Ryan thought for a while and then said: "Afu, have you found any traces of Chaos Cult or vampire activities in the town during this time?"
"Not yet." When talking about business, Alfred also became serious. The Templar took out some information: "Since coming to your territory, I have spent several months exploring and traveling around.
In the nearby principality, I found that there are indeed undead lurking among the people of Britannia, but I did not find any traces of the Chaos Cult."
Speaking of the chaos sects in the empire, it can be described as being diverse, with a hundred flowers blooming, and a hundred schools of thought contending. From the Black Death War, which established and corrupted a large group of doctors, the Scions of Doom (Nurgle), to the Scarlet Skull Cult, which spread among the imperial army.
The regiments (believed in Khorne), from the Purple Hand (believed in Tzeentch), which is widely distributed among high-level politicians in the empire, to the Revelers Association (believed in Slaanesh) spread throughout the aristocratic circles of the empire, in one sentence, wherever there are people,
There is the spread of Chaos Cult.
In addition to these major chaos sects, such as the Aesthetic Society (Marinburg, which has been destroyed), the Broken Wheel (a sect composed of wizards who believe in Tzeentch), and the Black Magic Secret Society (the fallen light mage Egri who calls himself the Dark Lord)
Founded by M-van Horstmann), the Yellow Fang Cult (belief in the Horned Rat) has also spread in many parts of the empire, while the Demon Hunters, Templar Knights, Battle Priests and Paladins of the Church of Justice are endlessly
Over the years, I have paid a staggering price to fight against the cultists.
Before the Great Holy War, the Chaos Cult once openly operated in the declining empire. When the second Eternal Chosen "Anointed" Aissa Kuvar went south, the Chaos Cult also took the opportunity to break out a rebellion in Nuer.
, wanting to destroy the fighting spirit of the Imperial people.
However, a country noble who was also a devout priest led the church army and the remaining imperial army to suppress the rebellion. He was Ludwig the Savior. There is not much to say about what happened next.
During the Great Holy War, the Chaos Sect lurking in the old world suffered a devastating blow due to its full participation in the Great Holy War. Therefore, during the fifty years that the savior Ludwig served as the emperor, the Chaos Sect disappeared for a time. However, in reality
It took decades for these Chaos sects to revive, and many people among the nobility, businessmen, various professionals, and even the clergy of the Church of the Human Gods were gradually corrupted into Chaos believers.
The important reason why the branches of the Church of Justice are spread throughout the empire is also because the empire needs the Church of Justice and the Chaos Sect to confront each other. The real danger to Chaos comes from corruption and within the camp.
In Britannia, Alfred found very few traces of the Chaos Cult's actions, and the entire country was more troubled by vampires.
"There is no breeding ground for Chaos Cult in Britannia. The knights all believe in ladies, and the serfs are busy running around and making a living all day long." After hearing this, Ryan said with a wry smile: "Unlike the Empire, people in the Empire have the opportunity to be promoted.
At this level, many people in the empire have jobs and are literate. When they know more, they naturally start to have ideas. This is the reason why the Chaos Cult breeds."
Sulia and Emilia both nodded repeatedly. The national conditions are different. The more advanced the technology and the higher the quality of the population, the easier it is to be corrupted by Chaos. The only thing that can resist the corruption of Chaos is devout faith and firm will...or ignorance.
"The thing is like this, my next plan is to attack a black stone stronghold of the undead in the Gray Mountains." Ryan said to Alfred: "I will need your help then, Afu."
"No problem." Alfred stared at Ryan for a while, and he shook his short blond hair: "If there is anything else, tell me! Good friend, I know you, I will not refuse this kind of thing, you
There must be some personal matters that you want to discuss with me."
Ryan could only look at Lidya Su.
I said Ah Fu would definitely be able to tell.
"Tell me, good friend." Alfred took a sip from a glass of water to moisten his dry throat after the lecture: "Is there anything we can't say between us?"
"In two weeks, Bordeleau will hold a huge banquet. Sulia, I, and Emilia will all be invited..." Ryan told Alfred about Julius.
"Understood, in two weeks... no problem, I will go with you, Mrs. Sulia, and Miss Amelia." Alfred nodded in agreement: "After six years, this place has already
It can operate automatically, and since Chaos Cults and vampires are almost extinct in your territory, I don't have to spend much energy."
