People in the middle ages, draw cards to get promoted

Chapter 34 Swallowtail Flag of the Hussars

Constance Manor is located in the western part of Jerusalem.

This is a three-story villa.

There is a red-painted fence outside and a watchtower for guards to stand guard.

In the manor, attached to the walls, there are many houses for servants, as well as stables, blacksmith shops, prayer rooms, storage rooms and other places.

There are many green plants planted in the manor, providing patches of shade.

A small fountain continuously sprays cool underground water.

Lothar held the riding crop, pointed at the manor and asked: "How many people do you think can live here?"

"If we squeeze in a little bit, a hundred people should be fine."

Ryan, who has lived in a "shared dormitory", gave the answer.

Model added: "My lord, this is without counting the main building, where only you and your family, guests and personal maid can live."

"not bad."

Lothar nodded: "Let's go in and complete the handover procedures quickly so we can rest."

The manor was guarded by an old manservant and two Jerusalem sergeants wearing blue smocks.

After verifying the seal of Baldwin IV, the old manservant briefly introduced the situation of the manor to Lothar, and then left with the two sergeants.

Things went much smoother than Lothar imagined. He thought something similar to a dove occupying a magpie's nest would happen.

"I have to say that this kind of Eastern-style manor is much more comfortable than the ones on the continent."

Lothar, Fringilla and Prajna were walking on the stairs of the manor.

The first floor is hollow and was originally supposed to be a stable, but the original owner must have been unable to bear the thought of living above the smelly stable.

Therefore, the first floor was left vacant and a stable was built in the distance.

Go up the wooden stairs and arrive at the second floor of the small building.

The rooms here are extremely spacious, both inside and outside are transparent, and you can also overlook the Temple Mount in the distance from the balcony.

Different from the glare outside, it is much darker here, but it is not as humid as the manors in Europe. Compared to the scorching heat outside, the darkness here is completely a compliment.

"follow me."

Lothar turned around and said.

Fringilla asked in confusion: "What do you want to do?"

"Maybe I want you to witness the birth of a new companion."

Lothar planned to extract it immediately.

Open the system and click on Draw Card.

A dense purple light flashed.

Five stars again?

Lothar was filled with surprises!

But then, it turned into doubt.

You have obtained an epic prop, the Swallow-tailed Flag of the Hussar.

Props?

How could it be a prop?

Lothar frowned. He didn't remember that he had designed anything like this. Either the system had "mutated", like the krypton gold system, which had become obviously more expensive.

Or maybe after his death, members of the production team updated new content.

If it's the former, it's okay to say, just leave it to fate.

if the latter one.

I advise you to be kind and don't act like a profiteer who changes his tricks every day to steal players' money!

Lothar thought like this, completely forgetting that in that team, he was a player who thought about magic every day, and a profiteer who forced them to spend money.

The rest of the members were all recruited by me using "paintings", and they are the type of members who love to generate electricity.

"It seems that there will be no new members."

Lothar took out the swallow-tailed flag, which was a red and white flag, but after he waved his hand, it turned into a brand new flag with a standing lion coat of arms.

Strictly speaking, Lothar should not use the standing lion coat of arms. This coat of arms represents the earldom of Allgäu, and he does not have the right to inherit the earldom.

Coat of arms represents title and territory.

For example, the Babenberg family in the Austrian border region used the red and white striped coat of arms. Later, the Habsburg family also used this coat of arms after they inherited Austria.

Lothar now has no fiefdom, and there is no need to design his own exclusive coat of arms.

Swallow-tail flags come in different sizes. The extracted swallow-tail flag is smaller and is suitable for hanging on a lance for charging.

Lothar held the swallow-tail flag in his hand, and the attribute bar slowly appeared.

The swallow-tailed flag of the Hussars: hanging on the lance can increase the penetration of the lance and make it indestructible; as a flag, it can increase the charge speed of the cavalry team under its name by 20%.

Props are very useful.

If Lothar was a king who could recruit hundreds or thousands of cavalry, this flag would be a magical weapon. Used properly, it could completely turn the tide of the war.

Think about it, if a group of armored cavalry can catch up with a group of light cavalry on the prairie, is that not indiscriminate killing?

It's a pity that Lothar is not.

He currently has only one cavalryman under his command, Hans.

Counting myself, there are only two.

Although the props are good, he still hopes to obtain followers.

Talent is really rare, even a one-star retinue like Hans.

After all, the followers produced by the system are guaranteed to be 100% loyal regardless of their level of intimacy.

This is really rare.

He is not a leader who is good at controlling people. His best skill is painting cakes. But Lothar's painting cakes are really intended to be eaten by his subordinates in the future.

Whether it can be done or not depends on God's will.

After resting for a while, Lothar took Prajna, Fringilla and Hans to Baron Godfrey's manor.

Baron Godfrey has been waiting here for a long time.

After entertaining everyone for lunch, he took a group of people and walked around the Holy City with Balian, Kevin Knight and others.

They first went to the Temple Mount, Mount Moriah.

Located in the southeast corner of Jerusalem.

This place is considered to be the closest to the place of Heavenly Father. In the First Temple built during the Solomon era, it is said that the Ark of the Covenant is also stored, and two of the Ten Commandments stone tablets are also placed inside.

It's a pity that the First Temple has been destroyed, and the Ark of the Covenant with its supreme power has also disappeared.

There is also a huge gold-domed fire worship altar on the Temple Mount, which is also a holy place for Zoroastrians. After Saladin and Baldwin IV reached an agreement, Zoroastrians are no longer prohibited from visiting.

Then, there is the Western Wall.

It is a wall made of giant strips of rock. The Jews who were driven away by the emperor of the ancient empire and forced to flee their homeland gathered here to cry, so it is also called the Wailing Wall.

Along the way, Lothar saw many devout believers praying respectfully.

Arabs who believe in Zoroastrianism, Jews who believe in Judaism, Armenians who believe in the Apostolic Church, a branch of Orthodoxy, and Orthodox remnants left over from the time when the Eastern Empire ruled Asia Minor and Syria.

The fanaticism and piety of these heretics and pagans are no worse than those of the Catholics.

This era is an era of religion.

"Some say that Jerusalem is a great tomb."

Balian expressed emotion: "Too many people have been buried here. I simply can't imagine what kind of bloody revenge the Zoroastrians will usher in after the city of Jerusalem is broken."

Godfrey patted him on the shoulder and said: "Then work hard to protect this place and practice martial arts with Knight Kevin. I will grant you the title of knight as soon as possible."

Balian nodded: "I will, father."

Lothar and Godfrey exchanged glances and smiled calmly.

Afterwards, they went to the Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre. Jesus walked along this road, carrying a heavy cross, and walked step by step to the execution ground.

Countless devout believers worship on this road.

They also went to the Church of the Agony on the Mount of Olives, which was an Orthodox church built by the Eastern Empire and where Jesus prayed before his arrest.

Lothar prayed with a holy emotion, but he was still not very pious.

But everyone came to admire these ancient buildings with extreme piety. They did not even dare to speak loudly for fear of offending the gods who were very close to them.

This emotion infected him.

And this city full of devout people also made him realize the power of faith more deeply.

If it can be guided properly, this power is undoubtedly extremely terrifying.

"Lord Godfrey, I need your help with something."

Lothar found an opportunity, went to a deserted place with Baron Godfrey, and got straight to the point.

"About the mission His Majesty gave you?"

Baron Godfrey asked rhetorically.

Lothar nodded.

He looked around and saw no one approaching, so he whispered: "Just talk here, no one can hear our conversation."

(End of chapter)