A burst of noise rang out from the city gate, like a sea wave, quickly sweeping everyone from the city gate to the square outside the camp.
People stood on tiptoes and looked up, only to see a tall holy flag on the heads of people. As the flag moved, a team including more than 30 soldiers and 13 knights appeared.
, led by a monk, slowly walked over.
"Eastern Expeditionary Army!"
"It's Moon!"
The nobles on the terrace all looked at each other in shock.
Since Pope Nicholas II issued the decree for the Eastern Crusade, the current Redemption Continent has entered a new era of Eastern Crusade.
Whether it is a city or a rural area, whether it is the south or the north, whether it is a cold plateau or an endless plain. On every road and in every town, you can see the Eastern Expeditionary Army holding the flag of the Holy Religion in groups.
, marching silently. People joined them from time to time along the way.
Like the three Eastern Crusades in history, this time the Pope's decree for the Eastern Crusade still received responses from the entire human world.
This is the largest and most spectacular military operation of mankind, and it is also a great migration of mankind. Under the call of the Holy See, countless people took up their swords and marched towards the chaotic land in the east. Among them, there were nobles, civilians, and devout people.
There are also believers, ruthless criminals, and even women and children.
Some of them want to use the swords in their hands to purify the chaotic land and spread the teachings of the Holy Emperor to the pagans there. Some of them hope to become famous and strive for a future with their merits. Others
, simply go for the wealth in the chaotic land.
Among the three empires, although the relationship between the Saint Solan Empire and the Holy See is the worst, it still has many believers. As the capital of Lulian, an important transportation, commercial and agricultural town in the three southern provinces, the Eastern Expedition in the city of Munich
are not uncommon.
But the Eastern Expedition Army that appeared in front of us was different.
Nobles who have heard of the Bolabel Incident all know that when Princess Aleshia traveled to Lulian more than a year ago, it was this monk named Moon who led three Templar knights and five
The Shantang Knight, in the name of protecting Aleshia, actually acts as a spy and runs errands for the people of Lanlith.
But that time, it happened that Philip's army bypassed the Warcraft Mountains and invaded Polabel. This guy, together with Wenger's son Matthew and other nobles, betrayed their trust and left behind the brave Baron Brian of Polabel, the royal knights and the unarmed
The civilians of Borabel fled in panic.
Later, because Alex killed Roy and attacked the Royal Knights, the imperial royal family and the Holy See completely fell out. Not only were the Knights Templar's branch in the Solan Empire expelled, but Edward also ordered a thorough
Check every church in the empire to see if there is any illegal activity. For a time, everything was in turmoil.
It was not until finally that the Holy See sent a cardinal to the royal family to apologize, and the local Holy See in Solan also lowered its dignity, that the incident was settled.
It was a day that makes people feel excited even when they think about it. The imperial capital was in a turbulent situation, and all forces came to the fore. The invading Felie cavalry was galloping across the borders of the empire, and wars were everywhere. In the aristocratic circle, there were intrigues and secret fights.
Dragons and snakes run around in all directions.
Uncharacteristically, His Majesty Edward fought back forcefully. Princess Alessia entered the Holy Maiden Hall alone. Moya took the Kunlun slaves, beheaded Shylock, and took over the Overwatch Council. In the past thirty years, the imperial power of the empire has never been so strong or so powerful.
Brilliant and dazzling, so breathtaking!
After causing trouble, Munn was ignored by the Pope for a year after returning to the imperial capital. Not long ago, he was reactivated. He returned to Munich in the name of receiving envoys from the Holy See's Eastern Expedition.
Seeing him leading people in from the south gate at this moment, the nobles looked at each other in surprise.
They knew that Munn was a dog of the Lanlith people. But they didn't know what the Lanlith people wanted to do if they released him at this time.
Does this Eastern Expeditionary Army have anything to do with Avery in the military camp?
You must know that since the first Eastern Expedition, the Holy See has reached an agreement with the secular imperial power. Citizens of various countries can join voluntarily, and the secular world must not interfere, but must provide convenience. When the Eastern Expedition Army passes through the territories of various countries, they are not allowed to invade the territories.
If there is any infringement, they have no right to interfere with the affairs of the local lords.
This is the only way to prevent the huge Eastern Expedition Army from degenerating into bandits who plunder along the way.
Generally speaking, the Eastern Expeditionary Army rarely enters the city. Apart from purchasing necessary food and clothing, and filing with the lord's house in the territory they pass through in exchange for customs clearance procedures, they spend most of their time staying in their own camps outside the city.
