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"The fire element is moving. Unfortunately, the enemy is releasing a forbidden spell. Disperse quickly!"

As soon as the white-haired old man finished speaking, the people in the Holy See who had gathered to defend fled like frightened birds.

The expected forbidden spell did not fall, but because the team was dispersed, giving Bear Stearns an opportunity to take advantage of it. The victim kept +1+1+1...

Realizing that they had been fooled, everyone was helpless.

This is a conspiracy. Maxim can freely control the forbidden curse. If they don't dodge, what will fall is the real forbidden curse.

With their small bodies trying to resist the forbidden curse, 99% of the society will end up in ashes, leaving only a 1% chance of leaving some wreckage.

If you choose to dodge, your original defensive formation will be gone. Facing Bear Stearns' sneak attack, the eighth-level Paladin was able to survive two attacks if he was prepared, but the rest were in tragedy.

The gap in strength is too huge. No matter how fully prepared you are, you can't stop the strong men from the Sanctuary from launching a sneak attack!

Especially the magicians were in the worst situation. Even the eighth-level great magician had no room to struggle once Bear Stearns got close to him.

The giant dragon attracts everyone's attention from the front, while the earth bear plays a sneak attack from behind. Such a golden combination directly made the Vatican and his party lose their temper.

Watching the team's numbers continue to decrease, and wanting to organize a counterattack, they didn't know where to start.

I originally thought that the dragon knight Hudson would be the weak point, but unfortunately the dragon did not engage in close combat with them, but only released magic harassment from a distance in the sky.

After advancing less than five kilometers, they were attacked seven times. The original team of more than 200 people had now been reduced by more than half.

Realizing the seriousness of the problem, Jeracic said with a gloomy face: "Those hypocritical nobles have the most reputation, and Hudson was able to show off his face and sneak attack, making it clear that he was not prepared to let us leave alive.

The sound of artillery has stopped, and the enemy's navy is outside. The evacuation plan we made earlier is no longer feasible.

Right now, the only way to hide on the island is to wait until the fog covers the sea area again, then we have the chance to break out and leave.

When everyone gathers together, the target is too big and can easily be targeted by the enemy. Next we will spread out, and whether we live or die depends on luck.

As long as someone is alive, bring the news back and let..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by a rain of meteorites falling from the sky.

"The enemy's sneak attack is coming again!"

As soon as this idea came to his mind, Jelacic could no longer hesitate and immediately ordered: "Let's go separately!"

This order is very cruel, which means that most of the people in the team will die in the enemy's pursuit.

But there was no way. Instead of gathering together and being killed by the enemy's sneak attacks one after another, it was better to spread out and hide and seek that glimmer of hope.

Anyway, the enemy has destroyed all the ships, and even if everyone gathers together, there is no way to evacuate Poison Dragon Island.

Now they can only gamble their lives. Bet that after the fog covers this sea area again, there will be merchant ships mistakenly entering this place, giving them an opportunity to leave.

Otherwise, they will have no choice but to be trapped and starve to death on this isolated island.

The team dispersed, which indeed gave them a chance of survival, but it also created opportunities for Bear Stearns.

Originally it could only be a sneak attack, but now it has become a pursuit. When disaster strikes, we can fly separately. There is no need to outrun the enemy, just outperforming your companions is enough.

The white-haired old man who was running at the front of the team suddenly realized something was wrong. He always felt like something was staring at him from behind. When he turned around, he saw that it was the dragon that was catching up.

"Earl Hudson, we have something to discuss! Everyone is..."

Before the old man could finish his words, a rain of fire had already enveloped him, scaring him to dodge in a hurry.

It's a pity that everything was in vain. He escaped the magic attack, but he couldn't avoid Maxim's dragon tail swing.

The magician's crispy nature was exposed at this moment. Even if he held up a magic shield, he still couldn't avoid the fate of being photographed into a pulp.

At the last moment before his death, the old man realized the problem.

There was no grievance between us, and there were so many younger brothers along the way who refused to kill him. Instead, they caught him alone and hunted him down. It was obviously for the "scepter of glory" in his hand.

