Chapter 1992: Chapter 1119 Summary and Countermeasures

“Asher, have the City Lords thoroughly investigate these 36 branches and Prayer Halls of the Temple of Light in various locations. Do not overlook any person or thing related to the Temple of Light. I will dispatch members of the Shadow Squads in each location to assist.”

Leo Ray’s voice was calm yet carried an undeniable force as he began to strategize.

“Moreover, seize all assets of the Temple of Light within the Coldflame Kingdom. Until everything is resolved, the Temple of Light shall cease to exist in the Coldflame Kingdom.”

“At the same time, those priests who chose to surrender must be properly monitored. I will send personnel personally to investigate and see if any have slipped through the cracks.”

At this point, Leo Ray nodded to Gideon Black who was seated lower, “In conclusion, we mustn’t miss a trace related to the Temple of Light, nor let it act recklessly on this land.”

Saying this, Leo Ray, seated at the meeting table, slightly furrowed his brow.

“Your Highness, do you believe the important personnel from various Temple of Light strongholds have withdrawn too decisively?”

Sofia’s fair face similarly showed a frown as she nodded to Leo Ray.

“That’s right. According to reports compiled from various places, there are formidable Tier 4 and Tier 3 bishops in these sub-temples, while the local Defense Army mostly consists of newly trained soldiers incapable of opposing them. However, the other side hasn’t shown any resistance, meekly surrendering everything.”

Leo Ray nodded slightly, frowning, “This undoubtedly raises suspicions. Perhaps Gannon the Ninth has calculated something within this, deliberately instructing his subordinates to act this way.”

At this, Leo Ray suddenly realized something and blurted out, “I understand now. Could the other side be playing the thief crying ‘stop thief,’ pretending to be a persecutor to stand on the moral high ground?”

“Your Highness’s analysis is similar to mine. The reason the other side resists not at all might be to guide public opinion in the Human World to isolate My Coldflame Kingdom.”

Sofia nodded in agreement, analyzing, “Just as Your Highness says, in the important cities of My Coldflame Kingdom, not only are there strongholds of the Temple of Light, but also two other Neutral Organizations: the Mercenary Guild and the Alchemist Guild.”

“And our crackdown on the Temple of Light will inevitably be immediately noticed by these two behemoths. If the Temple of Light’s experts start slaughtering, their grand image will inevitably be affected.”

“But if the Temple of Light releases news claiming that our side started slaughtering in these strongholds, coupled with the bishops’ testimonies, even if we haven’t done so, we will be indefensible.”

“In this scenario, regardless of the response from human various countries, once the Mercenary Guild and Alchemist Guild both stand on the side of the Temple of Light, the situation will be extremely unfavorable for us.”

Hearing Sofia speak, everyone present nodded thoughtfully, all furrowing their brows as well.

The history of these three Neutral Organizations among humans can all be traced back to three thousand years, when the Era of Blankness ended. Each of them is an abyssal entity not reachable by any ordinary kingdom’s Royal Family.

And now, a single Temple of Light is already troublesome enough, let alone adding the other two, which undoubtedly reaches a dire point.

“No wonder the bishops of the Temple of Light, even if acting personally, are using dark Forbidden Techniques, making it hard to associate them with the Temple of Light.”

Saul rested his chin on his hand, pondering as he nodded, “Including these Grim mutated soldiers appearing on the battlefield, they might all be blamed on Saint King William, anyway there is no evidence now.”

“Exactly, so our top priority next besides stepping up preparations and strengthening city defenses is to find a way to gain support from the Mercenary Guild and Alchemist Guild, at least to keep them neutral and prevent the Temple of Light’s schemes from succeeding.”

Leo Ray lightly snapped his fingers, clarifying the next course of action.

“How exactly should we proceed?”

Ariel Watson, sitting next to Leo Ray, took a deep breath before frowning and asking.

“Besides directly engaging the high ranks of the Alchemist Guild and the Mercenary Guild, there’s likely no other way.”

Without hesitation, Leo Ray blurted out.

Before, as a small Otherworldly Lord, he had no chance to meet the high ranks of these two Neutral Organizations.

And now, his name already resonates throughout the Human World, even five paths of the Destroying the Country Army couldn’t harm him in the slightest. He undoubtedly has become a dazzling new power in the Human World, fully qualifying for this.

“Asher, arrange a meeting with the highest leaders of the Mercenary Guild and Alchemist Guild in the Coldflame Kingdom immediately. I want to meet them as soon as possible.”

Leo Ray nodded slightly, immediately commanding.

After organizing everything, Leo Ray swiftly began compiling the latest information from various locations.

Firstly, the internal situation of the Coldflame Kingdom has become stable. Although there is still unease among some due to Gannon the Ninth’s declaration, it hasn’t caused any chaos.

After all, the prestige and reputation of Leo Ray and Ariel Watson within the Coldflame Kingdom remain untouchable.