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Cultivating Double Origins was undoubtedly a dream that defied the heavens, and Komer had no intention of undertaking such an adventure that seemed likely to result in a swift death. However, a dire situation left him with seemingly no choice. The power of the Church of Light lingered persistently in the Caucasus and no matter how much he tried to accommodate Priest Beran and Pastor Gustav, it was clear their influence was limited, unable to sway the upper echelons of the Church of Light. Even the Thunderhorse Knights refused to leave, which proved just how suspicious the Church had become of him. As his policies in the Caucasus and Leon inevitably encroached upon the interests of many, those individuals, now aware of the Church's hostility towards him, would likely exacerbate the situation. In the end, to survive this ultimate challenge, he could only rely on his own power.
