The number of knights kept increasing: dozens, hundreds, they stood huddled together, staggering, whispering to each other as if discussing who to begin with.
Even some seemingly kind-eyed priests joined in.
Upholding the glory of the Earth Mother Goddess is the undeniable duty of all believers.
In the face of demons, they are timid and compliant, but against commoners, they are ready to strike with heavy fists.
These smug clergymen never took the meager commoners seriously, viewing them as ants on the ground, easily crushed underfoot.
They were not afraid of military mutiny either—those were just civilians, domesticated pigs. Sky Dome Continent had never witnessed a civilian uprising; they didn't have the courage.
Banar was furious, so angry it was saddening.
This is the true face of the Empire's upper class.
He wasn't afraid, just indifferently watching those before him.