In the highland barracks, Sifa used Kardashian's projection to "see" Laskin, the lord of Abidos City.
He believed this city lord was merely a puppet of the Rose School. Now that the Rose School was finished, Laskin could continue serving as his puppet.
Through Laskin, Sifa could pacify Abidos as quickly as possible, reduce the many troubles that would follow, and even redirect the hatred within the city.
Simply put, Laskin was there to take the blame.
And Laskin had almost no other choice.
Sure enough.
Inside the city lord's residence.
When Laskin realized he had few options, he could only give a bitter smile and nod in agreement with Abrio's "suggestion."
What followed became much easier.
Laskin summoned Commander Servis and issued an order for the entire army to surrender.
Through his connection with the "Soldiers," Sifa also instructed his army to begin accepting prisoners, occupy the city's important streets, and set up checkpoints.
After issuing his orders, Sifa temporarily turned his attention away from Abidos.
The war was not over yet.
Suah could return at any moment.
Sifa busied himself setting up an altar, preparing to make a sacrifice to the Lord of Storms.
This was not only to deal with Suah, but also to resist the Rose School's deity.
After he finished setting up the altar, thick fog suddenly surged before his eyes.
Within the gray fog, he heard the World's low, hoarse voice. "Please inform Mr. Chariot that the Abomination Suah has broken through the blockade and returned to the West Continent."
Sure enough.
He was here!
Sifa hurriedly prayed to the Lord of Storms and offered some of his spoils as sacrifices.
Among them were two Marionettist Beyonder Characteristics.
In addition, Sifa earnestly expressed his hope that the Church of Storms would preach here once