.After completing supplies and procedures, continue your journey.
But today, this Munn led the Eastern Expedition Army into the city.
Everyone knew that this had something to do with the knight Natasha sent to the city, and it was no coincidence. But what everyone didn't understand was how the two parallel lines that were isolated from each other, the Eastern Expeditionary Army and the secular world, could intersect.
If the secular forces attack the Eastern Expeditionary Army, they will be severely punished by the Holy See and the secular royal power. No matter how powerful the lord is, they will be wiped out under the suppression of these two forces. And if the Eastern Expeditionary Army dares to attack the territories along the way, then they will be responsible for the Holy Emperor.
In the name of the Holy See, they will be regarded as blasphemers. Anyone has the right to kill them.
This is the iron law of the three Eastern Crusades over hundreds of years. Everyone who violates this iron law has been sent to the guillotine.
In this struggle for secular power, Xilin suddenly involved the Eastern Expeditionary Army. What was his intention?
Everyone turned their attention to Xilin.
From Xilin's face, they couldn't see any signs. The second-level butler of the Langris family stood with his hands behind his hands. The smile on his face was neither salty nor light, and he seemed to have a plan in mind.
While he was talking, the Eastern Expeditionary Army led by Moon had already walked over and stopped not far from the Hera Hotel.
The people around them looked curiously at this small Eastern Expeditionary Army team, while consciously keeping a certain distance from them.
Munn, who was wearing a brown monk's uniform, dismounted with the help of an aide. Compared with more than a year ago, Munn looked slightly older. Obviously, the life of being relegated to the cold palace was not easy.
.However, his eyes were still as gloomy as before, with a hint of ambition.
This is a scheming villain.
Every noble who knew Munn thought so in his heart. They looked at Munn and watched this guy salute to the Maid of the Holy Maiden and Bishop Wallace on the balcony. They watched him nod to Schilling.
He smiled and pointed at the South Gate Military Camp with the people around him, whispering to each other.
Suddenly, someone's mind moved, and they quickly turned their attention to Archbishop Wallace. A name flashed through their minds, and they were instantly connected to Moon.
"Wenger!"
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Outside Munich, a Vatican motorcade slowly stopped on the muddy roadside.
At the front of the team, a priest in black turned his horse's head, galloped through the long queue of soldiers, came to the center of the motorcade, and whispered something to Joseph who was standing next to the prison car, his eyes constantly glancing towards the prison car.
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Wenger was sitting in the prison car, trying to swallow a piece of wheat cake.
The former ruler of Sunset City is less than sixty years old this year. He is thin, has silver hair, and has a handsome and elegant appearance. However, dozens of days in prison have completely changed his appearance. Now he has long hair shawl.
Wearing dirty long clothes, he was sitting cross-legged in a prison car, his eyes glowing red like a wild beast.
"Josef, why aren't you moving?" Seeing the convoy stopped and the majestic city wall of Munich standing next to him, Wenger's hoarse voice contained a hint of ridicule. "What, you can't bear to leave me?"
After waving for the priest in black to leave, Joseph got off his horse, walked to the prison car, looked at Wenger, and said calmly: "I can't bear to see you die so early."
"Hahahaha..." Wenger burst out laughing, and the wheat cake in his mouth choked into his trachea, causing him to cough violently.
Wenger didn't stop coughing until tears flowed from his eyes. His eyes became increasingly red.
He stared at Joseph like a wolf. He sneered: "Joseph, you were just a little priest in Medding City. It was just because of your bad luck that you attached yourself to Wallace and became the county bishop. Even so, you are still here.
Meiding City and I are in Luoxia City, and I don’t interfere with the river. But you are obsessed with it, and you actually dare to attack me!"
When Matthew died, the Black Skull Bandits were completely wiped out by the Red Leaf Knights, and Wenger's crime was exposed. It was Joseph who took the opportunity to take over the case from the Red Leaf Knights who were unwilling to come forward, and led the raids on Wenge.
The city lord's palace arrested him and brought him to justice.
Wenge's case actually involved the then Bishop of the Western District, Sacchi. It was Sacchi's connivance and even sent black priests from the Inquisition to cooperate, so that Wenge could calmly attack the passing caravans and at the same time murder those who reported the case and slipped through the net.
, to hide the crime.
A large part of the Wenge looting went into Sakhi's pockets.
This matter was originally a collusion between secular power and theocratic power. In Wenger's view, his relationship with the Black Skull bandits was extremely secretive. With Saki covering the outside and the support of the Langris family behind the scenes, he was at a very high risk of being caught.
