Watching the Cloud shinobi leave, Axel turned to Rich. "Let's go! This whole affair finally worked out perfectly. We can go home and see our big sis!"
"You're really strong, Axel! I've still got a long way to go before I catch up to you," Rich said with a smile.
"Haha, being your big brother puts a lot of pressure on me! All my little brothers and sisters are working so hard." Axel laughed and clapped Rich on the shoulder.
"That's because none of us wants you to leave us too far behind."
"Yeah. Having all of you with us along the way has made things much easier for your big sis, too. Seeing her grow livelier every day... things are really good now! I really hope we can stay together forever."
"Don't worry! We'll all follow the Holy Light and stay right behind you and big sis!" Rich looked at Axel earnestly.
Axel smiled in relief.
The commanders of the Holy Light Clerics Legion were also talking among themselves behind them.
"That's Commander Axel of the First Military District for you. What a presence!"
"Haha! Of course! Our commander isn't just approachable. His Holy Power is second only to Bishop Ria's!"
"I wonder how strong Bishop Ria is!" one legion commander asked wistfully.
"Hehe, I had the good fortune to see Bishop Ria up close. Her immense Holy Power was like the sun itself. She truly is the person closest to God!"
"Looks like Bishop Ria comes first in faith, too!"
"How else do you think Bishop Ria became the First Bishop? Connections and favors don't count for much in the Holy Church. The firmer your faith, the stronger your Holy Power! We must keep strengthening our convictions!"
"Yes!" The other Holy Light Cleric Commanders nodded in agreement.
"Brother!"