"But have things reached a point where you need priests? I heard the Crow Tribe and Butterfly Tribe are guarding the Demon’s Territory," I asked while looking at the documents, as we headed to the Great Temple in the carriage.

Duke Asteria replied, rubbing his eyes as if it were tiring just thinking about it, "Despite the fact that the two tribes have stepped up, the Demon’s Territory is wide. Moreover, the core forces of the two tribes aren’t enough to cover the frontlines, since they’re out chasing fast-moving great demons."

The imperial army had only been able to properly prevent the flood of demons that had occurred when the Turtle Carrying A Mountain moved south in the past because the demons had been led in the direction of Warrant.

In other words, it was necessary to narrow the frontlines. However, this time, because the troops had been withdrawn for the war, they couldn’t be moved in that way. As a result, we had no choice but to carry out multiple guerrilla attacks, and our side had sustained great damage.

"It seems we’ll need a lot of priests,” I said in agreement.

Duke Asteria nodded. "That's why we're going to the Great Temple."

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