Chapter 533 384 Make a Small Achievement

"On our land, what should we do if this happens?"

Darkius did not question Ludwig. You, you, you, what? In his opinion, this was too low-level. He turned his head and looked at Cowell, who had squeezed into the cell one step ahead of Ryan. He gave Cowell a look that you know, and asked coldly.

"Blind!"

Cowell responded in the same cold voice.

"Nosing!"

"Castration!"

Cowell felt that the atmosphere of the fairy might not be tense enough. After he said blind, he continued to add. As he rushed in first, other elves also filed in, either staring at Ludwig with a covetous look, or pushing away Ludwig's followers.

"No...no...you can't do this, I am the emperor, the emperor of Altdorf, the emperor of the empire." Ludwig's voice trembled, trying to struggle and resist, but he felt that he was trapped in a ball of despair that he could not get rid of. His voice echoed in the cell, but it was like shouting in the wilderness with no one responding.

Reverend Sigma and Green, who were standing outside the cell, stood there, looking at each other, and their eyes revealed a tacit communication. They knew that the situation in the cell was out of control, but they decided not to risk entering it. Besides, they were not qualified to do anything, and perhaps their impulsive behavior might cause greater chaos and danger.

In the end, Reverend Sigma and Green decided to remain vigilant and not take any action for the time being. Reverend Sigma chose to stay where he was, acting as if nothing had happened, while Green took a last look at Reverend Sigma and left quickly, leaving this place of right and wrong.

"You offended me." Dacus looked at Ludwig and said condescendingly in a cold tone. At the same time, he sighed in his mind that in his opinion, Cowell was really... too imaginative.

The punishment of cutting off the nose is to cut off the nose, like Vlad, without a nose. Blindness is an upgrade on the basis of nose-splitting, digging out the eyes, castration... Those who understand, all understand, so should there be monasteries next? Blindness is equivalent to ending political life directly. What can a blind person do? There are so many politicians who have been blinded, and only Enrico Dandolo stood out and made a big move.

The same is true for castration. A castrated man is no longer a man, and he will be extinct and can no longer covet the throne. After all, who would accept a father-in-law as an emperor? The next is the monastery. The most typical example is Romanus IV, who was overthrown after the failure of the Battle of Manzikert. After being sentenced to blindness, he was exiled to a monastery on a small island.

However, Drucci did not play this trick, but was more direct, more straightforward, and more brutal. So Dacus thought Cowell was very imaginative. After all, he might not have told Drucci these things. As a ruler, why would he talk about these things when he had nothing to do? He was just bored.

"I have found a higher level of light." Then, Dacus added another sentence as a tribute to Romanus IV. If he remembered correctly, this sentence should be the blessing mentioned in the letter written by Psellos to Romanus IV after Romanus IV was sentenced to death.

As Dacus' voice fell, Cowell and Ryan had already taken out the thorn blades hidden under their robes. The thorn blades emitting cold light in the dim light were held in their hands. They had an eager expression on their faces, and their eyes flashed with cold light, as if they were ready to perform some surgical operations on Ludwig next.

But they did not take direct action. Cowell was very smart as Maranul's white paper fan, and Ryan was also very smart as Dacus's squire. They knew that Dacus was just threatening Ludwig. After all, William III was still standing next to him. It was no big deal to dig out Emperor Altdorf's eyes in front of the great priest Sigma. Moreover, when they came, they heard some words and probably guessed what was going on.

"Don't move for a while, I promise, it will be quick. Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry, it won't hurt at all, it will be quick, I am very confident in my superb skills." Although Cowell did not take direct action, he used words to stimulate Ludwig's nerves. A cold light burst out of his eyes, and the thorn blade was constantly gestured in his hands.

"No, no, no, I am the emperor of the empire, you elves can't do this."

Ludwig's heart was filled with fear and despair. Facing the threat of death, he felt that he had no way to break free. Cold sweat broke out on his palms, his body trembled involuntarily, and his eyes were full of pleading and despair. He knew that this was not the time to show weakness, and he had to stay calm, but sometimes, he couldn't do whatever he wanted.

Although Ludwig did not appear on the battlefield, his eyes and ears were everywhere on the battlefield. He knew the powerful strength of the elves in front of him. He originally just wanted to make friends with these elves. He glanced at the female elf and was attracted by her beauty, showing a greedy and eager expression, but he swore to Sigmar that he only glanced at her, just one glance. Thoughts kept passing through his mind. He thought of the relationship between William III and the elves. Perhaps only William III could save him now. He tried to seek William III's help and support.

However, William III has been staring at Jon Skyland, with no obvious reaction in his eyes. He did not respond to Ludwig, as if nothing had happened, as if the elves in the cell and Ludwig did not exist at all, as if he was thinking about something, perhaps weighing the pros and cons, as if he had entered a strange state. But this is just his disguise, a form of his expression. Although he has known Dacus for a short time, he probably knows Dacus's temper. Dacus is helping him, but... this method is a little uncomfortable for him, just like when he was on the city wall.

