In fact, even the term "Otherworldly Demon" had first been coined by the True God Church.
The church imposed its tyrannical rule even on Vysseran. Why would it show any courtesy to outsiders like the Otherworldly Demons?
Battle broke out again.
Although the True God Church eliminated its enemies this time, the already weakened church suffered another layer of frost atop the snow.
Later, as the church declined, the major powers formed the Federation to confront the Otherworldly Demons. Even the remnants of the Lorne Empire became part of it. Only the True God Church was excluded.
Finally, a century or two ago, the True God Church, once the overlord of Vysseran, was utterly destroyed-at least in the public eye. Its temples and institutions everywhere vanished like smoke and clouds.
Its surviving forces went underground, becoming a dark organization dedicated to assassination, sabotage, and certain bloody rituals. In madness and ruthlessness, even the Dawn Mages fell far short of them.
Harold immediately recalled how, not long ago, Finance Minister Chur Winster had vehemently condemned one of the True God Church's attacks during an interview. Was this the church's retaliation?
The thought flashed through his mind, and Harold drew a deep breath.
Whatever the truth, he could no longer remain uninvolved. The two Spellcasters fighting nearby were both Resonance Masters, and one belonged to the Winston Lineage.
Amelia had a Resonance Master accompanying and protecting her, while none of the other Spellcasters around her were below level four. Clearly, the Winston Lineage placed great importance on her.
Under these circumstances, if he did nothing and allowed the True God's Strings to take Amelia away, it would deal a devastating blow to his reputation even if the Winston Lineage did not vent its anger on him.
Harold flashed in front of Amelia,