The Blood Race naturally occupied a city during their attack, as this city was situated in an important passage of the area.

It also had city walls.

Through Grey Fang's reconnaissance in the sky, it was possible to see that there were quite a few enemies here.

Sieging a city is always the most difficult task.

Especially for the Night Watchers, as they don't really have many siege tactics.

To forcefully attack a city, even the Night Watchers would have to pay a significant price.

Moreover, besieging the city is not realistic.

After all, the Blood Race eats people.

They don't have that much time to waste here either.

...

Two days later.

Royal Capital.

Cathedral.

The Bishop sat in the prayer room, eyes closed, perceiving the Holy Light.

The sacred light gathered above his head and flowed around him.

After a while, the Holy Light dispersed.

He opened his eyes and let out a slow breath.

The workload during this period was something even he, a bishop of the Holy Light Church, found hard to bear.

Representatives from various countries and factions came here.

Although most came with the same purpose, each wanted to secure benefits for themselves, along with each race having different demands.

Balancing them gave the Bishop a headache.

As to why the Cohen Kingdom was not allowed to handle these matters, it was simply because they lacked such qualifications.

These people might not understand politeness, so conflicts would inevitably break out.

The earliest arriving Beastman army and the Northern Empire's army, which arrived the day after,

had already started heading towards Rubek.

"Bishop, here is a letter from the Saintess of the Holy Fire in Rubek."

The Bishop took it.

Upon opening it and reading for a moment, his hand couldn't help but tremble.

After reading it, he immediately folded it up and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"This..."

The Holy Knight next to him noticed the Bishop's unusual expression and couldn't help but ask, "Has something happened?"

"Of course, something big has happened!"

The Bishop couldn't help but say.

The letter described the plan that Kana had previously proposed.

After reading, the Bishop felt a cold sweat; he could of course see what Kana might be aiming for.

He could also see the benefits the Holy Light Church could gain from it.

But the problem was that this timing was too sensitive.

To truly achieve the goal.

It had to be accomplished before the gathered troops arrived in the area.

But how could that be possible?

Only a little more than two days had passed since the operation began.

By the time the gathered troops arrived,

seeing the situation there,

whether it was fighting or watching, it would cause a lot of problems.

And for these to succeed, they entirely had to rely on the Night Watchers.

The Bishop couldn't help but frown deeply.

Alicia is not some clueless little girl; what made her think that the Night Watchers could accomplish such a thing?

Although the Bishop had interacted with Kana, he had never been in contact with the Night Watchers and didn't even know the extent of their organization.

The only thing known was that the entire Gray Mountain Dwarf clan had joined the Night Watchers.

But there was a very serious issue.

The Bishop and they also had intelligence on the Blood Race, although they were unsure if this intelligence was accurate.

After all, this information was obtained from prisoners of the Blood Race.

For instance, the ongoing war at the Gray Mountain Range.

A large number of Blood Race were attacking the places where the Gray Mountain Dwarves were located, with the dwarves flying the banner of the Night Watchers, and the Night Watchers assisting on the side.

Of course, there would likely be gaps in the intelligence there; the current situation was still unknown.

But it's more likely that the standoff continued, with both sides locked in struggle.

In this situation, to gather forces through Eastern Wilderness and then attack the lands seized by the Blood Race.

It's too difficult.

Even considering the Night Watchers with elevated expectations, the Bishop still felt the likelihood was too low.

Anyway, no matter what is said now.

Since the operation has already begun,

compared to reproach, blame, or delaying, there's only providing help now.

At this thought, he sighed and asked, "What have the Night Watchers been doing these past few days?"

Being extremely busy, he had been in the cathedral non-stop for these few days, having no time to meet Kana and the others.

However, since this is the Royal Capital,

he still sent people to occasionally keep an eye on the Night Watchers' activities.

There's no need to know specifically what the Night Watchers are doing.

Upon hearing the question,

the Holy Knight said, "The Night Watchers have been scattered throughout the city... wandering around, as if, as if on a sightseeing tour."

This made the Bishop turn his head to ensure he hadn't misheard.

"Wandering?"

The Holy Knight nodded, "Yes, just wandering."

"Alright then."

He pondered and finally made a decision: "Let Lady Vionasha handle things here, I must head to Rubek."

Saying so, he got up.

...

The Royal Capital at night still had a vast amount of lights.

In this splendid city, it would not quiet down even at night.

"Ah, sorry."

A plainly dressed young boy quickly said.

"Watch where you're going, you darn brat," the man who was bumped into looked at the boy and scolded unceremoniously.

He patted his clothes, his expression slightly annoyed.

The young boy apologized repeatedly and dashed off swiftly.

At the corner, he emerged from another street.

Smiling as he tossed the purse in his hand.

Weighing the purse in his hand, a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

Upon opening it, he found some silver coins along with dozens of copper coins.

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