With Alfred, a Templar, on his side, Ryan can contribute a little more to Julius's affairs, which is good news.
At noon, Ryan, Sulia, and Amelia enjoyed a simple lunch in the Temple of Justice. Smoked fish, bacon, barley bread, ham and some seasonal vegetables. This lunch was not very good.
, not too bad, it was the normal standard for a Templar. Alfred was Ryan's childhood playmate and good friend. Despite different beliefs, Sulia still gave Alfred high respect and courtesy.
Regarding Ryan's wife, Sulia, Alfred also felt that Ryan's marriage to her was a match made in heaven, and blessings were naturally indispensable. After the Templar deliberately said some good words, Sulia was also very satisfied.
Only Ryan and Amelia were snickering. This was actually a different kind of showing off and worshiping the mountain. Sulia walked around in Ryan's territory, and the countess's authority had been completely established.
After taking a short rest after lunch, Ryan planned to leave with his wife and maid. However, when the group was about to leave the Temple of Justice, there was a strong wind outside, dark clouds, and heavy rain falling from the sky like a waterfall.
The entire city was covered in a curtain of rain. The foot of the mountain near the Temple of Justice was a dense forest. The mist brought by the heavy rain dispersed in the air, dyeing the distant mountains a dark color.
Rain and fog soaked the territory in early spring, and the lush trees and newly grown grass were covered by the rain and fog. Jean Town is close to the Oracle Mountains, and down the Oracle Mountains is the Shalon Forest. Looking out from the door of the Temple of Justice,
The Oracle Mountains in the distance are lingering in the thick fog, like a kingdom of God existing beyond the skyline.
Since it was raining heavily, Ryan and the others could not leave in a hurry. It happened that nothing happened, so Alfred took Ryan, Sulia and Emilia back to the temple. The main entrance of the Temple of Justice is often built.
Not big, because most of the temples of the Church of Justice have the nature of fortresses.
Passing through the dripping corridor, large streams of rain poured down the columns of the temple. Emilia was almost splashed by the water. The little maid quickly took a step back, hiding behind Ryan and pulling on the corner of his clothes.
The girl's white sand fishtail skirt is her favorite outfit and she only wears it when she goes out with Ryan.
Ryan simply asked Amelia to hold his arm and protect the little maid by his side. He looked at the heavy rain and knew that it would be difficult for such heavy rain in spring to stop for a while: "Afu, it seems that Madam also
Want me to stay with you for a while."
"It just so happens that the noble guest rooms have just been built in the temple. You can stay here today." Alfred was also bored during this time. The serfs were all busy with spring plowing, and few came to pray or repent.
.
"No, let's go back after the rain stops..." Sulia didn't want to disturb Alfred. As a devout believer in the Lake Fairy, the female knight didn't like living in the temples of other gods.
"There are hot springs underground in the temple. Under the long-term blessing of our Lord's divine power, the hot springs here have the effect of accelerating the body's blood circulation and beautifying the skin. It is particularly beneficial to the body." Alfred casually introduced: "The distinguished guest is satisfied.
The hot spring pool is independent and you can use it as you wish."
"Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Alfred." After listening to Alfred's description, Sulia's attitude immediately changed 180 degrees. She ordered her housekeeper Henderson:
"In this case, we will stay overnight in the temple today."
"Yes, madam." The butler bowed his head and responded, and the group of servants brought by the female knight immediately began to decorate the VIP guest room.
After a simple dinner, when the sky was getting dark, Lidya Su and Amelia couldn't wait to take a bath in the hot springs, leaving Ryan and Alfred sitting in the attic drinking dark beer.
It is a weathered rock. Under the rock, a large area of dwarf trees and shrubs occupies it, withstanding the erosion of rain. From the attic, you can see the mountain spring and small waterfall at the foot of the mountain. The waterfall falls into the pond enclosed by the Justice Church.
Below is a canyon covered with ferns and moss.
"Hey, woman." Ryan picked up the wine glass and toasted with his childhood friend, shaking his head helplessly. He looked at Alfred with squinting eyes: "Afu, you must have done it on purpose."
"The Templars never cheated, I just told the truth." Alfred drank a glass of dark beer. The blond Templar paused and changed the topic: "Actually, in my bedroom basement
There are also hot springs.”
"Huh?" Ryan, who noticed something, turned his attention to Alfred: "So?"
