The Craftsman Brotherhood, the Sunset School, the Witch Sisterhood, the Oak Ring, the Diviner Association, the Death God Sect...
On March 29, the tragedy in Plymouth stirred up the entire occult world.
More than one religious order had received divine revelations. Nearly every force in the mystical world had been alarmed...
Green Forest City.
Early morning, church.
Breakfast time.
Nicholas Inam, bishop of the Green Forest Diocese, habitually picked up the newspaper. When he saw the report that the death toll from the "Podium Massacre" had risen further, he irritably put it down again.
The kingdom had declared it an attack by hostile forces, though exactly which force was still under investigation.
Perhaps once the kingdom decided to go to war with a certain faction, suitable "evidence" would be discovered. Such was dirty politics.
As a Beyonder and a member of the Holy Spirit Church's upper ranks, Nicholas knew more inside information than ordinary people.
"'Desire Spirit Leader' tried to push open the Gate of Longevity and controlled His Holiness Ferret, Pope of the Holy Spirit Church... He even triggered a 'descent of a god,' creating the 'Podium Massacre'... Is Plymouth really that dangerous?"
Nicholas looked at the devout worshippers outside the window, and his expression gradually softened.
"Your Excellency the Bishop!"
Just then, his secretary pushed open the door and entered, nervously holding up a letter. "An urgent dispatch from Plymouth!"
As the secretary to a bishop, he was clearly deeply trusted by Nicholas.
"Read it!"
Nicholas stood before the window of the newly built church and gave the order without expression.
"Transfer order... Bishop Nicholas Inam, upon receiving this letter, please depart immediately for Plymouth to assume the post of 'Cardinal Archbishop'!"
The secretary could not suppress the astonishment in his voice.
"Cardinal Archbishop? Heh... I suppose