Chapter 603, Alfred's Debriefing (Part 1)

On a snowy morning, Alfred woke up from his dream.

The Templar Captain opened his eyes for a while, and then the warm quilt and soft bed made him close his eyes again.

After several years, the Templar Commander came to Brunswick again. The last time Alfred traveled out was around the time when Ryan became Earl. He had been to Brunswick before, and he was just an ordinary Ordinary paladin.

On the twenty-eighth of that year, the archbishop inspected and stood by like ants.

I swore to let everyone see me.

And until he was in his early thirties, this paladin from Nord finally ushered in a turning point in his life. First, he was canonized as a Templar Knight because of his meritorious service in opening up the parish, and won the title of knight. Leia's ancient church area, famous in the Old World, the name of the Templar Alfred is now known to many people in the Old World, and out of many considerations, both Ryan and Archbishop Vicmar are doing their best to promote Alfred Therefore, although he is not as well-known and well-known in the Old World as Ryan, he is still somewhat famous.

The heavy snow outside the window was blowing, hitting the window sill and the glass, making a slight noise. Alfred struggled a bit, but decided to get up. He got up and put on his pajamas. Although there was a fireplace in the room, St. The Templar Knight Commander still felt a slight chill.

Standing in front of the window, Alfred looked at the whole city through the windows of the Royal Hotel.

In the early morning, the imperial capital under the snow has a special beauty.

The magnificent city walls and towering buildings seem to have a certain sense of purity under the heavy snow, as if the filth and sins hidden under the white snow have been buried by the snow, but as long as Alfred moves his gaze down, Then the dirty smoke rising from the roof hovers over the street, and the damp and dirty smell from the countless fireplaces in Brunswick, as long as you get close to it, you will be dizzy and coughing from the smoke.

In the distance as far as the eye can see, the golden dome of the Cathedral of Justice cannot be concealed by countless messy buildings. Its sacred and great architecture deters all evil enemies, so that they can know how the empire has stood firm in the two thousand years of history Over time, stories of countless heroes battling evil have been inscribed on the cathedral's frescoes.

Farther away is the Riker River, a wide river that passes through the middle of the city. Numerous passenger ships, cargo ships, and fishing boats make the river extremely crowded. The dock workers have already started working before dawn. Brunswick There are many dock gangs, and each gang has tens of thousands of dock workers who have already started toil hard at this time.

The rubbish-strewn streets are already crowded with people, pushed and crushed by unclean and ignorant bodies, the city is always overcrowded, when the listless night watch soldiers are replaced by sleepy day guards At that time, the gray and black mud formed by the crowd immediately filled the entire street. With the arrival of the light, those pickpockets and cult members who were operating in the dark will temporarily die down. The noise of the horses moving is both disturbing and intimate.

This is the human voice! Underneath the glorious picture is the pride of the empire that has stood for two thousand years in the face of countless foreign enemies and internal conflicts. This ancient and crowded city is still exuding amazing vitality.

If possible, Alfred would like to take another look, but he knows that his time is not allowed. Later, he will go to the Cathedral of Justice as the head of the Templar Knights, and report to Archbishop Vicmar in person.

Washed up a bit,

Alfred changed into his Templar uniform, which he doesn’t wear very often, only on major festivals or important occasions, he usually only wears two kinds of clothes, one is Templar’s ​​full plate armor, One is a monastic robe worn as a priest.

The dress has already been washed by the waiter of the hotel and scented with incense. Alfred changed into the dress, hung his knight sword on his waist, opened the door of the room, and prepared to report to the Cathedral of Justice. He set off from the Royal Hotel Arrive at the Cathedral of Justice exactly an hour early.

Holding tightly his Templar long sword, which was bathed in the blessing of a regional bishop, Alfred felt the strength brought by the tense muscles on his body. Now he is in his thirties, and he is Fenghua When he was Zhengmao, and just being promoted to the Templar Commander was a major breakthrough in his life, he was full of ambition, and couldn't help but recall what Ryan said to him.

"When you're a paladin, talk less, listen more, ask more, and do more."

"Now, you should talk more, listen more, ask more questions, and do more. Now that you are independent, and it is the time when you need fame and prestige, you should let everyone know you and get to know you."

