"How prepared are the knights?" the Oracle asked, his voice low but firm as his gaze settled on Bishop Kelly, the high-ranking bishop charged with commanding the Celestial Knights.
They stood within the great hall of the Celestial Cathedral, bathed in golden light streaming through stained glass windows that depicted legendary scenes of divine battles. The tension in the air was palpable, like the moment before a storm.
"They are prepared, Your Grace," Bishop Kelly responded with a bow, his expression resolute yet weary. "Every knight has been deployed to key locations across the continent. The bulk of our forces are stationed alongside the Grey Empire's knights. Since most of our believers and priests reside within the Empire's territory, I believed it wiser to concentrate our strength there. We intend to safeguard both the faithful and our foundation."
