Chapter 38: A Rare Break (Part 2)
Perhaps in the College of Cardinals, both personal strength and immersion in doctrine can only be regarded as ordinary, but just because they are willing to seize such a small opportunity and serve their own gods, no one will deny that Colonna Red
The Cardinal is a diligent and enthusiastic person.
The altar of Dark Sun Sirik is located in the center of this small town. In the small square, hundreds of people are now gathered, all listening to Cardinal Colonna's wonderful sermon.
Although this place is so close to Rome, no senior priest will leave his comfort zone to preach here just because of the short distance. The pastors who have come here in the past to preach for a few pounds of oats are nothing compared to the dignified cardinals.
His elegance and calmness make a real difference.
This is not a matter of piety, but a gap caused by books and education. The Colonna family has accumulated tutoring experience and a rich library of books over hundreds of years. This is a gap that cannot be bridged by piety and enthusiasm alone. Although the gods
It is true that these two qualities are occasionally praised in particular. But the preference of gods is as unpredictable as joining a wealthy family.
Therefore, everyone in the town is now in a state of deep admiration. There is no doubt that this sermon alone has increased the proportion of Dark Sun believers in this town by more than 10%.
After politely rejecting the "heavy gift" offered by the mayor and several prominent squires, the weight was indeed not light. After dozens of kilograms of oats and several eggs, Cardinal Colonna, who was loyal to his faith without asking for anything in return, was completely moved.
The people of this rural town.
In the square, the townspeople chanted the slogan "Dark Sun, Father in Heaven", and even Ladislaus from the hotel knew about this successful sermon.
But within just a few minutes of screaming and noise, Ladislaus jumped up and rushed towards the square.
Something bad happened.
In other words, after politely rejecting oats and eggs worth less than two talers.
A businessman whom no one in the town knew, but Cardinal Colonna had met him in the hotel, suddenly loudly praised the name of the Dark Sun and asked to dedicate half of his property to the Dark Sun. In this town,
Build a real church.
This made Cardinal Colonna, who was used to seeing big scenes, smile with satisfaction. Even if you are a cardinal, you can raise a new church with just one sermon, even the smallest church in the smallest town.
It can be called a political achievement and a remarkable day in his career.
The businessman held up a money bag and his two guards, squeezed through the crowd, and put the money bag in front of Cardinal Colonna. But even if the cardinal was wearing burlap, his job of collecting money was, of course,
It was his attendants who did the work. There is always a certain way to collect money. After receiving the signal, one of the attendants took a step forward and took the money bag in his hand.
The businessman seemed to want to hand the money bag directly into the hands of Cardinal Colonna, but at the insistence of the entourage, he still let go.
Cardinal Colonna saw that the faces of the merchant's two guards were very stiff. He was probably dissatisfied that his employer was so generous to the faith and was stingy with them.
However, it soon became clear that Cardinal Colonna's ideas were rather underestimated.
The money bag reached the attendant's hand. After about two or three breaths, he suddenly bit the attendant's wrist. The attendant shouted for help, hoping to get help from Cardinal Colonna.
But at this time, Cardinal Colonna obviously had more important issues to worry about. The four daggers and the dark red hand of the businessman pretending to be a mage were coming towards him. The touch of the ghoul, if this click was real,
, you will lose most of your combat power immediately.
"Long live His Majesty the Black Hand, defeat the evil god Cyric." This slogan seems to imply that the assassin is a believer of Bane, the lord of tyranny who has returned to the north.
Following the sudden change, the crowd around them instantly fell into chaos and chaos. Although most of the locals were more inclined to the Dark Sun Sirik Church, it was really difficult for them to discuss their faith with a few bright daggers.
It's hard to force someone to do something.
At the beginning of the sudden change, the hammer fell into Cardinal Colonna's hand along the cuff. The assassin mage who wanted to succeed was forced to retreat. An assassin was blocked by a follower of Cardinal Colonna.
Only one assassin stabbed Cardinal Colonna's body from the weak side, but Cardinal Colonna's linen garment was not a street vendor with a few coins. Its value was not even there. Pastor Steve's
Under that comfortable and refined armor.