Alfred has a deeper understanding of these words, and he has prepared a series of gifts, including many special products of Mousillon and wines from Brittany, as well as a small number of exquisite gifts imported from the wood elves From the Archbishop of Justice Vikmar to his cardinals and cardinals, as well as the Grand Mentor of the Knights Templar Hans Reitdorf and several Grand Knight Commanders, Alfred has carefully arranged everything. Gifts, these gifts are not yellow and white, nor expensive, but everyone has a share, and they are graded according to their positions, showing respect.

Judging from the feedback, the effect should be good. After the things went in, Alfred quickly got a debriefing order from Archbishop Vicmar, asking him to go to the Cathedral of Justice to report on his duties. If nothing happens, the Church of Justice will grant him For the position of patriarch of the ancient church district of Leia, it is an extremely high level of reward for a Templar leader to be able to concurrently serve as patriarch.

Opening the door of the room, Alfred, who was about to leave, was stunned for a moment, only to see the female Norscan Ingrid also appearing at the door. She had long brown hair, was strong and tall, and was muscular. Wearing the leather jacket and pants and the animal skin cloak outside, she looks imposing standing in front of Alfred, with her sturdy legs in thick-soled boots: "Where are you going? My boss?"

Since Ingrid was hired by Alfred, she has naturally entered the state. She regards herself as Alfred's subordinate. The law and order in Freya's ancient church area made this female barbarian fighter quite enjoyable. She is also satisfied with the status quo. This barbarian woman's requirements are actually not very high. She just wants to be a mercenary, get rich, and then find a way to get a noble title so as to change her fate.

"I'm going to report to the Cathedral of Justice." Alfred nodded slightly after seeing the female Norsca's attire. If you have nothing to do, you can go shopping in Brunswick, you can go shopping on the commercial street, go to the bar, or visit the temple area, but remember to bring enough money, this is not Nord, you can’t do without money.”

"I know, I know." Ingrid waved her hand impatiently: "I want to visit the Cathedral of Justice with you. I have been famous for this church for a long time, but there is no chance! Since you are going to report on your duties today, Then take me with you!"

"You? A Norscan?" Alfred frowned. The Church of Justice has branches all over the Old World, in every province of the empire, but Ingrid, as a Norscan, looks And the physical characteristics are really obvious, isn't she worried about getting into trouble?

"Isn't it possible?" Ingrid frowned. The female Norscan's attitude was a bit arrogant: "I'm your subordinate. Can't you even bring a subordinate when you report to work?"

"...Okay, you come with me, but remember, don't listen to what you shouldn't listen to, say what you shouldn't say, and don't read what you shouldn't read." Alfred finally gave up, and he shook his head : "If you promise, then follow."

Ingrid wanted to see what the interior of the Cathedral of Justice looked like, so naturally she didn't have much opinion, so a rather strange scene appeared, a Templar knight about 1.8 meters tall and a barbarian warrior about 1.85 meters tall In this way, we went to the street together and headed towards the Cathedral of Justice.

"Don't go through the main entrance?" Soon, Ingrid found that Alfred did not lead her to the main entrance, but walked towards a street by the side entrance, and she habitually said bluntly: "They actually Let you go through the side door? As a Templar commander, or a hero who conquered Musillon, how can you go through the side door? It won’t be like this in our place!”

"The front door is not opened for random people." Alfred shook his head, and as the Cathedral of Justice approached, the Templar's face gradually became serious: "I'm not qualified yet."

"You're not qualified enough? You're already a knight commander!" Ingrid suddenly felt embarrassed. She felt that her boss, Alfred, was considered number one in the old world. Are you reluctant to open the door?

"This is Brunswick, Ingrid." For some unknown reason, Alfred patiently explained: "This is the capital of the empire, the heart of the old world! The largest number of nobles live here, In the wealthy district, you can meet a baron in three steps, a viscount in ten steps, and you can hit three knights with a brick. There are several knights in this city who can be named Regiment, there are more than a dozen knights in Rick's territory, here, there is nothing unusual about the knight commander!"

"Oh? The knight commander is nothing unusual?" Ingrid put her hands on her back curiously. This rather vulgar behavior made many nobles and noble ladies on the road frown. Don't understand?

"What about Lord Ryan? He is also a knight commander?" Ingrid was still chattering: "Will the cathedral open the door when he comes?"

"..." Alfred felt that he had nothing to say. If Ryan came, not only would the Cathedral of Justice open its doors, but most likely a cardinal would come out to greet him, but Ryan's status is not what he can Than.

