As Safri spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.
Her tone also became firmer than ever before.
Seated in his chair, Zong Shen silently took the last bite of fruit flesh and casually placed the pit beside the table.
He now understood Safri's true request.
It was neither about the church's plan against the great city, nor did it have much to do with that damn, filthy Second Prince.
She wanted to leave the Calamity Raven Church and break free from the prison of her identity as the Saintess.
Looking at the teary-eyed Safri, Zong Shen leaned forward slightly, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.
After pondering for a moment, he looked up and asked in return.
"So you want to use this opportunity to completely break free of the church's control?"
Faced with his bluntness, Safri nodded with reddened eyes.
The way she looked at Zong Shen was practically like she was looking at a warrior from those stories who rescued maidens from demon lairs.
Ignoring her eager gaze, Zong Shen lightly tapped the tabletop with one hand.
"Based on what you said earlier."
"The changes surrounding the Great City Tournament involve the Lancaster Family, the Calamity Raven Church, and the forces of Carter, the Second Prince."
"Without the Second Prince's support, the Lancasters and the nobles under the great city's jurisdiction may not necessarily be helpless prey awaiting slaughter."
"When the church flips the table and lays its cards on the table, the Second Prince and the Lancaster Family will naturally join forces."
"I'm afraid that even with a divine projection and reinforcements from the Apostle Group pouring through the passage from Cold Raven Valley, they wouldn't dare claim they could defeat them with absolute certainty."
Zong Shen's expression grew somewhat solemn, but his tone remained calm