The royalist faction was systematically targeting the Salvation Order’s hideouts, as revealed by Ghislain, while steadily moving the kingdom’s forces toward the southern regions.

Despite the chaos engulfing the kingdom, the Ducal House had yet to issue any statement and maintained a cryptic silence.

Since they had already been branded as heretics by the Four Great Churches, they clearly intended to resolve the matter through force. Thus, the kingdom’s army was being mobilized in preparation for war.

In the midst of these developments, news of Marquis Rodrick’s march left everyone stunned.

“100,000? Are you saying he has 100,000 troops?”

Maurice, …