After Walter and Vanessa got a handle on the situation, he led the six heretics away.
Before leaving, he gave Vanessa a particularly meaningful look, his eyes filled with shock and awe.
In most regions, the Divine Hall and the Lord are natural rivals. Their respective powers are frequently balanced—something the Holy Court deliberately set up to keep the local Lords in check.
Walter had always thought Vanessa was, like him, a Tier Three Mage.
But after this battle, he realized she was not only Tier Four, but far from an ordinary Tier Four at that.
That was pretty awkward.
Walter couldn't help but recall all the things Vanessa had done over the years.
She never fought or vied for anything, just quietly did her duties as the High Priest each day, never interfering with his rule over Star Ash Town. Only when he tried to do something out of line would she step in and stop him.
