When most of the Ninth Rank returned to the venue, those few who had suddenly engaged in combat became the focus of everyone's attention.
Some wanted to flee, but they were controlled by several Ninth Rank acting together.
"So, why did you all choose to fight each other?"
Looking at several Ninth Rank with hostility on their faces, Saint Messia III's eyes, radiating a white glow, narrowed slightly, yet his tone remained as gentle as is typical for Holy Positions.
"Hmph, it's all for that book. Weren't your people also intercepting just now?"
Glancing at Pope Saint Messia with a flickering gaze, a Ninth Rank from the Federation spoke harshly, trying to escalate the dispute to a conflict between the three major powers.
However, much to his disappointment, when his words fell, none of the many Ninth Rank from the Federation responded to his bait.
