The seven-colored light of the rainbow appeared across the sky, a rainbow after the rain.

The entire Southern Territory was revitalized.

Looking at this beautiful world, waves of praise rose up everywhere...

Survivors of the demon invasion prostrated themselves on the ground, worshipping towards the northwest.

That’s the direction of the Elf Forest.

That’s the direction of the World Tree.

They knew who was the source of this Divine Miracle.

Frank, too, stared blankly at the sky, his heart shaken.

His original thoughts wavered a bit.

But soon, he suppressed the excitement in his heart.

Taking a deep breath, he led the group away from the captured city, heading towards the Southern Mountains...

Meanwhile, in the core area of the Elf Forest.

Eve, having completed the Divine Miracle with the body of the World Tree, showed a pained expression as she gradually retracted her Divine Power.

The World Tree needed a Divine Miracle to declare its power and capitalize on the momentum to strengthen its majestic image.

And what she chose was to forcibly purify the land polluted by demons using Divine Power.

Although the expenditure was somewhat excessive, seeing the new lights of faith suddenly bloom in the Divine Country’s sky, Eve felt it was worth it.

From this point, the Southern Territory was rightfully and smoothly brought under her control.

...

The news of the Southern Territory’s battles, the Life Goddess’s purification, quickly spread to every corner of Segis with the activities of minstrels and merchant caravans.

For a moment, the reputation of the elves and the reputation of Eve reached a new peak.

Players traveling across the continent were delighted and surprised to find that suddenly, there seemed to be more people interested in the Life Church, making missionary work seemingly easier.

On the other hand, everyone joyfully discovered that the initial favorability of new Life believer NPCs seemed increasingly high.

Even while traveling across the continent, staying at inns or taverns, they frequently received offers of drinks from mercenaries and adventurers, and even discounts from merchants...

It can be said that with the solidification of the Goddess World Tree’s identity, the players’ repeated adventures to punish evil and reward good, the Elf Army defeating demons, and the Goddess’ single purification of the entire southern region... the reputation of the Goddess and elves rapidly increased.

However, where there’s joy, there’s also displeasure.

Holy Mania Empire, Eternal Holy City Mania.

Within the Central Holy Sanctuary of the Eternal Church, Pope Benedict II listened to the Judgement House Bishop’s report with a calm face.

"That’s how it is, Your Majesty the Pope, the elves have already eradicated the southern demons, occupied the southern land, and the Life Goddess has performed a Divine Miracle, purifying the entire southern region..."

"Now, the belief in our lord in the southern region has completely collapsed, while conversely, the Life Goddess’s faith is quickly spreading..."

"Especially along the Vimur River, adjacent to the Fengyue Free Territory, and near some territories bordering the Southern Border, Life Church’s faith has appeared..."

"Among these, aside from some unauthorized elves secretly missionary, there are even those who are the spontaneous faith of the commoners..."

"Your Majesty the Pope, if this continues, our lord’s foundational belief in Segis World will likely be severely shaken!"

The Black Robed Bishop of the Judgement House appeared serious.

After listening, the kindly looking Pope Benedict II also slightly narrowed his eyes.

His fingertips gripping the pope’s scepter turned white with force, and his deep gaze grew more profound...

"How are the recruitment and training preparations for the Judgement Knights?"

He suddenly asked.

The Black Robed Bishop answered respectfully:

"Your Majesty, it’s almost done, the Judgement Knights are ready to be deployed at any time!"

"Almost... how much more to go?"

The Pope gave the Black Robed Bishop a deep look.

Being stared at by a Legendary Expert who could perform Demigod Level Divine Descent, even though he was already touching the threshold of legend, the Black Robed Bishop couldn’t help but feel his scalp tingle.

He took a deep breath and said:

"Although there’s still a bit lacking, it is possible to form four judgement armies with average strength reaching the Golden Rank."

"And given time, we can form more such armies..."

"However... as you predicted, because of the forced infusion of Divine Power, they have lost the possibility of further advancement. Not only that, due to physical damage, these Judgement Knights won’t live beyond five years."

"But, I think it’s already sufficient for a faith war."

"Additionally, the Imperial Nobles can provide considerable armies, Life believers loathe the nobles, they also detest these heretics..."

"Your Majesty, I think we’re ready to act."

The Black Robed Bishop held a respectful posture.

After listening, Benedict II slowly tapped the armrest of his holy throne, pondering aloud:

"Then begin the final preparations..."

"But, before that, clean up the little bugs in each diocese first."

...

East of Fengyue Free Territory, Northern Aries Territory.

This is one of the southern territories of the Holy Mania Empire, nestled between Fengyue Free Territory, Southern Mountains, Southern Border Domain, and the Aries Kingdom.

During the Abyss invasion, the eastern and northern regions of this territory were completely lost, splitting the territory in two.

Only the southwest’s nearly two-thirds of the area managed to hold, relying on the terrain of the Southern Mountains and the support of the Aries Kingdom.

Of course, this was also because during the Abyss invasion, the Abyss Army stopped advancing south after clearing the passage to Fengyue Free Territory.

During the demon invasion, several empire cities near the Southern Mountains became major refugee escape destinations.

At this moment, in Larona, the largest city in Northern Aries Territory.

In the forgotten slums by the nobles, a human priest dressed in a sacred white gown and holding the "Life Scripture" was preaching devoutly.

Around him gathered various listeners, including city dwellers, hunters and farmers, artisans, mercenaries, and adventurers...

Each of them displayed piety, listening intently to the priest’s teachings.

The priest was none other than Old John from Zelolan.

At this moment, the radiance around him was even more sacred, and behind him gathered a large group of followers.

The followers included ordinary people and professionals, the poor, and merchants who had abandoned everything.

They gazed at Old John with reverence, clutching the emblem of the scepter tightly, their eyes devoted.

Old John, while drawing the Life Scepter symbol on his chest, passionately spoke to those who came to listen:

"The empire is already decayed, the nobles have fallen, and the Eternal Church is lost in its own glory..."

"It’s a dark era, but also a dawn, and the great World Tree, our Life Goddess Eve, is the light of dawn..."

"She is the light in the darkness, the embodiment of justice and goodness. In her world, life reigns supreme, all are equal."

"Believe in her, silently meditate on her name, only this way can we find light in this dark era, only this way can we achieve rebirth..."

"Look! It was the great Eve who eradicated the demons, purified the filth. It was the great Eve who protected Fengyue Free Territory, turning this magical dream land into a pure land..."

"Everyone, the old era is about to pass, the new era will come. Believe in life and nature, believe in the great Eve Goddess!"

"The merciful and kind Goddess Crown will surely guide us to find new light, new hope!"

"Let us pray together, silently meditate on the name of the Goddess together!"

"Praise nature, praise life, praise the great World Tree—Eve Yggdrasil!"

Old John passionately praised.

"Praise nature, praise life, praise the great World Tree—Eve Yggdrasil!"

The listening believers were also frenzied, excited, and sincere.