Chapter 173

Maxi regarded the princess with a startled expression. Surely Riftan was not warning the commander of the Temple Knights himself to stay away from his wife, was he? She anxiously eyed the military barracks at the end of the square.

"I think Riftan has formed some sort of alliance with the church," Princess Agnes said cautiously.

"A-An alliance?"

"I'm sure you know he convinced Balto's southern nobles to support the armistice. And he sent his men to persuade the Southern Confederacy to side with the church."

Agnes picked up a torch from a container by the entrance of the guest house. Lighting it with magic, she began descending the dark staircase. "I'm certain the pope personally asked Riftan for assistance. Had His Holiness tried to accomplish this with his Temple Knights, the opposition would have surely gotten in the way. So, he had Riftan act instead."