Chapter 592

The news of the tomb of the Holy Knights being robbed had reached the headquarters, and Ellen knew that the Holy Knight Commander and senior knights had returned to investigate. It was inevitable that the security of the temple would weaken as a significant amount of power was concentrated on the Allied Forces, and they did not consider it impossible for the robbery to occur. However, they did not know that the tomb had contained remains. Illeion Belfontaine also could not understand why Archbishop Rowan was investigating the incident by capturing and torturing heretics. He had been investigating the matter since returning to the Yellow Empire, and it was a delicate situation as there was a possibility of internal dissent. The fact that someone had come in and stolen the remains of the saints was a clear indication that the Holy Knight Commander could not trust those who had remained in the Yellow Empire. The possibility that the curse and prayer of the heretics had defiled the tombs of the saints could not be ruled out. A significant number of refugees had formed in the Yellow Empire, and many of them believed in heretical forms of the Dragon Knights or transformed versions of the Dragon Knights. It was impossible to say that none of their impure rituals or prayers had defiled the tombs of the saints. The Holy Knight Commander did not know what Rowan had been doing, but he knew that Rowan had been investigating the robbery. Ellen wondered why Ludwig had approached her, and if Ludwig's purpose was different from investigating the robbery, it was possible that he had approached her to get to Rowan. However, she was not sure if that was the case. "Did Rowan know why the Gate incident happened...? Was he someone who knew?" When Ellen asked Illeion Belfontaine about this, she recalled what Rowan had said that day. On the day the sky opened and shooting stars fell, many people gathered in the Great Hall. Rowan was one of the people who were present when the demon king made his final defense. He was the leader of the inquisitors and watched the champion of despair and the apostle of despair with a miserable expression, giving up everything and confessing about what would happen in the future. On the day the sky opened, many people were present in the Great Hall, including the royal magicians, Shanafei's knights, and the senior holy knights of the Holy Knight Order. Ellen realizes that it is natural for Rowan to hate and despise her to the point of misery. However, regardless of what Rowan wanted or investigated, he died. It is unclear who killed him or why he approached Ludwig. Ellen wonders if she should take responsibility for what happened to Rowan. Illeion Belfontaine only has a vague idea of what Rowan was investigating and does not know who killed him. The possibility of Illeion lying or hiding the truth cannot be ruled out. The knights of the Holy Knight Order were more concerned with concealing the evidence than preserving it. Illeion claims that he did not order Rowan to interrogate the heretics. Ellen wonders if Illeion knows that Rowan intentionally approached Ludwig. Ellen contemplated whether or not to speak about the matter, but ultimately decided to do so. She cannot fully trust Illeion Belfontaine, and he likely feels the same way about her. Illeion vaguely knows what Rowan was investigating but claims he did not order Rowan to interrogate the heretics. Ellen wonders if Illeion knows that Rowan intentionally approached Ludwig. After meeting with the Holy Knight Order, Ellen returned to her group and learned that the cemetery was robbed and remains were missing. They speculate that Rowan interrogated and killed suspected heretics, but then was killed by the group he was investigating. The possibility of Illeion lying or hiding the truth cannot be ruled out. "However, there is one puzzle piece that doesn't fit if Rowan was killed by the heretics he was investigating, and that is why he would have been able to provoke such a powerful heretical group in the first place. All eyes naturally turn to Ludwig. 'Then why did he approach me...?' Ludwig is also confused as to why Rowan approached him. 'One thing is for sure, he was someone who didn't need protection. He intentionally approached you.' Ellen suspects that these two incidents may not be unrelated. Rowan was investigating the missing remains, and he approached Ludwig to help eliminate the Holy Knight Order, a group he undoubtedly hated. Ellen realizes that Ludwig's involvement may be part of a larger plan. However, the question remains: who killed Rowan? 'Is it possible for there to be a heretical group of that size in the refugee village?' It is impossible to say that there couldn't be such a group, but there is no evidence to support it. However, Heinrich von Schwarzkopf suggests that it could be the Masin religion, a true heresy that uses the power of the devil. While the missing remains incident may not be related to the Masin religion, Heinrich's speculation may be true in a broader sense."