"The second establishment of the Earthly Divine Kingdom was during the defense against the neighboring Empire's attack. With the Earthly Divine Kingdom, the Ogre Royal City became an Unbreakable City. Supported by the Great Saint Mother, it withstood the enemy, which outnumbered the kingdom's soldiers tenfold, for a whole year, forcing the two nations to cease hostilities."
Erin paused, seemingly sensing something, her voice slightly trembling.
"The third establishment of the Earthly Divine Kingdom, the church rallied the entire nation's strength to set up the largest and most powerful Earthly Divine Kingdom. That time, they received the Great Saint Mother's blessing, gaining the Holy Mark."
Indeed, she should have realized earlier that the first two establishments of the Earthly Divine Kingdom were due to the church's and the kingdom's ambition; how could the most grandiose third Earthly Divine Kingdom simply be an act to receive a blessing?
