A sacred, pure-white force surged forward like a tidal wave.
The effect of that excessively powerful energy was less “purification” than primordial violence forcing the order of the world itself into place.
Gurgle!
Unable to withstand the psychological shock, Branch Manager Schmidt fainted on the spot.
Perhaps it was fortunate, at least, that a vivid Divine Barrier had somehow already formed around Schmidt’s body.
Kiiii….
Thanks to that, the black mist that had just begun spilling over Sungjin’s shield and spreading in every direction was swept up by the storm of Divine Power and evaporated without resistance.
“Fath—! Priest Bart!”
Sungjin withdrew his Aura and ran toward the homunculus with a delighted expression.
“You came! You saved us!”
“…….”
“We nearly had a disaster on our hands! I really am glad you happened to be here, Priest. Hahahaha!”
The Holy Emperor’s lips moved slightly, as though he wanted to say something to Sungjin.
Yet he could not easily speak.
Sir Robert and several servants were staring at the two of them with their eyes wide open.
And on top of that—
“Your Highness!”
“Newbie!”
“Your Highness, what happened?! Are you all right?”
Sir Masain, Owen, and the resident knights were rushing frantically toward them from the other side.
The entire mansion had suddenly been engulfed in white light, so…