The descending red orb extended the sharp shawl and corpse’s shadows . The scarlet lights made the writhing corpse even more hideous . When he was killed, half of the city’s population surrounded the area as they looked forward to the cry of pain that gave them an instant of shot of joy . Afterwards, n.o.body was willing to step on even the shadow cast on the ground . The black birds circled the sky and surrounded the corpse .

The crows looked forward to their feasting hour, but they were afraid of the sharp shawl and human crowd . n.o.body was fond of the crows that feasted on rotten things, yet didn’t mind humanity killing their own kind via such an excruciatingly cruel method . Only the crows were going to tolerate the human corpse .

Humanity was an interesting race . Religion was supposed to be used to give themselves hope, kindness and nice things, yet it create countless insane men and triggered slaughters . G.o.d was supposed to be a symbol of holiness and beauty for humans, yet under the guidance of their G.o.d, they never picked up flowers . Instead, they picked up blades and guns . There was never any harmony or beauty; there was only slaughter and the sinister ambitions humans hid deep within their hearts .

Humanity would never see G.o.d . Humanity would never be G.o.d’s children . Humanity’s G.o.d would never be the elves’ G.o.d . Mommy Vyvyan was right . Humanity’s G.o.d was just a concept they fabricated . Humanity’s G.o.d served humanity, but the true G.o.d would never budge for humanity . G.o.ds were just G.o.ds . They had no purpose, and they had no obligation to serve humanity . Nevertheless, humanity invented their own G.o.d to serve them .

Humanity’s so-called G.o.d was the same as the houses and machines that they built . They were things that served humanity . They were merely a concept humans came up with to serve their own purposes . That applied to both the old and new church . They carried out crazy things in the name of their creed . That was so-called religion . That was the so-called human race .

Present time inside a hotel at a street near the church’s street .

The room interior was dark . The sunset was still emitting its weak light; however, the room’s windows and door were sealed shut . The room definitely wasn’t empty, though . It was actually full of seated individuals . Everybody in the building held a golden holy h.o.a.ry emblem in their hand . All of them were wrapped in black robes . Despite the room packing hot air due to there being no oxygen, not one person dared to stand up, and not one person budged . There were several wooden chests placed to the side in the blazing and dry room .

The sunset didn’t surrender, but the hotel’s lower floor was already packed with humanity’s laughter and the sound of cups clinking . The people and birds on the streets headed toward their respective nests . The day was over . It was another ordinary day for Hilles City despite the little event during the day . But that was all it was, a small event . That was Hilles City, the Phoenix’s Nest . Regardless of how turbulent it was outside, the turbulence would never reach the city . All of the inhabitants believed in their Empress; they believed in the empire . The city was the heart of the empire . Nothing would ever happen there .

“Gentlemen, as we stand here, you must remember our G.o.ddess of Justice’s sword . Our member was killed for no rhyme or reason . We can’t just let it go . The new church has prepared weapons, but they would never have imagined that we’ve stolen the weapons they prepared . Gentlemen, for our friend and for our G.o.d, we must now pick up our weapons! Kill all the heretics! The Phoenix’s Nest should be a pure place! Spare no one!”

The sunset’s final ray finally vanished below Hilles City’s walls . The city was going to welcome its own darkness . Everyone had returned to their homes . The others went off to get themselves drunk on alcohol as they waited for the sun to come up again tomorrow .

The G.o.ddess of Justice didn’t just hold a symbolic scale in her hand, as she also held a sword that could maintain the balance . The vow to gather the gunpowder and powder was established in the dark room . Said powder could drive one to madness . When they went on their mad killing spree, they needed the insane drug to erase their humility .

At the inner court of Hilles City’s Royal Palace .

“Your Majesty…” Nier carefully placed dinner down in front of me and then stepped aside .

Nier was afraid that I’d throw the dinner onto the maid as I did before . Still, regardless of how angry I was, I wouldn’t ever do that to my wife . I would never hurt my wife .

Nier came back to my side feeling relieved upon seeing me pick up my fork and knife . She gave me a light hug . I cut a piece of meat and put it in my mouth . I muttered, “Did Mom say anything?”

“Her Majesty… wants you to stay in the inner court and calm down before heading to Troy City . Even if you went back now, you wouldn’t be able to sort out the matter in a fair and calm manner . If you head back now, you would only turn Troy City into a river of blood, isn’t that right…? As such, Her Majesty wants for you to calm down here . Then, you can go to Try City to sort out the new church’s matter . ”

“My rage will never be appeased . Nier, they are trying to sow discord between Mommy Elizabeth and I . I absolutely cannot forgive people when they bring my family into it . What I want isn’t to ensure this won’t happen . I want to forbid anyone from even thinking about bringing my family into it . ”

Nier gave me a gentle nudge . Her expression was unusual . There was a hint of sorrow but also determination . She had resolutely made up her mind on something . Finally, she softly spoke up: “Your Majesty, what I am about to say is what I am thinking . Your Majesty, I am not saying this from the perspective of a Valkyrie, alone, but also as your wife . ”

“Speak your mind . ”

“Your Majesty, do you feel that as long as we, your family, are involved, you turn awfully hysterical? You said you wanted to become a fair King, but when you handle affairs that involve us, you are never fair . You will kill without a thought for us, which is why lots of people now fear us . They fear you will kill them if they displease us… We all respect Her Majesty, but everyone is fearful of you and us . Fear may be a weapon… however… however, fear can also be a weapon used against you . With respect comes loyalty, but that does not hold true for fear . ”

“It doesn’t matter . It doesn’t matter . I instil fear into others to protect you all! That’s how I can protect you . ”

“But is it really a good idea for you to shoulder everything for the sake of protecting us?”

“It doesn’t matter . As long as I can protect you all, none of it matters!”