"Why don't you take a dip?"
"Then I'm sorry."
Twenty minutes later.
The two men tied bath towels around their waists and immersed their strong bodies in the hot water of the hot spring. In the five-meter-diameter circular bathroom made of strips of stone and granite, the scalding hot spring water made Ryan feel very comfortable.
He screamed strangely: "Ah! The heart of praise!"
"Ass♂we♂can~" Alfred also soaked his body in the hot spring water. The newly promoted Templar let himself lean against the wall of the bath. The basement of only 20 square meters was relatively small. The Templar watched
Ryan suddenly reached out and touched the scars on his chest and arms: "Good friend, are these... left by the Chaos Demon?"
"Ah! Damn Alfred, what are you touching?" Ryan slapped Alfred's hand away angrily. He pointed at the scars on Alfred's body: "Egil, the chosen champion from Khorne, also has
, isn’t it the same with you.”
There were also many scars on Alfred's strong chest and abdominal muscles. The blond Templar followed Ryan's fingers and looked at himself, not paying attention: "These are all things I encountered when I was traveling.
I followed Lord Hans, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, to the forest to conquer a necromancer. We lost more than thirty knights in this battle, but we finally won."
"That must be tragic." Ryan also leaned on the edge of the bath in a similar manner.
"My Lord guides me. From the last battle to the next, I will devote my life to fighting evil. I firmly believe that when my soul returns to heaven, I will return to my Lord and continue to fight." Al
Fred nodded and said to Ryan: "Without sacrifice, there is no victory."
"Speaking of this, Alfred, aren't you planning to get married yet?" Ryan thought to himself that Alfred was also a fanatical believer in nature.
"No, I don't plan to get married if I don't meet a particularly suitable person." Alfred shook his water-soaked blond head. Even if the two of them were in the hot spring in the basement, they could still hear the pattering outside.
The sound of rain.
"Don't get married? How can you fight against evil without offspring?" Ryan dipped a palm into the warm hot spring water. He was noncommittal about Alfred's answer.
"Marriage is a luxury." Alfred's gaze also became a little deeper. He looked up at the mist in the room and whispered: "The Templars did not prohibit marriage, but what should I marry?
What kind of woman is that? Once I have a family, can I still fight against evil without hesitation as before?"
"I will definitely do it. Sometimes, a family is not only your concern, but also your strength and source of fighting." Ryan advised: "You are in your early thirties this year. It's time to get married. I'll ask someone to get it for you.
Let’s look for a few suitable marriage partners.”
"Forget it, let it be." Alfred immediately waved his hand to indicate no. He looked at Ryan for a while and suddenly smiled: "I once imagined that neither of us would marry, and the knights of the kingdom and the paladins would team up and live together.
Adventure throughout the old world, spread justice, and take on tasks in peacetime
Earn a lot of wealth from work. When you are free or tired, you can find a city to live for a while. Usually, you can play war chess pieces together, explore together, and look for those lost relics. If you really need it, you can go to the brothel (Harmony) to find women together.
, it must also be a very happy life.”
Listening to Alfred's vision, Ryan opened his mouth.
He thought to himself that what Ah Fu said made sense, but I was actually speechless.
"Ryan, what are the good things about women? Is it interesting to do morning lessons and pray? You have found a shackles for yourself by marrying so early. You see, you are now a lord and noble, with a territory, a female courtier and a wife, and
There are so many knights and soldiers under your command, you are like a war horse with a rein, how can you compare?
We used to have fun wandering around wherever we wanted?" Alfred saw Ryan's expression, and he continued: "Woman, it's troublesome and pretentious. I can forget about you in three days, no.
It's like doing morning exercises, when your body and mind are immersed in contentment, that feeling is different, Ryan, don't be obsessed with it anymore."
"If a wild horse is not put on a saddle and bridle, no matter how powerful it is, it will be just a wild horse that cannot play any role." Ryan shook his head at this time, and he laughed again and again: "Sully and I
Sulia's marriage is a solemn confirmation after careful consideration, and it is also the oracle of the lady. Sulia is very good to me, I am very satisfied with her, and she is my wife."
"So~ you are married now, I just said it casually." Alfred shrugged, with a little regret on his handsome and mature face: "Now you are an earl and the God's Chosen Champion, and so am I.
As a formal Knight Templar, we have already found our respective directions, so let’s move on.”