The assassin felt that he had been stabbed into a large group of rough trees. Although the assassin immediately retreated after realizing that something was wrong, several blood spots were still stabbed on his hands.
Immediately afterwards, a feeling of numbness quickly moved up his wrist, soon making his entire arm numb.
The assassin, who was extremely panicked, quickly retreated, cut a few blood spots with his dagger, and tried his best to squeeze out the blood from the wounds.
Of course, this is really an overreaction. The numbness caused by the toxin is the limit, and there is no threat to life at all. However, fear has always been one of the most powerful weapons.
After the next few rounds of back and forth, out of fear of possible support, the mage actually used Medis' acid breath in the dense crowd. Several townspeople who could not escape far enough were dissolved by this magic.
In the acid, the two followers and the assassin who were fighting were also severely injured.
However, Cardinal Colonna, who suffered the most acid, did not retreat but advanced, braving the acid and charging bravely.
The mage thought that Cardinal Colonna would definitely retreat when faced with Medith's acid breath, and was preparing a follow-up pursuit spell.
The head was broken by a sudden blow.
The acid that could turn ordinary onlookers into half of their bodies, Cardinal Colonna actually resisted with the help of his rare armor and strong strength.
He also turned the tide and killed the mage who threatened him the most.
The remaining rogue assassin was injured by the acid and was barely able to breathe. Seeing that the defeat was certain, he wanted to run away, but his leg was already injured by the acid. He staggered before taking two steps.
Kneel down.
Considering the need to survive, Cardinal Colonna did not kill him immediately. Instead, he and his entourage came to a group to treat minor injuries. However, the entourage who was bitten by the gold coin pocket had a black and purple face and was silent.
Already.
That gold coin bag is the real killer.
However, just when Colonna Redcoat was about to treat himself with another fatal wound, he heard Ladislaus shouting: "Kneel down."
Cardinal Colonna immediately fell to his knees, not caring about his manners. This was the right decision.
Because if you want to show off as a big shot, then you have to make a hole in the back of Ma Youfu's head.
The trickster Lurna cursed the damned Ladislaus in her heart, and once again missed the blow she was determined to win.
However, the shouting Ladislaus was still dozens of meters away. This time she decided to take the risk and attack. While drawing out the dagger, she kicked the neck of the follower who was still extremely slow to react even after receiving treatment for minor injuries.
Cardinal Colonna, who was kneeling on the ground, could not turn around in time, so he could only rely on instinct to turn around and hit the opponent in an attempt to stop him.
This time, it was Lurna who received a heavy blow and inserted her dagger deeply into the opponent's shoulder blade.
Then, she didn't even pull out the dagger and ran away.
Even though Ladislaus's negative energy ray hit her, the Trickster still maintained her speed and sprinted away.
Ladislaus recognized the other party as the trickster who assassinated him in Liguria, but still gave up the pursuit. He took out a bottle of potion to treat serious injuries and poured it into Cardinal Colonna, who was already turning blue.
Going down, Boss Silica simultaneously pulled out the dagger inserted into the cardinal's shoulder. Just for a moment, the wound on the shoulder blade already emitted a foul odor, and the dagger flowed out like a vicious thick juice. It took several seconds to recover.
The red color of blood.
Sirika Boss immediately used his dagger to scrape off the discolored and rotten layer of flesh on the surface.
Cardinal Colonna used his last willpower to release two neutralizing toxins on himself. However, this advanced toxin was obviously only slightly relieved, and it was impossible for anyone to use all his magical power to memorize.
The same magic.
Soon, Cardinal Colonna fell into a coma.
This time, Ladislaus and Boss Silica forgot to be on guard against the attacker who was also a wandering leader.
Ladislaus and Silica, who were all focused on the noble wounded, underestimated Lurna's determination. The trickster returned and fired another Mayouf acid arrow.
It wasn't until he was very close that Ladislaus discovered the fatal green ball of light.
Ladislaus desperately used his body to protect Cardinal Colonna.
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