As Hirodod had expected, the other five High Priests did not agree with his suggestion, but Hirodod hadn't expected these people to stand by his side in the first place.
In fact, his previous words were not meant for them.
This discussion on how to deal with the Double Rest Sect wasn't only for High Priests; over a hundred Priests were present, although they hadn't had a chance to voice their opinions before.
It wasn't until Priest Hesiod spoke, "Alright, everyone, feel free to put forward your thoughts," that the conversation continued.
A group of priests looked at each other before Sethis, an old priest, stood up from the ground and respectfully bowed to the six men before he spoke.
"Forming an army is out of the question, for it is the foundation of the Church in the western reaches. Moreover, the goddess teaches us to keep away from violence."
"But what if our lives are threatened—who will protect us?" someone immediately retorted.