Chapter 729: Volume 21: The Dark Road, - 11: Seville
"Repentance Tower? The Holy City of Marko?" Komer sighed softly. He had anticipated this outcome. If he was already seen as an unforgivable demon in the eyes of the Religious Court, then Rebry was merely a lost lamb who had strayed into the dark world. After all, Rebry had once had a glorious experience within the Church of Light. For Noyola and Lorenzo, bringing him "back to salvation" and allowing him to see the error of his ways probably meant far more than executing Komer, the remnant of dark powers.
"So, what is Rebry’s current situation?"
"That, I’m afraid, we do not know. The Repentance Tower is a prison used by the Religious Court to incarcerate heretics and the fallen ones. It’s guarded by the mighty Paladin regiments, and even secretive monks dwell there. No one dares challenge that place," Mihailovich shrugged. "In history, other than the Dark Emperor Kenifer III who once challenged the reclusive monks, it seems that no one else has been able to break this taboo."
"Oh? What kind of people are these reclusive monks? What was the result of the Dark Emperor’s challenge?" Komer’s gaze sharpened.
"Those reclusive monks are monks who possess a profound understanding and comprehension of the Church of Light’s doctrines. They are inconspicuous within the church but have long devoted themselves to diligently studying the teachings and rules of the Church of Light. Naturally, over the long span of time, their Light magic power has reached an unfathomable realm. Many mages and Martial Dao cultivators, who pride themselves on unrivaled talent, have sought to prove themselves by challenging the monks, but all have returned in defeat. This includes many who have attained the realms of Magic Instructors and Paladins," Mihailovich’s face took on a solemn expression. "The Dark Emperor Kenifer III’s challenge to the reclusive monk order has not been made public, and I only know of the incident’s occurrence. As for the details, they’re unknown. However, given that the Church of Light has not publicized this event, it’s likely that the reclusive monks did not gain much advantage from it."
"Are you saying then that we are currently unable to break through this prison?" Komer muttered to himself.
"It’s difficult, Lord. In Marko, we not only have to confront the people of the Religious Court, but we also have to consider the powers within several cathedrals. Personally, I believe we are unable to change this situation in the short term. Of course, Rebry will not be in any mortal danger there. Since the Court has sent him to the Tower of Repentance, it indicates that they have no intention of resolving the issue through extreme means," Mihailovich nodded. "Perhaps one day in the future, when our power has amassed sufficiently, we will have an opportunity to challenge this taboo."
"Hmph, we’ll repay this humiliation in kind," Komer huffed heavily. "I hope that day doesn’t take too long. The Church of Light once had a virtuous aspect, which has now been utterly destroyed by these maggots, and the chronic ailments inherent in the church itself have become exposed. Every entity experiences periods of rise and decline. All that glitters is not gold. That is the best description of the Church of Light’s current state. It’s like a colossus with feet of clay, just waiting for someone to give it a final push so it will come crashing down. If we have the honor to be that someone, I shall be immensely proud."
"Lord, your wish is commendable, but you must not underestimate the power of the Church of Light. There’s a reason they’ve stood on the Continent for hundreds of years. The dark powers have been disorganized since the collapse of the Dark Empire. I know you’ve been dedicated to unifying the dark forces, but it’s just the beginning. The Dark Lineage has a decent foundation in the South, but its upper and middle echelon’s development cannot compare with the deep-rooted infrastructure of the Church of Light in the North. To reverse this disadvantage, the Dark Lineage must put forth great effort. Though I do not like the Church of Light, I never underestimate them. This is just my humble opinion," Mihailovich said indifferently.
"Mihailovich, thank you for your kind intention." Komer held great respect for this master of Puppet Magic; though the reminder wasn’t pleasant to hear, it was indeed reality—much more sobering than the blind optimism of the Great Mysterium Devotees.