The grand, resplendent hall of the royal palace was at that moment akin to a boiling marketplace.
The elders, known for their composure, lost their usual dignity.
Low murmurs echoed between the marble columns, with the solemn hall filled with discussions of shock and disbelief.
Chaos, noise, arguments!
"This... how can it be!"
"The three heroes, the existence of the Holy Court has lasted longer than the guild."
"Divine spirits above, no... that's not what I meant!"
The heroes, hailed as invincible and immortal, had fallen, and three perished at once.
No one thought Brittany was lying, because such a lie would be meaningless.
It would be hard to maintain for even half a day.
Brittany sat on the throne, waiting until the voices below gradually quieted, before ordering in a cool voice, "Imperial Council, immediately execute the church expulsion order; before nightfall, the decree is to be sent everywhere, expelling all Holy Court personnel from the territories."
