"Tatsumi, was it? However wonderful your promises sound, you need the strength to carry them out. What makes you think you can accomplish everything you've described?" Najenda asked, looking at Tatsumi with a serious expression.
"Of course, it's the millions upon millions of ordinary people who support us!" Tatsumi declared proudly.
"Ha! Ha! Those ordinary people who won't do a thing and willingly wallow in their own misery?" The members of Night Raid couldn't help laughing.
"Yes, those very people. You look down on them simply because you possess power. But let me tell you, the times are changing. Now that holy light has descended upon this world, everyone has a chance to wield holy power." As Tatsumi spoke, golden auras of holy power burst from all three of them.
"When millions upon millions of people like us emerge, united in faith and carrying the same dream, I believe any obstacle standing in our way will crumble at a single blow."
At the sight of the golden aura radiating from Tatsumi, the pupils of Night Raid's members involuntarily contracted.
"That isn't an Imperial Arms ability?" Leone asked in surprise.
"Let me introduce our classes as well. Tatsumi, level 40 Holy Knight!"
"Yas, level 39 Holy Armored One!"
"Sayo, level 39 Priest!"
"Those of us who wield holy power are collectively known as Holy Light Clerics. We are warriors fighting for the great cause of holy light, seekers of light charged with bringing hope to people trapped in despair," Tatsumi said firmly and devoutly.
"Oh, this power feels sacred, yet reassuring!" Sheele, who had remained silent until then, stepped forward and said gently.
"Are there many people like you?" Najenda asked with a frown.
"Not many right now, but there certainly will be in the future," Tatsumi replied calmly.
"Oh? How