Colvin's words made Murphy's gaze narrow slightly.
'Castile Kingdom… Tower of Secret Silver…'
During the calamity a year ago, Blackstone Fortress had indeed borne the brunt of a fierce assault, but the truly festering battlefield had been on the side of the Castile Kingdom.
Unlike Blackstone Fortress, which had desperately held its ground by relying on the Church Court's power to mobilize the Templar Order and elites from across the land, the Castile Kingdom's primary defense was the Tower of Secret Silver and its affiliated Wizards. This had been the case ever since their "insolent declaration."
Wizards pursue knowledge and power. They might fight for rare resources or experimental materials, but they would never be like the Church's Knights, who willingly sacrifice their lives to protect civilians.
The nobles were much the same; their private armies prioritized the defense of their own estates and property.