It would take too much effort to explain to Ingrid at this time. Alfred thought it could be explained, but it was unnecessary.

Fortunately, at this time, the side door of the Cathedral of Justice was already in sight, and Alfred led Ingrid into the side door.

A cardinal came out to greet him. He looked quite old, with white hair and a fat body. He wore a round hat and sacrificial robes. He stepped forward and said, "It's Alfred." -Damian Wayne?"

"Yes!" Alfred saluted immediately.

"Welcome, welcome!" The cardinal nodded, but he immediately turned his gaze to the Norscan behind Alfred: "Who is this?"

"She is my partner, and she wants to see the cathedral." Alfred motioned for Ingrid, who wanted to take the initiative to answer the conversation, to shut up.

"Then come in together, His Majesty the Archbishop and Master Hans will meet you in the Hall of the Relics." The cardinal didn't say much.

After that, there was a set of established and cumbersome etiquette, and then Alfred was led to the Shrine of the Relic.

At this time, Vikmar, the archbishop of the Justice Church, and Hans Reitdorf, the Grand Mentor of the Knights Templar, were already seated. After Alfred saluted, a small stool was placed on the bench about fifty steps away from the archbishop. Location.

This is Alfred's seat.

"It's too far away, move closer." Vikmar said loudly.

The valet moved the low stool to a position about twenty steps away from the archbishop.

"It's still too far away, move closer." The archbishop repeated.

The low stool was moved to a position about five steps away from Vikma. Seeing that Vikma had no more orders, the valet bowed in a low voice, and then took his leave.

"Okay, Alfred, you can report on your duties." The great instructor Hans Reitdorf said softly.

This is a legendary peak knight leader, he is wearing a full set of dwarf precision rune plate armor, with two big beards on his face, his face is very strong and serious.

The Templar Captain nodded, he left his seat, knelt down on one knee, and began to describe all his experiences during this period of time.

Alfred’s experience will not be repeated here. He has been saying that until now he has been enshrined in the Freya Ancient Church District of the Duchy of Musillon, and the manpower sent by the church has been used. His tentative goal is to ensure that The security of the entire ancient church area, and then consider other things.

"Very well, you have opened up a new situation in the kingdom of knights across the mountain. This is something that pleases our lord and Charlemagne, and it is also a major breakthrough for our righteous church. One small step from you is the church A big step forward." The archbishop nodded slowly, and he said to Alfred in an appreciative tone: "Praise my Lord!"

"Praise my Lord!" The guards in the Hall of the Relics, the Grand Master Hans Reitdorf and Alfred who was kneeling on the ground shouted at the same time, and there was a burst of applause among the remains of countless human heroes in the Hall of the Relics. echoes.

"The church will continue to send people to assist you and provide financial support. Our request is that you have a firm foothold there, and you don't need to worry about other things for the time being." Archbishop Vekmar held the command scepter in his hand, and he continued: " Can it be done?"

Hearing this, Alfred's face changed slightly. He lowered his head and said softly: "My lord, I have enough manpower now, and I don't need money for the time being. I am very grateful for the church's support. But I still hope that these precious human and material resources can be used in more useful ways."

"Oh?" Archbishop Vikmar fixed his eyes on the Templar Commander sitting in front of him, and his tone gradually became more serious: "Then, can my Knight Commander tell me what is more useful? ~?"

In an instant, Vikma, who had shown a slight expression of admiration just now, instantly turned into a majestic and cold look, and a terrible majesty enveloped Alfred.

Alfred's forehead was sweating, and he bowed his head in silence.

"You've crossed the line, Alfred." The Great Instructor Hans Reitdorf also said in an unhappy tone: "It's not up to you to define what is more useful, since the archbishop told you , you have to accept it, rain, dew, thunder and thunder are all divine favors! You have no right to refuse!"

"Hey..." Vikmar reached out his hand to signal Hans Reitdorf to stop talking, and the Archbishop of Justice held the command scepter: "Alfred, since this is the case, I want to ask you two questions."

"Please show me, the archbishop." Alfred only felt hot and cold in his body for a while, he felt his heart beating wildly, his forehead was already covered with sweat, and a large area of ​​the dress behind him was soaked.

"Lian Macado, Duke of Musillon, has come to Brunswick this time. Does he plan to support any candidate as the Royal Chief Wizard?"

"That young battle priest, you already know about the reform event proposed by Luther Huss, so can you tell me your opinion on this matter?"

"This……"