"To His Excellency Archbishop Pana:
I have been informed of all matters concerning our joint campaign against demons. I propose establishing the 'Holy Judgment Knights,' modeled on your Church Knights.
I have contacted the ambassador of Sinvira so that we may submit reports to the Arcane Committee and the Royal Magic Academy respectively. I would appreciate your reply."
Inside a vast, magnificent palace within the cathedral of the Lainer diocese.
The elderly Archbishop Pana unfolded the letter brought back by the envoy with trembling hands. After reading it carefully, he asked, "Did His Excellency Roland say anything else?"
"We discussed the concept of the 'Holy Judgment Knights' in private. His Excellency Roland has a very broad vision: he intends to bring in the church knights of the various Orthodox Churches and form a joint enforcement force.
But his goal is to use divine magic against evil spirits and undead. He has no respect for faith."
"Heh, His Excellency Roland has ranked among this diocese's leading benefactors in recent years. He is also a divinely favored man whose standing was sanctioned by a divine oracle, a recipient of our Lord's grace.
I specifically issued a diocesan decree calling on our faithful to learn from His Excellency Roland.
His devotion is beyond question."
Hearing Archbishop Pana state these facts as casually as if making small talk, the envoy turned deathly pale.
He hastily bowed and apologized. "I spoke out of turn."
Archbishop Pana nodded. Rather than continue reprimanding this still-inexperienced young man, he sank into thought.
Roland's view of faith...
More precisely, the entire Seris School's view of faith was a subject that the various churches and diocesan bishops had once discussed extensively.
Winning Roland over as a fellow believer would mean bringing the faith of the Lainer World and the Seris