The alchemical cannon was still charging, so Salil quickly ordered other alchemists to use other alchemical arrays to stop Hohenheim's array from spreading.
At this moment, people from the royal family and the Church of Light also arrived.
The royals were all dressed in dazzling golden armor, carrying long spears, and their bodies surging with powerful blood energy; there were about five hundred of them.
Although their numbers were small, they were the most elite dragon riders of the royal family, but since they were inside the city at the moment, they were not on horseback.
Their mounts were all alchemically enhanced wild horses, practically alchemically synthesized beasts.
The leader, a middle-aged man with blond hair, had sharp eyes. His armor was engraved with a three-headed dragon, and he held a slender longsword.
The Holy See of Light sent only about a hundred people, all dressed in black robes. The leader was a middle-aged man in a white robe with a shaved head.
Grace whispered in Yang Cheng's ear, "The royal family has dispatched the Dragon Riders. The one in charge is the Dragon Riders' commander, the 'Sword Saint' Ulysses, the emperor's brother-in-law, who married the previous emperor's princess."
It is said that three evil gods who descended to earth have even fallen under his blade.
The Holy See dispatched a team of Night Watchers from the central district, led by the Night Watch leader, 'Sanctuary Guard' Pollitt.
What is the Holy See thinking? Why did they only send such a small number of people?
Yang Cheng said, "Although this matter involves the royal family, it is still a supernatural event. Isn't it normal for the Night Watch to come?"
Grace sighed, “The Night Watch is just one of the teams sent by the Church of Light to deal with various supernatural events; it is certainly not the Church of Light’s entire strength.”
Although Pollitt, the leader of the Night's Watch, held a high position within the Church of Light, his status was only equivalent to that of an archbishop.
There are also eight cardinals and the Pope within the Holy See; they should be the ones to step in at a time like this.
At this moment, the Sword Saint Ulysses walked up to Politt with a gloomy expression and questioned, "This guy was causing trouble right at the gates of your Holy See, and your Holy See didn't even notice?"
Pollitt said casually, "What Lord Ulysses said is interesting. This house itself belongs to Prince Leon. What right does the Holy See have to investigate the prince's property?"
"If we're going to get to the bottom of this, I think you should have a serious talk with His Majesty and His Highness the Prince."
Ulysses took a deep breath: "Put that aside for now, such a big thing happened in the central district, how come only you Night Watchmen came?"
Where is the Pope? Where are the other cardinals?
Pollit remained calm and said, "His Holiness the Pope has gone to inspect the Holy City of Finger. You should know that some people will be uncomfortable with His Holiness staying in St. Brand.
As for the other cardinals, they were all out inspecting churches in various places.
"But it's alright, I've already sent a message to them, and I'm confident His Holiness the Pope and the other cardinals will return as quickly as possible."
"Nobody's here? What a coincidence?"
Ulysses stared at Pollitt.
Pollitt looked at Ulysses calmly and said casually, "It's just such a coincidence."
Yang Cheng watched the two men squinting at each other.
He had always heard that the relationship between the Papacy and the royal family was bad, and now it seemed that the two groups were practically at loggerheads.
Even in this kind of situation, the two groups would argue first.
However, Ulysses also knew that now was not the time to argue with the Church of Light; trouble was still ahead.
He snorted coldly, glanced around, and turned to walk towards Morton and Yang Cheng.
"You are Morton, the special counsel for the Western District Police Department, and Mr. Yang Cheng? You were the first to discover this matter?"
Ulysses was very polite, and even showed a hint of gratitude.
Yang Cheng vaguely understood why the other party had this attitude; he must be a close associate of King Clough.
The incident involving the man in the bottle was orchestrated by Prince Leon. If Hohenheim hadn't deceived Prince Leon, then Prince Leon's successful fatherhood would have threatened Clough's rule.
Although Hohenheim has deceived Prince Rhine, if Yang Cheng and Morton hadn't exposed the deception beforehand, Hohenheim might have sacrificed the entire St. Brand.
There must be forces within the palace capable of resisting, and even extraordinary individuals can resist, but the common people will certainly suffer heavy losses.
At that time, King Clough's prestige will suffer a great blow. Although it is unlikely that a new emperor will be chosen, it is very likely that he will be sidelined.
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