............"How are they?" Galen asked a knight as they arrived near a room."They're still unconscious and haven't woken up yet," the knight replied, saluting Galen and opening the door. His tone was polite but tinged with sadness."Hmmm, please come in, my Lord and Bishop Dominic!" Galen said, gesturing for Aarav and Bishop Dominic to enter.The knight was surprised to see his leader being so respectful. He observed Aarav with a curious look before following Galen and Bishop Dominic into the room."These four are my commanders who oversee everything in the Order of Knights. Thanks to them, we've had fewer casualties. Otherwise, who knows if anything would be left of this city." Galen gestured to the three men and one woman lying motionless on the beds."This is more serious than I thought. These three have severe injuries, and this one seems to be poisoned by that beast's venom." Aarav inspected Roland Knightshield, Anki Valorcrest, Liam Battlesteel, and lastly, Brian Ironheart.
............"Ahhhh... Thud... this... My Lord, congratulations... you are finally the Master of Recovery. I need to inform our Pope immediately. May I, My Lord?" Bishop Dominic knelt down, overwhelmed by the vast presence of a Divine, incomparable to what he had felt from his Lord before.The presence was as vast as the ocean itself, and he felt as if he were drowning in it. He regained his senses and congratulated Aarav with a happy expression before asking for permission to share the news, feeling that it could change the outcome of their capital’s struggle against the traitors.Aarav gave Bishop Dominic a nod of permission. "Go ahead. Inform the Pope immediately."Bishop Dominic quickly left the room, hurrying to send the news back to the capital. Aarav watched him go, then turned his attention to the four injured commanders as Galen had requested.As the Master of Recovery, Aarav felt the changes firsthand. The power coursing through him was astonishing.He effortlessly invoked
............Aarav nodded, his expression hardening with worry. "First, we need to ensure the city’s immediate safety. We must also gather intelligence on these seven individuals and their possible connections. If they have allied with others, we need to know."Galen hesitated, then continued, "There's more, my Lord. After Archbishop Deniel freed me from their trap, I fought those six individuals. I thought I had the upper hand, but I miscalculated. I ended up having to kill them."Aarav's eyebrows lifted in surprise. "You killed all six?""Yes," Galen confirmed. "But before I could catch my breath, I encountered another enemy. A powerful, mysterious man who had the same aura as the seven. I believe he was their leader. His energy attacks were vicious and full of dark power. It was like fighting a storm made of shadows and hatred."Aarav’s expression grew graver. "This leader, what did he look like?"Galen's eyes narrowed as he recalled the encounter. "He was dressed in street punk s
............"Let's inquire if Lord Chauhan and Lord Lumara can hold on for three hours. After that, the Lord Heir will personally deal with those sinners for daring to bare their fangs at the Sacred Temple of God Elandor," Pope Aurelius proposed, his tone firm as they prepared to assess the situation at the front lines against the Traitors."Ring... Ring...!" Cardinal Gabriel called Rajendra Chauhan first."Yes, Left Cardinal," Rajendra answered, his tired voice coming through the line."How is the situation, Lord Chauhan?" Cardinal Gabriel asked, sensing Rajendra’s exhaustion from dealing with the constant harassment. He decided to get straight to the point."The situation is just as dire as before. My men are struggling to handle the pet beasts of Everglen," Rajendra replied wearily."Hmm, we have some good news for you, Lord Chauhan. If you can hold your position and defend for three more hours, someone will come personally to punish all the sinners," Cardinal Gabriel informed hi
............"Brace yourselves!" Thaddeus Lumara called out, warning his men to keep their stance steady and resist the pressure.He could see the strain in his men's eyes, but he also saw their unyielding spirit. They would not let the Moonshroud Family break through, not as long as they had breath in their bodies."Booomnn....Bammn....Craassh....!!"The battle raged on, the street filled with the sounds of clashing steel, magical explosions, and the unending clash of willpower. The Lumara Family stood firm, their barriers shining brightly even as they began to show signs of wear.Thaddeus Lumara was beginning to wear himself out, and he saw that his men couldn't hold much longer as they were out of Half-Divine Tools to deploy the barriers. He just hoped they could hold on a little longer.Morn, sensing the last struggle of the Lumara family defenders, redoubled his efforts. "Press the attack!" he roared. "We break through now, or not at all!""Booomnn....Craaackk...!!"Each barrier
............"Hmnn... What’s with them? Why are they suddenly showing such messy expressions?" Aarav, advancing towards the Moonshroud Family with slow and steady steps, noticed their emotional turmoil reflected on their faces.Aarav wondered if these bastards were having second thoughts now after coming this far with their greedy and selfish actions.Curious about their next move, he continued to put pressure on them while walking slowly, giving them an opportunity to rethink before he put these losers out of their misery.Aarav would have no mercy for these idiots who thought they could get away after betraying their god Elandor, who had given them everything. Even their family prestige and status were bestowed upon them by God Elandor.How could these traitors forget that? Ungrateful shits. Aarav already knew the punishment he wanted to give them.Aarav paused in his steps, seeing one of them approaching with a firm look on his face, as if he had made up his mind about something
............"Captain, what's the situation on the battlefield?" Aarav asked, his voice cutting through the distant sounds of conflict.Captain Ramesh Chauhan's expression grew more serious. "My lord, the Everglen Family launched a surprise attack. They hit the heart of the city before we could fully mobilize. We've managed to push them back a bit, but it's cost us a lot. Many civilians were caught in the crossfire."Aarav clenched his fists, anger rising. "This shouldn't have happened. We need to restore order immediately. Where are their main forces concentrated?""To the north of here, near the old market district," Ramesh replied. "They're heavily fortified, and there are a lot of them. Our scouts report they have some new kind of pet beasts that have been tearing through our defenses."Aarav nodded, his mind racing. "We need a strategy to break through their lines and deal with those beasts. Gather your best men, Captain. We're going to hit them hard and fast."Ramesh saluted. "
............Eirik's words hung heavily in the air, his anger obvious. The Elders shifted uneasily, their faces pale with a mix of pain and fear."We don't know, Master," one of the Elders said, his voice shaking. "We had full control, and then suddenly... nothing. It felt like a powerful force cut our connection."Eirik's eyes narrowed. "A powerful force, you say? Are you suggesting that someone in the Chauhan family has gained such strength?""That seems to be the only explanation," another Elder replied, wiping blood from his mouth. "We must investigate further."Eirik turned sharply, his cloak swirling around him. "Very well. Double the guards around the perimeter. No one enters or leaves without my permission."He moved away and walked back to their temporary command office inside an intact building."How is the situation? How much longer are those useless fools going to take?" As he entered a room filled with cool air and a comfortable feel, a lady in a red dress with a regal b