The Lich of Glory Knight Spirit: Moving towards Krimasha!
Chapter 196 - 18: Lich (2) (Extended Chapter)

Chapter 196: Chapter 18: Lich (2) (Extended Chapter)

"The negotiations broke down. The situation we feared the most has now occurred. What should we do? Should we crusade against him? This is clearly a trap set by the Dragon Clan!"

"But should we remain neutral when humans crusade against the Lich Knight? Doing so would be equivalent to admitting to everyone that the identities of Lich and Knight can overlap. Moreover, we still have an agreement with the Lich Knight."

"Isn’t it our own acknowledgment that a Lich can become a Knight? The fact is, he has never fallen. On the contrary, his faith has grown even stronger."

"We can accept it, but how do we get humans to accept it too? This almost overturns the faith we have been spreading on the Keltos Continent."

"That is merely a set of twisted beliefs. We should return to the origins of our faith!"

"But isn’t it more effective than our pure faith? Otherwise, we wouldn’t have chosen it. Humans are ignorant and shortsighted. We can only use this simpler, more straightforward way to distinguish between the holy and the dark."

"If the Lich Knight’s identity as a Lich is revealed, perhaps we can use this opportunity to promote that dark creatures can also be converted, thereby promoting the inclusiveness of the holy."

"Yes, but at the same time, all dark creatures could claim they have been converted and then walk around everywhere. But we all know whether that is truly the case. How do we prove that they haven’t been converted? We can defend against the threat of dark creatures, but what about humans? Can they resist? This will become a huge loophole, enough to crumble the dam we have been building. Although the Church has far from met our expectations, you must admit that it has achieved something over the past ten thousand years. No one on the continent dares to claim they have colluded with Hell. Although humans have not truly approached the holy, they must at least verbally acknowledge the correctness of the holy. If we publicly acknowledge the Lich Knight, it is foreseeable that Hell will use this opportunity to overturn the entire holy faith."

Within the blinding Holy Light, the holy spirits were in an uproar.

...

Meanwhile, in the Abyss, discussions were also underway.

"Heaven may take action, and so must we. This will be a good opportunity. If they crusade against the Lich Knight, we should support him. Yes, whatever Heaven supports, we oppose. Whatever they oppose, we support. Hahaha!"

"What if they don’t crusade against the Lich Knight?"

"Even better, we will expose the Lich Knight and embarrass Heaven! Undermine their faith across the continent!"

"But that wasn’t our original plan. We hoped to use him to split the Church into two."

"Yes, but the situation hasn’t developed as we expected. The existence of the Lich Knight has indeed led to a split in the Church and faith, but he is more righteous and resolute than we imagined. He has already controlled the Church. If Heaven supports him, and we support him too, then he will quickly purge the dissenters within the Church. By then, the Church will still be united, and the faith will be purer, which would be disastrous for us."

"No, I don’t agree with this approach!"

Amid the uproar, the core of the dark energy swirled with the silent contemplation of the Demon Lord.

...

As Heaven and Hell fell into endless arguments, Gray had already descended the steps of Black Dragon Hall, casually taking his sword from the Black Armor Attendant standing nearby, and swiftly left Gustav Palace, riding Tenidas.

"Everyone! Mount up! Evacuate Black Dragon City immediately!"

The members of the Silver Moon Knight Order, who were distributing copper coins in the alleys, were stunned. They hurriedly threw the remaining copper coins out, then each mounted their war horses. The dwarves without horses were strapped to the backs of the Knights.

"Assemble—!" Carl shouted, gripping the Silver Moon Banner.

The surrounding poor people stood there in a daze, watching.

...

Jones, who was busy, suddenly stood at attention and nodded, "Alright, I understand."

As he spoke, he looked at Andrew, who had a bewildered expression beside him.

"Why are we heading south? Are we just going to leave things here unattended?" Andrew asked.

"I don’t know. Just follow the orders." Jones replied.

...

Gray rode his horse down the main street, and pedestrians quickly made way. The scattered members of the Silver Moon Knight Order began converging in his direction.

The Liches, lined up along the rooftops, quietly watched Gray gallop past.

"Where does he want to go?"

"Who knows?"

"Shouldn’t we act immediately if the negotiations broke down?"

"Huh? He’s leaving the city. What do we do?"

"Let’s chase him, quickly!"

The Liches turned around in unison to gather their things. Actually, there wasn’t much to gather, the most important "thing" was the author. After all, they couldn’t let him escape.

...

Without any obstacles and causing no chaos, Gray had already ridden his horse to the outskirts of Black Dragon City in no time.

The Silver Moon Knights caught up one by one from behind.

"The negotiations broke down?" The dwarf on Carl’s back asked during the rapid ride.

"Yes," Gray casually replied.

"What do we do now?"

"Return to the south, to Salted Fish Port! I’m worried they might target Shelley and Richie!" Raising a hand high, Gray used the power of the Demon Lord to cast Gale Technique on the entire Silver Moon Knight Order.

The Silver Moon Knight Order began charging madly, without stopping, towards Salted Fish Port. Vivian concealed herself and followed closely beside Gray.