Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

The forces of the Church of Light.

Under the personal guidance of the gaunt-faced King Carter.

We slowly made our way up to the upper levels along the red-carpeted Royal Avenue.

The king even needed to lean on a guardian knight whose aura was as imposing as a mountain to barely stand.

His cloudy eyes could barely focus.

All the welcoming greetings were conveyed by the guardian knight.

They waited for about an hour.

Once the religious group has fully passed through.

The soldiers who had blocked the road finally withdrew.

The crowded people were able to move forward again.

The streets were immediately filled with heated discussions about the Church of Light, especially about the saintess.

"Her Highness is so beautiful, like she stepped out of a painting..."

"I've heard her prophetic abilities allow her to see the future. I wonder what she'll see this time?"

"Let's hope the next Black Tide doesn't occur in our border region... otherwise, we're all doomed..."

People's words were a mixture of awe, curiosity, and deep worry.

Simon led Lin Gui through the gradually dispersing crowd and casually asked with a smile.

"Mr. Lin Gui, what do you think of that Holy Maiden?"

Lin Gui's answer was very concise: "I don't have any opinion."

He just wanted to stay away from these religious fanatics.

In fact, this was already before they set off for the Adventurers' Guild.

He had already sent Shia away from the capital ahead of time.

They went to a nearby abandoned mine for temporary refuge.

He instinctively maintained a distance and vigilance towards the Holy See.

Meanwhile, at Carter Palace, in the main hall.

The atmosphere was solemn and oppressive.

The Holy Maiden of Light sat regally in the VIP section, level with the throne.

She exudes a gentle yet aloof, sacred and inviolable dignity in front of outsiders.

The papal knights protecting her stood solemnly around her, each exuding a sharp aura and possessing extraordinary strength.

Especially the two "Discipline Knights" standing on her left and right sides.

The oppressive aura emanating from his body had clearly reached the mid-level of the legendary rank.

None of the Carter nobles present dared to look directly at the saintess; they all humbly knelt on one knee.

At that moment, a servant hurried over and whispered in the ear of the Guardian Knight.

"Lord Rhodes, the eldest princess is missing, and the second prince refuses to come..."

"The only members of the royal family present at this moment are Princess Elvia, Prince Charles, and several princesses who are already married."

The knight guarding the kingdom frowned slightly, leaned close to the king's unfocused ear, and whispered the message.

The king let out a muffled, dissatisfied snort.

Although it was slight, it sent a chill down the spines of the nobles who had been watching him closely.

Prince Charles could not hide his joy.

The specific reason is unclear.

However, both of their most important competitors were absent from such a crucial occasion.

This was undoubtedly fantastic news for him!

Elvia, standing a little further back, kept her head down, a barely perceptible smile playing on her lips as she chuckled to herself.

Third brother, just enjoy yourself.

When I was "interrogating" my older sister yesterday, I used a voice-changing magic tool, and my voice sounded about seven or eight parts like yours...

I'm really looking forward to seeing how my older sister will "repay" this "generous gift" after she regains her freedom.

She was secretly pleased with herself when she suddenly felt a gaze fall upon her.

She subconsciously looked up and met the saintess's eyes, which had somehow been "looking" in her direction.

The saintess gave her a very slight smile and nodded.

Elvia: "???"

She was filled with doubt. She had never met this saint before. What did she mean by this?

After a few more meaningless pleasantries exchanged between the king and the saintess, delivered by the guardian knights, the king and the saintess...

We've finally gotten to the main point.

The saintess's main purpose in coming to the capital of Carter was...

He publicly performed prophetic arts, revealing the future of the capital.

The outcome of the prophecy will directly determine the fate of the Carter capital.

If the future landscape is one of ruins, it means that the next devastating Black Tide will be born in the borderlands.

King Carter was the first to be affected and could not escape his demise.

If it is a prosperous place, it means that the capital city has survived.

In order to persuade this saint to make this prophecy concerning the fate of the nation.

The old king practically emptied his private treasury.

This even led to a further decline in royal power, with much of the power being divided up by various noble factions.

The outcome of this prophecy will affect everyone in Carter's capital.

These high-ranking officials, in particular, are of paramount importance.

Faced with the terrifying tide of the Black Tide, there is no essential difference between powerful legendary pillars and humble refugees.

Everything will vanish in an instant.

As for fleeing... aside from those who are epic-level masters.

No one ever escaped before the Black Tide descended.

The moment the Black Tide was discovered, all the demons within a thousand miles went berserk.

All golden roads have become ineffective.

The epic warrior of the Carter capital died in battle 10 years ago.

At this moment, everyone in high positions in the hall held their breath and even slowed their breathing.

Even Elvia put aside her previous doubts and smugness, and looked at the saintess with a serious expression.

The saint's next words were like a final verdict of life and death.

It will determine the fate of this royal capital with a population of one million.

Despite the bright sunshine outside the window, the hall was eerily quiet; you could hear a pin drop.

The saint did not refuse.

A high-ranking nun stood behind her.

He held a staff in his hands, inlaid with a huge, pure gemstone and flowing with a soft halo.

He solemnly handed it to her.

The Staff of Theia, a treasure and artifact of the Church of Light.

The saintess, holding a divine staff and trailing a magnificent robe, slowly walked past the kneeling nobles on both sides.

Arrive at the enormous grandstand directly opposite the throne, overlooking most of the capital.

She stood still, looking down at the layers of urban area below Xingyao Mountain.

Raise both hands high the Staff of Thea.

The next moment, her eyes, which had been slightly closed, suddenly opened!

Those were eyes as pure as the purest amethyst.

At this moment, countless tiny rings of light deep within his eyes were rapidly spinning and nesting!

An indescribable, vast pressure emanated from her, sacred and ancient.

Above her head, a blurry yet incredibly sublime female deity, radiating endless brilliance and majesty, slowly emerged.

The phantom's gaze seemed to pierce through time and space.

Gazing upon the past and future of the capital.

The entire palace, and even the skies above the capital.

They were all enveloped by this grand illusion.

After a long while, the light gradually dimmed, and the phantom of the deity slowly dissipated.

The saintess lowered her scepter, the magic ring in her eyes disappeared, and she breathed slightly out of breath.

The voice, tinged with a hint of ethereal weariness, clearly resonated throughout the entire hall.

"I saw a deathly fog, shrouding the broken tower and the crumbling palace."

"I saw... new shoots, growing tenaciously in the cracks of the ruins."

"Golden sunlight pierced through the gloom, illuminating the new country."

These words stunned everyone, who looked at each other, bewildered.

The knight of the nation stepped forward quickly and asked respectfully.

"Your Highness, may I ask... does the future capital of Carter still exist?"

The saintess slowly closed her eyes.

It seemed as if it was reliving and confirming that blurry scene.

Finally, she nodded slightly.

"boom--!"

In an instant, immense joy swept through the entire palace!

The oppressive silence was replaced by fervent cheers and excited discussions!

As long as the capital city remains, and as long as it is not completely destroyed by the Black Tide, that is fantastic news!

On the old king's stiff face, the corner of his mouth seemed to twitch very slightly.

The attendant beside him immediately understood, gathered his strength, and announced loudly.

"His Majesty decrees! To celebrate the good news brought by Her Highness the Holy Maiden, the national treasury is opened, a general amnesty is granted, and the entire city shall celebrate for three days!"

The order spread swiftly, and soon the palace and its surroundings were filled with jubilation.

Only the saintess showed no joy on her face.

She stood there quietly, seemingly out of place amidst the revelry around her.

After a long time, when no one was paying attention.

A faint, ambiguous smile appeared on her lips.