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Immediately after the inauguration ceremony of the new High Priest of Order, the Orthodox Church Alliance meeting began.

In a high-end banquet hall in the Holy See, Creed was responsible for accompanying the religious leaders.

Although the branch gods of the order had just forced the death of their main god not long ago, this did not affect the warmth and friendliness of everyone at the moment. Everyone seemed to be reunited with old friends for many years, and the atmosphere was warm and familiar.

Everyone is very realistic and clearly understands that the battle between gods is a matter for the circle of gods. As humans, we naturally pay more attention to our own present.

The banquet went very smoothly. They only needed to eat and drink here to show intimacy and make political statements and positions.

The main hall, which is responsible for negotiating specific alliance matters, is like a noisy vegetable market.

Prodalas holds a small black hammer, like the host at an auction. Every time he finalizes a project, he smashes the hammer. The hammer has a lightning effect, and the electric snakes it pulls out wander around the walls and ceilings of the venue.

Originally, Karen should have left the Holy See at this time, but the unplanned position of acting high priest forced him to stay and help share some of the burden.

Therefore, he sat behind Prodras throughout the whole process and did not participate in the specific discussions of the affairs. He just acted as a qualified mascot.

In fact, with Protaras presiding over the situation, Karen really didn't have to worry about anything.

The banquet over there was held ten times in ten days, and I wanted to change the theme every day. The alliance meeting here went on for ten days and nights without stopping.

At first, the members of the delegation all took their own psychotropic potions. Later, when the potions they brought were not enough, they all used psychotropic potions provided by the order. At the same time, the Holy See also arranged for hundreds of priests to be stationed at the venue to help with treatment. and blessing.

Finally, important provisions such as specific alliance regulations, rules and regulations, division of responsibilities, and resource provision were determined.

The ecclesiastics held a collective public meeting, and Creed, as the representative, read out the alliance announcement.

Since then, an organization based on orthodox theology was formally established and named the Holy Alliance.

On the night the announcement was issued, many large, medium and small churches issued announcements, explicitly or covertly opposing and criticizing this immoral practice of orthodox theologians.

It does not involve faith, does not involve taking sides, and does not involve one-on-one historical grievances. When major, medium and small churches attempt to rely on the returned God to improve their own style and launch an upward attack, the orthodox theocratic religions consider their own fundamental interests and use class as the basis. The unit began to suppress downwards.

The Cult of Kosmos is not interested in this kind of behavior, but the main goal of the Cult of Kosmos is to target gods, so they are happy to see such a scene.

Two days after the announcement was issued, there were nearly a hundred large-scale frictions in the church circle, mainly initiated by the Orthodox Church, which paved the way for the subsequent large-scale annexation.

The war between humans and gods and the war between humans also officially kicked off under this background.

…

"Thank you for your hard work, Protaras."

Karen and Prodalas were walking in the garden corridor of the Holy See. The place is lush and green, the scenery is beautiful, and the appreciation value is extremely high. It can be said that every bouquet of flowers and every piece of grass has a profound history.

"It is also because the mutation occurred early and formed strong external pressure. Otherwise, 10 days would not be enough."

"Now, it's really time for us to go to the battlefield. Have we made all the arrangements?"

"Dickno has formulated a detailed combat plan, but there is an issue that urgently needs to be decided, whether to dispatch the First Knights first or other knights."

"What about Dickno's tendencies?"

"His suggestion is that they are all OK, but it is best not to mix them together, otherwise the efficiency will become very low."

"What about Creed? What does he think?"

"High Priest Creed prefers to use other Order Knights first. You know, Captain Da'an and the others are almost exhausted. If they are not allowed to go to the battlefield to face the gods directly, they are afraid they will go crazy. "

"They are all testing, even the Knights." Karen sighed, "As soon as High Priest Norton left, everything outside began to compress inside."

In the past, the group leaders would only dare to put on a grievance face and think of ways to be seen by the high priest in order to comfort them. How dare they directly issue official letters to disclose their demands like now.

"This is inevitable. Even with your strong support, it will never be as good as when Norton was here."

"Let's mobilize the First Knights first." Karen made a decision, "High Priest Norton said at the time that such an honorable thing as dying must be done in an orderly manner."

"The regimental leaders will gather at the War Academy in the afternoon to receive the battle plan, which is equivalent to forcing the palace."

"I'll be there."

Karen walked out of the yard and went to the Office Temple first.

The office temple returned to its former bustle, and strips of light reappeared, guiding the priests who came to do business one by one to the area where the high priest was located.

Although Creed was unable to handle all matters as energetically as High Priest Norton did, there was another desk in front of his desk, with Alfred sitting behind him.

Alfred has the inheritance of phantom beasts and is favored by Tiranus, so he can recreate the situation when High Priest Norton was handling official duties.

However, Alfred will also deliberately leave out some tasks that are not difficult to deal with in the past to Creed behind him, so that he can live a fulfilling life.

