Chapter 1743: Guided by the Holy Light

By noon, the archbishops were utterly exhausted. Owen, panting heavily and struggling to keep up, took a few steps forward. "Elders, it's almost noon. Everyone's exhausted. Let's take a break and have something to eat." The three elderly monks turned to look at the weary archbishops with displeasure on their faces. "Fine, let's rest for an hour under those trees ahead," one of them finally conceded. Seeing how tired everyone was, Simon had no choice but to agree. The archbishops, relieved, scrambled to the shade, grabbing their water and food, devouring it without any regard for decorum. Meanwhile, a few hidden figures on a distant mountaintop observed the bedraggled group. Leo shook his head with a cold smile. "These guys are really out of shape." "Physical strength was never their strong suit," Essex smiled slightly. "Besides, they are used to a life of comfort." "We'll conserve our energy and strike at night," Leo declared decisively. "Brilliant strategy, my lord," Prince