Rein hadn't ventured far from his family estate.
The main reason he stepped out to investigate was because he considered the possibility that the two peculiar little boys he had just slain could be avatars of some malevolent spirit.
If the adversary sought revenge, Rein didn't want his family to suffer collateral damage.
Otherwise, his first choice would naturally be to prioritize the safety of his family.
At the end of the day, this also reflected the insufficient depth of Rein's family resources.
However...
During the day, Viery had volunteered to become Rein's follower.
If Viery were there to help protect the estate, Rein could be far less concerned.
...
Meanwhile.
Within the grand and splendid prayer hall of the Mingster divine temple,
Archbishop Gomez furrowed his brow as he looked into the distance.
After pondering for a moment, he turned to a knight beside him who carried a gleaming silver two-handed warhammer and said,
