Chapter 569 Conflict Will Arise, Archbishop Byron 【Subscribe】【5K】

However, Guther Pendragon was very unlucky, and his baptism that year failed.

Now he is 117 years old and has entered a serious stage of aging.

This is the fuse that triggers the conflict between the royal family.

The illegitimate children of King Guther are not counted among the people, and there are a total of five direct descendants in the royal family.

The eldest, the second, and the fourth are all princes.

The third and fifth are princesses.

Among them, the most beloved by the old king of Guther is the fifth, that is, the little princess Jenny Pendragon!

Princess Jenny has been smart since she was a child, and she also learned a good tailoring skill from the maid.

It's just that according to royal practice, the princess cannot inherit the throne of the king.

This has no precedent in the history of the Avalon royal family.

The human kingdom in this world still follows the system of the firstborn.

The one who has the most hope of inheriting the throne of the king is the eldest prince.

However, the old King Guther had previously expressed his cultivation of Princess Jenny.

This made the other princes very worried.

Besides the eldest prince, the second and fourth children are not fuel-efficient lamps.

They began to develop their own forces in the kingdom one after another, winning over noble groups from all over the world.

The princes and nobles of this world have long since become smelly and long like foot-binding cloths.

This also gave the princes the soil to play with bloodlines and machinations.

They took root in various regions within the Kingdom of Avalon

Even the third princess, the princess.

She controlled the important ports and cities on the eastern coast, such as The Hague Giant City, Elaraya Port, Whirlpool Bay, and Kekalima Islands in the eastern part of the Kingdom of Avalon.

On the contrary, the fifth princess, Jeanne Pendragon, who was deeply loved by the old king, disappeared some time ago!

For this reason, Guther Pendragon even issued a kingdom bounty.

Anyone who can find Princess Jenny and escort them back to the main imperial city can get the title of hereditary earl and the fief of the giant city, as well as a huge sum of five million dinars and a large team of Avalon elite warriors.

According to rumors, the disappearance of the five princesses is related to other princes.

Old King Guther also conducted a rigorous investigation of several princes.

Unfortunately, there is no direct evidence.

The palms of the hands and the backs of the hands are full of flesh, and Gusher has nothing to do with the open and secret struggles of his children.

He is indeed old, and the Kingdom of Avalon cannot live without an heir.

So he can only acquiesce to the struggle of his children.

The previous Church of Calamity Raven was linked to the second prince, Carter Pendragon.

In exchange for the church's support for him, he exchanged the right to preach within the kingdom controlled by the second prince.

It's a pity that guy suddenly regretted it later.

Therefore, the Church of Calamity Ravens sent a group of Apostles to raid Odo Village near the Burial Ground in retaliation.

On the one hand, it is to excavate the remnant of Balnazar to sacrifice and summon the spirit of the raven.

On the other hand, it can be regarded as a disgrace to the second prince.

Because Henry Lancaster, Marquis of Rentax, has joined the second prince's camp.

Several princes and three princesses are not good things.

Only the five princesses who disappeared mysteriously were not involved.

Under such circumstances, the Kingdom of Avalon may soon enter a state of total chaos.

As short as three years, as long as five years, the old king of Gusher will die.

The large and small nobles who are in charge of the major cities and state cities in the kingdom also need to line up in advance.

This is why the Church of Calamity Ravens is taking advantage of this juncture.

The Calamity Raven Cult doesn't know much about the news of other kingdoms.

But for the three kingdoms of Avalon, Nord, and Vaegir, the church has a unique intelligence system.

Some of those black street rats, including those in the great cities, also serve the church.

Mice are all suckers.

As long as you give money, you will say anything.

Except for the Kingdom of Avalon.

Nord Kingdom in the north is not very peaceful.

That Queen Sandina is not a good bird. She has served King Ragnar for many years, and behind her is the super family of Trevassin. She secretly develops power, and even the prince is at the mercy of it. It seems that there is a conspiracy brewing.

