Chapter 445

The news that Reinhardt is the Demon King has caused chaos throughout the kingdom, especially among the students at the temple. The students were shocked to learn that the Demon King was attending their temple, which they believed to be a safe place. The revelation caused confusion and fear, and many students were trying to leave. Even those who were not close to Reinhardt were shocked to learn that he was the Demon King. The B-class students were also in shock and disbelief, wondering how Reinhardt could have been involved in all the previous incidents related to the Demon King. At the funeral of the Duke of Grants, Ludwig saw Reinhardt and wondered why he had done what he did. Ludwig couldn't understand the connection between all the chaos. While discussing it, the students saw a strange shadow creeping up the hallway. Everyone was terrified as an ominous and dark energy seemed to be engulfing everything. Ludwig was the only one who moved towards the B-1 dormitory where Charlotte's room was located. He found her sitting on the bed, surrounded by a dark energy. Charlotte was taken to the palace by the royal family, and the students speculated about her abilities and her connection to the Demon King. Rumors spread, and people were quick to jump to conclusions. The truth was being twisted and manipulated, and Charlotte's position as the first princess made her vulnerable. The scene shifts to the headquarters of the Holy Knights, where a competition is being held. Due to an urgent religious matter, people who wouldn't normally gather in the conference room were all present, including the leaders of the Holy Knights, the Pope of the Five Great Gods from Tuwan, Mensis, Alz, Riter, and Shalam, as well as the two champions, Olivia Ranche and Ellen Artorius. The champions, regardless of whether they were actual believers or not, held significant religious authority and symbolism. The Pope of Tuwan was the first to speak, followed by Olivia, who believed that the gods' choice was right and that there was a reason why the Demon King's son was chosen. The Pope of Tuwan argued that the Demon King was an absolute enemy of humanity and that his power could have a negative effect on the Holy Artifacts. The Pope of Alz countered that doubting the Holy Artifacts was the same as doubting the gods' authority and that denying the gods' choice was unacceptable. Olivia faintly smiled at the Pope of Alz's statement, knowing that the Alz faction was the most sensitive to the situation and that they needed to support Reinhardt. The Alz faction currently holds the most followers among the Five Great Gods' religious groups due to the hero's defeat of the Demon King in Alzbringa. However, they are also the most sensitive to the situation and fear their authority being questioned. The group must come to a decision about how to handle the situation, but they are aware that any hasty decision could lead to a large religious conflict. Olivia Ranche is being watched closely by everyone, as she openly supports the Demon King. The Pope of Tuwan expresses concern about blindly supporting the Demon King's son without knowing his true power and intentions. Olivia reveals that she shares the Demon King and Tiamat, shocking everyone, including the Pope of Tuwan. The group is unsure if Olivia is telling the truth and cannot prove it, but she suggests asking the champion of Mensis for confirmation. "The only person who has a position to stop Olivia's wrongdoing is the hero's sister, Ellen Arthurius, who everyone looks at as if begging her to deny it. 'It's true,' Ellen said without any intention of lying. One of the popes let out an ambiguous sigh, whether it was resentment or praise for the gods. Not only the Alz faction but also the Tuwan faction was in a frenzy. The Tuwan pope was going crazy, saying that the champion of Mensis was a lunatic who sided with the Demon King and even chose him. 'And since he became the champion of Tuwan last year, he became the champion of Tuwan first, right?' 'Yes, that's right.' The situation of the Tuwan pope was like seeing someone else's house on fire, but his own house was already in ashes. They didn't even know that Ellen had the Shalm's relic, Raphaelt. Therefore, the Demon King was nothing but the most powerful religious symbol, possessing two relics. It's a headache even with one, but with two, it's impossible to say that they intercepted Alzbringa by some means. That's tantamount to saying that the gods are incompetent. Is it possible to affirm the existence of the Demon King? Most of the psychologically impossible crowds, not to mention those who cannot understand within the faction. They may even split up the religious people gathered under the name of the Holy War Knights, not to mention standing against the Empire. In the long run, Tuwan and Alz may be stamped with the stigma that they are no different from the worship of demons. In the long run, the destruction of the faction itself, and in the short term, a religious war. A disaster. Or a bigger disaster. They were faced with the worst choices, all of which were disasters. 'First of all, would everyone agree that it is right for us to decide on the issue of the Demon King?' Olivia's natural words made even the Holy War Knights Commander and the popes of the Five Great Gods go crazy. If the Demon King falls into our hands, we will claim that he is innocent through a proper trial and eventually release him safely. But we cannot disagree that this is a problem that must be solved by the Five Great Gods faction. This is a problem of the authority of the Five Great Gods faction. The pope of the Five Great Gods sees Ellen, who has a similar right to speak as Olivia. Please, at least feel like you're in your right mind. Please somehow put a brake on the words of that crazy champion of purity." Ellen Arthurius opens her mouth. "I think we should give him a chance to explain everything that has happened so far." This side was not easy either."