Emerging from the Blood Moon Land with the newfound rule-level power, Lynch hesitated no longer. He immediately used Soul Link to issue a clear and frigid final directive to Fred, the councilman of the Scarlet Flame Council, far in the Jade Land:
Full-scale assault.
From this moment onwards, the war officially began.
...
Jade Land, headquarters of the Light Church, Holy Light Cathedral.
Within the solemn and majestic cathedral, the dome soared high, and the stained glass filtered sunlight into colorful and sacred beams, which quietly poured onto the pristine floor.
The Holy Daughter Julia was kneeling before the gigantic Statue of Light Goddess, hands folded on her chest, conducting her daily prayers. Her immaculate face appeared incomparably devout and serene in the reflection of the Holy Light, as if entirely isolated from the mundane disputes.
Yet this serenity was soon shattered by heavy and hurried footsteps.
"Tap—tap—tap—"
