Chapter 371, Sneaking Into the Hall of Sacred Relics (Part 1)
?After a lot of effort, the empire's provinces finally reached a loose covenant, that is, self-government at ordinary times. Once there is a large-scale chaos invasion, all the electors will unite to meet the enemy.
This result did not surprise the emperor. Half of the empire's provinces had to face the threat of chaos. He only needed to add a little pressure, and with the support of the high elves, it would not be difficult to pass.
Regarding the matter of the Bright Council, the emperor knew that there was nothing to be done, so he simply didn't say anything.
Emperor Karl turned his attention to supporting the Sartosa female pirate Arianaza-Saltwater Hatred to plunder the coasts of Norsca and the northern barbarians. This notorious female pirate plans to continue to plunder the northern barbarians. Plunder, to fulfill his revenge and the will of Sea God Mananen.
Arenatha hated the Norscans so much that she swore that her vengeance would stop only when all the Norscans were dead.
This greatly appeals to the people of the empire, especially the people in the north of the empire. You must know that whether it is Nord, Oster or even Middenland, they have been plundered by northern barbarian pirates all year round. After two thousand years, the people of the empire have already It will never be possible to reconcile with the barbarians, and the only thing left is eternal blood feud. Although the Nords often trade with the Norsca, but trade is trade, and there is no ambiguity in the fight. Both sides wish that the other party will die. .
Although the other territories did not face the threat of barbarian pirates, as imperial people, they also hated Chaos. Whether it was a female pirate or a male pirate, a good pirate was a good pirate who could beat barbarian tribes. If they accidentally wiped out a few more barbarian tribes, these chosen The emperors don't even mind being knighted.
After discussing for a while, the electors marked out several ports with troops along the coast to allow Arinasa to replenish, and granted the female pirate of Sartosa a license.
"It seems that the emperor does not agree with the matter of the Council of Light." Sitting next to Ryan, the female knight said in a low voice, "Your Excellency Teclis originally planned to raise this matter, but the emperor did not bring it up in the council."
"I wouldn't mention it." Ryan felt that Teclis was looking at him for help, and he just shook his head: "This matter can only be said as His Majesty Karl, Emperor of the Empire. If I say this, Maybe it will be taken as adult rape."
"Pfft, it's not that serious, is it?" Su Liya couldn't help pursing her lips and giggling.
"I'm not joking." Ryan was serious: "Humans are humans, and elves are elves... We may be able to form an alliance, but after all, we are two kinds of people. On the battlefield, dwarves and humans can fight together without any grievances. Elf It's a bit difficult with humans, at least at this stage, we can't do it, I can be accepted by everyone in the empire, isn't it because I am a human?"
"That's true." Suria thought about the cause and effect. The female knight knew that the empire is a country that puts humans first. Although it has done a good job in diversification, Ryan can be respected by the empire and let the empire take the initiative to spread his reputation. The main reason is because he is a human being.
The Imperial Parliament is still in session, and what follows is some content that is not very nutritious. The daily electors have territorial disputes and wrangling. Many electors in the north of the empire owe a lot of money to the electors in the south. Boris the elector Hou proposed to organize an army from Kronborg to sweep up the Drakovald Forest. The Grand Duke Anderson of Stillland is "begging" as usual, asking the electors to save the hungry civilians of Stillland They, both the Hawkland and the Ostmarkland, expressed their helplessness. In the end, the Ivyland offered to support some food, but asked the Steeleland to add a free militia regiment to serve in the Aveyland.
Then, Emperor Karl Franz introduced Ryan to all the electors. The emperor suddenly stated that he, as Prince Rick, would form an alliance with Earl Ryan. In the future, the two parties will become strategic partners to continue to implement and deepen the empire. and the Human League of Brittania,
Make important contributions to the great future of mankind.
In full view of everyone, and in Ryan's arms, despite some surprises, Ryan smiled freely and signed his name on the "Watch and Help" covenant.
Upon seeing this, the Elector Boris immediately proposed to sign a trade agreement and a defensive alliance with Ryan, and Ryan signed it without hesitation.
The Imperial Council, which had been open all day, came to an end.
