A month has passed since that battle.

For the past month, Piant of Sorine has been directing the reconstruction of the city of Phochers, which had been destroyed by the previous battle. Of course, Thorin and Biante have not forgotten the fact that Gofidor was captured by Artervans, and Thorin knocked on Gist's door several times, hoping that Gest would help her find the entrance to the demonic realm, the Hell.

Gerst refused at first, but eventually overcame Sorin's insistence and accepted the commission.

In the past month, Gerst has traveled almost the entire Southern Continent, and he has even been to the territory of the Dragon Clan. When he saw the dragon territory that had become devastated, Gust couldn't help but be surprised, he didn't expect that when he didn't know it, the demon clan had already extended its claws here.

However, a month had passed, and Gerst still could not find the entrance to the Hell, as if Gofidor had indeed disappeared. And Artevans didn't have any intention of contacting Thorin or Piante, which made the two of them feel extremely anxious.

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On this day, Thorin and Payant went about the business of Folcherth City as usual, and the two of them sat in the soft chairs in the council chamber, checking the documents at hand.

At that moment, Gerst appeared at the door of the council chamber and knocked lightly on the door, attracting the attention of Soreen and Paiante, before entering the chamber.

Seeing Gerst's return, Biante hurriedly walked up to Gerst and asked anxiously, "How is it, have you found Gofedor's whereabouts?"

To Biante's disappointment, Gerst simply shook his head helplessly and said, "I've gone through all the places I haven't visited before, and I still haven't found anything. It seems that Gofidor is afraid of more than one bad luck.'

But as soon as Gerst finished speaking, Biante reached out and grabbed Gerst by the collar, and said excitedly, "Shut up, Gofe will be fine!"

"Mr. Payant, are you still unwilling to accept the facts? Do you think that Gofidor, which has fallen into the hands of the demons for a month, will still be intact?" In the face of such an excited Biante, Gerst's face was very calm, and he was not displeased at all by Biante's rude behavior.

Gerst had long been accustomed to parting, and he could indeed understand Piant's mood at the moment.

"If Artevans really wanted to use Gofedor as a bargaining chip to blackmail you to achieve his goals, then he should have come to you a long time ago, instead of disappearing for a month."

With that, Gerst pulled Biante's hand away as gently as he could, straightening out his collar that had been ripped by Biante.

Bang!

"Ahh!!!!!!!!!!h Biante yelled and punched the wall, even causing the wall to crack. He was furious, partly because Artevans had taken Gofedor away, but also because there was nothing he could do about it.

"With all due respect, I understand your current feelings, but don't let that lead you into any outrageous behavior, which could even cause trouble to Lady Sorrin." Gerst knew that Piant's mood was very unstable right now, but even though he knew that such a thing might make Piant's anger burn on him, he said it anyway.

As soon as Gerst finished speaking, he was punched by Piante and fell to the ground.

"What can you understand?" Paante pinned Gerst to the ground, shouted at Gerst, and raised his fist again.

This time, however, Biante's fist didn't fall, and he felt as if his hand was being tied by something, and when he looked back, he saw a very immature-looking little girl floating behind him, binding his arm with thin thread. This is Sakimei, one of the four souls that Gust regards as a companion.

"Big brother, instead of losing your temper here, you should finish the work that should be done at hand, you are not a child again!" Sakimei looked at Paiante with a displeased expression and said angrily.

At the same time, Ni Niang, the other ghost of Gerst, floated out of Gust's body, conjured a slender pipe out of thin air, smoked it, and said faintly, "Mr. Gerst is just a kind reminder, but you are so excited, it is really rude." The concubine has seen countless men, and you are probably the most brainless one."

Hearing Ni Niang and Sakimei's repeated taunts, Biante gritted his teeth and blushed. But eventually, he took a deep breath, calmed down, and slowly lowered his raised fist and pulled Gust to his feet.

Biante bowed slightly to Gust in apology, saying, "If you can make up for my impulsiveness, you can punch me too."

With that, Biante closed his eyes and straightened up, waiting for Gust's "counterattack".

Gerst didn't do that, just patted Piante lightly on the shoulder and left.

