Two weeks later, nearing the end of the Midsummer Moon, Roland finally arrived at Hermes.
The Northland garrison and the witches welcomed him at the gate of the Holy City. In addition, he also saw a few nuns in church-style black robes in the team.
Although Roland had learned from the lightning that the church's senior leaders had collectively disappeared, when he walked into the empty plateau fortress, he still couldn't believe that the expected fierce battle did not happen, neither the God-Punished Witch nor the new mortar came in handy.
Although the result is great, it always feels like a punch to the cotton.
It was a very correct choice to decide to bring Isabella with you before going to war. According to the report sent by Eagle and Aegas, it was this former pure man who noticed the abnormality of the church and after properly disposing of the orphans in the monastery, he proposed to the Northland Army to investigate the Holy City of Hermes.
The result is surprising. The huge city has long been empty, and only some residents in the outer city who have no time to move away maintain the illusion that the church still exists.
In fact, they were not clear about what happened in the inner city, and only heard that the church was preparing for the final battle.
After that, the nun group integrated by Isabella soon entered Hermes. Under the announcement of these people's running around, the signs of escape were gradually alleviated. At least the escape brigade towards Langxin and Yongdong basically no longer appeared.
After all, giving up the Holy City is simply too dramatic and the blow to the reputation of the church is almost devastating.
Compared to those who leave without saying goodbye, the nuns who take the initiative to restore order are more like the successor of the church.
How did this be done?Since the letter cannot be written in too detailed, the first thing Roland did after entering the Holy City was to ask the whereabouts of the remnants of the church. There were at least a few thousand people in the inner city. Do they not need to pass through the outer wall if they left the plateau?
There are many natural tunnels below Hermes, some of which can pass through the Holy City Wall from the underground.If evacuated in batches, it will indeed make the residents of the outer city unaware.Isabella explained that they were designed to be one-time when they were built and only went out, and I checked several authentic entrances and found that they were all destroyed.
Where do those tunnels lead?
Only those who have walked through know that she shook her head. If this escape was planned in advance, it would be difficult to track their whereabouts after a month and a half.
So the church is planning to cut off its tail and save its life in order to make a comeback?
Roland couldn't help but frown. The problem was that giving up the Holy City was equivalent to losing the basic board, not as simple as cutting the tail, and the loss was even heavier than cutting the head.
They are so confident that they can find a base again to fight against Graycastle?
Or are you planning to break the whole into pieces and harass his territory in batches?
He felt a headache when he thought of being wary of these fanatics in the next few years.
Perhaps seeing his thoughts, Isabella smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about the church anymore, they won't be back."
Roland was stunned. Why did he say so?
They left a messenger.The other party replied.
……
In a small chapel in the north of the Holy City, Roland met the messenger from Isabella's mouth.
It was a white-haired old man wearing a brand new red-bottomed priest robe, holding a thick book in his arms, and walked out under the hostage of the guards.
Although his steps were a little weak, he still raised his head, as if he didn't want to lose to anyone in terms of momentum.
He first glanced at Isabella coldly, and then looked at Roland, "You are the King of Graycastle, Your Majesty Roland Wimbledon?"
It's me.
Gray hair and gray eyes are indeed very similar to your father. The old man said slowly, "My name is Jacob, the high priest of the Holy City. If it is divided by secular methods, it is probably equivalent to the duke... Of course, I have neither a corresponding fiefdom nor need so many servants."
I heard you insist on waiting for me here?Roland shrugged, "Why, those people didn't bring you when they sneaked away?"
It was what I wanted to stay. He looked solemn, as if he was giving his last words. I was old and couldn't run anymore... Even if I could leave, I wouldn't have a few years of life.Rather than living a new life, it is better to be buried with this city.
A new life?Roland quickly captured the keywords in the other party's words.
That’s right, let go of all responsibilities and just to spend the rest of your life in peace.Jacob's voice brought a hint of irony, you won, Your Majesty King, if this is what you want to see, the church will not go against you again, this city will be handed to you intact, and you will soon take over our nightmare.
oh?Roland said without comment.
Why do you think we have to stay on this plateau with nothing?He raised his voice a little, look at the good things you did, and humanity will perish because of you!
Yes, you're talking too seriously, I won't take the blame.Hearing this, Roland probably understood the High Priest's intention.
The church is indeed unwilling to let itself conquer the Holy City comfortably. Even if it is essentially powerless to stop it, it must make a mental stumbling block.
