Chapter 312 The Villain Lady Arrives 141
"Not only that," said a representative from the border area, a knight named Kevin, in a deep voice, "We should also strengthen our ties with other regions, especially those places that have been invaded by the Dark Cult for a long time. They know the whereabouts and habits of the Dark Cult better than we do, and their joining us will be a great help to us."
Alice listened to everyone's suggestions, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She knew that at this moment, the Church of Light was united, and nothing could stop them from moving forward. "Everyone, your suggestions are very important. We must not only make a thorough plan, but also unite all the forces that can be united, so that the Dark Church has nowhere to escape."
She paused, her eyes swept over everyone present, and continued, "From today on, I will personally lead a special operations team, responsible for intelligence gathering and initial counterattacks. What we need is courage, wisdom, and a spirit of sacrifice. Everyone who joins will be a hero of the Land of Light."
As soon as the words fell, several priests and knights took the initiative to stand up, their eyes full of determination and fearlessness. "We are willing to follow you, Master Alice!"
Alice smiled slightly, that smile contained both gratitude and encouragement. "Very good, your choice will prove everything. But remember, this is a long and arduous battle, and what we need is patience and perseverance."
Following Alice's order, the Church of Light quickly took action, and an unprecedented search operation quietly began in the kingdom. The priests of the church put on silver-white robes that represented justice and courage, and the knights were equipped with sharp swords and solid armor. They acted separately, went deep into every corner, and did not miss any clues that might hide the power of the Dark God.
Alice personally led a special operations team composed of elite priests and loyal knights, shuttling between the dark alleys of the capital and remote villages. She wore a specially made black tights, with a long sword inlaid with light runes hanging around her waist, and every step she took was extremely firm. Her eyes showed both vigilance against the unknown and a desire for victory.
"Everyone, please be careful. The Dark Cult is good at disguise. They may lurk among anyone." Alice whispered to the team members. Her voice was calm and powerful. "We must remain vigilant and not let go of any slight abnormality."
The team members nodded one after another. They knew the difficulty and importance of this mission. They dispersed and began to carefully search every possible hiding place. Some priests used special light spells to illuminate the dark corners, making the hidden shadows invisible; some knights relied on their keen intuition and well-trained bodies to climb onto the roof and spy on the surrounding movements.
In a seemingly ordinary tavern in the capital, a young priest named Joanna was pretending to taste wine, but in fact she was using her telepathic ability to detect the thoughts of the people around her. Suddenly, she felt a faint evil aura, which was weak but enough to make her heart tighten. She stood up calmly, left her seat under the pretext of leaving, and quietly sent a signal to Alice.
After receiving the signal, Alice immediately led several knights to the tavern. She pushed open the door and a strong aroma of wine hit her nose, but her attention was completely focused on the man sitting in the corner. The man was dressed in ordinary clothes and had a calm face, but Alice could sense the cunning flash in his eyes.
"You, come with us." Alice walked forward without any hesitation in her tone.
The man was stunned for a moment, then sneered. "People from the Church of Light? What do you mean by this?"
"We suspect that you are related to the Dark Cult." Alice's answer was concise and powerful.
The man's face changed slightly when he heard this, but he soon regained his composure. "What a joke! I'm just an ordinary businessman. How could I have anything to do with those evil people?"
"We will find out whether it is true or not," Alice said, motioning for the knights to step forward.
At this moment, the door of the tavern was suddenly pushed open, and a group of people wearing black robes and strange masks rushed in. They were holding sharp daggers and staffs, and were obviously believers of the Dark God Cult. "What do you want to do? This is the capital, how can you run wild!" A knight roared.
However, the dark believers ignored his threats and quickly dispersed to engage in a fierce battle with the members of the Church of Light. Seeing this, Alice immediately drew her sword, and her sword light cut through the air like lightning, heading straight for a man in black robes. The man in black robes was obviously also a master, and he nimbly dodged Alice's attacks and counterattacked with a dagger.
The battle was extremely fierce. The tables and chairs in the tavern were overturned. The wine and blood mixed together, forming a shocking scene. Alice and her team gradually gained the upper hand with their firm belief and extraordinary strength. However, just when they were about to win, a man in a black robe suddenly shouted loudly: "Retreat!"
As he shouted, the rest of the black-robed men turned into shadows and disappeared into the night. Alice did not hesitate and immediately ordered a pursuit. However, when they rushed out of the tavern, they found that the black-robed men had disappeared without a trace.
"Damn it! Let them run away!" A knight punched the wall angrily.
Alice seemed unusually calm. "Since they dared to take action here, it means they have made full preparations. We don't have to rush. As long as we continue to search, we will find their lair one day."
At the same time, the top leaders of the Dark God Cult also received intelligence about the search operation of the Church of Light. Their leader, the Shadow High Priest Carlos, sat in front of the dark altar with a gloomy smile on his face.
"It seems that the Church of Light can no longer hold back." He whispered to himself, "But this is also good, it's time to let them know how powerful we are."
He turned and looked at the several black-robed men behind him. "Send the order immediately, and have all believers take action, whether in the city or in the countryside, to create trouble for the Church of Light. At the same time, strengthen our intelligence network and make sure to grasp every move of the Church of Light."
The people in black robes nodded their heads in response to the order, then quickly disappeared into the darkness.
In the following days, the situation in the kingdom became more tense. The conflict between the Church of Light and the Cult of Darkness continued to escalate, and both sides were secretly competing to find each other's flaws. Alice and her special operations team were very busy. They not only had to continue searching for the traces of the Cult of Darkness, but also had to be on guard against attacks from the other side at all times.
"Lady Alice, we have recently received some intelligence saying that the Dark Cult has been active in the border areas." One night, Joanna hurried to Alice's tent and reported.
Alice frowned upon hearing this. "Border area? The terrain there is complicated, and there are many thieves and bandits. The Dark Cult obviously has some ulterior motive when they choose to operate there."