173 093. Kasim Derian -2 (Part One)

Late at night.

A torrential downpour had come to visit the streets of the Theocratic Empire's capital city, Laurensis.

The gloomy clouds overhead had swallowed up the moon a long time ago, making it difficult to survey the surroundings with just the light coming from the many fire pits and lit torches placed on the city's outer wall.

A man kitted out in a set of golden armour walked out from the pitch-black darkness outside the city's wall.

"You there, halt!"

The Paladins on guard raised their swords still sheathed in their scabbards, and stood before the golden knight, impeding his progress. They were supposed to be patrolling the vicinity of the city's wall, so they couldn't help but furrow their brows at this event.

That armour belonged to the Order of the Golden Cross, seemingly proving that this lone knight was a member of that famed knight order.

'However, he's alone?'