It's a pity that it was too late to realize all this. If he had reacted earlier and thrown the artifact in his hand when escaping, he would never have died so quickly.

Putting away the Glory Scepter, Hudson sighed. It's not that he is cruel, it's just that the matter is too difficult and he has to be silenced!

When he took away the divine sword just now, he had not yet reacted. When the old man used the staff to cast the forbidden spell, he recognized it as the legendary "scepter of glory".

"Holy Crown", "Scepter of Glory", and "Holy Sword of Light", the Holy See's standard three-piece set of artifacts, actually two of them fell into his hands.

If this news spreads, there will never be peace in the Mountain Territory. Not only would the Holy See cause trouble for him, but other forces in the mainland would also take a peek.

Just by looking at this Vatican team, you can tell how deep the true top power is. It is simply not something that he, a dragon knight, can withstand.

For safety reasons, the only option is to kill people and silence them. Hudson has made up his mind. If he cannot kill all the Holy See and his party, he will block the foggy waters and prohibit ships from using this route.

This was obviously not something he could accomplish alone. He had to bring together several nearby coastal nobles to make it possible.

With Hudson's current status, it is not difficult to ask people to sell favors. What is difficult is not to arouse suspicion from the outside world.

Human nature, the more you block something, the easier it is to arouse everyone's curiosity. Blocking the route can only block passing merchant ships, but it cannot stop these great nobles from sending people to explore.

There are two paths before Hudson:

First, divide two artifacts with the Dalton family and face the crisis together.

But based on Hudson's understanding of Earl Pierce, he was not such a courageous person. Besides, the artifact has no substantive significance to the Dalton family.

The political significance of the artifact is mainly to divide the legal system of the Holy See. This is not something that a large noble family can control alone.

Both artifacts are of the light system, and at least two eighth-level experts who practice light power are required to achieve basic control.

Even if they gave the artifact to the Dalton family, they couldn't find anyone who could use it. For the Dalton family, keeping the artifact in their hands is simply a hot potato.

Second, throw one piece to the king to transfer the firepower and get some benefits back.

Anyway, only people from the Holy See knew that he had obtained two artifacts. As long as these people are not allowed to leave alive, the outside world will not know that both artifacts are in his hands.

After all, it would be a miracle to encounter even one of these artifacts. If you meet two people at once, no one will believe you if you tell them.

"That's all, only by giving up can you gain!"

After hesitating for a moment, Hudson made a choice between the two artifacts. The "Scepter of Glory" cannot be used at all, but the "Holy Sword of Light" can still be used to kill people.

On the surface, the sealed Holy Sword of Light looks similar to his Knight Sword. Because of Maxim, no one dared to check his knight sword up close, and no one would notice him replacing it.

The decision was made, and when Hudson wanted to arrest him for questioning, Bear Stearns finished the job first.

Except for a few lucky ones who were hiding, the rest either became dead souls under the claws of bears or died under the mouths of poisonous insects. If you want to get answers from them, you may have to summon the undead.

It is true that Hudson knows a little bit about undead magic, but how could someone who has been dealing with heretics for a long time be unprepared?

The holy water they carry with them greatly reduces the chance of turning them into undead. Even if the summoning is successful, most undead creatures cannot retain the memory of their lives.

Why the "War of Glory" and the "Holy Sword of Light" appeared here has become an unsolved mystery in Hudson.

The higher-ups of the Holy See must know, but it is impossible for him to ask. Satisfying curiosity is important, but saving one's life is even more important.

After giving up all the inquiring thoughts, I picked up the artifact and returned to the fleet. I saw a group of pirates gathered on the shore and surrendered to the fleet.

It was obvious that these guys who surrendered were smart people. Knowing that the people in the Holy See would not let them go, they decisively changed their followers.

It's just that they are in trouble at this moment. The fleet in front of them not only represents the Dalton family, but also the Koslow family.

The two families can work together, but how to deal with these pirates needs to be decided after discussion between the two families.

