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"Hmph, trying to threaten others with innocent people? How can a scoundrel like you obtain the 'Holy Ice Thorn Aura' bestowed by the God of Light? It seems you need to be locked up in the Holy Ring Hall for some proper discipline." A voice of disdain came from upstairs. Indeed, someone else had begun to intervene. I looked up and saw an elder in white embroidered with splendid red patterns, and a middle-aged man wearing silver ceremonial armor slowly descending from the upper floor. The one who spoke provocatively to me was the middle-aged man.

"Who is trying to shield a murderer?" I could tell that the elder in front had a spiritual cultivation far surpassing that of our Fontainebleau's chief mage, old Wellington. He must have reached the pinnacle of the tenth level. The man around forty years old hadn't become a Sword Emperor yet, but he possessed top-tier Sword Master strength. However, what truly made me frown was the strong fluctuation of the God of Light's power from the elder and the "Holy Ice Thorn Aura" beneath the feet of the middle-aged man.

A Holy Grail Knight—this was my first encounter with a genuine Holy Grail Knight. Fortunately, that fool demonstratively activated his aura, allowing me to fully experience the authentic effect of the aura. Though both sides seemed to have the same effects, the principles were quite different. Only someone like me, who has cultivated the lunar attribute, could discern this. Those who obtained their powers through divine blessings cannot make such detailed analyses.

"Mr. Fengxuan, we have no connection with the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce. As servants of the God of Light, we feel obligated to ask you a question." The powerful elder spoke.

"Please proceed." I had already recognized that the elder was wearing the robes of a High Priest, with the red patterns indicating he was the influential Red Merit High Priest Wayne of the Temple. I had received word of his arrival in Lima, but the rumors suggested he would meet with the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce three days later. I didn't expect him to employ a covert strategy. Given his formidable strength, I needed to gauge his stance first.

"According to your earlier statement, you did not witness the entire tragedy. Without any evidence, and not being a witness yourself, it's hard for us to believe the testimony of a seven-year-old girl. What if she is lying or has been deceived herself? You cannot prove that you possess the truth. Therefore, Mr. Fengxuan, as a servant of the God of Light, I have the duty to prevent you from intervening in this case, as you are an outsider without a valid reason to condemn others," High Priest Wayne said slowly.

Hmph, if it weren't for this old man's strength and position, I wouldn't care about evidence. But since he is a leader of the Temple, and we will have dealings in the future, I cannot afford to antagonize him now. Thus, I'll have to implement Plan B.

"Ha, since High Priest Wayne is so fair and just, I will not insist on participating in this revenge mission." My words left High Priest Wayne astonished. Glancing at the surprised faces of the chamber members, I continued, "However, if I recall correctly, when a victim is the only witness without evidence to accuse the perpetrator, they can publicly challenge the perpetrator to a revenge duel, and the God of Light will ensure the success of such righteous revenge, correct?"

"This... Yes, there is indeed such a rule, but do you intend to let that little girl issue the challenge?" the High Priest asked, clearly shocked. No wonder he was surprised; this rule, inherited from the Beast Empire era, had long been used by nobles to clear their names. Nobles who monopolized martial techniques could use such duels to claim innocence after committing atrocities. How could commoners without martial skills defeat trained nobles? Failure would result in accusations of slander and often death. True experts seeking revenge had other means to deal with nobles, leading to the rule's disuse.

"Indeed." I turned to look at Jin Luosha in my arms and softly asked, "Jin Luosha, do you have the confidence to avenge your grandfather, parents, and all those who died?"

"Yes, Jin Luosha will defeat the bad guys." The little girl nodded firmly.

"In that case, Jin Luosha, the heir of the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce, challenges each of the fifty-two criminals who murdered her family to a revenge duel, invoking the justice of the God of Light, with High Priest Wayne as the witness. Is there any problem with this?" I smiled at High Priest Wayne.

"Hmm... Naturally, there is no problem, as long as the duel is fair. But are you really not going to change your mind?"

"Ha, no need. Please announce the start of the duel." I placed Jin Luosha on the ground, took out a list, and handed it to High Priest Wayne. The list contained the names of the fifty-two perpetrators.

"This... Alright, I hereby declare the duel legal, and no one may evade it." High Priest Wayne knew my proposal must have a trap, but once spoken, he couldn't retract it. Besides, he didn't believe Jin Luosha could complete her revenge alone. As long as he kept a close watch on me, preventing any covert actions, there would be no issues.

Originally, the older generation of leaders in the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce had ties with the Radiant Temple. However, factional struggles exist everywhere, including within the Temple. This incident involving the Star Shield Chamber, due to Prince Lan Xiu sending many subordinates to eliminate all the older leaders, prevented another High Priest from openly intervening. High Priest Wayne seized the opportunity to suppress that High Priest's influence and approached Prince Lan Xiu, intending to bring this force under his control. However, my sudden appearance disrupted his plans, leaving him in a difficult position.

"I, Jin Luosha Alutis, challenge Mr. Ciro Santedan first. He orchestrated the entire murder plot and killed seven chamber members." Jin Luosha stepped forward, speaking in a childish voice that conveyed a will that chilled everyone's hearts.