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Dong —— Dong —— Dong ——

The bell of the Central Cathedral in Winterfell City rings.

Yet this sound lacks the usual leisure and grandeur, rather, it felt especially anxious, inducing inexplicable panic in those who hear it.

Bishop Emeritus hastily steps into the Prayer Hall, approaching the Archbishop Agani, who was silently praying in front of the statue of the Lord of Glory.

"Archbishop, I just received news, Turennes has been killed in Lion Roar Castle! Moreover, the St. Hilde family has declared war on the Pope!"

Despite Bishop Emeritus's efforts to remain calm, his voice inadvertently reveals his inner fear.

Agani seems indifferent to this shocking news, her expression unchanged, only staring blankly at the statue of the Lord of Glory in front of her, she unexpectedly asks:

"Bishop Emeritus, has this statue been replaced?"