The Pope, finally aware of the man’s presence, immediately raised a cry of alarm. “Who are you? How dare you breach the sanctity of Radiant Harbor?”0

This intruder was Xu Tie. Upon learning of Han Wu’s skeleton army attacking Radiant Harbor, Xu Tie had mobilized his Iron Skins with the intention of coming to the holy city’s aid. Unfortunately, he arrived too late to prevent the devastation. Nevertheless, the situation was not entirely without hope; a weakened church would prove considerably easier to control than one at the height of its power.0

Xu Tie gently cleared his throat. “Esteemed Pope, please do not be alarmed. I am here to help.” 1

The Pope, naturally wary and suspicious of this unexpected visitor, was in dire straits, and desperately needed all the help he could get. He was prepared to do whatever it took if it meant avenging his lost clergy and simultaneously eradicating the skeleton army.0

The following night, the skeleton army launched...0