Chapter 1607 Black Ax Mercenary Group (Ⅱ)

Of course, Joann will not forget that Henry Baldwin's funds for conducting evil experiments came from the military appropriation, and the purpose was also to breed thoroughbred horses for the Alfheim Colonial Army.

Soon thereafter, Joan went north to Midgard, and intervened in the haunted incident of the abandoned mine in the dwarf fortress Nidaville. After some investigation, he learned that the so-called haunted rumors were actually the "mad mage" Felger who lived in the depths of the mine. , secretly conducting smallpox virus experiments.

Ferger's research on the smallpox virus was not out of academic interest, but to develop a virus weapon for the Midgard military. After interrogation, Ferger admitted that he was a Conqueror Cultist, which is another ironclad proof of the cooperative relationship between the Conqueror Cult and the military.

Later, Joan entered Midgard University and studied under Professor Moriarty. His mentor was also involved in the research of smallpox virus weapons, and the funding for this project was also provided by the Midgard military.

Although the tutor didn't say it clearly, the implication has already been hinted. Joan guessed that the tutor's employer is probably Baron Laval.

Judging from these clues, even if Baron Laval did not really join the Conquering Cult, at least he had a close relationship with this cult.

Thinking of this, and recalling the grievances and grievances between himself and the Conquering Order, Joan felt a little uncomfortable.

As far as this question is concerned, Haakon's reaction was more intense than Joan's.

"The Conquering Cult, that is the sworn enemy of our Volsong tribe! If Laval the Butcher is with the Conquering Cult, wouldn't our participation in this war mean that we are collaborating with the cultists and helping our sworn enemy? It's better to just give up participating in the battle, even if you help Master Fei!"

"Stinky boy! Stop talking nonsense!"

Logan angrily scolded the outspoken eldest son with an extremely severe expression.

Lord Custis smiled and waved his hands, signaling Logan not to lose his temper with the young man.

"Haakon, Slude, it's okay for us to talk about the speculations you just raised behind closed doors, but there is no real evidence after all, so don't talk about them outside."

"As for the Conquest Order, frankly speaking, I don't like this organization either. However, the colonial authorities have not blacklisted this organization for illegal missions so far, so at least from a legal perspective, we cannot publicly criticize it as a cult."

"Compared with the conservative countries in the old world, where heretics were sent to the stake at every turn, the biggest advantage of our New World is that our minds are more open, and people enjoy a wider range of freedoms, including the freedom of religious belief."

"Since the conquest of the Order is legal, whether or not Baron Laval really joins the Order is his personal freedom, and we have no right to criticize his beliefs."

Lord Custis laughed at himself with a smile: "Don't look at me halfway into the ground. On the issue of freedom of belief, I am a fashionable 'enlightenmentist'! You young people, your thinking is not as good as that of an old guy like me. More rigid?"

Everyone was amused by Sir Alex's joke, and the atmosphere of the chat became more relaxed.

"My lord, in fact, my thinking is different from Haakon's, and this is the reason for our quarrel."

Slude said calmly: "My elder brother is too simple-minded and always sees things in black and white, good and evil, so he doesn't bother to join forces with the Black Ax Mercenary Group, let alone fight side by side."

"However, in my opinion, there is no distinction between good and evil in many things in the world, and the boundaries between black and white are not always so clear, but more of an ambiguous gray area. Many times we have to ignore the small details in order to take the overall situation into consideration."

"The Conqueror Cult is indeed our enemy, but the number one enemy we face now is the Feiren. Since the Conqueror Cultists are willing to help us fight against the Feiren, what's wrong with that?"

"The enemy of the enemy can become a friend, even if it is only an ally for a short period of time, it is better than them running to the opposite side of the real Fei's camp to be our enemy!"

"Haakon can't understand the extreme beliefs and vicious behavior of the conquerors, but I don't think it matters."

"A group of mercenaries who work for money, as long as they can work hard to kill the enemy on the battlefield, there is no need to be too demanding on their morality and beliefs."

Joan deeply agrees with Slude's views on the "Black Ax Mercenary Group".

He doesn't like those cultists either, but as Slude said just now, the enemy's enemy can at least become a temporary ally. It's much better for the "Black Axe Corps" to stand on one's side than to run to the enemy's camp .

As for how to fight side by side with the former enemy, can we put aside the past and trust each other?

Then it is not a problem that can be solved unilaterally by "taking the overall situation into consideration". It depends on whether the "Black Ax Mercenary Group" can show the same sincerity.

At the end, Slude warned his brother meaningfully:

"Haakon, don't forget that our Walsong tribe also intervened in this war of the Ashan Empire and the Fizen Kingdom in the form of a 'mercenary group', which was made by Governor Nichols. With that promise, I had to sacrifice my life to the Midgard colonial government."

"As far as standpoint is concerned, there is no fundamental difference between us and the 'Black Ax Mercenary Corps'. We are all fighting for our own interests. Perhaps in the eyes of 'The Butcher' Laval and his followers, we aborigines are more Mercenaries who believe in cults are even more detestable, Haakon, don't get too involved in the drama!"

Joan could hear that Slude's tone was not right. Some of his words were too harsh and blatant. Even he, a descendant of the colonists, felt embarrassed. No matter how well-mannered Lord Custis was, he might feel a little uncomfortable in his heart.

Joan didn't want to hear Slude continue to sneer and attack the colonists and the colonial government with guns and sticks, so she hurriedly interrupted and tried her best to bring the topic back on track.

"Slude, who is the leader of this 'Black Ax Mercenary Group' recruited by Baron Laval, and how many mercenaries are there in total?"

Slude was interrupted by him as he wished, and replied: "The leader of the 'Black Ax Mercenary Group' is a man named Shaman."

"This person seems to be a high-ranking druid, and he came from one of the most weird and evil sects among all druid societies. He calls himself the 'witherer'. Instead of revering nature, he enjoys destroying the jungle and can absorb flowers and plants. The life of the tree, transformed into its own magic."

"Like other senior cadres of the conquest order, Sharman also holds a root of the vampire tree 'Gantias'. Using this evil magic tool, he can transform withered trees into living plants, It is also the so-called 'blight monster', acting as a servant for him to drive."

"We in Shizhu Town have suffered a lot from the 'wither monster' in the struggle against the conquest sect all these years!"

Slude said bitterly.