It can also be seen from here that Creed has a clear positioning of himself. Even if the former high priest did keep Alfred by his side for a long time before his death, he was Karen's person after all.

By using Karen's secretary as his own secretary, Creed is completely defenseless against Karen.

In addition, Creed retained and trusted Prodras, who was mysterious to him, and handed over his war academy to Dickno, recommended by Karen.

Looking at it now, it does make sense for Norton to choose Creed as his successor. Anyone else, even Foden, is likely to be "contaminated" in the supreme core vortex of power and cannot be like Creed. Red stayed awake like this.

After Karen arrived, Creed stood up, and Alfred touched the quill lightly while working and opened the tea seat.

The ashtray and cigars on the coffee table were gone, replaced by a map.

The map has a total of 12 layers of light and shadow, corresponding to 12 locations. These are areas where gods descend on a large scale.

Therefore, the Cult of Kosmos's enthusiasm for the number "12" is essentially influenced by the God of Order, who even releases the god to follow this number.

Creed sighed: "After the leader left, I clearly realized how relaxed we were when the leader was here."

Karen asked: "Will the Alliance send troops?"

"The main force will still be fought by ourselves. We will ask them to provide resources and war weapons. At most, we will ask them to send one or two main force elites to participate in the war.

I don’t want to see a large group of chaotic armies standing there fighting among themselves. This will seriously reduce the combat effectiveness. In addition, they are more interested in annexing large, medium and small churches.

They are a group of people who have no place on the stage, so don’t expect them to interfere too much in matters on the stage. "

"You're absolutely right."

"Da'an and the others want to play in the frontcourt."

"We can't just let them do what they want." Karen shook his head, "Only by keeping more people alive can we give the cult a more future."

"Don't you think it would be a pity to use the First Knights?"

"Didn't our ancestors sleep for two epochs just to wait for this day to come? The secrets were originally reserved for critical moments like this, otherwise they would become misers."

"I agree with you, but is there any way you can convince Da'an and the others?"

"I will."

"I'm not as good as you." Creed smiled, "I originally thought you would say you try your best."

"Right now, it's no longer appropriate to be subtle."

"How about I pass on the position of high priest to you now, and I continue to work in the War Academy?"

This was not a test, but a sincere statement. Ever since Creed personally put the great priest's robe on Karen that day, he had completely let go of it as if he had achieved enlightenment. Otherwise, he would not have been able to take the initiative to cut himself into a bare pole.

"You should continue to sit, so that I can be free and go out to do things."

Creed took out three scrolls from the sleeves of his divine robe and handed them to Karen.

"These are three decrees. I have used my seal well and left my own spiritual imprint. After you have comforted Da'an and the others, immediately go to the First Knights in my place and formally order the preparations for their awakening."

Only the high priest is qualified to mobilize the first knights.

Karen took the scroll in his hand and saluted Creed:

"Follow the law."

…

The meeting hall of the War Council was filled to the brim with 11 full-time captains and 22 deputy captains led by Da'an.

Although it is very unsafe for senior commanders to appear outside collectively before a battle, considering that they can immediately return to the military camp through the teleportation formation, this risk is nothing.

The War Academy is an old system controlled by Creed, but even Creed himself would be extremely overwhelmed when faced with this situation. This is indeed the case, so Creed himself did not come forward and let Karen do it. Solve this matter.

Dickno had just distributed the battle plan and was currently collecting opinions for improvement.

Da'an glanced at Selma, who stood up and said:

"I only have one opinion. Why does this battle plan have an alternative? Are we the alternative or the First Knights?"

Dickno responded: "Isn't it normal to have alternatives?"

Thelma said: "In such a serious war, we often have to face the decision of life or death, and there is no alternative!"

Dickno looked calm and smiled. He was really not afraid of the pressure of these commanders. In terms of seniority, he was the real senior of their group.

However, in the current situation, if they cannot be properly appeased, it will be difficult for the war plan to be implemented.

Outside, there was a sound of saluting, and the heads of the group in the meeting hall also heard it. Under the leadership of Da'an, everyone stood up one after another.

Karen walked in.

"Meet the high priest."

"Meet the high priest."

The group leaders are soldiers, but they are not heartless. They all deliberately removed the prefix of "agent".

Dickno gave way, but Karen did not go up to sit at the head of the table, but stood still in the middle of the chamber.

"I just heard it outside." Karen faced Selma, "Since we know that the war is serious and we need to face the decision of life or death, then why are you still arguing here?"

Seeing Karen stating his position, the big guy's expression was not as good-looking as before.

Da'an said: "The First Knights are the foundation of my teaching. I think that while we are still capable of fighting, we should not disturb the sleeping of our ancestors. We should also reserve more wealth for our descendants. "

Karen smiled and said: "I'm not here to discuss with you, I'm just here to convey the order. The First Knights will enter the battlefield before all of you knights.

