“Wait!” Joshua exclaimed.

The holy knights, who seemed like they were about to charge, froze.

“It’s a misunderstanding,” Joshua continued.

“Silence, vile creature!” Modrian gnashed his teeth. “The foul demonic power radiating from your body is solid enough evidence. What misunderstanding is there?!”

“...” Joshua didn’t know what to say.

Upon seeing that, Modrian roared once more. “Hear this, my fellow knights! Do not be fooled by that creature’s vile tongue! Hermes has bestowed upon us His blessings! May Hermes' blessings be with you!”

“May Hermes' blessings be with you!”

“Haha…” Joshua chuckled hollowly at the sight of the holy knights roaring. It seemed that they were truly prepared to duke it out with him.

At that moment, a voice echoed from behind. “Wait a minute, Sir Modrian.”

“High Priest?” Modrian remained unmoved by Joshua’s words, but he stopped upon hearing High Priest Herald’s voice.

“Don’t you find anything strange about this?” asked High Priest Herald.

Holy Knight Modrian furrowed his brows and said, “What do...