I did feel like setting off right away. There were only three days left until the invitation to Commander Jin’s estate, but the reactions in some communities already felt like a balloon swelling to the point of bursting. Time was limited, and there wasn't just one or two things to handle. Normally, I would cancel the entire trip, but that wasn’t an option this time.0

‘They can talk about it in whatever way they please; I still have to go there.’0

The scheduled itinerary had to go on no matter what. It was important to show that the Saint of Sacrifice and Revival wouldn't get pushed around by the media or public opinion. If I suddenly canceled or postponed official plans…0

‘It’d be like sticking a needle into an overinflated balloon.’0

It would only stir up speculation, and people would spin all kinds of nonsense in response. Some could even claim that the Saint had canceled the Republic trip after receiving a revelation from Goddess Benigoa. They could also say that there was a conflict with the Republic. Rumors and clickbait like that would spread like wildfire.0

Of course, just going through with...0