The Viper Stirs (4)

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Once everyone had gathered, the troops began lining up in the plaza.

The Holy Knights were the first to enter.

No matter who you are or what group you belong to, even people who don’t believe in religion turn to it at funerals. It’s the same in any world.

Since priests officiate individual funerals, it was only natural, in a way, for the Holy Knights to attend a massive joint funeral.

They also symbolized an escort for the wronged souls sacrificed in this rebellion.

For that reason, the bereaved and the citizens offered prayers as the Holy Knights entered.

Even if they weren’t believers in the Holy Star Faith, they could at least pray for the peaceful rest of the departed.

Watching the citizens bow their heads to pray to them, the Holy Knights puffed out their chests.

As if the more people prayed to them, the better place the dead would go...