The Vastness of Magical Destiny

Frenster gracefully departed, leaving only the contemplative Komer behind. Although he had reached an intention-based agreement with Frenster, this still depended on coordination between Frenster and Vazinsky. Now that Frenster had the upper hand, would he concede to Vazinsky? And would Vazinsky be willing to temporarily join forces with Frenster?

Komer wasn’t certain, but he believed that if Frenster and Vazinsky were not merely fervent religious propagandists but also wise politicians, they should be aware that the Church of Light could no longer withstand the throes of division, as the defection of the Salvation Society had nearly taken a considerable portion of the elite from the Church of Light.

While it might not seem like a significant weakening at the upper echelons, Komer, Frenster, and Vazinsky were very aware that the loss of core strength could be fatal for a faith-based sect. They were the loyal executors of the faith’s doctrines, and to a large extent, they determined the rise and fall of a sect.

Welch had lain low for decades, not without action, and it was precisely his style of concealing his brightness that allowed him to grow silently amidst the power struggle between Frenster, Vazinsky, and Noyola. Otherwise, even if he managed to survive, he would never have been able to gain such a formidable force all at once.

The development of the Salvation Society now threatened his own position. Great achievers shouldn’t be constrained by trivialities. Only those with ruthless hearts and hidden, clever methods could achieve their goals to the greatest extent. For the time being, Komer didn’t want to suppress the Salvation Society openly, as the early cooperation had been quite beneficial to both sides. Introducing competitors and maintaining a balance at the right time was more appropriate.

Frenster understood his intentions, but he had to engage, for without his support, the Church of Light might indeed vanish from Nicosia. Nicosia’s rejection of the Church of Light would also profoundly affect the Church’s existence in Basarabia and the Northern League Countries. This was something the Church of Light absolutely could not accept.

However, Frenster’s appetite was indeed large—he had set his sights on the Southern Mediterranean. Heh, the tree desires calm, yet the wind will not cease. Those folks in the Southern Mediterranean have grown accustomed to the legacies left by their ancestors, and the absurdity of polytheism is outdated and abandoned. The gradual rise of the Dark Lineage has proven this.

Now it seems the Church of Light has sensed something as well. Well, let them struggle. It’s like the fat meat on the neighbor’s land, no matter how much they fight over it, it won’t hurt oneself. There might even be a chance to mix in and perhaps get a share of the spoils.