Looking at the back of Gerst's departure, Biante smiled helplessly, "You might as well punch me, so at least I don't feel guilty."

But then, Paante suddenly felt a pain in his head, and he turned around and looked at Thorin who was standing behind him.

"I gave you this punch from Mr. Tigst." Thorin gave Patrick a blank look and left the council chamber as well, leaving behind a word, "You can handle all the documents here!"

"And where are you going?"

"Patrol."

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Upper Domain, God's Cathedral.

"It's been a month, how are you feeling now?" Talia asked, looking at Phines and Embol standing in front of her.

"I didn't expect Royat to do such a thing to me and Xiao En, it seems that I am still too friendly to him." Phineth said with a look of displeasure.

Although Embol didn't say anything, and he still looked like he hadn't woken up, everyone present could clearly see a trace of anger in Embol's eyes.

"This is the consequence of what you have hidden from me about what happened in the Southern Continent." Talia didn't show any affection for Phineth, and her tone was even a little cold.

Phineth disagreed, she had always acted according to her own patterns, never looked at other people's faces, and even if Talia was angry, she would not change because of this.

"Xiao En, what are you going to do?" Phineth asked, turning her head to look at Embol, who was clasping her arm.

"Uh-huh...... Embol still let out a slight snort that she and Phines could hear, and didn't say a word.

"yes, it looks like you think the same way I do." Phineth understood what Embol was trying to say, and nodded, agreeing with Embol's idea.

Then, Phineth turned her gaze to Talia and said, "Archbishop, only this time, the power of me and Grace can be used for you. But I must make it clear beforehand that we only do what we want, and if you want us to do what we hate, then please forgive us for refusing it here.'"

"Phinethy, you're still like that!" Manak, who was on the side, couldn't help but frown when he heard Phineth say this.

"Manak, calm down, it's not easy for the two of them to show such an attitude, and if the archbishop really wants to completely destroy the demons, the strength of the two of them is indispensable." Rand patted Manak on the shoulder, trying to calm him down.

Hearing Rand say this, Manak had no choice but to nod, and then looked at Taria, "Archbishop, in that case, what do you think?"

"If Suzaku and White Tiger are really willing to help, of course it's the best, I can't ask for it." Talia would not miss such a great opportunity, after all, it is really rare to have Phines and Embol take the initiative to contribute their strength, as Rand said.

Then Talia asked, "But what exactly do you want to do?"

"Please don't ask the archbishop about this matter, I will have a balance with Xiao En. The only thing I can say is that what we are going to do will probably only be beneficial to your actions, and will not do any harm.'" With that, Phineth bent slightly to Talia, "So, farewell."

With that, Phineth took Embol's hand and led him out of the church.

Looking at the backs of the two departing, Manak said worriedly, "Are they really okay?"

"Since Phineth has said so, then we should also believe her, she and Embol are still holy beasts, and at least they will not act to directly harm our interests. And she knew exactly what she was doing.' Talia smiled and said.

Then, Talia's eyes became a little more serious.

(Wait, Artevis, your good days are coming to an end!) And Loot, you'll pay for what you've done, too! ）

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Unbeknownst to Taria, there is an imperceptible mirror-like transparent presence on the ceiling of the church, which was set up by Loat when he came to the Divine Realm to monitor the movements of Talia and the Holy Beast. At this time, Royat's conversation with the four holy beasts was clearly heard and even seen.

"Oh roar? Is that so, Sister Talia, it seems that you are determined to be ruthless to your former companion this time......' Loat couldn't help but smile when he saw this scene in the church, "It seems that Fenniss is right, I went too far, and I am finally going to burn myself?"

"Lord Roat, what now?" Leibit asked, somewhat anxiously.

"Since Sister Talia is determined to fight Brother Artevans to the death, and wants me to pay some price by the way, then I should be more determined to stand by Brother Artevans' side. I don't think Brother Artevans will refuse me to join.'" Loat wasn't nervous at all, and responded with a smile, "But it's not time yet, I have to watch another play."

With that, Royat turned his gaze to the magic mirror on the other side, looking at the situation of the dark hell that appeared in the magic mirror, and couldn't help but hook the corners of his mouth.

(End of chapter)