Xiao. Even if he misses, he can escape with the protection of the Holy See.
But he never dreamed that the attack on the two caravans, whose escort force was not too strong, would become his own Waterloo. Not only was the Black Skeleton Bandit Group wiped out, but also all the armed forces in his territory were taken away.
Even his own son Matthew was killed by Roy's damn little bastard.
What Wenger didn't expect was that the person who took over the case was Joseph, who had just been promoted to Bishop of Buron County. This guy, who was also in the Holy See but didn't understand the rules, led a group of black-clad priests like wolves and tigers.
, stormed into his castle, plundered all his wealth, and threw him into prison!
At this moment, all Wenger's calculations were overturned.
He originally thought that the Holy See would be his protective umbrella. But in the end, the Holy See became his noose. Joseph and Saki had always had an enmity. This time they seized the opportunity and became even more ruthless. Not only did they torture themselves, but they also used
They made a big fuss about this matter and pursued and fought fiercely.
In order to avoid suspicion, Saki didn't even dare to ask. All the blame fell on himself.
However, Joseph paid a large sum of money to Bishop Wallace after confiscating his family property, and took the case from the Red Leaf Knights, covering up Saki's crimes and avoiding a major scandal in the Holy See. In Wallace's case,
In front of everyone, he is increasingly valued.
Seeing Joseph's face at this moment, Wenger wanted to tear it apart!
He smiled arrogantly.
It's coming, it's coming. The day is not far away! Even though he is in a cage, he is also aware of the situation outside. As long as he enters the city gate, Master Xilin will arrange an opportunity for him to escape into the east led by Munn.
The conquest team. You can leave St. Solan in a dignified manner!
This is an agreement reached by Lord Schilling and Archbishop Wallace. This little county bishop, Joseph, is nothing more than a small reptile at the foot of the dragon compared with the Langleys family, which is considered to be all-powerful in the Holy See! In the future, it will still be
Afraid of not having the chance to punish him?!
Don't want me to die early? Looking at Joseph's fat face, Wenger's smile became more ferocious.
Let me see who dies early!
"What's going on?" The convoy stopped. Several riders who were following the convoy and kept a certain distance looked at each other. One of them, a priest in white, quickly rode up from behind and asked Joseph with a frown.
He said, "Master Joseph, why did you stop?"
This priest in white is the person next to Moon.
After Schilling visited Wallace and reached an agreement with Wallace, Moon sent the white-clothed priest as an intermediary liaison.
"Nothing, I'm chatting with Mr. Wenger." Joseph said calmly.
The priest in white and Wenger looked at each other and said with a smile, "Lord Joseph, don't you have any other ideas?"
"How dare you?" Joseph shook his head and said, "This is a matter decided by Mr. Schilling and Mr. Wallace. How can I, Joseph, be so bold? However, I want to ask. You are all ready.
Already?"
"Of course." The white-robed priest said, "As long as your convoy, Lord Joseph, enters the city gate, you don't need to worry about the rest."
"It won't work no matter what." Joseph sighed, "If it were normal, I would have let Mr. Wenger escape from my hands, and he would have escaped. But today, this is in full view of the public. What do you think of Mr. Xilin's choice?
What time is not good? It has to be during the rear army’s expedition ceremony..."
With a bitter look on his face, he said: "So many people in Munich, as well as so many nobles, are watching. If everyone thinks that I, Joseph, let Mr. Wenger go on purpose, then wouldn't I just jump into the Hilley River?"
The river can’t even clean it? I’m a small county bishop, but I’m not so bold!”
Are you still timid?
The priest in white cursed in his heart. He had heard about the deeds of Bishop Joseph County. He heard that not long ago, he was a young priest in the church in Meding City. He was originally going to deal with a conflict between the Holy See and the secular people that happened in Meding City.
He was scapegoated for the case of the county bishop's attack and death, but in the end, he actually found his way to Archbishop Wallace, and suddenly became a popular figure in front of the archbishop.
After being promoted to county bishop, the first thing this guy did was to take over Wenger's case from the Red Leaf Knights, personally lead people to arrest Wenger, raid the Luoxia City Lord's Mansion, and bring Wenger to justice.
All his savings for many years were put into his own pocket, and at the same time he was pursued and beaten fiercely, which made the Bishop of the Western District, Sacchi, look disgraced.