Jieluo also played this trick before the final battle, but the original intention was completely different. If he was a person who knew nothing about the battle of divine will, then when he knew that the devil would soon destroy humanity, he would be so surprised that he couldn't stop talking.
If you add more fuel and fire, and put the destruction of human beings on your head, this classic black pot will be no less lethal than mental pollution.
pot?Haha... nonsense, do you think I'm joking?His Majesty the Young King, it seems that Lord Pure One has not told you the truth about the matter.Jacob glanced at Isabella meaningfully. The church shouldered unimaginable responsibilities, and only a few senior officials knew about this.You don't know what kind of enemies we are planning to face over the past hundreds of years.Now that you ruin all this, you will naturally have to bear the consequences. Even if you are unwilling, it is useless. When fate comes to mankind, all you can do is accept helplessly and watch your kingdom turn into a sea of fire!
It seems that this guy not only wants to launch a mental attack, but also finds an opportunity to provoke his relationship with Isabella. It’s a pity that he misreads the wrong person and expresses his wrong intentions... Roland looked at the old priest who was righteous and righteous, and a sentence emerged in his mind that life is like a play, all relying on acting skills.
You may not believe me, but the facts are beyond doubt. After Jacob finished speaking, he let out a long sigh and spread out the books in his arms. This is the "Holy Book" of the church. After reading it, you will understand what stupid things you have done!We... no, we should say that the real enemy of mankind is
Devil, right?Roland interrupted him casually, saying that the church built the holy city here not to resist evil beasts, but to the divine stone ore veins in the mountains.There is a Privy Council under the cathedral, used to mine divine stones and transform the divine punishment army. This is the core of the church. Of course, I don’t know whether you know this. After all, the transformation ceremony can only be controlled in the hands of the pope.Do you still want to talk about the battle of God’s will or the smile of God?The war of reincarnation for more than 400 years is not fresh news. The devil is not a ghost who comes and goes without a trace. In fact, I have dealt with them long ago.So...what else do you want to say?
You and I were stunned at this time. He grew up and hesitated for a long time but couldn't say a word. It looked like he could be silenced at any time.
It took him a while before he pointed at Isabella tremblingly, it was you...
The latter shook his head gently, and it was not what I told him.From the beginning, he knew much more than we expected. You underestimated him too much...or we all underestimated him.
Now that you have finished what you say, it’s my turn next, Roland sneered.
The Northland garrison and the witches welcomed him at the gate of the Holy City. In addition, he also saw a few nuns in church-style black robes in the team.
Although Roland had learned from the lightning that the church's senior leaders had collectively disappeared, when he walked into the empty plateau fortress, he still couldn't believe that the expected fierce battle did not happen, neither the God-Punished Witch nor the new mortar came in handy.
Although the result is great, it always feels like a punch to the cotton.
It was a very correct choice to decide to bring Isabella with you before going to war. According to the report sent by Eagle and Aegas, it was this former pure man who noticed the abnormality of the church and after properly disposing of the orphans in the monastery, he proposed to the Northland Army to investigate the Holy City of Hermes.
The result is surprising. The huge city has long been empty, and only some residents in the outer city who have no time to move away maintain the illusion that the church still exists.
In fact, they were not clear about what happened in the inner city, and only heard that the church was preparing for the final battle.
After that, the nun group integrated by Isabella soon entered Hermes. Under the announcement of these people's running around, the signs of escape were gradually alleviated. At least the escape brigade towards Langxin and Yongdong basically no longer appeared.
After all, giving up the Holy City is simply too dramatic and the blow to the reputation of the church is almost devastating.
Compared to those who leave without saying goodbye, the nuns who take the initiative to restore order are more like the successor of the church.
How did this be done?Since the letter cannot be written in too detailed, the first thing Roland did after entering the Holy City was to ask the whereabouts of the remnants of the church. There were at least a few thousand people in the inner city. Do they not need to pass through the outer wall if they left the plateau?
There are many natural tunnels below Hermes, some of which can pass through the Holy City Wall from the underground.If evacuated in batches, it will indeed make the residents of the outer city unaware.Isabella explained that they were designed to be one-time when they were built and only went out, and I checked several authentic entrances and found that they were all destroyed.
Where do those tunnels lead?
Only those who have walked through know that she shook her head. If this escape was planned in advance, it would be difficult to track their whereabouts after a month and a half.
So the church is planning to cut off its tail and save its life in order to make a comeback?
Roland couldn't help but frown. The problem was that giving up the Holy City was equivalent to losing the basic board, not as simple as cutting the tail, and the loss was even heavier than cutting the head.
