CHAPTER 459: CHAPTER 196: COMPLETE ERADICATION

"It seems the cultists have turned against each other. Viscount Durut, who worshiped the Evil God, has paid the price for his wicked beliefs."

Lawrence, observing the situation before him, concluded the matter straightforwardly.

Without waiting for objections, he turned to look at Alicia.

"Saintess, burn these evil objects away."

Alicia nodded.

With a wave of her hand,

a pale golden Holy Fire ignited, beginning to spread throughout the cellar, the flames sweeping past everyone, burning the surrounding evil items.

A sweet, cloying scent surged forth once more with the burning.

"Let’s leave first. These scents carry the power of the Evil God and can lead one to depravity."

The group left immediately.

Watching as the golden Holy Fire consumed all the ominous items in the cellar, including the blood scattered on the ground.

After such an episode,

Lawrence was frowning from start to finish and had no mood to continue chatting with Kana and the others.

"There are too many issues; I’m a bit tired. From now on, matters concerning the cultists are handed over to you. If you need assistance, inform the city officials; they will provide support. This is my order."

As he spoke, he looked at the officials who had followed him.

The evil situation in the cellar was somewhat overwhelming for these minor nobles and city officials.

He nodded slightly.

"Yes, Your Highness, we will provide the necessary assistance to the Holy Light Church and the Night Watchers."

As the group dispersed,

only Alicia and Kana’s group remained.

Alicia said, "The conflict is deepening."

Then, facing the gaze from Kana and the others, she simply explained: "As new members of the Cohen Kingdom, you might not fully understand the current state of this kingdom."

After all, the Count is now a Count of the Cohen Kingdom.

"The influence of the Holy Light Church is limited in the Cohen Kingdom. The authority of the Cohen Kingdom’s nobility is quite significant, even among the entire Human Realm."

The Cohen Kingdom has a parliament that greatly restricts the power of the royal family.

Coupled with the weakening of royal power and the unity and mutual support among the nobility,

it has led to the nobility having more say in some aspects of parliament.

With the entry of the Holy Light Church into this realm,

many years ago, the then regional Bishop accepted assistance from the royal family.

Without fully understanding the situation in this country, they stood opposite the nobility and sided with the royal family.

Thus, subtle conflicts arose domestically between the two factions.

The Holy Light Church’s principles, which focus on the care and interests of ordinary people, naturally oppose the nobility of this country.

Especially regarding the cultists,

noble cultists at that.

Centrally, this became an overt and covert struggle between the two sides.

It was more manageable ten or so years back.

Back then, the influence of the cultists was relatively small; even if nobles worshiped the Evil God, it wasn’t necessarily genuine worship.

But over the years, things have changed.

The harm caused by nobles joining cults is expanding wildly, and coincidentally, the royal family is weakening again this time.

The opposition between the Holy Light Church and the local nobility has intensified.

"This year, with half the land falling, the Blood Race brought an even more deadly Evil God belief. In various cities, the involvement of some nobles has made the issue of Evil God worship extremely severe. This allowed the royal family to seize leverage, and the Holy Light Church took this opportunity to suppress the local nobility. Since you are so close to the Holy Light Church, the Vainsha Count faction has already been categorized with us. Is that okay?"

Alicia asked.

Kana nodded indifferently, "It doesn’t matter. All cultists must be annihilated, none left behind. It doesn’t matter if they are nobles, kings, or ordinary people."

When Kana said this, there was no emotional fluctuation, as if discussing something that was only natural.

Alicia looked at Kana, and even the Holy Knights were staring at Kana.

Although they had somewhat witnessed the Night Watchers’ professionalism towards cultists, they now had a deeper understanding of the Night Watchers’ absolute stance on eliminating cultists.

"Even if it means opposing all the nobility of this country?" Anita suddenly asked.

Kana nodded at him.

"If they dare to harbor, then the nobility of this country need not exist."

With these words,

the Night Watchers’ expressions remained matter-of-fact.

Alicia and the others’ expressions became a bit astonished.

Even for them, who understand the Night Watchers better than most forces, Kana’s words seemed somewhat too arrogant.

After all, this country had no relation to Kana and his group just one or two years ago.

And Kana and his group only came here seeking refuge due to issues in the Safro Kingdom.

More accurately, they should still be in a state of relying on others now.

How dare they speak such words?

And Kana’s next words shocked them even more.

"Since the royal family is close to the Holy Light Church, then I believe they surely wouldn’t voluntarily engage with cultists, right?"

Kana asked.

However, Alicia didn’t give a definitive answer but said with a strange expression: "One can’t completely say that; after all, everyone in the royal family has their thoughts. The throne is, after all, singular."