7 KINGDOMS: conquest
179 Church movement 2

"the demon general has appeared, there may be little time left before the demon lord messes up in this world" one cardinal said.

everyone present nodded, the paladins were now in a tense atmosphere.

against an enemy that has physical superiority, as it were, they were created to fight.

the pope was still silent and clasped his staff tightly together with fibers.The staff made from the branches of the sacred tree, as well as various light-elemental materials, were perfect for fighting monsters and demons.

"what about the expedition?" said the pope.

"mr Pope, 3 expedition teams have disappeared mysteriously, only 2 teams left from the 5 teams we sent" said a cardinal.

"disappeared?!" all the cardinals were shocked.

Angel was also surprised, the expedition team that he knew was a group of entangled troops from the Holy Empire of Erinel and the church troops.

one team consisted of 50 paladins with a level range of 180-230. then there were 20 priests and about 200 warriors leveled above 150.

5 expedition teams are sent to explore the dangerous Nours jungle.One expedition team can be sure to face a small kingdom and conquer it, although the number of casualties will be quite large.

"the remaining 2 teams have lost a lot of troops, one team we have ordered the pope to withdraw" the cardinal said.

"only one team left?" pope said.

everyone was silent back.The troops of their pride, who they believed to be the strongest army in the continent could be crushed like dust.

"what should we do, Pope?" ask a cardinal.

"pull the last expeditionary force we need all the strength to fight the demons" the pope said.

all the cardinals nodded, they agreed with the pope's plan.

"what about your training, Angel?" ask pope.

"walked well, but there was no development in my strength" Angel replied.

his soft and warm voice rang out.many of the young soldiers and paladins were pensive when they heard his voice.

"you need other training to improve your combat prowess and your strength.

one of our branches found a dungeon.no one knew how many floors there were inside the dungeon.

the monsters on the early floor also looked strong and special, a group of skeletons, one of the undead races.

that place will be perfect for training your strength and light element." said the pope.

Angel nodded, one of the arch bishops came and gave a parchment to the pope.

"go over there and have Mr. Truques guide you, and bring your escort troops to practice as well" the pope said.

the parchment slid straight and stopped right in front of Angel's hand. Angel looked at the old parchment in front of him and kept it.

"we expect much of you, the survival or destruction of the empire and this church will depend on your strength" the pope said.

Angel nodded and the meeting of the church officials was finally finished.The cardinals and paladins all came out, leaving the meeting room.

only the pope and Angel were left in this room.the pope stood and walked around the table, he stopped right behind Angel.

"there is something very important that I must tell you" said the pope.

"what is the pope?" ask Angel.

"always beware of your surroundings.This church is not as pure as it used to be.

reports from the church's patron said that out of the 12 cardinals there were some who defected and went against the teachings of the church" the pope said.

he walked back and tapped his staff several times on the floor.

"i don't know who defected, so be careful they might try to kill you in the dungeon" the pope said.

Angel nodded, he understood how important the matter the pope was talking about was.

"i'll be careful" said Angel.

"may they protect you." murmured the pope.

she casts the strongest protection spell she has, a golden holy light illuminating Angel's back.

after he finished using his strongest magic, the whale's face turned deathly pale.

blood dripped from the corner of his mouth, indicating the magic he was using was no ordinary magic.

"the magic of the protection of the church, my age has diminished a lot." murmured the pope.

he walked slowly, towards the room where he often rested.

...

"sir, what are you going to do?" ask Aero.

"we will still go there, even if we have to fight the rebels" Angel said.

'the Dungeon that contains the undead huh? can I see you again?' mummy Angel.

he returned to his room, lying down and looking at the ceiling of his room.The ceiling is dominated by white, with beautiful ceramic chandeliers.

chandeliers are also inlaid using pure gold and various other gems.

blankets of snow bear fur, soft and warm. Aero curled up right next to Angel, looking at his master with one eye closed.

"does anyone bother your mind, sir?" ask Aero.

"it's nothing" said Angel.

somewhere else...

a man in a white robe and a golden mask sat in his chair, himself taking off his mask, showing the face of a fairly handsome middle-aged man.

"cardinal Yurein, you're back" said one man.

young man with blonde hair, handsome face.if noticed, he has small fangs on his teeth.

"Licius, it's just another boring meeting" Cardinal Yurein said.

"sir Yurein, isn't it time for you to take over as pope?" ask Licius.

"what do you mean, Licius?" ask Cardinal Yurein.

he looked sharply at Licius, although he felt the same way as Licius said, as a cardinal, he had to look honorable and authoritative.

"cardinal master Yurein, you are a great man, a wise man.

the region prospered under your leadership, and the branch church of the cardinal Yurein flourished" Licius said.

cardinal Yurein nodded, agreeing with what Licius had said.

"then?" ask cardinal Yurein.

"master cardinal, the church under your leadership is growing rapidly, your contribution is so great.

and behold, is it that under the leadership of the pope the church can develop well?

this holy empire has also faltered, I'm sure many hate the pope's leadership. don't you think, the pope has been sitting in the seat of power for too long?" licius.

cardinal Yurein nodded again, agreeing with what Licius had said. Moreover, the last sentence, he thought the pope had been pricking too long in his position.

"the church should be led by Mr. Yurein, the most appropriate figure, I believe Mr. Yurein will bring glory to the church" said Licius.

"the church is too strong, I cannot just overthrow the pope" Cardinal Yurein said.

"if I had a way?" licius.

note: sorry everyone for the constraints in the previous chapter.there was a little bug so up 3 times for the same ch.

I will try to get up every day~ but I can not promise~ up to 2/3 days at the latest.