Priest Kerkwon's downfall further detonated the entire situation, causing a stir among the priests and believers within the Church.
More and more people began to realize that this was not simply a grudge between Priest Herodotus and Priest Matina; rather, it was a tempest sweeping through the entire Church.
And the facts once again confirmed this.
Priest Herodotus led a surprise raid on Priest Matina's residence, and though they obtained evidence of her collusion with foreign powers there, they failed to catch Priest Matina herself.
The latter had somehow received news and left Duolin City where she had been residing, half a day in advance.
Hence, Priest Herodotus turned to arrest Priest Hesiod and simultaneously dispatched the Church's cavalry in secret to pursue Priest Matina.
However, the Church's cavalry guessed Priest Matina's direction of travel incorrectly; she did not return to her family to seek their protection but instead headed southeast.
To Lake City.
