Chapter 42 I Heard Her Voice

Seeing Hirodod approaching step by step, Priest Reeves finally panicked and began to retreat while shouting loudly, "You can't kill me! I am the High Priest, if you kill me, how will you explain to the other priests and the believers?!"

"On the contrary, only with your death can I give everyone else an explanation. Just like you yourself said, the Church's defeat at Green Field requires someone significant to take responsibility," Hirodod said softly.

Perhaps feeling the crisis, Priest Reeves gradually softened his tone, changing his plea to, "I can take responsibility, just don't kill me."

"But... if I don't kill you, given your connections and influence in the Church, I'm afraid I would be the one to die," Hirodod continued moving forward, having cornered the old priest against the wall.

Now Priest Reeves was genuinely anxious, his legs beginning to tremble.