Close to the Luxe Village barrier, a large gathering of knights gathered in a small village, one long abandoned by Arcadia's supreme council and nobles. The only remaining villagers were the elderly or those unable to leave.
Inside his private room, the king sat in profound silence, his heart heavy with disgrace. The actions of the church knights had deeply wounded him, and he contemplated abandoning this mission and complaining to the pope.
'The so-called holy men of the continent, our defenders, and they act like this?'
The king saw rape, coercion, and murder all from the degenerate crusaders and paladins when refused by women they approached, or their lover would step in.
These victims were his people! Yet he could do nothing. The lack of power caused him to endure in agony, their eyes seeking his guidance and protection.