When the First Knights are almost used up, you can replenish it. "

Da'an: "It's unfair and unreasonable to act as a high priest."

Karen looked at Da'an and said, "Captain Da'an, you have the right to reserve your opinions."

As he spoke, Karen pointed at all the group leaders around him and continued:

"You all have such power, but in the same way, I also have the power to retain the position of commander. I, the Cult of Kosmos, do not need commanders who disobey orders.

Don’t think that the Knights will not fight without you. The richest member of the First Knights is the commander!

The worst case scenario is that we will evacuate you all, and the Holy See will wake up the former commander to take command in your place! "

Everyone present looked angry. This was not a negotiation, this was the most direct threat.

Daan asked: "Karen, does it have to be like this?"

Karen: "Da'an, you can try bringing the knight into the Holy See again and see if you can succeed."

On the side, Dick Nuo, who had witnessed the whole process, couldn't understand why the always decent young master would deliberately push the situation in the most dangerous and rigid direction this time.

However, Dickno did not doubt the young master's ability. He could only blame himself in advance because he did not understand politics.

At this time, a deputy captain couldn't help but said: "But the temple's intention is to support us in taking the lead!"

Da'an immediately glared at the deputy leader. As a direct descendant of the former high priest, how could he allow himself to be involved with the temple.

Karen was not surprised by the performance of his pig teammate in the temple.

After Norton left, the temple immediately became active and began to release tentacles without restraint.

At this time, there was another noise outside, and this time there were more people coming.

The priest maintaining order at the door ran in and reported to Karen.

Karen responded: "Bring them all in."

"Yes, acting as high priest."

Soon, a large group of people were invited in. They were all old and gray-haired.

After this group of old people came in, most of the group leaders present subconsciously left their positions.

Because this group of old people are basically retired officers of the Knights. Many of the current commanders were their subordinates and students, and many of them were even father-son and son-in-law relationships.

Levin and Piro were at the forefront. They brought all the key members of the Kosmos Elderly Club in accordance with Karen's request.

When Da'an saw this, he couldn't help but raise his head, close his eyes, and let out a sigh. He already had a premonition that his attempt to force the wife to have a baby this time was going to fail.

However, he was not too disappointed, because in this young man, he saw the shadow of the leader. For him, it was not unacceptable for the divine religion to return to the era of gods.

Levin pulled his clothes with one hand, pointed at the commanders present with the other hand, and cursed:

"I said, what are you bastards doing here? What are you making a fuss about here? If you really want to make a fuss, are we more qualified than you to make a fuss?

Did you know that we have already made the form?

Me, him, him, and this group of people, we have all planned to commit suicide in advance at the right time to preserve a better physical condition and enter the First Knight Order.

If we really want to fight for it, if we really want to rob it, aren’t we more qualified than you ‘young people’?

Why, the First Knights are ahead of you, but you can’t bear the grievance and are about to cause trouble?

I bother!

Let me tell you, after the seniors of the First Knights wake up, it won't be your turn right away. We old guys will also be in front of you! "

"Yes, that's right, it's not your turn yet."

"It's outrageous, it's outrageous. You actually dare to come to force me to marry you. How long has it been since the previous high priest left?"

"Are you doing this worthy of the former high priest, and of those adults who have just fallen?"

"Are you worthy of wearing the robe of the God of Order, wearing the armor of Order, and commanding the Knights of Order?"

The meeting hall suddenly became a mess. Some old people were discriminating indiscriminately, while others went out of their way to pick out their own students and subordinates. Some even kicked their sons and sons-in-law in the butt without giving any face.

Karen deliberately didn't speak, allowing the chaotic atmosphere to continue for a while.

When he felt it was almost done, Karen raised his hand.

The old people were very considerate to Karen and immediately calmed down.

If Neo were here, I'm afraid he would tease me again: Look, you damn old man Yuan!

"Let the seniors of the First Knights go to the battlefield first. Now, who has any objections?"

Levin took the lead and shouted: "You dare to have opinions and disobey the orders of the Holy See. We old guys will commit suicide here today, no, we will burn ourselves!"

"Yes, I'm dead. I just want to make room for you. You don't want us to be in front of you anyway!"

"Hahaha, yes, we are already useless in your eyes anyway."

After such a fuss, the unity of the group leaders had been shattered.

Thelma is the worst. He is still being held by his ears by his old boss and father-in-law.

Da'an took the initiative and said: "The Knights of Order will always obey the orders of the Holy See and swear to obey the decrees of the High Priest to the death."

The big guy immediately followed up: "Swear to the death to obey the decree of the high priest."

A political coercion with a military background was finally resolved at this time. As long as these group leaders bowed their heads and accepted their fate, the knights soldiers below would not have any trouble with their comfort.

Karen took out the decree that Creed had given him in advance from his pocket.

said:

"You're here, just accompany me to the 1st Knights."