Chapter 443 - Chapter 443: Chapter 419 Karls Reincarnation Plan (2/2)

Just as Darren had previously pondered, Cardinal Ivan of the Tempest Church, as the premier figure of the Tempest Church at present, was actually the most powerful man in the Eastern Four Kingdoms, his influence surpassing even that of the sovereign of Carnia.

However, even a high-ranking individual like the Chief Cardinal of the Tempest Church received a colossal snub.

The God of War Emperor of the Seven Stars outright avoided meeting him, leaving the most prominent figure of the Tempest Church embarrassingly stranded in the capital for a full three days. The “Pitch Black Tidal Surge” not only failed to catch a glimpse of the Emperor but was also denied permission to temporarily stay in the palace.

“Let it be.”

Within the inn that had been entirely booked, Cardinal Ivan, the “Pitch Black Tidal Surge,” finally shook his head slowly and stood up to address the multitude of priests and servants accompanying him:

“Since the Emperor of the Seven Stars does not welcome us, let’s return. Surely the vast Tempest Overlord will offer us other ways to aid the Cyart people.”

He knew in his heart that his desire to prevent the people of the Seven Stars from intervening in the affairs of the Eastern Four Kingdoms had failed.

For an adult, “no response” is in fact a very clear form of “response.”

As the afterglow of the setting sun gradually bathed the streets of the Capital of the Seven Stars Empire, the Cardinal’s convoy slowly started, leaving the ancient city with a solemn yet sacred demeanor.

The convoy consisted of several carefully selected blue and black carriages, led by a guide carriage adorned with the Cardinal’s insignia, which slowly made way at the forefront, leading the entire fleet in an orderly manner.

The main carriage, where the Cardinal rode, followed closely behind, its half-closed windows revealing a subtle air of solemnity and mystery.

Cardinal Ivan sat inside with his eyes closed, deep in thought, then looked out through a slit in the curtains, casting a profound final glance back at the ancient city.

“To be outright ignored is a first for me, it seems the Church’s authority really has declined…”

As the convoy gradually moved out of the city center, the buildings along the streets grew sparse, replaced by lush trees.

Ultimately, the convoy completely disappeared at the edge of the city.

“Lord Ivan, please don’t go, we hope you will stay,” a young man’s voice suddenly resonated from afar just then, and everyone in the convoy heard it, causing the carriages to halt one after another, ceasing to move forward.

The sudden voice made Cardinal Ivan frown from within the carriage.

He stepped out of the carriage and looked toward the forest in the distance—the voice had come from several kilometers away.

The voice seemed to belong to the “Brass Gear,” Cardinal Belotus of the Reforging Church, whose power was slightly inferior to his own, yet he was still a top-level exponent, a high-level Monarch.

Cardinal Ivan frowned, pondering the other party’s intentions.

“Would you really try to restrict my movements? This is tantamount to declaring war on the Tempest Church, without a doubt, and is a blasphemy against the Divine.”

The voice of “Brass Gear” Belotus echoed from afar once again.

“The gods we serve will not mind at all, and as for what the Tempest Church thinks, hahaha, neither I nor the great God of Reforging could care less about your opinions.”

“You must not return because Cyart must be destroyed.”

Cardinal Ivan turned to look back at the Capital he had just left, well aware that the Seven Stars Emperor was the mightiest Bloodline Knight in the world and that even their communications outside the city couldn’t escape that man’s perception.

He asked, “Is this act of the Reforging Church alone, or does he also know of it?”

“It’s not just that he knows, Lord Ivan. If you refuse to stay, he will make you stay against your will.”

So that’s how it is.

After listening, Cardinal Ivan closed his eyes in silence, acknowledging that although he possessed power close to Heavenly Enlightenment, he was still far inferior to the strongest knight in the world.

It seemed his imprisonment was an inevitable conclusion.

Yet, what truly moved him was the profound implications behind this event.

“The Reforging Church, the Seven Stars Empire, it seems you’re fully prepared… From this moment on, the various True Gods Churches will no longer be natural allies in offense and defense, but will become factions struggling for domination of the entire world!”