The common people in the city, after learning that this matter had nothing to do with them, all began to observe from the sidelines and watch the drama unfold.
Although many of them did not know who Sailesi and Antiya Lisi were, they could still recognize the names of the bishops in their own towns or cities.
Rumors, both good and bad, quickly Spread, and some archbishops and bishops soon realized something was wrong and ordered their subordinates to suppress them, but unfortunately it was too late.
Fueled by the propaganda offensive of the " Soul Returner," even ordinary civilians who were previously illiterate were now able to speak eloquently.
It's not some kind of twisted, sadomasochistic literature; it's some kind of 800,000-strong army sailing downstream, even if there isn't a single major river around their town.
The Stained Ones bishops were powerless to change this situation.
At this point, they dared not suppress the situation too harshly, fearing that they might inadvertently incite a popular uprising, and the town would fall even faster than expected.
Faced with a situation where the enemy was strong and we were weak, almost no Stained Ones Bishop or Stained Ones Grand Knight Commander dared to leave the city to fight, and could only watch as the morale of their troops and the people under their command was gradually eroded.
As for the small number of Holy Crusaders who dared to leave the city to fight, they got a free taste of the Soul Returner ' even more varied and dirty tactics, the only thing they had in common was that they never returned.
Aside from those who directly surrendered and those who put up a stubborn resistance, a small number of towns were indeed controlled by the Pure Ones.
Faced with the Son of God's offensive, these people did not surrender the city immediately. Instead, they repeatedly discussed with the Soul Returner outside the city the plans and arrangements after submitting to the Second Holy See.
Because these people are unaware of the Stained Ones's deeds, or even if they are aware, they are able to maintain the purity of their territory through their own strength and skill, the Soul Returner naturally hold them in high esteem.
Now everyone knew about the Son of God's plan, and the existence of the Stained Ones was finally exposed to the light of day.
And so, in an atmosphere where everyone except the Stained Ones were satisfied, Ed's grand plan was conveyed to every city, town, and village under the rule of the Theocracy.
Everyone began to wait, awaiting the outcome of this "pilgrimage" by the Son of God, which would determine whether the " Second Holy See " could finally shed its previous label.
As the first phase of the large-scale, long-term mission concluded, Ed also released the details of the second phase.
This mission is not complicated; it's simply a matter of assembling a large army, marching to the Holy City, and waging a decisive battle.
Contrary to players' expectations, the meeting point given in Ed's quest was not in the southern part of the area controlled by the Second Holy See, but in Valhalla.
Amidst the doubts and discussions, the Soul Returner finally saw clearly the figure standing beside Ed.
The latest game PV, " The Adventures of the Short-Eared Elf," has been topping the charts on the front page of multiple video websites for several days, and even many people who never care about games have seen it.
Even without considering the game's background, " The Adventures of the Short-Eared Elf " is an excellent animation with a unique style and a tight narrative pace.
With the artistic touch of Ed's super-intelligent assistant, Little Green, the short film utilizes various art styles to present Nuowa Stral's life to the public:
When Nuowa was the beloved prince, the visual style was soft and bright, and at first glance, it even seemed like a children's work.
What followed was a night filled with intrigue and bloodshed; the pace suddenly quickened, and the visual style gradually became more intense.
The blood-soaked and visually distorted scenes perfectly recreate the bloody coup as seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old child, until Nuowa and Liya enter the secret passage, at which point the scene seems to shift to an adventure-themed work.
Beyond the reach of the firelight, the empire is not like an airtight jar, but rather like an unexplored forest, and the protagonist of the short film is a young beast that has just been forced to leave the nest, and can only choose to adapt to the harsh environment and survive.
The ten years of their experiences in Nors Port were presented as a series of exquisitely crafted illustrations that changed rapidly, with the two figures always at the center of the images, the only variations being the attitudes of the other people in the pictures towards them and their clothing.
When Nuowa was surrounded by soldiers whose eyes were filled with loyalty, the second major turning point of the short film Descent.
Justice, evil, strength, weakness, orthodoxy, usurpation... the Demonic Tide truly treats everyone equally, launching the same deadly attack no matter what kind of opponent it faces.
Nuowa's grand plan, which he had been brewing for ten years, failed in one fell swoop, but he did not give up. Instead, he followed the elves to the Elf Island and continued to shine.
Ed embellished the exiled prince's experiences on the Elf Island, especially the process of being forced to become the Elf King, which, after being optimized, seemed more deserved and natural.
As for the scene where Nuowa tries his best to escape but is forced back onto the throne by several High Tier elves, it shows that he has been completely abandoned by Ed.
The reason is simple: it would affect the already established character images, and the elf faction, which has not yet officially appeared, also needs some positive effects.
As a buffer segment in the short film, this part has a slower narrative pace, allowing the viewer to detach from the previously unsettling Demonic Tide, as if Elf Island were the only remaining pure land in the world.
However, when the elves fell into a deep sleep, the beautiful illusion Shattered once again, and the desolate world after the Demonic Tide was once again revealed to Nuowa.
Faced with a powerful enemy that is (not) invincible, the exiled prince and his steadfast comrades set off once again, traversing most of the continent to reach the former kingdom ravaged by Blood Corpse.
The two single-handedly defeated the evil dragon and most of the Vampire Progenitor, ultimately sealing themselves together within the Eternal Crystal.
Within the near-eternal seal, even a being like the Vampire Progenitor would have its True Blood gradually eroded.
However, just as eternal time was about to obliterate everything, a crack suddenly appeared in the wall of the sealed land.
Immediately afterwards, a plant tendril with an eyeball cautiously reached in...
Thus, the life story of a prince born into the imperial family who never indulged in pleasure, and whose life, though full of hardships, was also full of splendor, was presented to all the viewers.
Thanks to Ed's excellent pacing and Nuowa's captivating script, almost everyone was immersed in the story, with some even shedding tears after watching it.
In less than a week, the two " Short-Eared Elf " who were the main characters in the PV became household names. While players were discussing the plot and the history of the game world, they were also wondering which faction these two would eventually join.
Only when they saw Nuowa beside Ed, and then Liya beside Nuowa, did countless Soul Returner secretly rejoice.
The succubus leader succeeded again!