They are so confident that they can find a base again to fight against Graycastle?
Or are you planning to break the whole into pieces and harass his territory in batches?
He felt a headache when he thought of being wary of these fanatics in the next few years.
Perhaps seeing his thoughts, Isabella smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about the church anymore, they won't be back."
Roland was stunned. Why did he say so?
They left a messenger.The other party replied.
……
In a small chapel in the north of the Holy City, Roland met the messenger from Isabella's mouth.
It was a white-haired old man wearing a brand new red-bottomed priest robe, holding a thick book in his arms, and walked out under the hostage of the guards.
Although his steps were a little weak, he still raised his head, as if he didn't want to lose to anyone in terms of momentum.
He first glanced at Isabella coldly, and then looked at Roland, "You are the King of Graycastle, Your Majesty Roland Wimbledon?"
It's me.
Gray hair and gray eyes are indeed very similar to your father. The old man said slowly, "My name is Jacob, the high priest of the Holy City. If it is divided by secular methods, it is probably equivalent to the duke... Of course, I have neither a corresponding fiefdom nor need so many servants."
I heard you insist on waiting for me here?Roland shrugged, "Why, those people didn't bring you when they sneaked away?"
It was what I wanted to stay. He looked solemn, as if he was giving his last words. I was old and couldn't run anymore... Even if I could leave, I wouldn't have a few years of life.Rather than living a new life, it is better to be buried with this city.
A new life?Roland quickly captured the keywords in the other party's words.
That’s right, let go of all responsibilities and just to spend the rest of your life in peace.Jacob's voice brought a hint of irony, you won, Your Majesty King, if this is what you want to see, the church will not go against you again, this city will be handed to you intact, and you will soon take over our nightmare.
oh?Roland said without comment.
Why do you think we have to stay on this plateau with nothing?He raised his voice a little, look at the good things you did, and humanity will perish because of you!
Yes, you're talking too seriously, I won't take the blame.Hearing this, Roland probably understood the High Priest's intention.
The church is indeed unwilling to let itself conquer the Holy City comfortably. Even if it is essentially powerless to stop it, it must make a mental stumbling block.
Jieluo also played this trick before the final battle, but the original intention was completely different. If he was a person who knew nothing about the battle of divine will, then when he knew that the devil would soon destroy humanity, he would be so surprised that he couldn't stop talking.
If you add more fuel and fire, and put the destruction of human beings on your head, this classic black pot will be no less lethal than mental pollution.
pot?Haha... nonsense, do you think I'm joking?His Majesty the Young King, it seems that Lord Pure One has not told you the truth about the matter.Jacob glanced at Isabella meaningfully. The church shouldered unimaginable responsibilities, and only a few senior officials knew about this.You don't know what kind of enemies we are planning to face over the past hundreds of years.Now that you ruin all this, you will naturally have to bear the consequences. Even if you are unwilling, it is useless. When fate comes to mankind, all you can do is accept helplessly and watch your kingdom turn into a sea of fire!
It seems that this guy not only wants to launch a mental attack, but also finds an opportunity to provoke his relationship with Isabella. It’s a pity that he misreads the wrong person and expresses his wrong intentions... Roland looked at the old priest who was righteous and righteous, and a sentence emerged in his mind that life is like a play, all relying on acting skills.
You may not believe me, but the facts are beyond doubt. After Jacob finished speaking, he let out a long sigh and spread out the books in his arms. This is the "Holy Book" of the church. After reading it, you will understand what stupid things you have done!We... no, we should say that the real enemy of mankind is
Devil, right?Roland interrupted him casually, saying that the church built the holy city here not to resist evil beasts, but to the divine stone ore veins in the mountains.There is a Privy Council under the cathedral, used to mine divine stones and transform the divine punishment army. This is the core of the church. Of course, I don’t know whether you know this. After all, the transformation ceremony can only be controlled in the hands of the pope.Do you still want to talk about the battle of God’s will or the smile of God?The war of reincarnation for more than 400 years is not fresh news. The devil is not a ghost who comes and goes without a trace. In fact, I have dealt with them long ago.So...what else do you want to say?
You and I were stunned at this time. He grew up and hesitated for a long time but couldn't say a word. It looked like he could be silenced at any time.
It took him a while before he pointed at Isabella tremblingly, it was you...
The latter shook his head gently, and it was not what I told him.From the beginning, he knew much more than we expected. You underestimated him too much...or we all underestimated him.
Now that you have finished what you say, it’s my turn next, Roland sneered.
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