Infiltrating the Cathedral

Just as Benjamin hesitated, several figures suddenly appeared inside the cathedral—servants in twos and threes, surrounding a lavishly dressed noble. That noble was none other than Duke Colin.

Benjamin's heart stirred at once.

They walked to the cathedral entrance, seemingly intending to leave, only to find themselves blocked inside by the barrier. Their faces immediately showed shock and anger. Duke Colin turned around and looked questioningly at the priests by the door.

"Father, what is going on?"

"...Those people are causing trouble again. But there is no need for you to worry, Your Grace. They cannot possibly break in," the priest answered at once, his attitude fairly respectful.

However, Duke Colin's expression changed. "What? But I have urgent business and need to reach the outer district immediately! Remove this thing at once. I have to leave within ten minutes."

The priest froze for a moment, then immediately looked troubled. "Your Grace... that will not do. If we remove the barrier, what about the people outside?"

"What is there to fear from a bunch of commoners? Aren't there plenty of Paladins over there? Tell them to come help drive those people away!" Duke Colin looked anxious. "In any case, hurry up and remove this thing blocking the door!"

"But there are too many people outside. We do not have enough manpower to drive them away yet..."

"I truly cannot concern myself with that!" Duke Colin cut him off directly. "If you refuse to let me out and I miss this meeting, then if the funds for the cathedral's repairs cannot be turned over in time, can you bear that responsibility?"

"I..."

The priests were rendered speechless. Even the bishop inside the cathedral came running out to ask what had happened. Yet Duke Colin's momentum did not weaken in the slightest. Still