Perhaps out of respect for the strong, the fleet just let the pirates stay on the shore and did not accept their surrender immediately.

Glancing at the leading pirate leader who was resting on the shore, Hudson said coldly: "I'll give you a chance to survive and explain everything you know clearly.

Don't try to hide it. Without our protection, you will not survive a month on the island! "

Deep down in his heart, Hudson had already begun to think about whether to silence these people together.

Pirates are pirates after all. Even if they surrender, Hudson can still find an excuse to kill them all, not to mention that he has not accepted their surrender at this moment.

"Don't worry, sir, I will explain everything!

Originally, I was a down-and-out noble from a small country in the middle of the country. Because of the decline of my family, I went out to look for a living. Later, I was spotted by someone from the Holy See.

From then on, he followed their instructions and became a pirate, active in the central and southern waters all year round.

This time I was selected to go north to Dulong Island mainly because I had accidentally entered this place once before when I was wandering on the mainland and successfully escaped alive.

The purpose of the Holy See's trip seems to be to find some artifact on the island. My status in the Holy See is very low and I know only so much. "

After hearing Manbeard's answer, the murderous intention in Hudson's heart subsided a bit. It doesn't matter if you don't know, the only fear is that you know too much.

No matter who asks, Mr. Hudson only harvested one artifact on Poison Dragon Island.

"I have obtained the artifact, but there are still many remnants of the Holy See active on the island. These people are not weak in strength, and they are hiding in the dark, and there is no time to encircle and suppress them.

Byron, before the fog blocks the view, you send people to search around the island and destroy all the ships.

Even an antique ship from hundreds of years ago will be blown to pieces by me with a magic crystal cannon. Don't let go of large wooden boards either.

There is not much time left for us. We must destroy all navigation tools before the fog rises.

Let these pirates stay here for now. I will watch them personally and take them with me when I go back! "

A commanding tone that should not appear in a partner. However, Hudson has a special status, and he also serves as the commander-in-chief of the kingdom's war preparations and mobilization.

For a position where even he himself is unclear about the boundaries of his power, the outside world is even more confused.

The Royal Capital did not give an accurate statement as to whether it had the power to mobilize the country's armed forces, but this did not affect Hudson's giving orders.

"As you command, Lord Count!"

Byron replied respectfully.

Originally, he wanted to discuss the ownership of the artifact, but when the words reached his lips, he forcibly took them back. No matter who owns the artifact, it is not his family's turn.

The earl's direct nephew did not speak about this issue, and he was too lazy to be the first person.

When negotiating this kind of thing, we need to pay attention to identity equality. Let them negotiate with Hudson, and they will obviously suffer a big loss.

The fleet began to perform its mission, and only Viscount Caillot and a group of guards stayed in place with Hudson, nominally to help guard the pirates, but in fact they were still thinking about the artifact.

It's just that Hudson grabbed the stuff, and Cayo really didn't know what excuse to use to get a share of the pie.

"Glory Scepter, are you interested?"

As he spoke, Hudson threw the scepter in his hand to Viscount Caillaux without hesitation, as if he had thrown away a big trouble.

"The glorious scepter of the Holy See!"

"How can this be?"

Kayo said with a trembling voice.

As a symbol of the Holy See, the Glory Scepter will appear in almost every major ceremony. There was no news of the loss at all, but the artifact staff in his hand could not fool anyone.

After hesitating for a while, Cayo hurriedly returned the Glory Scepter to Hudson. This thing is really not something that the Dalton family can care about. Taking it back will only bring disaster to the family.

"Lord Earl, you have obtained this thing. You can handle it yourself. We will not participate!"

Seeing this scene, Hudson showed a wry smile in a pretense of embarrassment.

"The Scepter of Glory is different from ordinary artifacts. It is really too hot for our two families.

Since you, the Dalton family, are not interested, I will send it to the royal capital. If His Majesty the King wants to establish a separate Holy See, this is the best legal basis. "

Caesar IV is not Caesar III. No one is sure whether he dares to take on this hot potato.

