Koster's lockdown inspection lasted three full days.

Spending money but not catching anyone is an outcome that is difficult for the church to accept. If they can find someone, they can do it, let alone a three-month lockdown. Unfortunately, three days later, they found traces of excavation in the sewers and eventually concluded that the group of mages had escaped by sea.

Angry, frustrated, exhausted...... All kinds of emotions came to their hearts, but they couldn't do anything about it. The Dark Nightmare were not their only enemies, as the Wood family occupied the Gate and Crewe, which had become a new gathering point for anti-Church forces after the fall of Koster. More and more people flocked to it, and the town of Crewe suddenly became extremely lively.

The church had no choice but to withdraw its troops and return to the royal capital to discuss its next steps.

As for Benjamin, after escaping from Koster, they landed in the southeastern corner of the kingdom of Hori, where the mages and the army rendezvoused in a secluded valley. In this way, the retreat plan went very smoothly, there were no casualties, and everyone was very happy, but at this moment...... At the same time, I was a little confused.

"What are we going to do next?"

Losing Koster was like losing the foundation of a house, and they felt empty in their hearts. And the kingdom is so big that it is difficult to find another hidden hiding place, and if the Black Nightmare Army wants to continue to develop, it is bound to need a stronghold that can stay for a long time.

From the Monster Mountains to the Underground Passages to Koster, every place is Benjamin's decision. So, all eyes were on Benjamin.

And Benjamin was actually a little hesitant.

He had already used up his "stock", and there were only those places that could be accommodated, and the seclusion was very poor, and he would definitely be approached by the church in a few days. And if they want to take another city, with their current strength, it is impossible to hold it.

There's only one way left......

"We went to the town of Crewe. Eventually, he took a deep breath and said so.

Although I don't know how strong the Woods are, just because they occupy the gate, they have the capital to negotiate with the church, and it is absolutely safe to stay there. Besides, they were allies, and Elizabeth was going to send troops to support them, and if the Nightmare wanted to be stationed in Crewe, she probably wouldn't refuse.

In short, it was not a perfect choice, but it was the only option for them.

After receiving the order, the people had different opinions, but there was still no opposition. And just like that, the whole army began to move. In order not to be discovered by the Church, they had to walk all the way through the rugged mountain paths, so they also walked somewhat slowly towards the Crussad Gate.

And in the process of their journey, the situation in the Kingdom of Hori has gradually changed with time.

The church began to shrink its own power, many expatriate priests and paladins were recalled to the royal capital, and the ordnance, grain and grass in various places were also put back, and some remote towns were even thrown away by them, directly falling into a state of anarchy. Obviously, they can't control the whole kingdom anymore, so they need to give up something and concentrate the rest of their forces.

As a result, the power of the church in the vicinity of the royal capital was unprecedentedly high, and even non-believers were forced to attend worship every day, otherwise they might even be regarded as heretical. And it is even more difficult for ordinary people to leave that area.

The center of the country is ruled by oppression, and the periphery is unusually loose—this is the strange appearance of the kingdom of Hori at this moment.

"Long live His Majesty!"

In the palace, Grant sat on the high chair of the former king, with the priest on his left hand and the officials and generals on his right. Everyone lined up in turn, and they all saluted every day, no matter what the chaos was outside, under the eaves it was obvious that there was already a unity of religion and government.

"Did you spot the movements of the Black Nightmares?" and this question was often the first thing Grant would say every time he started his deliberations.

"The location of the Black Nightmare is unknown, but on the side of the Wood family, they don't seem to be satisfied with the ...... of Crewe."

Grant shook his head and interrupted the official's report: "If you don't know, look for them until you find them! Don't worry about the Wood family, a group of clowns who steal chickens and dogs, but they just follow others to pick up some bargains, and they can't make any waves." ”

"Yes, yes......" The official nodded hurriedly, not daring to disobey.

In fact, since Grant sat in that chair, the officials of the royal capital have not had a good day.

In the past, he did not often summon officials, and the deliberations were confined to the church, but now everyone is present at every meeting. Moreover, his attitude towards the priest is passable, but when it comes to the officials, that moody personality is ...... It makes everyone feel like they're on pins and needles.

There are already several people who have said the wrong thing and have been killed by the Holy Light on the spot!

Thinking of the scene at that time, the officials hurriedly lowered their heads again, their eyes did not dare to go up for half a minute, and they could only see that their cold sweat was gathering on the tip of their noses, and they were almost dripping wet the carpet below.

"Your Majesty, we've been looking for the Black Nightmare Army, but it's ...... The Woods are not to be underestimated. The officials were no longer afraid to speak, and the bishop barely mustered up his courage and stepped forward to say, "According to the investigation, there are more than a thousand mages gathered in Crewe Town at this moment, and if it drags on a little longer, there may be more." ”

Grant narrowed his eyes.

"You mean, we're going to send troops to fight the Wood family?"

The bishop nodded, and even a few officials on the side couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Grant continued, "Then, the Black Nightmare Army will be able to take the opportunity to make a comeback?"

"This ...... Your Majesty, you are too worried, their vitality is badly injured, how can they recover all at once?"

"Don't underestimate that man, it took him so much time to make the church like this. Grant stood up from his chair and glanced around, "I know you're worried about the Woods, but if it weren't for that person, if it weren't for the fact that we needed to be afraid of the Dark Nightmare in the shadows, annihilating the Woods would have been a breeze. That man...... That talent is our only threat. ”

"Uh......"

When the bishop heard this, he did not dare to say anything more. But he could clearly feel that as time went on, His Majesty's obsession with that demon had become deeper and deeper. That person has become a hurdle that His Majesty will never be able to overcome, and if he does not solve it, he will never be able to look at everything with a more rational eye.

They are all powerless. In fact, Benjamin is also a hurdle in their hearts, but they have given up and know that they can't cross it, so they focus on other issues.

In this way, it was another process that made no progress. Towards the end, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that they could finally go.

But the cross on the bishop's chest suddenly lit up. After a moment's pause, he held the cross, closed his eyes for a moment, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty!