Chapter 161: The Grim Reaper's Invitation

Where there is light, there is darkness.

The Kingdom of the Holy Church is a vast and beautiful realm, yet this does not mean it is Heaven. Wherever humans gather, darkness and evil will always breed, and the Kingdom of the Holy Church is no exception.

City of Korhal.

This is a city on the frontier that, on the surface, does not share the solemnity and seriousness typically associated with border towns. Instead, its bustling and elegant architecture coupled with the rolling hills of villas gives it more the appearance of a holiday resort. Green mountains and waters, clean and tidy streets, and tall, orderly city walls make everything look incredibly opulent and splendid.

But at this moment, the murderous soldiers shattered all of that tranquillity.

"They're here again."

Seated in the tavern, a man dressed in black watched the fully armed soldiers march down the street and laughed softly as he spoke. He lifted his mug of ale and took a sip, then followed with a sneer.