"My friend, this is Sigma Cathedral. For the sake of our friendship, please don't do this." After a few seconds, the atmosphere in the cell became more depressing, and Ludwig's followers had been controlled by the elves. William III, who can cook delicious mulled wine, knew that the fire was almost ready. He no longer maintained a state of concentration, and he prayed in a humble tone.

"My friend, you know that I am kind and generous. For my friends, I will respond passionately, just like the Battle of Altdorf this time..." Dacus looked at William III who was looking at him, and said in silence, revealing a hint of deep thought and consideration in his tone. He dragged out his voice at the end, as if he was preparing to make a final judgment.

Dacus' words made Ludwig's body tremble constantly, and his heart was full of fear and anxiety. There was endless fear in his eyes, as if he was facing the judgment of the god of death.

"I can give you a face, my friend, and not blind him! Nose cutting! Castration!" Dacus continued to announce, and when he said those three words, he used a very heavy voice, as if he was judging Ludwig's fate. He continued, his voice became softer, as if to comfort Ludwig, "Thank you, High Priest."

Davus finally chose to forgive Ludwig. Ludwig thought he was facing an irreversible fate, but now he was unexpectedly forgiven. His heart was full of gratitude and relief, thanking Dacus for his mercy and tolerance. Dacus asked him to thank William III as a gift to him.

William III nodded silently and accepted it. He didn't say anything. He knew what Dacus would do next, and the facts turned out to be as he judged.

"Blindness! Nose cutting! Castration! It can be avoided, but..." Dacus took a step back and said after Ludwig thanked William III.

Dacus' words were like a signal. The stunned Ludwig was stunned there, but the time was very short, less than a second. Maranul, who had been prepared for a long time, kicked him directly with a flying kick. He lost his balance in an instant and fell heavily to the ground. Lying on the ground, he felt a sharp pain, and the rain of fists and kicks hit him violently like a ruthless storm.

As the emperor of Altdorf, Ludwig could only curl up on the ground, using his hands to block the important parts of his body, trying to protect himself from more serious injuries. However, with the participation of the elves, he felt that he had no power to resist, and his body trembled painfully with every blow.

The beating lasted for a while, and when the elves dispersed again, Ludwig was still curled up on the ground, holding his head, his body shrouded in pain and weakness. His breathing was rapid and irregular, beads of sweat hung on his forehead, and every part of his body was aching.

In the cell, in addition to Ludwig lying down, there was also Jon Skylan lying down. Jon Skylan, who had recovered from the severe pain, showed a confused and stunned expression. He could clearly see that the human lying not far from him was Ludwig, whom he saw under the city wall that day, but he didn't know what Ludwig had experienced, why Ludwig was lying on the ground, and suffered the same treatment as him. This was the emperor of Altdorf.

"Not decent at all, is it?" Dacus, who did not take action, smacked his lips and said to William III who was standing there.

William III, just like when he was on the city wall, had been watching Ludwig being beaten, acting as a spectator and witness. He had witnessed the failure of the vampire before, and now he witnessed Ludwig lying on the ground being beaten by the elves. He was a little confused in his heart, and the words he knew could not accurately describe his current mental state. After hearing Dacus's voice, he turned around and shrugged at Dacus.

Dacus also shrugged in response, and then waved his hand, signaling the elves to let go of the followers who were forced into the corner. As the elves retreated cautiously, the followers were free. They did not resist, nor did they draw their weapons to protect Ludwig's belief, but fortunately they were still reliable. They knew that this matter should be over. The leader looked at William III. After seeing William III nod, he and other followers carried Ludwig out of the cell.

As Ludwig was carried out of the cell, this matter was over.

Does Dacus like to show off? No. Does he not like to show off? Yes. But he thinks that showing off needs to be done to reasonable objects. He is unwilling to accept the call of humans in the cathedral square. He feels that it is stupid. This feeling is like macarons going to a certain university. Why do college students come out and warmly welcome macarons? Is it because macarons have some special charm or something else? The essence is still...

Some strange habits dominate Darkus. He likes to achieve achievements, such as patting the horse master's belly and performing plastic surgery on Vlad's nose. There was also wearing Malekith's armor and being in bed with Morathi. Of course, these two things were done in a dream, but they were considered achievements, weren't they? After all, he has no system power, no reward settlement, and achievements. It's just an obsession and motivation in his heart.

In Darkus' view, Ludwig was a suitable target for him to show off. He may not have a chance to beat Magnus or Karl Franz, but he has a chance to beat Ludwig. After all, no matter how good Ludwig is, his identity lies there. In terms of achievements, this should be a beating of the emperor. Although this emperor has no legitimacy and was a bad person in the era of the Three Emperors, he is still an emperor after all, isn't he?

Although Darkus is sometimes reckless and does some irrational things, he is essentially cautious, at least that's what he thinks.

