Only the people who had achieved the level of the Forbidden Curse were involved in the battle.
Those who had dabbled into the realm of the Forbidden Curse had chosen their sides. However, the magic army below the level of the Forbidden Curse heeded their superior's orders without hesitation.
It was unlikely that Ramiel would turn his back on the Holy City. He would exhaust every last ounce of power to fight against the intruders.
Likewise, Ye Xinxia would not let the matter rest. The Parthenon Temple Army would sacrifice everything for her.
Michael's stubbornness to do things his own way would cost the lives of many innocent mages. It was meaningless. In fact, the rulers of the Holy City and Parthenon Temple would go down in history as sinful people.