The King gently patted Rod's shoulder and said warmly, "Go now, our new star. The Saint Fire Project has advanced significantly because of your existence. I have waited many years, and it has finally reached a critical stage. Your growth has exceeded all expectations, and perhaps you can even partake in it when the time comes."
The King smiled faintly, with flames flickering in his golden eyes.
"I am looking forward to that moment."
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After Rod left, Horus soon departed as well— as one of the most powerful archbishops in the history of the Holy Church, his personal strength had surpassed that of First Level Combatants, reaching the standard of Special Level Combatants.
Therefore, the burden on his shoulders was much heavier than that of ordinary people.
Since the Trolian Kingdom had entered a full combat state and launched a campaign to the west, he had very little time to spare, often having to deal with complicated church affairs while engaged in intense battles.
