The two landed in the square in front of the Church.
The Pegasus folded its wings, its hooves ringing crisply against the white stone ground.
Lin Mo dismounted and followed Kael briskly toward the Church's main entrance.
Two Holy Knights in full suits of silver-white armor guarded the entrance, holding long spears, their gazes sharp beneath their visors.
Seeing Kael and Lin Mo approach, one of the Knights stepped forward and barred their way with his spear shaft.
"Bishop." His tone was respectful but unyielding.
"May I ask what brings you here?"
"The Holy Son and I have urgent business to discuss with Lord Ryze." Kael's tone was calm, but his gaze allowed no argument.
"Please inform him."
The Knight looked at Kael, then at Lin Mo behind him, and bowed slightly.
Naturally, he had seen Lin Mo, the Holy Son, before.
"Please wait a moment."
The Knight gave his companion a look, signaling him to remain on guard, then turned, pushed open the heavy side door, and strode into the Church.
Lin Mo stood where he was, feeling a little anxious.
Since the Pope's fall, the entire Holy Human Race had been in a delicate transitional period.
As High Bishop, Ryze exercised authority in the Pope's stead, but he was not the Pope and lacked the Pope's absolute authority.
Thus, he needed to be more cautious, more thorough, and more mindful of every decision that might affect the foundations of the Holy Human Race.
That was also why Lin Mo had come in person.
A matter of such enormous importance could not be entrusted to someone else.
In less than a minute, the Knight returned.
He pushed open the Church's main doors, their hinges giving a low rumble.
"Lord Ryze will see you."
The Church's interior was spacious and