On the second day.
In the Imperial City, home to the Gods' Families, the First Divine Attendant, who had remained there on a diplomatic mission, received an urgent order from Church headquarters. The order was issued personally by the Church's Vessel of God, and by the time several elite Ability Users from the Gods' Families stormed into the palace where she was staying, she was already gone.
At the same time.
The Divine Attendants stationed in the Church's various city-states traveled day and night under orders of the highest priority, returning to the Church's Holy City Headquarters as quickly as possible.
For the orders relayed through their Vessel of God came directly from Her Majesty the Valkyrie.
The Imperial City had fallen into chaos.
Several Gods' Families wielding immense power suddenly marched their troops against the throne and surrounded the Undying Family's palace. Even several Divine Scions once regarded as the Firstborn of God's trusted confidants seemed to have suddenly received some command, immediately launching a rebellion against the Undying Family.
The conflict lasted two days.
Until the third day.
The Firstborn returned.
Though many saw that he was wounded, the moment he appeared, he swiftly crushed the rebellion with decisive force.
The entire city was on edge.
That day, some people saw their emperor high above the Imperial City, facing several unknown projections from the Spirit Realm alone. Many believed they were ancient Great Demons, yet they lacked the distinctive evil aura of Great Demons, even though the power they displayed was terrifying.
No one knew what they discussed.
But the following day, the Firstborn sat in the Royal Court as usual, looking down at the empty seats of the rebellious families. Some had not come. Some were already dead.
Some... had to be made to pay.