Afterwards, this guy almost purged the entire church in Bronn County. The priests and priests who were attached to the former county bishop were either exiled to remote areas by him or simply driven away. From the county cathedrals to the lower-level tribunals
, all replaced by his people.
Not only that, he also heard that not long ago, this guy was attacked and forced by Sacchi at the Sapphire Hotel outside the city, asking him to hand over Wenger. But in the end, Sacchi died, and this guy was safe and sound.
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There are legends that this Joseph has some kind of close connection in private with the bandit army that caused a lot of commotion in the past and made people talk about it. Saki's death was a conspiracy. Although there is no actual evidence to confirm this statement,
From the perspective of the white-robed priest, it wasn't all a matter of speculation.
Such a guy who dares to be an enemy of the Lanlith family and dare to attack the Bishop of the Western District actually calls himself cowardly? Isn't this the most ridiculous thing in the world!
However, the priest in white could also understand Joseph's mood. The reason why this guy quickly became famous in front of Wallace was because at the beginning, Wallace's men, including several district bishops, almost overwhelmingly moved closer to the Langrith family.
But this is what Wallace, as the provincial archbishop, does not want to see.
Wallace's line was to remain neutral. The embarrassing situation of Saint Solan's Holy See made him unwilling to make a choice when the situation was unclear.
Therefore, he must set an example. Joseph, who was desperate, became his best choice.
But the situation has developed to this day, and Archduke Adolf is trapped in a tight siege. He is about to be defeated and killed. The imperial family is also unable to protect itself and is in danger. In addition, Schilling is causing trouble in Munich. In front of him, there is a big change that shakes the empire.
.Even he, Wallace, can't walk on this tightrope.
You can guess with your toes that once Wallace makes up his mind to get on the Langlys family's ship, who will be the first person to be thrown out and take the blame?
The rabbit is dead and the dog is cooked, and the bird is gone and hidden in its bow.
With Wenger handed over today, Joseph's road is basically over. Even if Wallace protects him for a while because of his loyalty before and after the horse, he will not be able to protect him for the rest of his life.
How could Joseph be reconciled to this?
Now, the person sitting in the prison car is Wenger. In the future, maybe it will be reversed and it will be his turn, Joseph! After Wenger escapes, he will never let him go.
Humph. If I had known this, why bother? The white-clothed priest thought to himself. The look in Joseph's eyes was like looking at a dead man. However, now we still need this guy's cooperation, and we still need to maintain the smile on the surface.
"Lord Joseph, you don't have to worry about this," the white-robed priest said. "Now, Lord Moon has led the team into the city. In a while, your motorcade will encounter a little accident when it enters the city. You know, the world is not very peaceful now. More
There are some short-sighted bandits trying to fish in troubled waters. When the bandits attack the convoy and cause chaos, you will naturally not be able to take care of Mr. Wenger. Where he escapes has nothing to do with you."
Joseph looked at the white priest coldly. His expression seemed a little unnatural.
It sounds simple. But the priest in white also knows how clumsy such a plan is. Anyone with a brain can see the problems in it.
Not to mention that the city of Munich is well-defended, in the past hundred years, no bandit group has dared to attack Munich. Just talk about the rear army going out today, tens of thousands of people gathered in the square, and in front of the gate of the coalition forces.
What gang of bandits would lose their minds and come here to cause trouble?
But the priest in white also knew that this kind of clumsiness was the effect Lord Xilin wanted.
The more people around us see it clearly, the more tyrannical the Langris family becomes - we don't come to the forefront, we don't get involved in disputes, and we don't break the rules. But we can use this method to achieve our goals, and we can also make people
You pinch your nose and accept your fate, unable to sneeze!
After a long time, Joseph slowly nodded and said helplessly: "Okay."
Seeing Joseph turning around and waving for the convoy to continue moving forward, the white-clothed priest and Wenger exchanged a proud look. However, neither of them saw Joseph and the dozen or so black-clothed priests and escort members in the convoy.
When they looked at each other, there was a hint of amusement in their eyes.
The convoy moved forward and passed through the tall city gate guarded by guards. The noise, like a sea tide, was getting louder and louder!
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"It's indeed Arsene Wenger!"
When they saw the Vatican motorcade escorting the prison car, the nobles on the terrace of Hera Hotel were in an uproar. The vague speculation in their hearts became increasingly clear.
Everyone originally knew that the Langlis people were planning to take Wenger away this time. Moreover, Moon's Eastern Expeditionary Army and the convoy escorting Wenger appeared in tandem and almost at the same time. This could not be a coincidence.
