Chapter 294 The Villain Lady Arrives 122
King Lanster frowned, and his deep eyes seemed to have condensed thousands of years of wind and frost, revealing an unquestionable determination. He slowly walked to the center of the hall, and each step seemed extremely heavy, as if he was weighing the weight behind each decision. In the hall, the atmosphere suddenly became tense, and even the air was filled with a sense of oppression.
Seeing this, Saint Aidan became even more anxious. He knew that the direction of this conversation would directly affect the future relationship between the Church of Light and the Kingdom of Lanster. He took a step forward, with a bit of urgency and helplessness in his tone:
"Your Majesty, please listen to me. In this turbulent era, what we need is unity rather than division, cooperation rather than confrontation. The faith of the Church of Light and Goddess Vivian may be able to coexist in an unprecedented way and jointly protect the people of this land."
However, Aidan's words did not immediately move King Lanster's heart. The king's eyes remained firm. He slowly turned around and looked directly at Aidan with a sharp gaze, his tone carrying some unquestionable majesty:
"Son Aidan, I appreciate your kindness, but matters of faith are no joke. The people of Lanster have believed in Goddess Vivian for generations. This belief has long been deeply rooted in their blood and has become an inseparable part of our culture. I cannot and will not easily change this."
At this point, King Lanster paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and seemed to be trying to calm his inner turmoil. "Archbishop, I respect your faith and teachings, and I am grateful for the help and protection that the Church of Light has brought to Lanster in the past. But now, we must face reality - this battle has brought irreparable losses to Lanster, and I cannot let my people suffer more pain and anxiety."
The Archbishop's face was solemn when he heard this. He knew that King Lanster's decision was not a rash one, but the result of careful consideration. He bowed slightly to show his respect and understanding for the king: "Your Majesty, I fully understand your concerns and decision. The Church of Light is willing to respect Lanster's traditions and beliefs, and is willing to take corresponding responsibilities for this. But please allow me to remind you that the dark forces have not dissipated. They are still stirring in secret, trying to destroy the balance and harmony of this world."
"Because of this, we need to unite all the forces that can be united." The Archbishop's voice was low and powerful, and his words revealed a sense of urgency that could not be ignored. "The Church of Light has thousands of years of wisdom and power. We are willing to fight side by side with the Kingdom of Lanster to resist the enemies who threaten our peace and tranquility."
However, the King of Lanster was not shaken by the words of the Archbishop. He shook his head slightly, his eyes revealing an indescribable determination: "Archbishop, I have received your sincerity, but my position will not change. What Lanster needs is a stable and harmonious environment, not endless fighting and conflict. I hope you can understand and respect my decision."
At this point, King Lanster's tone became more severe. He looked directly at the archbishop and said word by word: "Therefore, I ask you to lead the people of the Church of Light to leave Lanster's territory as soon as possible. This is for my people and for the future of our two countries."
The Archbishop's face changed slightly when he heard this, but he quickly regained his composure. He looked deeply at King Lanster, as if he wanted to remember this moment forever. Then, he slowly turned around and nodded to the members of the Church of Light behind him, signaling them to prepare to leave.
Saint Aidan was extremely anxious when he saw this. He could not help but speak again, with a bit of urgency and dissatisfaction in his voice: "Your Majesty, aren't you afraid of disappointing the Church of Light by doing this? We came here to protect this land, but now we are forced to leave!"
King Lanster's face darkened when he heard this. He looked at Aidan coldly, and his tone was full of unquestionable majesty: "Son Aidan, please be careful with your words. I have never denied the contributions and sacrifices of the Church of Light, but I must also be responsible for my people. I understand your dissatisfaction and disappointment, but please remember that this is Lanster, a home that I must protect."
At this point, King Lanster's tone became more severe: "Now, I reiterate my decision - Archbishop, please lead the people of the Church of Light and leave Lanster's territory immediately. This is an order and also a final ultimatum."
Hearing this, the Archbishop sighed softly, as if he had anticipated the arrival of this day. He bowed to the King of Lanster again to show respect and farewell: "Your Majesty, we understand. The Church of Light will abide by your decision and leave Lanster immediately. But please believe that no matter where we are, we will continue to spread love and light and protect the peace and tranquility of this world."
After saying this, the archbishop turned and left, followed by a group of members of the Church of Light with complicated expressions. Their figures gradually disappeared into the depths of the palace, leaving only a series of heavy footsteps echoing in the empty hall.
Saint Alice looked at the Archbishop's departing back, with a hint of complex emotions in her eyes. She knew that this conflict was a huge blow to both sides, but she also understood that some decisions had to be made. She walked gently to the side of King Lanster and said softly, "Your Majesty, please don't be too sad. Although the Church of Light has to leave Lanster, our faith and mission will never change."
Upon hearing this, King Lanster tilted his head slightly to look at Alice, with a soft light flashing in his eyes. He nodded slightly to show his gratitude and comfort:
"Saint Alice, I have always admired your kindness and wisdom. Please tell the Archbishop that although the door of the Kingdom of Lanster has temporarily closed to the Church of Light, our hearts are always open to light and peace."
After saying this, King Lanster turned and left, leaving Alice and Aidan standing there, looking at his receding back, with mixed feelings in their hearts. They knew that although this conflict had come to an end temporarily, there was still a long way to go in the future, and they needed to move forward more cautiously in order to protect the peace and tranquility of this land.
The three of them walked through the palace corridor, and each step seemed particularly heavy, as if the stone pavement under their feet also carried the complex emotions in their hearts. Back at the Church of Light's encampment on the edge of the Kingdom of Lanster, the setting sun was hanging in the sky, dyeing the entire camp with a layer of light golden light, but it could not warm their mood at the moment.
The archbishop walked into the meeting hall in the center of the camp, where the members of the Church of Light gathered to discuss important matters. The candlelight in the hall flickered, reflecting the different expressions of the three people. Saint Aidan spoke first, his voice trembling slightly with anger: "This is simply ridiculous! We have come thousands of miles to protect this land, but in the end we are being expelled! King Lanster, how could he make such a decision so rashly!"
The archbishop sat down slowly, folded his hands on his chest, closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then opened his eyes, his eyes were full of depth and calmness: "Aidan, I understand your anger and unwillingness, but we must remain calm. Although King Lanster's decision is not what we want, it is also out of his responsibility and protection for his people. What we need is wisdom and patience, not impulse and resentment."