his orders. "Also, gather the faithful who are panicking or preparing to flee. The shelters we've prepared in those cities can now be put to use!"

"As you command!"

Carter immediately answered loudly, a thread of worry rising in his heart.

This was almost a last resort. It made him realize that even Venerable Pope was far from optimistic about the future.

Before long, the explosive news spread throughout the world.

Although the Pandora Empire's main target was the Golden Oak Kingdom, the conflict had spilled over. Coupled with the Hermit Society's ambush and show of force, the Golden Oak