Without a moment's hesitation, he had Hana Ye lead him straight to the largest church in Clockwork City.
"Is this the place?"
Lin En only had to raise his head to see the church's spires soaring into the clouds. It stood at the very heart of Clockwork City's Upper District, a vast and magnificent structure that could easily be called the city's most iconic landmark.
This was presumably where Ophiel and the others worked.
"Halt! Who goes there?!"
The moment Lin En approached, two clerics guarding the entrance stopped him with a shout.
Clearly, after the recent series of incidents, security here had become extremely tight. It was no longer open to ordinary citizens.
Without another word.
Whoosh-
Holy Flame blazed up around Lin En. He pulled down his hood, revealing his handsome face.
"You are..."
They were instantly shaken.
"D-Divine Chosen?!"
Clearly, yesterday's spectacle at the Arcane Academy had been too big. Since he had made no effort to conceal himself, word of his identity had probably already spread everywhere.
"Where's your Archbishop?"
They immediately dropped to their knees.
"Divine Chosen, Her Highness Ophiel is not currently in the physical world. If you wish to see the Archbishop, we can..."
Lin En took Hana Ye by the hand and strode forward, his expression calm.
"Then have her come here. Tell her I'm waiting. Half an hour at most. I want to see her here by then. Is that clear?"
"Y-yes, Divine Chosen!"
Their hair stood on end, and they dared not delay.
Without question, there was probably no one else in Clockwork City who would dare summon their Archbishop in that tone.
The flames on him were proof of his identity.
And judging by his tone, he seemed less like someone coming to discuss business and more like someone