When Raphael returned to the Aurora Order's headquarters, his spirituality gave him a rough sense of its location this time.
Previously, whenever Botis brought him into or out of the headquarters, he had used a "secret realm" to obscure Raphael's perception. This time, however, he had not.
Clearly, after their battle with the Iron and Blood Cross Order, the Saint of Secrets trusted Raphael more.
Under his guidance, Raphael arrived at the sacrificial hall with its bloody smell. Vice President Freddy, a man in his fifties with graying temples, was already waiting there.
There was a gloomy cast to his brow as he told Raphael, "Today is the gathering of Rose Redemption's members. First, I'll explain its origins to you. Then we'll attend the gathering together. At the start, our leader will introduce you to everyone."
"Yes," Raphael replied solemnly.
Freddy then glanced at Botis, and the Saint of Secrets bowed slightly and took his leave.
The vice president began his explanation. "Rose Redemption has a long history. We have always been loyal to the True Creator.
"You are Rose Redemption's twelfth member. Six of the others are in the Forsaken Land of the Gods, patrolling the Lord's domain and managing the Lord's divine kingdom.
"With you joining us, there will also be six members active on the Southern and Northern Continents, carrying out the Lord's will and spreading the Lord's radiance."
Raphael asked, "Are the other four members also members of the Aurora Order?"
"No. You and I are the only members in the Aurora Order," Freddy answered. "Some of the others have secretly founded Beyonder organizations, while others have established their own families.
"They rarely appear in public, but they have played a tremendous role in spreading the faith."
This came as a surprise to Raphael. He also