The mission was complete, and it was time to head back.

Seeing Ruth packing her luggage, Stealthbane was puzzled. "Wait, that's it? We're done? We haven't caught the mastermind, and we haven't found the Ark either! What if the whole world gets destroyed? What are we supposed to do then?"

He was genuinely worried, feeling like the world could vanish at any moment.

Eric was also packing his luggage. "If things get tough outside, head to King City. No matter what, I can guarantee that place will remain a safe haven."

Stealthbane pursed his lips but said nothing more.

However, an unexpected turn of events occurred.

That evening, as Eric was planning the next day's itinerary, one of Stealthbane's men came with alarming news. The Holy Templar had been attacked by a mysterious force, causing significant losses, and even St. Pius was severely injured, nearly dying!

This was undeniably a major event.

The situation in Haevon was already complicated, with the main visible powers being the