Rumors spread throughout the capital that a second attack by the demon god cultists, followers of the Demon King, had occurred in Raziern and caused a tremendous number of casualties. 0

The news intensified public fear, since these demon god cultists, in league with the remnants of the Demon King’s forces, were living among humans.0

Stories of the curse of the Demon Gods causing the dead to rise and devour the living, with those who were killed rising again to consume more of the living, filled people with terror. 0

Although the witch hunts and other extreme situations in Raziern did not occur in the capital, people trembled in fear just knowing how terrifying the demon god cultists could be if they chose to attack.0

The tales of Death Knights—just their name was terrifying enough—appearing in cities where people lived further heightened the fear. However, not all stories were of despair. Alongside the chaos, stories spread of two heroes appearing at the scene, each wielding holy relics. 0

A man wielding Alsbringer and a woman wielding Tiamata… The story of the apostles of Alse and Ouen appearing in despair-ridden Raziern to slaughter the resurrected corpses, demon god cultists, and Death Knights spread alongside the tales of slaughter. 0

It was true that Reinhart and Olivia had done these deeds, but it was the imperial support troops and Shanapell that had proved decisive in resolving the situation. However, the empire exaggerated the achievements of Reinhart and Olivia beyond reality.0

—Alsbringer… that’s the hero’s sword!0

—And Tiamata too...0

—The Great Gods haven’t abandoned us!0

As fear spread, hope followed closely behind.0

If the previous attacks by the remnants...0