Although the streets and alleys were slightly less prosperous than the Imperial Capital, genuine happiness radiated from everyone's faces, and the prices of goods sold in the shops were far lower than in other parts of the Empire.
However, they did not use the Empire's currency here, but rather the 'Holy Coins' issued by the Religious State. People could exchange Imperial currency for 'Holy Coins' at a one-to-one ratio.
Originally, the same amount of money in other parts of the Empire could buy ten times the goods, meaning that the wealth of the people here had directly increased tenfold.
"As expected of the Divine Messenger, in just two days, everything has been renewed. My single job is enough to support a family of three."
"Yes, I wonder how the Divine Messenger managed it. Not only is there no shortage of supplies, but there's even an abundance."
"That's nothing. Haven't you heard what those farmers said? The Divine Messenger can make grain ripen every three days."
"Heavens, won't we have an endless supply of food then?"
"If we can't finish the grain, we can raise livestock and eat meat."
"It's not just grain; almost everything will last for ten years."
"Alas, if the Divine Messengers had come sooner, my parents wouldn't have starved to death."
"I heard that the God's Grace are conducting judgments in other cities of the Eastern Province. It seems it won't be long before the entire eastern part of the Empire belongs to the Religious State."
"That's truly wonderful."
"Exactly, it's so much better than the Revolutionary Army who want everything."
"You idiot, how dare you compare the Revolutionary Army to the Religious State? Is the Revolutionary Army even worthy?"
"My mistake, the Revolutionary Army is utterly worthless, just like the Empire, they're all cut from the same cloth. They call it revolution, but in the end, don't they still demand money and grain from us commoners, and then claim it's all for us? Bah!"
Najenda and the Night Raid members walked through the streets, listening to the people's discussions, their faces flushing with shame. Although they wanted to refute, on second thought, what was said seemed correct.
They also didn't want to explain anything for the Revolutionary Army, as they could no longer be considered the Revolutionary Army's Night Raid.
"Hmph~ What does the Revolutionary Army's shortcomings have to do with me, Leone?" Leone patted her chest, "I am a God's Grace personally bestowed with Divine Blessing by God, and I am also a Bishop."
"Oh right, I just remembered, I was originally a Bishop of the Religious State."
"Come on, follow me, let's go meet the leader of The Way of Peace."
"That's right, besides still being part of the Revolutionary Army, we are also God's Grace." Brand's expression instantly turned serious.
The experiences he had on the way to Jerok had gradually eroded his loyalty to the Revolutionary Army.
Moreover, he had originally joined the Revolutionary Army to overthrow the Empire's corruption. Since there was a better place to go than the Revolutionary Army, he naturally left them.
"Hmm, I also want to join the Religious State." Akame, a person of few words but fierce actions, nodded. She simply wanted to eradicate the darkness of the Empire; she would follow whoever was righteous.
"This—I, I also—" Mine's expression was very conflicted. She really wanted to come here, but when she was on the verge of starvation as a child, it was the Revolutionary Army who adopted her. Finally, she gritted her teeth.
"Me too." Isn't the Revolutionary Army's goal to overthrow the Empire's corruption? Her joining this side is also to overthrow the Empire; the goals are the same.
"Hmm, I'll go wherever you go." Sheele nodded blankly.
"Boss, what are you thinking?" Lubbock looked at Najenda. He joined Night Raid purely because he was attracted to Najenda, the former Imperial General.
Najenda smiled, "Does this even need consideration? I have seen it with my own eyes."
"Before, I was still doubtful, but what I've seen along the way is unforgettable. This is the world I want to achieve."
"Oh~ So you're also betraying the Revolutionary Army, Boss?" Brand said with a smile, crossing his arms.
Najenda snorted, "Hmph, a good bird chooses its tree to perch. I will go wherever this world can be made better. Otherwise, I wouldn't have rebelled against the Empire in the first place."
The Revolutionary Army is completely finished.
Not to mention the Religious State at this moment, the very existence of a real God leaves the Revolutionary Army with no choice but to surrender.
Moreover, the Revolutionary Army is not as clean as they claim. She knows about the secret dealings between the Revolutionary Army and the Imperial nobles and Western foreign tribes.
The Revolutionary Army is just not as rotten as the Empire.
"Let's go, I'm a Bishop now, I'll be the Boss from now on." Leone patted her chest, her two large 'jelly' jiggling.
"Tch, look how smug you are." Mine pouted.
"Yeah, Big Sister, be careful of God's divine punishment." Lubbock echoed.
"Since God has chosen Leone, it proves that Leone is indeed more excellent than all of us." Najenda smiled and nodded, feeling a bit lost in her heart. It seemed her inner conviction wasn't as firm as she thought. She had no Divine Blessing, which meant God didn't favor her.
Just as she was thinking this, a golden particle of light appeared before her, instantly merging into her chest, and her body suddenly emitted light.
"Boss!"
"Wow! Someone else has been bestowed with God's Grace!"
"So envious!"
Not just the Night Raid members, but people on the surrounding streets also gasped in surprise, casting envious and jealous glances.
"Another God's Grace has been born." At this moment, a white-robed devotee quickly ran over, "I am a member of the Church, responsible for the public order of this street. Esteemed one who has received grace, may I lead you to the Church?"
"Hey, hey, we are also God's Grace, and I'm even a Bishop!" Leone proudly stepped forward, two colors of light instantly illuminating her body. She looked at the others, "You all should also show your Divine Blessing."
The Night Raid members also silently activated their Divine Blessing, causing light to appear on their bodies.
They already clearly understood the status of 'God's Grace' in the Religious State, which was equivalent to the nobles of the Empire.
However, God's Grace were far from being comparable to mere nobles; a more accurate term would be 'heroes'.
"Bi-bi-Bishop!" The devotee instantly exclaimed, "Could it be, are you a Bishop from another province!"
Their leader of The Way of Peace was only a 'Bishop' as well.
"That's right, you know Night Raid, that's us." Leone said proudly. Although the Revolutionary Army wasn't great, Night Raid was beyond reproach.
"Night Raid! You are the legendary assassin group that specializes in assassinating nobles who oppress commoners and those villains!" The devotee was shocked, "So you also received God's oracle!"
"Uh—" Leone was momentarily stunned by the question, then said seriously, "That's right, our Night Raid was indeed established as an assassination order due to God's oracle, punishing evil and promoting good in the darkness."
"I am the Bishop leading the Night Raid Order. We are now going to see the Bishop of your Way of Peace Order. Lead the way."
The devotee wiped his forehead with his sleeve, sweating profusely, "Yes, yes, please follow me." It was his first time being so close to such important figures. Even within his own order, he usually stood on the periphery, gazing from afar at the sacred faces of the leader and the Divine Messengers.