We, the Council, have corresponded with the Order, and have come to an agreement. We must approach this problem together. While we may have our differences currently, the outcome of this current issue concerns us both. In order for this relationship to succeed, the Holy Knights have agreed that whatever Nerva is doing is no longer part of the Holy Knight's operations. They have revoked the position of Holy Knight from all of Nerva's followers. Unfortunately, the Holy Knights are as unaware as we are about Nerva's plans. They did share with us that Nerva had been secretly leading an operation for a while now involving human experimentation, but this could not be confirmed. Should this be true, Nerva might have an ace up his sleeve in the coming ordeal. Still, he is no ally of ours. Despite the fact that he also slays the Demons coming out of the rifts, his methods are cruel. We have read that Nerva could not find a horde of Demons in a town, because they had assimilated themselves perfectly among the humans as a disguise. The townsfolk could not help out Nerva and his Inquisition, for even they were unaware of the Demons among them. Nerva made them feel secure and told them that it was most likely a miscommunication and left the town with his Inquisition. In reality, he only wanted the Demons to feel secure enough so that they would not depart. In the middle of the night, when everyone was sleeping, Nerva annihilated the entire town to ensure that the Demons would have no time to escape. Many innocent townsfolk lost their lives. Now, together with the Holy Knights, we will form an united front, against the Demons, and against Nerva's Inquisition. Brave adventurers, go, and rescue Astera before it's too late. For King and Country. — Vittorio, Council |
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