As for the northernmost kingdom of Virginia, the situation is also complicated.

The Liszt family of Chancellor Finn Liszt, who seem to be very interested in developing the land north of the Wall, are the wealthiest family in the Kingdom of Virginia.

Almost monopolized half of the travel business organizations in the north, and the strength of his subordinates was also extremely large.

Even the royal family has to be afraid of three points.

Recently Finn Liszt and King Yarogluk of Vaegir have had some conflicts.

For this reason, he has left the capital and returned to the family sphere of influence in the northern part of the kingdom.

According to the report of the mad believers in charge of the church's intelligence, a large amount of supplies are gathering in the Great City of Eternal Winter, the Great City of Frost and Snow, and the Great City of Cold Forest in Virginia these days.

In short, the interior of these kingdoms is not peaceful.

As if an undercurrent began to flow.

As for the Kingdom of Swadia, the Khugeit Empire, the Kingdom of Rhodok, and the Sultanate of Sarand.

Due to the geographical separation, the Church of Calamity Ravens does not understand the situation of these kingdoms. ,

On the vast continent, their hands can't reach so far.

As for why the Church of Calamity Ravens pays attention to the situation in the human kingdom, the reason is actually very simple.

Because the most important responsibility of any church is to spread the faith and gain followers.

Only the major human kingdoms have the largest population.

Just because theocracy and kingship are incompatible, the major kingdoms basically have an attitude of rejection of the church.

The two giant city-level strongholds of the Church of Calamity Ravens are located in the northern part of the mainland.

One is the Jackdaw Valley where Sapphire is now.

It is located in the border area between the Northland Plateau and the middle of the mainland.

The other is the Isle of Calamity, in the Dark Fjord on the northwest coast of the mainland.

And the entire northern part of the continent is the territory of the Kingdom of Virginia.

The reason why the Church of Calamity Ravens was able to establish a stronghold in the north was also the result of the tacit consent of the top officials of the kingdom.

It involves some very complicated games of interest.

But this acquiescence does not mean that the Kingdom of Vaegir will openly allow the Church of Calamity Ravens to preach within its jurisdiction.

In fact, there are hundreds of churches, large and small, in the entire continent.

The Church of Calamity Ravens can only be regarded as a second-class power among all churches.

Most of the churches with more radical and paranoid doctrines are called heretics by the major kingdoms.

Only forces with relatively moderate and neutral doctrines such as the "Holy Nation Temple", the Church of Radiance, and the "Sacred Star Church" could not be labeled as "heretics".

Most churches want to spread the faith is not as easy as they think.

They can only establish churches in small villages in remote areas and send church pastors.

It is completely in the cracks to seek development.

Even at this level, conflicts often break out between churches over the competition for believers.

The entire Endless Continent is not a place where theocracy is supreme.

This is the true state of existence of the churches in the mainland.

If the Church of Calamity Ravens can take advantage of the fact that the Kingdom of Avalon is about to fall into the chaos of the royal power struggle, it can find a way to secure a few giant cities, then the Calamity Ravens will have the opportunity to become a first-class church force in the continent.

The number of believers and the power of the Apostles can also expand rapidly.

into a virtuous cycle.

This is the true purpose of the Church of Calamity Ravens.

Raven Saint Sapphire herself naturally knew this.

This is an opportunity for the development of the Church of the Calamity Raven, and it is also an important turning point.

It is because of this that Sapphire feels that the responsibility on her shoulders is too great.

Of course, she is only part of the church's actions.

In order to make sure nothing goes wrong, the Church of Calamity Ravens selected three targets at the same time.

In terms of difficulty, the part she is responsible for is indeed the least difficult.

Jackdaw Valley is a giant city-level settlement.

It governed twelve cities and one hundred and forty-six villages.

The total population of the power area has also reached 10 million.

There were no towers built around the valley.

It is an open large settlement.

