The Order of the Holy Knights was extracting the prisoners, passing through the clearly displeased guards. In the face of the unquestionable justification that the Order of the Holy Knights held, the guards had no chance of stopping them.0

Someone with considerable power was likely in charge down there, yet they seemed powerless and unable to say anything. A chain of demon prisoners was winding its way out, even after they had denied their existence. They would have no defense if put on a religious trial for blasphemy.2

The empire would surely seek to avoid this incident blowing up any further, and would likely attempt to cut their losses.1

The Order of the Holy Knights may have cornered the empire, or at least those involved in the incident, by exposing a significant weakness. Whether they would immediately publicize this or negotiate in order to gain something from it was unknown.0

But what was important to us was to stop the Order of the Holy Knights before that and never let them get the opportunity to use the prisoners as evidence.0

“It seems they’ve found all the prisoners,” Loyar whispered, and I signaled to Sarkegar with a nod.0

“Good. As planned, proceed to seize control of the warp gate, Sarkegar.”0

“Yes, Your Highness.”0

Swoosh!0

Sarkegar began to stealthily move across the rooftop and then suddenly transformed into a black bird, soaring...0