Though the two popes left, I suspected the matter wasn’t over . First, the old church’s pope showed that he hadn’t dropped the matter . He didn’t seem to accept the outcome . What he was after wasn’t a culprit . He wasn’t convinced the new church was innocent . n.o.body would believe the other party’s leader wasn’t related to a case where one of your own was killed during such a tense period . The issue was that there was no evidence . However, it was the lack of evidence that made it all the easier for violence to ensue .

The captured man didn’t admit to the a.s.sa.s.sination being connected to the new church . He must’ve been trained very professionally to not spill the beans under the pressure of the Valkyries . Therefore, I deemed the new church unrelated to the case . That said, if they really weren’t, then the new church’s pope wasn’t framed . The old church’s pope was certain the new church was behind it, though . Unfortunately, proving it was useless .

The old church’s rage wasn’t going to be appeased after an execution . But alas, if the old church killed someone at this point in time, they’d be deemed culprits who killed the innocent . The new church certainly wouldn’t let that go . The new church planned to give up on the a.s.sa.s.sin . If the old church attacked them, the new church would retaliate, and that would blow up into a big fight between the two .

Mom already made arrangements . The two didn’t express anything before her, but she wasn’t thoughtless . Hilles City may have been enveloped in an cheerful and peaceful atmosphere, but it was also enveloped in the darkness of conflict . That was where most of the members of the old church were found, but it was also where the new church resided . As the main camp of the old church, should the two churches fight, they’d exchange fire in the city .

At noon, Mom arranged for the military to protect the Royal Palace to avoid inciting panic . She didn’t put the entire Hilles City under martial law . That was why she couldn’t have too many troops in the city . Most of the military personnel, therefore, gathered, while the others left the city .

Mom and I stood atop a tall platform in the inner parts of the Royal Palace . It was the highest location in the Royal Palace . We could see all of Hilles City from there . The afternoon sun was behind us . Mom stood next to me . She narrowed her eyes and pointed to the left of the Royal Palace, which was where the tall church was located . We could see either side of the church . She quietly explained, “Son, the residents there are mainly members of the old church . Because the church is there, the people are devout followers . Despite what happened in the past, they still attend church every week . ”

I nodded . Mom then pointed to a street on the right: “Though the new church doesn’t have a church here, they’re temporarily using a tavern in place of one . It’s just there on the right side of the street . Owing to the new church’s pope being there, a fair number of new followers of the church have entered Hilles City . Mommy is most worried about seeing blood spilt on that street . ”

Come to think of it, it was quite ironic . The two churches couldn’t stand each other, yet they were on either side of the same street . I didn’t quite understand why they had so much animosity for each other .

The people on the streets were rowdy . The sun was bidding the sky farewell . It was as Freya said: the only fairness in the world is sunlight . Everybody, no matter who they are, can receive the light and warmth of the sunlight .

The people on the streets didn’t display any hostility or attack each other . As a matter of fact, there were even couples kissing on the street . Their faces looked so adorable underneath the sunlight . If I didn’t know what happened in the Royal Palace, I would never think that the street was p.r.o.ne to war at any given moment .

With a sigh, I expressed, “Mom, I can’t help feeling that this case won’t end so simply . ”

Mom grabbed hold of my hand and looked over to the street together with me . In a quiet voice, she asked, “Do you think that the new church is lying?”

I shook my head: “Sorry, Mommy Elizabeth, but I don’t know . Based on his tone and expressions, I don’t think he’s lying . Still, the current issue is not whether he’s lying or not . Even if the new church really didn’t lie, the old church’s fire won’t be put out with this reason alone . The old church no longer cares for the truth . What they’re concerned about is how to get at the new church . ”

Mom nodded then let out a hopeless sigh: “Mommy has always felt that religion is so lame and boring that it’s annoying . It’s incomprehensible as to why so many people believe it – far out . The church’s issue has given me so much trouble already . I really hope the boy from the old church can recognise the pros and cons in this incident . If they cross the line, the new church will be the victor . ”

“Exactly . If the old church takes action against the new church now, you will have to eliminate them to prevent plunging Hilles City into chaos . ”

“It doesn’t matter if it’s the new church or not . Mommy will have to eliminate them regardless of who they are . ” Mom walked over to the stairs then turned back around: “Sorry, Son, there’s always trouble every single time you visit . Mommy just wanted to spend some time with you; Mommy just wants to spend peaceful days with you, but there’s always trouble… It was just a baptism for Daisy, yet something still happened…”

“It’s fine, Mom . You might as well say that there’s trouble wherever I go . I’m used to it these days, serious . Actually, I’d be disappointed if trouble didn’t come knocking . ” I shook my head with a smile . I then grabbed hold of Mom’s hand and went down together with her . I went on, “Though peculiar things always happen and danger follows me wherever I go, I know that you, my moms, will always be by my side to protect me . Hence, I’m not afraid . To the contrary, I look forward to these things to an extent . ”

Mom softly laughed and delicately touched my face: “That’s not what Mommy wants though . Mommy really doesn’t know when Mommy can finally enjoy life with you, Son . There are always too many things to contemplate and sort out . Son…”

“It’s fine, Mom, it’s fine . ”

I shook my head and gently touched my lips .

Face ablaze, Mom thumped my chest . I snickered: “It’s fine, Mom . All is well as long as you’re by my side . We’ll be able to live that sort of life in the future . I’m sure of it . ”