Chapter 501: Volume Eleven: Shrouded in Fog and Smoke - Thirteen: Strange Combination
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However, the Church of Light is, after all, the absolute mainstream religious organization in the North of the Continent. Although it cannot monopolize the South the way it does the North, its power is still not to be underestimated, especially since the Kingdom of Bohemia also borders the member states of the Northern Alliance.
The Church of Light can easily exert pressure through the relationships between countries. The Mage Guild might ignore the protests from the Church of Light, but they cannot disregard the advice from the Kingdom of Bohemia.
The Dark Lineage, even in the South, can only openly operate in a few countries. Compared to the Church of Light, their power is far too inferior. Moreover, the mysterious demeanor of the Dark Sects also makes the populace of various countries feel anxious and fearful towards this religion that has been out of the public eye for too long, which is also a major reason why the Dark Sects cannot truly achieve significant development.
In such a situation, choosing to set aside the portrait of Kennifer III might be a wise decision. However, the Mage Guild also fully expressed its dissatisfaction and independence by deliberately retaining the place for Kennifer III’s portrait, and still preserving Kennifer’s full name on the nameplate. This at least informs people that Dark Magic is still a lineage within the entire magical world, and the Mage Guild has not excluded it.
Komer and Lome did not stay at the Mage Guild for too long. To be honest, Komer did not have too much fondness or interest in the Mage Guild. Rather, the stores selling magical instruments next to the Mage Guild were dazzling to Komer and Lome.
From Magic tools to Magic Scrolls, from magic potions to magic materials, from magic toys to Magic weapons, from Magic books to magical armor, the variety was immense, with different sizes and styles.
Some were known for their established brands and long-standing reputation, some for their large scale and extensive inventory, some for their specialization and fine craftsmanship, and some for their superior quality and steep prices. Many of the materials and Items Komer had either never seen or only heard of were now before his eyes for the first time.