Chapter 3

Elara pondered the matter for quite some time.

In truth, she had long been dissatisfied with the Order’s policies. Although she had never voiced it openly, deep down she could sense the hypocrisy of those who presented themselves as holy. Coupled with what Father Gabriel had just said, she became increasingly certain that her long-standing hatred of the Order was not without reason.

The Order’s members did indeed exploit the villagers, treating them as nothing more than cash cows. And, if Father Andreas could murder the tavern owner so brazenly in broad daylight like that, it was not impossible that…