But it's better to throw things out than stay in the southeastern province and cause trouble for your family. Given the size of the Alpha Kingdom, as long as the king is ambitious, he can still withstand the pressure.

"Lord Earl, this topic is too sensitive. There is a group of pirates here, and it is really not suitable to discuss it now!"

Viscount Caillaux said in a panic.

It could be seen that he was really scared. Hudson can tell the matter openly and honestly, because he is strong enough and has too many debts.

Viscount Caillot can't do that. Although he is a direct member of the Dalton family, he is only a "member" and not an heir to the family.

The political weight is much lower than that of Hudson. If you participate recklessly, you may die at any time.

For the Holy See, it is very difficult to kill a dragon knight, but it is not difficult to kill a child of a great noble.

In political struggles, Hudson never gets things done, because he is worried about pushing people to the limit, and the other party will directly break through all political bottom lines and attack ordinary members of the Koslow family.

"Well, the Scepter of Glory is not suitable to stay. After the matters on the island are finished, I will send it to the royal capital.

These pirate prisoners could only be used as coolies. They had little value and there was no need to subdivide them.

Why don't you and I each give half of it, and then you can send half of the people to the mountains to get it? "

Hudson said calmly.

A naked conspiracy, the opportunity was given. If the Dalton family wants to get a share of the pie, all they have to do is send someone to follow them.

The artifact cannot be given away for free, and the king will definitely compensate it in other ways. The benefits are visible to the naked eye, but the risks are also close at hand.

It is uncertain how long the news can be blocked. Once it gets out, both families will have to bear the political consequences of snatching the artifact and killing important members of the Holy See.

Compared with these, some pirate prisoners are indeed not worth mentioning. To the Dalton family, these people are indeed nothing more than coolies.

The moment he took over the scepter of glory, Viscount Caillaux's first reaction was to silence these people.

There are only a few hundred captives, and the Dalton family, which has a large business, is not short of this labor force.

"Your Excellency, you can make your own decision, we will not participate.

The successful completion of this operation is mainly due to your contribution. You have the right to dispose of all loot.

Pirate prisoners, we will deliver them to your territory one by one afterwards. "

Viscount Caillot hurriedly refused.

He believed that even if his uncle were here, he would make a similar decision. If they had known earlier that there was a Scepter of Glory on Poison Dragon Island, they would never have joined in the fun.

The current situation is that not only the family loses soldiers and generals, but also may be involved in the maelstrom of the game between royal power and divine power. If you are not careful, the family will be shot to pieces.

It's better to leave this kind of hatred thing to Hudson. Dragon knights have rough skin and thick flesh and can withstand wind and rain, but ordinary people like them can't.

In an instant, Kayo's desire for strength reached its extreme. The lack of peak combat power has become the biggest shortcoming restricting the development of the Dalton family.

Not to mention perverts like Dragon Knight, even cultivating a few eighth-level experts can increase one's own voice.

Of course, this is what Kayo doesn't know is happening on the island. If he knew that the team sent by the Holy See this time included eight eighth-level powerhouses and more than twenty seventh-level powerhouses, his perception of peak powerhouses would have changed.

Hudson had no intention of showing off his achievements, and his method of winning was not in line with the aristocratic spirit.

Burying the truth forever is the best choice. When the Holy See takes revenge in the future, the Dalton family will be able to accompany them.

Simply looking at the data, there is not a weak person in the Holy See team of more than 200 people. It is obvious that Hudson cannot kill them all with one man and two monsters.

According to normal people's understanding, the Dalton family must have also participated in the battle, and the two parties had joined forces to commit the murder.

People will only believe what they see. The Dalton family fleet suffered heavy losses, and there is a high probability that the Holy See will also count them as battle losses.

"Ghost ship", "sea storm", the more legendary these legendary stories are, the less people believe them.

The fog gradually thickened, as if it was about to cover the entire sea area, and the noisy Poison Dragon Island fell silent again.

The fleet began to slowly embark on its return journey. A dragon roar pierced the air, and Hudson had already left first.