A large number of forts were built on the periphery, and there were neat farmlands around.

To ensure the basic food supply, the cultivated farmland is so large that it surrounds almost all the open space outside the valley.

The crops in the north are very monotonous, and a crop called highland barley is also grown here.

The overall output is not bad, plus the blessing of the natural magic circle can basically meet the food supply of the population within the jurisdiction.

The area under the jurisdiction of Jackdaw Valley is basically full of believers of the church, and every village and state city has built [Raven Towers] and prayer churches of different levels.

These [Raven Towers] can summon ravens wandering around.

Therefore, the raven has also become an alternative companion beast in the Jackdaw Valley.

The deacon in the church can control the raven through special magic.

You can even get the Raven's vision for detection or harassment.

This valley should technically be a large basin.

The overall terrain is relatively flat.

To the north is the cold forest of permafrost.

To the south is the kingdom of Swadia in the middle of the continent.

From the perspective of continental location, it belongs to the edge of the Kingdom of Virginia.

It is precisely because of this that the Church of the Calamity Raven can establish itself here.

Right in the heart of Jackdaw Valley stands a majestic cathedral.

The cathedral has high towers.

There is also a large stone statue of the God of Ravens at the highest point.

The wings on the body are carved with a striped road, which is filled with mithril, fine gold, gem powder, rune stone and other materials, not as simple as a simple statue.

At this time, the raven saint Sapphire was on one of the towers of the cathedral.

This is already the commanding heights in Jackdaw Valley.

The frigid wind blows from the northern plateau, bringing the cold air from the north to the middle of the continent from north to south.

Sapphire was leaning against the stone stack at the top of the tower, and beside her was a massive black crossbow.

She was wearing a fur coat with a red fox fur scarf around her neck.

She also wears a velvet cap on her head, which can cover the ears under her hair, so she looks at the very distant place with clear eyes, and her eyes are in a state of being empty as if they have no focus.

Just when Sapphire was in a daze, an old man walked out of the top door of the tower behind her.

The old man looked quite old.

The beard and hair on his face have turned white.

The wrinkles at the corners of the eyes are layered on top of each other, containing the depth of the years.

He wore a red cloak with three black ravens sewn on it.

A well-dressed church leather jacket, sewn from the finest fur of the Northern Stormbear.

On his feet are leather boots made of gerwell deer hide from the northern plateau.

His expression was as calm as water, and he looked kind and kind.

This is also a characteristic of the appearance of the top of the church.

This is true from the bottom pastors to the deacons of the church, the elders of the apostles, and the elders of the church.

No matter whether their thoughts are extreme or dirty, at least they always seem so kind on the surface.

This is their unique skill!

It is a unique face that has been cultivated after years of maintenance.

If they look too vicious, how are they supposed to preach?

Sapphire heard footsteps behind her and turned her head slowly.

After seeing the old man, he quickly turned around and bowed respectfully to him.

"Archbishop Byron, why are you here?"

The old man in front of him had a great background and was one of the three archbishops of the Church of Calamity Ravens.

He is also the Archbishop who is in charge of Jackdaw Valley.

The three archbishops are the real power figures in the Church of Calamity Ravens, apart from the Pope.

Even Sapphire, who is a saint, bows and salutes when she meets her.

Two of the three archbishops are in charge of the two strongholds in Jackdaw Valley and Calamity Island, respectively.

There is also an archbishop who controls the Apostolic Corps and the Judgment Army under the church.

As for the Raven Saint Sapphire, there is not much real power in the hands.

More like a mascot in the church.

Even his position in the church is not as good as that of an archbishop.

It's just a lot higher than those church elders.

After Sapphire bowed and saluted, Archbishop Byron nodded slightly with a kind smile on his face.

"The saint doesn't need to be too polite."

"Are you ready for this action?"

"Please be prepared for everything."

"Your goal is the great city of Rentax."

"And in three weeks it will be time for the feast of the Marquis of Henry Lancaster."

