Alien Knights

There was a trend in the Silver Ring King City.

"Sacrifice Appreciation Meeting".

The nobles distributed invitations in the name of the family, initiated a party, and placed the treasured (looted) crystal relics in the most conspicuous position of the banquet hall, and then invited friends and colleagues to enjoy the food and wine while admiring the crystal clear treasures.

This may sound unbelievable, but it actually happened in high society.

Gradually, this trend entered the royal family. King Guy VI and Queen Mary, imitating the aristocrats they knew well, began to hold a large banquet in the palace with the theme of the treasured (yes, still looted) crystal relics, inviting the rich and powerful in the Silver Ring Kingdom to gather together.

This move can be regarded as completely pushing the popularity of crystal holy objects to a climax.

In the following days, in private taverns, hotels, chambers of commerce, and rural villages and towns, the common people gathered together, and the most talked about topics all became the topic of "treasures from the north".

People eloquently spread praises to each other.

What children like to hear most is the adventure stories on the way to treasure hunting; what young people like to talk about most is that treasures are priceless; what the elderly care about is the mysterious efficacy and divine brilliance of sacred objects.

In the huge Yinhuan City, there was only one person who did not participate in this popular feast, but fell into great anxiety.

Bishop Fabian touched the top of his head, concentrating on reading the report on the sacred objects compiled by his subordinates.

The sacred objects that should have been dedicated to the pope flowed into the secular royal family and nobles. Although the main responsibility is not on me, once the Archbishop of the diocese and the Cardinals learn about this, he must be the first to be unlucky. The top priority is to find a way to remedy it as soon as possible.

The sudden knock on the door made him raise his head in displeasure: "Come in."

The deacon pushed open the door, glanced at his boss's face, and said in a low voice, "Father Paul is here, and I ask to see you."

The bishop frowned and waved his hand impatiently: "It's him again? No see!"

Watching his subordinates leave the room, the old man turned his attention to the report again.

The northern archipelago, repelling the pirates, capturing the ship, and returning with a full load, several things before and after made him realize that the fastest way to obtain the crystal relic was to persuade Todd to go north. After thinking for a while, the bishop picked up the pen and paper, quickly wrote a letter, took off the monolithic crystal mirror, rang the transmission bell, and said to the subordinate who entered the room: "Give this letter to Father Rupert and tell him to do it as soon as possible."

Three days later, in the library of the monastery, Todd met the priest who had "exorcised demons" side by side with him.

Father Rupert did not have a good impression of Todd for the first time, but after experiencing an "exorcism ceremony" and meeting again, the attitude of the other party has changed significantly. The original arrogance turned into enthusiasm, and the original hostility became respect.

The two sat at the table and exchanged a little bit, and the monk fully understood the purpose of the other party's visit.

"The church hopes that he will go to the north again and bring back more crystal utensils."

I was secretly happy in my heart, the opportunity I had been waiting for finally came, but I couldn't show any signs on my face.

Todd touched the cross on his chest, shook his head, and matched his trembling hands with his frightened face, making the other party feel guilty for forcing him to go north in an instant.

As if chatting with an old friend, the monk first avoided talking about whether he would like to go to sea. Instead, he first told Father Rupert about his "experience in the north". The level of excitement is comparable to the plot of Hollywood blockbusters in the previous life. He just opened his mouth and let the other party startle with his adventures (made up randomly), without daring to take a breath.

"It is already the grace of the heavenly Father that I can return to my homeland, so how dare I expect to be blessed by the Holy Spirit again?"

Todd's words touched Father Rupert's heart.

The priest, who was devoted to theology and not good at scheming, immediately patted his chest and promised the monk in a loud voice: "Don't worry, Brother Todd! I will write to Bishop Fabian right now, and persuade him to find someone else to complete such a dangerous task! I will take care of this matter!"

Todd's eyes froze when he heard this, and he thought to himself.

Why don't you play your cards according to common sense.

According to the routine, you should persuade me again, and I will raise the conditions again, and we will bargain, and the matter will be settled.

Why did you just put on your pants and say you quit when you were only halfway through the routine?

Pulling the topic back to the original topic tactfully, while talking about his heart to the Father, while thanking the church for its great principles, Todd hinted a few words to the other party cryptically. If there are suitable conditions, he will consider going to sea again and travel north for the church.

Under the repeated questioning of Father Rupert, Todd slowly put forward his own conditions.

Three days later, St. Koh's Cathedral, Bishop's Interpretation Hall.

Bishop Fabian looked at the letter sent by Father Rupert, touched his forehead, and said with a headache: "First, I hope to set up a church in Muxi Harbor so that I can preach to the north; Second, I hope that the church will allocate him supplies, ships and weapons; Third, I hope that the church will send no less than 300 knights as his guards to resist pirates?"

The subordinates in the room looked at each other.

Someone who used to be a member of the visiting group appreciated Todd's good deeds, summoned up his courage, and said carefully: "My lord, the fighting power of the northern pirates should not be underestimated. Our people once fought against them eight-on-one, and they were almost defeated. The journey to the north, according to the words in the letter, is full of dangers. It is not too much..."

The bishop threw the letter on the table, with a bit of dissatisfaction in his tone: "The first two conditions are easy to talk about. The last one is the place to the west by the sea. Where can I find the Knights of the Church to be his guard? Even if I can find it, who would be willing to undertake such a task to go to the barbarian land in the north?"

Sitting back in his chair, Fabian propped up his forehead with the palm of his hand: "Obviously the first time I went to sea and returned safely, but the second time I became so greedy for life and fear of death. It is necessary to beat this kid..."

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

After getting permission, the deacon walked into the room and looked at the bishop with a bitter face.

The latter sighed: "That guy Paul again?"

The deacon nodded.

The bishop shook his head and asked helplessly, "Tell me, Father Paul, what's the matter?"

The reporter looked around at the other people in the room, with a look of embarrassment on his face.

Fabian waved his hand to signal the others to go out temporarily; while picking up the letter on the table, he opened the drawer.

The deacon walked up to the bishop and whispered, "Father Paul said that Todd is a heretic, and he will be tried for heresy!"

Bishop Fabian froze, turned his head in disbelief, and the letter in his hand fell to the ground.