Benedict sensed no anger from the Cult Leader's voice, but he felt that he would be killed if he said the wrong words.
Just when he thought he would run out of excuses, he thought about Alaric.
"We didn't expect the Astanian Prince to help them this far. It seems they are intent on allying with the empress to eliminate our cult."
Hearing this, there was no ripple in Kim Chon-jae's eyes. "Are you saying that Astania would get involved in our fight?"
Benedict nodded. "I'm afraid that is the case."
"I see… "
Kim Chon-jae fell silent for a moment.
The old priest didn't know what he was thinking. The silence was making him more uncomfortable and nervous.
After a long while, the Cult Leader finally spoke. "The Astanian Prince, we must capture him in case Astania comes to Veronica with its army."
Benedict's eyes flashed upon hearing this. "That is a brilliant plan, my lord! If we have Alaric in our hands, Astania wouldn't dare interfere in our war!"