At night, in Brunswick, the lights are brilliant, the stars are shining, the Cathedral of Justice is always full of people, and there is a steady stream of pilgrims. The Winter Veil Festival is coming soon, and the capital of the empire is crowded with people.
Ryan, who was dressed as an aristocrat, and Teclis, who was wearing a tall mage's robe, appeared inside the Cathedral of the Justice Church. The two chatted without saying a word while pretending to visit the Cathedral of Justice.
"Why didn't you mention the Council of Light?" Teclis said with a calm face. He refused to arrange for the Archbishop of Justice Vekmar to take them on a tour. The reason was that he had been here once, and this time he brought Ryan to take a look.
"Because it's not necessary." Ryan looked at one side of the wall inside the huge hall.
The walls are covered with countless family crests.
These coats of arms represent both military exploits and memory. Countless heroes died to defend the empire, shrouded in horse leather. Their deeds and greatness will be respected by everyone forever.
All they do is to survive, to keep human beings alive in this world, the victory is always short-lived, and the evil will come back soon.
"It's not necessary, this is the most important task I came to the old world, why do you think it's not necessary?" Teclis also looked up at the coat of arms wall.
He still remembered some family crests to this day. They were the heroes who died in the great holy war, and the golden griffin crest of the savior Ludwig was also on it.
"Yes, you must have talked to His Majesty Karl about the formation of the Council of Light?" Ryan whispered.
"I said so."
"Then since the emperor didn't mention this matter in the Imperial Parliament, it means that there is either too much resistance, or the emperor himself is unwilling. Judging from the performance of all the electors in the Imperial Parliament, it is obvious that there is too much resistance. You see , even an agreement to jointly fight against Chaos and form an alliance has been opposed by so many electors, how difficult it is to establish a Council of Light, and... Your Excellency Teclis, the dwarves you have conceived have no one Come on." Ryan shook his head: "Can you convince the dwarves?"
"...One hundred and sixty years ago, I easily persuaded dwarves to unite with humans and elves." Teclis understood what Ryan meant.
During the Great Holy War, it was easy for humans, dwarves, and elves to unite because Chaos had penetrated into the hinterland of the old world, just like what the elector said in today's parliament, "The claws of Chaos are already beating the gate of the palace." At this time , the race of order can temporarily put aside all old conflicts and long-cherished wishes, and unite closely together.
Things are different now.
"Okay, let's not mention that, how do we sneak into the Shrine?" Teclis knew that he was a little wishful thinking, and it was already remarkable to be able to do this without a major war.
"I have a plan." Ryan whispered, "I need your magic to help me."
"Yeah." Teclis took Ryan to the vicinity of the Shrine of the Sacred Relic. There were fewer people here, and no one else was allowed to enter the Relic of the Relic, so generally no one would approach this place. Ryan and Teclis The approach here has already attracted the suspicious eyes of many paladins and ascetics, but as the emperor's distinguished guests, it is understandable that they are a little curious.
There are especially many ascetics near the shrine.
These ascetic monks are a very special profession in the empire, especially in the capital of the empire. This group of ascetic monks dressed in rags, uttering holy words, covered with scriptures, and holding flails in their hands is indeed a unique landscape. Often they are homeless and dispossessed, their homes destroyed, their lands desecrated, and they are left alone, haunted by a dire future.
However, they did not fall into chaos, because the Church of Justice brought faith. These people firmly believed that the end is coming, all things will eventually be destroyed in chaos, and the only way to save themselves is bloody repentance and self-abuse. They took up arms and participated in the war , They firmly believe that only in this way can they bring a glimmer of hope to mankind. When there is no war, they pray and practice penance, and only eat water, vegetables and a little black bread every day.
It is impossible to persuade these people to make way for Teclis and Ryan. Ryan and Teclis spent more than an hour observing, and found that there were only a large group of combat priests, paladins and a small number of demon hunters near the Hall of the Relics. Outside of patrolling, at least hundreds of ascetic monks kept walking around the shrine, praying for salvation.
"There are only two entrances to the Hall of Relics. The first is the main entrance, and the second is the side entrance. No matter which intersection, we have to face more than a hundred guards at the same time, and there are even many legendary-level powerhouses." Ryan Discussed with Teclis what to do: "Damn, we will neither disguise, nor stealth, nor stealth."
