Chapter 285 The Villain Lady Arrives 113
"This is a ritual pattern of the Dark Cult," Alia arrived at the scene at some point. She stared at the pattern on the wall with anger flashing in her eyes. "Not only do they want to destroy our church, they also want to pollute this land and corrupt the hearts of believers."
The Archbishop was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "We must record these patterns and study the meaning behind them as soon as possible. At the same time, we must strengthen our vigilance against the outside world to prevent the Dark Cult from launching another attack."
While everyone was busy, a priest suddenly exclaimed: "Archbishop, look here!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw an arm vaguely exposed in a pile of scattered rubble in a corner of the church. The arm was pale and stiff, and it seemed that it was tightly grasping something between its fingers. The archbishop walked forward, carefully pushed aside the rubble, and took out the arm and the object it was holding.
It was a broken jade pendant, engraved with a dark pattern similar to the one on the wall, but more delicate and complex. A trace of solemnity flashed in the archbishop's eyes, and he realized that this jade pendant might be an important clue to the key to the whole incident.
"We must find the source of this jade pendant," the archbishop said solemnly, "it may be inextricably linked to the Dark Cult's plan."
Alia immediately understood what the archbishop meant. She nodded and said, "I will immediately organize people to conduct a detailed investigation of the surrounding area to look for clues related to this jade pendant."
As time went on, the investigation gradually deepened. Alia and her team not only found more clues related to the Dark Cult, but also accidentally rescued several surviving believers. The testimonies of these believers further confirmed the brutality of the Dark Cult and filled them with determination and courage for the upcoming battle.
Lucas led a team of knights to set up a tight defense line around the ruins. They watched the surroundings vigilantly, ready to deal with possible attacks at any time. Although the Dark Cult was powerful and cunning, the knights of the Church of Light were not afraid. They used their actions to interpret their loyalty to faith and adherence to justice.
After several days of hard work, the Archbishop finally sorted out all the clues he had collected. He stood in the meeting hall, facing the bishops and knights, and stated his findings one by one. His voice was firm and powerful, and every word seemed to hit everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.
"The Dark Cult's conspiracy is far more complicated and far-reaching than we imagined," the Archbishop said in a deep voice, "They not only want to destroy our church and believers, but also want to completely subvert our belief system. However, we must not let them succeed!"
His words resonated with the crowd, and they stood up one after another, with determination flashing in their eyes. They knew that this battle would be extremely difficult and cruel, but they also believed that as long as they united as one and held on to their faith, they would be able to defeat the darkness and usher in the light.
As the Archbishop finished speaking, the meeting hall was filled with a solemn silence, and everyone's heart was ablaze with fighting spirit, vowing to fight the Dark Cult to the end. However, amid this passionate emotion, there was also a subtle worry.
At this moment, an elderly bishop slowly stood up. Although his voice sounded old, it was full of a calmness that could not be ignored:
"Archbishop, I am fully aware of our determination and courage at this moment, but since the Dark Cult has acted so blatantly, I am worried that they will take more extreme measures next. Especially our Son and Daughter, as the symbols of the Church of Light, if they encounter any accidents outside, it will cause an immeasurable blow to our faith."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the meeting hall instantly became more solemn. Everyone nodded, with worries flashing in their eyes. The Son and the Daughter were not only their spiritual sustenance, but also the future and hope of the Church of Light.
The archbishop frowned upon hearing this. He closed his eyes and the images of Leonardo and Lianna appeared in his mind. They were chosen as the successors of the Church of Light since childhood, carrying the expectations and blessings of countless believers. At this moment, they are in the Lanster Empire. However, as the threat of the Dark Cult grows, their safety has undoubtedly become the biggest concern.
"Your concerns are not without reason," the archbishop slowly opened his eyes, his gaze firm, "We must ensure the safety of the Holy Son and the Holy Daughter. Lucas, you immediately arrange for a messenger to send a secret letter to the Lanster Empire, ordering them to return to the Temple of Light immediately. At the same time, strengthen the escort along the way to ensure their safe return."
Upon hearing this, Lucas immediately took the order and left. He was well aware of the importance of this mission and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.
However, just as Lucas was about to leave, Alia suddenly spoke up: "Archbishop, I have a more daring idea. Since the Dark Cult has launched a full-scale offensive against us, why don't we take this opportunity to call back the Son and the Saint, and at the same time set a trap to lure them out? This way, we can protect the Son and the Saint, and severely damage the power of the Dark Cult."
Alia's words were like a stream of fresh air, instantly breaking the dullness in the meeting room. Her eyes sparkled with wisdom, and it was obvious that she had a thorough plan.
The Archbishop's eyes flashed with admiration when he heard this. He knew very well that Alia was both wise and brave, so he would naturally consider her proposal seriously.
"Your idea is very creative, but it is also risky," the archbishop said solemnly, "We must ensure that everything goes well. Otherwise, if we fail, the consequences will be disastrous."
"I understand," Arya nodded, "but as you said, this is a battle between faith and survival. We can't always be passive and defensive. We should also take the initiative and teach the Dark Cult a profound lesson."
The archbishop was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, let's proceed according to your plan. But remember, you must ensure the safety of the Holy Son and the Holy Daughter. This is our top priority."
Arya took the order and left, her heart filled with excitement and anticipation. She knew that this would be an unprecedented challenge, but she also believed that as long as they were united, wise and brave, they would be able to defeat the darkness and protect the light.
At the same time, Aidando and Alice, who were far away in the Lanster Empire, also felt an unprecedented crisis.
"Aidan, I always feel like something is wrong recently." Alice sat by the campfire with a frown on her face. "It seems like someone is targeting us."
Upon hearing this, Aidan immediately looked around vigilantly.