Chapter 58: Aftermath (2)
Ellis’s expression turned unsightly the moment he realized that he wouldn’t be able to call a priest.
Why was the situation turning out like this?
One might wonder... but to truly understand, one must first grasp the political landscape of the Valemere kingdom, and more importantly, the real standing of the Light Church.
In the world of Elden, the Valemere kingdom could, at best, be considered a second-tier nation. Meanwhile, the Light Church... it stood as one of the top factions, if not the top, in the entire world.
Its influence stretched across both continents, deeply rooted in nearly every nation.
That’s precisely why every country is naturally wary of the Church. Even if they lack the strength to outright oppose it, due to the overwhelming gap in power and influence, they still try to keep the Church in check.
Is there truly no nation that can stand against the Light Church?
Naturally, that’s not the case.
The two strongest empires, though locked in a constant state of war with each other, are nearly on equal footing with it. And if they were ever to form an alliance, they could potentially destroy the Church altogether.
But since they are always at war, neither side bothers to intervene when it comes to the Church’s movements.
Even so, the Light Church isn’t without its own concerns.
Because of its widespread presence, it must tread carefully. Because, unlike the Valemere kingdom or other smaller nations, with concentrated power, the Church, who has its power stretched around many places can’t afford to antagonize everyone. If a coalition of smaller kingdoms were ever to unite against them, even the mighty Light Church would struggle.