The return of the warriors who rejected Sado Island’s evolution sent shockwaves through the Holy Church of Katsuragi.When the survivors stood before the Holy Council, their faces etched with disbelief and fear, their report was received with utter shock.What they spoke of defied everything the Holy Church had believed.They described an island flourishing beyond understanding, where outlaws and exiles had evolved into something far greater than mere men.They spoke of Joseph Benjamin Carmen’s ascension, of how he had transcended from a mere Demon Lord into an Arch Demon.And worst of all…They revealed that many of their comrades had abandoned the church—pledging their loyalty to Joseph and the Islanders of Sado.The Holy Council, composed of the divine and celestial rulers—the highest ranking authority of the Holy Church and its branches—was left stunned.They had once labeled the people of Sado as nothing more than outlaws—rebels cast away for their past crimes, whether committed

Kyoto—The spiritual heart of Katsuragi, where history and mysticism converged beneath the towering presence of ancient temples and sacred sites. The city thrived on its deep-rooted traditions, each shrine and relic a conduit of immense magical power. It was here, among these hallowed grounds, that the people sought guidance from the divine, their faith unwavering even as the world around them changed.At the helm of this revered city stood Takuya Fumiko, a holy warrior chosen by the Holy Church to serve as Kyoto’s ruler and protector. He was a man of unwavering conviction, his loyalty to the empire and the church absolute. Though he endured the same silent neglect that many other cities faced—receiving only minor aid from those he swore allegiance to—Takuya never wavered. He did not seek their help, nor did he resent their absence. He believed in self-reliance, in the purity of strength born from discipline and faith.When the Federation arrived, bringing promises of advancement and s