"I can cast concealment magic...but have you seen that light curtain?" Teclis pointed to a light curtain outside the sanctuary: "That light curtain has the blessings of the gods, except for the great spells, Other magic will be ineffective under the light curtain, my magic can shield the perception of gods, but it cannot hide from the sight of mortals in the light curtain."
"The guards didn't patrol blind spots or blind spots at all. There are too many of them!" Ryan complained, this is not a regular infiltration mission at all! There are people all over the shrine! And it's all enemies!
It is impossible for Ryan and Teclis to go in directly!
"..." The two discussed for a while. Seeing that nothing could be done, Ryan thought of another way: "Who can freely enter and exit the Sanctuary?"
They returned to the main hall of the Justice Church. After all, it is easy to attract suspicion if they are always wandering around the Shrine.
"The archbishop of the Justice Church, the two great reciters under the archbishop, the emperor Karl Franz, the emperor's uncle Maximian, and Marshal Rick Helberg." Teclis took out a copy list.
"His Excellency Maximian lives in Talabheim... One of the two great reciters is giving lectures in the emperor's court, the other is far away in Nur, and Heilberg is in the castle of the headquarters of the Rick Guard." Ryan smiled wryly and shook his head again and again: "Not to mention anything else."
The two discussed for a long time, and many methods failed. The Shrine of the Relic was right in front of them, but they had no way to enter.
"Lilith is really..." At this moment, even Teclis complained on his usually calm face: "She should let her son Aris come over instead of asking us."
"Shadow King Aris, is he Lilith's son?" Ryan was curious now.
"No... Shadow King Aris was blessed by the hunting god Kunos and the moon goddess Lilith, so he is known as the son of the hunting god and the moon god. This is just an honorary title, not that he is really Lilith and Kunos. The son of Noth, Aris himself had a father and a mother, and both his parents and his wife were killed by the Witch King Malekith during the schism of the elves." Teclis explained.
"...Aris is already seven thousand years old?" Ryan continued to ask, even high elves, it is rare to have such a long lifespan. High-level ordinary people live almost a thousand years, and the strong can live two to three thousand years.
"More than six thousand years old, Aris is already a demigod." Teclis stopped talking here, obviously some of the content involved high-level secrets, he could not say anymore: "Kunos and Lilith are separated Lilith complained about this a few times. She originally had fewer priesthoods, and she was forced to give him one. This made her very fond of the heavenly pantheon, especially Kunos and Asuryan. have opinions."
"Well, that's it." Ryan nodded.
There was nothing to say between the two. The Shrine was still crowded with people coming and going. Facing such a heavily guarded situation where they could neither kill nor sneak in under disguise, nor could they use magic, Ryan and Teclis both Nothing can be done.
At this moment, there was a burst of cheers in the Cathedral of the Justice Church.
His Majesty the Archbishop of the Justice Church, "The Resolute" Vicmar, is walking along the corridor to the main hall surrounded by a large group of combat priests and paladins. Obviously, the archbishop will preach the doctrine and listen to the prayers of the believers on a daily basis. Countless pilgrims Crowded, expressing their appeals and sins towards the archbishop himself, hoping to be redeemed.
The scene was chaotic, but Archbishop Vikmar listened carefully to the voices of the believers, which surrounded him with people.
Teclis and Ryan looked at each other, and Ryan's sly gaze met Teclis' confident expression.
The two looked at each other and smiled, so Teclis chanted a spell silently, adding two rows of BUFF directly to Ryan.
Concealment, swiftness, dexterity, enhanced magic resistance, enhanced magic resistance, spell penetration, line of sight occlusion, enhanced damage, dispelling idlers, illusion camouflage...
Ryan disappeared into the crowd.
When Archbishop Vikmar was advancing through the crowded corridor, a pilgrim whom he had never seen before somehow broke through the encirclement and was squeezed beside him. A face that would be instantly forgotten.
Some paladins and pilgrims want to hold him, but they don't know why they always have the thoughts of "no need to hold him", "he's not a bad person", "tell him next time".
Just like that, the pilgrim squeezed to the archbishop's side, and he appeared behind the archbishop, then covered his mouth with his hand, and whispered softly in Vikma's ear.
"You are a heretic."
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