Previously, the assassination of Pope Mephiel seemed to have caused no ripples, disappearing silently even from casual chats amidst the recent incessant downpours on the Holy Mountain.
It's as though everything that occurred before is destined to be drowned by this heavy rain.
...
In such circumstances, the long-prepared war finally began to unfold.
In reality, small-scale wars at the border have been ongoing without cease for quite a long time.
Sky-splitting Knights from the Duchy of Englance ride griffins soaring through the heavens, evolving from mere strategic deterrents to engaging in high-altitude combat with the Angel Army.
These aerial duels occur intermittently.
And this has been the ongoing small-scale skirmish of late.
Of course, this small-scale skirmish ultimately has a limit. As the time of tug-of-war between both sides lengthens, it seems Holy Briania can no longer endure.
