At the Sword Star’s excessively rude attitude, the people’s faces hardened. But, the one to be questioned, the archbishop, didn’t seem to mind the aggressive attitude.

“Of course the person comes first.”

The archbishop’s face was full of concern as he replied. He was the very image of a perfect priest who could do no wrong. But the Sword Star seemed to be annoyed by something because he continued to act contrary and combative. 

“What a reasonable answer.”

The other people were bewildered when the Sword Star continued to be hostile for no apparent reason.

“Your words are too harsh.”

“Recently, it’s said that Adenburg’s prestige has increased, but this is not the East. If you’re going to talk, then show some proper manners first.”

Amongst the people, some of them even expressed their dissatisfaction with the Sword Star. They were those who were closely connected to the Holy Kingdom of Astoria. 

“But before that, it seems like there’s something going on. Shouldn’t we hear about that first?”

But not everyone gathered here was affiliated with the central kingdoms. The people who came from the East to support the central region subtly covered for the Sword Star’s flaws and soon, the topic changed.

Although they had fought and risked death with the central region’s soldiers,...