Achievement is secondary. The main thing is that Darkus does a favor for his friend. Sometimes some things are like leaving the left foot with the right foot. In this case, a little external help is needed, such as helping to untie the foot. Open or hide your legs so that you won’t be in trouble. A specific example is getting help from an outside source when you are in debt. This outside source is likely to be family, friends, or a bank.

William III represented the ecclesiastical power, while Ludwig represented the imperial power. The ecclesiastical power and the imperial power ruled Altdorf. Jon Skyland's survival makes William III seem very passive. After all, Jon Skyland's previous identity was a member of the Knights of the Silver Hammer and an experienced witch hunter. As a result, the witch hunter has now become a witch hunter. There may be many reasons and things for becoming a vampire, but it has happened.

Ludwig can use Jon Skyland's identity as a representative of the Reikland nobles to ask for benefits from the Sigma Church, or to damage the reputation of the Sigma Church and do something beneficial to himself. This is also the case for Jon Skylan. The reason why Skylan is alive. Of course, it actually doesn't matter whether Jon Skyland is alive or dead. What's important is that Jon Skyland's identity is out there and he is known to the top management of Altdorf.

Although the elves behaved very vulgarly, they were very particular about their attacks. After all, the ones who attacked were all Druchi. These Druchies had rich surgical clinical experience and knew where the vital points were and where the weak points were, even without the use of a stabbing blade. Their fists and feet are as precise as stabbing blades. The Enils were responsible for fending off the followers. The funny thing was that Tolandir wanted to squeeze in and kick him, but he failed to squeeze in and was squeezed out by the Druchi.

Darkus estimated that Ludwig would have to lie down for at least half a year as the empire did not yet have magic. In his opinion, it's a hit, so what can he do? Not convinced? With Altdorf's current situation, what can't be done? Even if he takes action, he can get out of Altdorf. Moreover, the so-called Emperor Altdorf does not have a family name like some countries. After all, the empire is an elector system, although the elector system is now rotten.

The Von Holtzkerg family, Darkus clearly remembers that this extremely prominent family in Reikland has produced three emperors, namely "The Just" Eberhard, "The Usurper" Ludwig and Lutvik, and then nothing more. With Lutvik's death in the Second Vampire War, this family was no longer what it was before, and it never had an emperor after that, and was lost among the many nobles of the Reikland.

So... I hit you, what can you do? Record it in family records to warn future generations? The problem is that if future generations don’t come forward, what can they do if they give a warning? Moreover, with Ludwig's pissing ability and reputation, he would not be indignant from the Reikland nobles after being beaten. On the contrary, they would only rejoice in his misfortune. Some rulers would choose to launch wars abroad because this would gain the support of interest groups and gain the support of interest groups. Improving one's reputation is the so-called three things for new officials to do when they take office.

And Ludwig's performance in the battle of Altdorf was too much. He stretched his hips so much that it made him uncomfortable to see Dacus. This is the Cathedral of Sigmar, an inaccessible cell. He told this So what if we go out? Who saw it? Do the testimonies of those subordinates count? Even if they saw it, what would happen?

Ludwig's behavior during the war was seen by the people of Altdorf. After the news of his beating spread, the people would not be indignant, but would only applaud him. After all, the person who beat him saved Altdorf. of immortal people. Besides, he said that he was beaten by the immortal people, will the people believe it? It is the Sigmar sect of Altdorf that dominates the people. As long as William III does not come forward on behalf of the Sigmar sect, the people...

Perhaps the nobles of Reikland would visit him in the Altdorf Palace under false pretenses and listen patiently to his account of what happened at that time. Whether the nobles don't believe it or not, it doesn't stop them from laughing at Ludwig and looking for opportunities to step on him. After all, your von Holtzkerg family can become Emperor Altdorf, and so can their family. They even wish they had no chance to succeed. Derwig was directly beaten to death. They would not mourn Ludwig. Instead, they would side with the Sigmar Sect, gain support from the Sigmar Sect, and compete for the throne of Emperor Altdorf.

This is also the reason why Dacus chose to find William III and the Sigmar sect represented by William III at the beginning of the siege. He and Finnubar had left a deep impression on Altdorf and even the people of the entire empire. His goal had been achieved. He believed that these six months were enough for William III to do a lot of things. As a friend, he could only do this. He didn't need to worry about other things. He would have gone into the woods by then.

Dacus, who no longer thought about it, shrugged at William III who was looking at him, and then he looked at Jon Skylan who had calmed down. In fact, beating Ludwig was just incidental. The important thing was that he heard Jon Skylan's name from William III, so he chose to come here. Otherwise, he would have to say goodbye and leave Altdorf after talking with William III. The time he agreed with the red dragon was coming soon, and he didn't want to leave a bad impression on the red dragons when they first met.

In Dacus's opinion, Jon Skylan is a legend, but this legend is somewhat unknown and not well known. (End of this chapter)