After all, if they relied solely on the soldiers native to the Sacred Continent, there was simply no way they could withstand the Beastfolk's assault.
"Wait!"
However, just as the high priests of the Divine Kingdoms were preparing to summon soldiers, the Holy Son called out to stop them, his expression indifferent.
"Lord Holy Son, the situation is urgent. If the Beastfolk enter Sacred City, a vast number of civilians will die."
"Yes, Lord Holy Son. Is there something you wish to instruct us about?"
Hearing the Holy Son stop them, the high priests of the Divine Kingdoms were taken aback.
Though anxiety showed on their faces, they temporarily halted their steps.
"Everyone, what I wish to say is that we cannot summon soldiers to stop these Beastfolk for the time being!" The Holy Son's voice carried not the slightest ripple of emotion.
To the high priests of the Divine Kingdoms, however, his words were profoundly shocking.
"Why, Lord Holy Son? They are all our own people. Although they have yet to begin believing in our gods—"
"Once the temples are completed in a few days, they will become believers of our Divine Kingdoms!"
The high priests could not understand why the Holy Son was stopping them.
"You are right. The civilians in this city can indeed become believers of our Divine Kingdoms in the future!"
"But have you considered the consequences of saving them?"
The Holy Son remained resolute as he questioned them.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
At that moment, cries of battle rose from outside the city. The Beastfolk had officially begun their siege.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Intense alarm bells immediately rang out all around Sacred City.
"Lord Holy Son, what consequences could there be to saving them?"
Seeing that the Holy Son was still being cryptic even now,