"At that time, the large and small nobles of the major cities under the great city of Rentax will participate in the banquet!"

"As long as you control these guys, you can control the entire Rentax city without a single soldier."

"This is an important part of the "Dragon Devouring Project" and absolutely cannot be missed!"

Archbishop Byron said excitedly.

Avalon's kingdom emblem is the Nine-faced Dragon God.

The meaning of this "Dragon Devouring Project" is obvious.

As for the Archbishop's words, the Raven Saint Sapphire just lowered her head deeply.

"I understand Archbishop Byron."

"Sapphire will definitely dedicate her blood and spirit to the church!"

"Take the great city of Rentax, and let the light of the Raven God shine on the earth."

"Archbishop, I met a friend during the operation in Odo Village."

"His strength is very strong, and he may be able to help us."

"If it wasn't for him in Odo Village, I'm afraid I would have been captured by the Knight Squadron Captain Quinnir and the Dragonborn Knights in the great city of Rentax."

Hearing Sapphire's suggestion, Archbishop Byron shook his head.

"No! Sapphire, you know that this operation matters!"

"Never reveal it to any outsider!"

"Unless, you can make him a fanatic of the church."

"Let him complete the ritual of conversion of believers..."

"Then maybe I'll agree with your suggestion."

Archbishop Byron said calmly.

Raven Saint Sapphire was sluggish for a while before nodding her head.

"I...I understand, Archbishop!"

Hearing Sapphire say this, Archbishop Byron showed a satisfied and inscrutable smile.

"Very good, Sapphire Raven."

"Don't live up to the Pope's expectations for you."

"Don't disappoint the church's cultivation and nurturing for you."

"May the Raven God protect your soul forever!"

He raised his chin and raised his right hand to gently brush the top of Sapphire's head.

As his arm waved, a silver-white frost trail appeared on the top of Sapphire's head.

Raven Saint Sapphire did not answer, but just bowed her body down.

After Archbishop Byron finished speaking, a pair of blue and white frost wings condensed on his back.

Soon, the pair of wings fanned, and every time they waved, white snowflakes emerged and fell to the ground, and then Archbishop Byron flew directly from the top of the tower.

Frost Wing's flying speed is very fast, and a blue and white streamer trail is drawn under the night, and it disappears into the night sky in a blink of an eye.

It can be seen that this old guy has high frost magic attainments.

This is also a normal situation. If you don't have a few brushes, how can you become an archbishop?

Moreover, the god of ravens worshipped by the Church of Calamity Ravens has two characteristics.

One is the Frost Magic feature, and the manifestations of demon beasts and magic are Frost Raven and Frost Magic.

Zong Shen is now responsible for the refrigeration in his territory is the Frost Raven captured earlier.

As for the other characteristic, that is the calamity characteristic.

This is a very strange property.

Represents properties such as plagues, natural disasters, and bad luck.

Therefore, the top leaders of those churches basically also have the power of frost or disaster.

Including the Raven Virgin Sapphire herself.

She received a special bloodline enhancement when she was baptized by the Raven Spirit.

Even the blood in the body is filled with the power of frost.

Therefore, when the Church of Calamity Ravens was excavating the Bone Burial Ground, Sapphire's blood was used as a main material to set up a magic circle to suppress the undead.

It is because her blood contains a wealth of frost power, which can suppress the resurrection of the undead to a certain extent. This is the power in the blood.

After Archbishop Byron flew away, Sapphire slowly raised her head.

Her expression was unprecedentedly solemn.

Rentax will be her last chance to prove herself.

If she fails again, according to the tradition of the church, the Frost bloodline in her body will most likely be deprived.

This is a cruel fact.

When she cannot benefit from the church, she will also lose everything the church has given her.

Even being a saint of the church cannot be avoided.

In this regard, she has a deep understanding of this since she grew up in the church.

It can be said that no one understands the cruelty of the church better than Sapphire.