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Each religion had a hierarchy, from the lowest Deacons to the highest Archbishops. It consists of Deacons, Priest/Nuns, Bishop and Archbishop.

However, the main Temple had a group of people who were working as their central strength. It's the Paladins, Valkyries, and Inquisitors. These people traveled around the world to overseer wars and punish Dark Side. They were called Temple's Combatants.

Edson Fillan had fought an Inquisitor in the Continental War. They were monsters that were full of deadly Gifts. He almost lost his life at that time. He shook his head when he realized that his focus was disappearing. He scanned his surroundings hoping that there were no Temple Combatants.

He knew that the followers of Light had a Gift to hide, that's why he was observing the vicinity. He sighed thinking that what he's doing was pointless, he was not a Detection Type Rara Avis. Well, those warriors were rare and it's hard to find them.

Since he was not sure if enemies were hiding. He just readied his longsword, he was a Master that ascended the Path of Defence. His skin was covered with thick Aura and it was hard to penetrate. He believed that any surprise attack would not work on him. Even the other Masters would take two or three attacks to hurt him.

Jaraina smirked when she looked at them. She could see the hatred in their eyes.

'We killed thousands of people so it's understandable. Although those people will go to the Goddesses Palace since their lives were sacrificed for the pleasure and goals of the Goddess of Light. '

Jaraina was elated when they saw their expressions. Yes, no matter what, they would always follow the will of the Light. Their Goddess said that the Empire needs to die, as their loyal followers, they would accomplish her desire.

"Fufu, what's the reason why you brave men visit our humble Temple?"

"Don't speak bullshit. You know the reason why we're here."

Alphonse looked at her, he knew that the Bishop of this Temple was a beautiful but eccentric woman. Yet, he realized that the rumors were actually mediocre compare to the real ones. Jaraina was a mass murderer, no, the whole religion of Light was.

"Are you not afraid about the possibility that your religion will face massive defamation after this? You killed thousands of people, many believers will back away if they learn this."

Edson said. Jaraina scoffed, that problem was easy to solve.

"I think you understand it wrong. No one is gonna know because all of the people here will die. As for the other Temple, we already bribed them, even their Goddesses accepted that the Empire must destroy."

"You f*cking heartless woman!"

Alphonse shouted.

Edson was shocked but he quickly learned why the other Temple was quiet.

'Is this the reason why Cratust didn't accept the invitation to attend the rewarding?'

He thought that perhaps his friend knew that turmoil would appear in the Capital.

As a noble, he received education about history, based on what he knew, the destruction of countries because of the wrath of the Goddess was normal. It's a common occurrence that happened many times in history. Last 80 years, the kingdom of Fukanal was destroyed when their royalties killed a Bishop of Temple of Fate. The Religion came to their doorstep and all of the population of the kingdom died, no one survived. They faced the horror of the Goddess.

Now, Edson found out that their Empire could be part of this category. He thought that the Empire would prosper, he believed that it would take 100 or 200 years before the Empire dies. He was wrong, there's a possibility that their country would obliterate tomorrow.

Almost all of the nobles were in the Capital, only small numbers didn't attend. If unfortunate things happened, the Empire would lose the majority of its leaders. The kingdoms that were vying in their lands would immediately attack if they learn that the Capital was destroyed. He shook his head erasing the negative thoughts.

' The Annual Conference was not yet begun but there are already many problems, added that there's a possibility of war. Another problem arrived because of this Temple…… I hope we can overcome this.'

If all of the nobles die here, then their territories would lose their leaders. This would cause the three kingdoms to easily invade their lands. He knew that there was a Vrede Acquiescent but it's not enough to protect all of the population. Many would die if they lose here.

As the Master of the Empire, Edson and Alphonse were commanded to challenge the Temple. The Emperor said that if the Temple was found guilty, they must kill every person that's inside.

The two warriors looked at each other. They nodded, it seemed like there was no need to ask more. The Temple of Light was guilty.

They release their Aura showing that they were ready to murder.

"Fufu, I guess the conversation will end here."

Jaraina slightly laughed. The battle started.

Alphonse shouted and charged, he swung his sword to kill the woman. The Priest and Nuns cast a light shield. It shone but it quickly cracked when Alphonse attacked it.

This kind of barrier would not work in front of Alphonse's invincible power.

Edson made a warcry. His decision to kill was fully made. His mindset switched, he was now the warrior Edson that slaughter thousands of people in the war. He waved the large sword to them, the Priest and Nuns turned to half. They lost their lives by just a swing of Edson's longsword. Blood rained and wails lasted for a second before dying out.

Edson spit, he killed dozens of believers in a second. As a warrior, he already killed thousands but he was still not accustomed to this. The act of killing always disturbed his mind. He was afraid to kill but he was more afraid of leaving his wife and children. To escape the incoming destruction, he must live and return to his home.