Some people with rich imagination can even guess the plot behind it.
Count Cazins asked angrily: "Schilling, what do you want to do?"
Xilin turned around and said with an innocent face, "Mr. Kazins, did you ask the right person? What do I want to do? There are many things I want to do, which one are you asking about?"
"
As he said that, a hint of joking flashed across his face: "But I don't think you will be happy no matter which one."
"I'm asking about Wenger!" Count Cazes said angrily. "Wenger is a demon. He attacked and killed passing caravans and committed heinous murders. The number of known lives alone is as many as hundreds! Such a crime
, no matter what position you stand on, it is absolutely unforgivable, are you going to let Wenger escape punishment?"
"Wenger?" Schilling turned his head and glanced at the Vatican motorcade entering the city gate, and said with a smile, "What does he have to do with me? Our Lanrith family has always been law-abiding, kind and just. This time I came to Munich,
Apart from resolving some minor disputes, I spend most of my time traveling around. No matter what crime Viscount Wenger has committed, it is your business, Lulian. Don’t you have the ability to punish him? "
Kazins and the nobles beside him gritted their teeth.
Wenger was a scum among the Lurian nobles. If he followed Lurian law, his fate would be to be sent to the gallows. The Luoxia City massacre shocked the empire, and everyone knew about it. Not only Lulian, but every province in the empire,
Every citizen is waiting for the day when Wenger will be brought to justice.
Especially the relatives of the victims, they wish they could eat their flesh and sleep on their skin!
If such a criminal is taken away openly by the Langris people in some way, then it will not only be a shame for Lulian, but also a shame for the Saint Solan Empire.
They turned to look at Archbishop Wallace.
Facing their gazes, Wallace remained silent, with no change in the expression on his face. It seemed that everything in front of him had nothing to do with him.
Several female envoys from the Holy Maiden Hall obviously understood the reason for the matter in the low-pitched explanations of the attendants nearby. They looked at Xilin with more admiration and curiosity.
Although the relationship between the Saint Lady's Palace and the Golden Dragon Family has been temporarily delayed due to Princess Scarlett's incident, many people in the Saint Lady's Palace tend to be on good terms with the Golden Dragon Family.
This time, the Langris family sent Xilin to go south to Lulian with great fanfare. The purpose was to save face and continue to promote the improvement of the relationship between the family and the Holy Lady Temple. Therefore, if this terrace is compared to a stage, then Xilin
They are the leading actors, and the three female ambassadors are the most important guests.
Worldly matters, who is right and who is wrong, are not important to these three female envoys. Who Wenger is and what crimes he has committed, whether he is an angel or a devil, have nothing to do with them.
In their eyes, the most important thing is the result! And judging from the situation in front of them, this aggressive Mr. Schilling will give them the most exciting performance.
Can he use this criminal named Wenger to force out Deputy Commander Avery who is huddled in the military camp?
"Xillin's move is so fatal!" Alvin, the royal historian, thought as he wrote furiously.
Every change in the storm and the expressions of everyone here were all seen by him. He knew that with Schilling pulling out Wenger, this conflict had reached its most intense and acute moment. Then.
The plot that follows is about to unfold.
No one can bear such shame.
No matter whether they are civilians or nobles, it is impossible for them to watch Wenger being taken away by the Lanlithians in such a ridiculous way. If Avery continues to huddle in the military camp and does not show up, then there is no need for the Lanlithians to deal with him.
Angry people can ruin his reputation.
While he was talking, the Holy See's motorcade had already entered the south gate of Munich.
The onlookers discovered Wenger in a prison van. As the news spread, more and more people focused their attention on Wenger.
"Devil!" A woman crazily pushed her way to the front of the crowd and smashed the eggs in the basket onto the prison van. "Give me back my son's life!"
Neighbors who know this woman all know that her youngest son, who worked as a groom in the caravan, died in a robbery passing through Luoxia City. This woman waits and hopes every day, hoping that one day, she will see Wenger being killed.
Sent to the gallows.
Just now, as soon as Wenger's prison car passed the city gate, someone notified her. Seeing the enemy who killed her son right in front of her eyes, how could a woman who was so miserable that she could not remain rational?
With this angry curse, countless rotten eggs and rotten tomatoes all flew out.
People shouted "Hang him" while throwing eggs, vegetables and even stones at the prison car. Those who lost their loved ones in the Wenger robbery were even more crazy. If it weren't for the desperate efforts of the police and guards,
Hold your ground, I'm afraid the convoy will be swamped by the angry crowd.
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