Asa thought for a while, stood up and said to Jessica: "You stay here, I will go alone."
"Why?" Jessica frowned and looked at him.
"It's too dangerous." Asa replied lightly. He knew very well how advanced Jessica's sneaking skills were. The black elf himself was a genius in this area, so he let her explore the way. But even she almost couldn't
Being discovered shows how alert and insightful the guards are.
Of course, alertness and combat effectiveness are always two different things. Even if there are two or three Templars among these guards, Asa is confident to deal with them. But his current purpose is not to deal with these guards, but what is waiting in the room.
A human cardinal. As soon as those guards discover him, the assassination will turn into a frontal battle.
Similarly, assassination and combat effectiveness are two different things. Asa's courage to assassinate Eskel does not mean that he has the confidence to defeat him in a head-on battle.
On the parchment given to him by Master Borugan, the cardinal's name was the largest and most eye-catching. The description next to this name was far less detailed than the descriptions of others, with only a few small words "act within your ability". Although
Only these few words have made the most important points of this person clear.
Even though this is the most important target, it is not a target that must be eliminated because it is too dangerous.
In fact, the reason why the cardinal's name is on the parchment is because Lord Borugan has always been strict in doing things. When recording those who pose the greatest threat to Oufu, he was ranked first in order.
Personally speaking, neither Lord Bolugan nor Cedros ever asked or expected Asa to kill Eskel.
As early as more than 20 years ago, Eskel was known as the three great white magicians in the mainland together with Ronis and the current Pope Magnus. Although he is the youngest and weakest among the three,
This doesn't mean anything. Just like the weakest lion is still a lion and not a rabbit after all. He has experienced countless battles in his early fighting and adventure career, and the nerves, reflexes and magic skills that he has honed over time are by no means Adela's.
Such a lack of actual combat experience is comparable. What's more, as a cardinal of Erathia, there will never be no guards around him, and the guards must not be experts.
More importantly, if he is still a member of Diya Valley, then the identity hidden behind him will definitely be accompanied by unexplained strength.
Even Asa himself had no delusions about killing this biggest target at the beginning. After yesterday's assassination, Asa and Jessica stayed in the royal city. Tularion was in Erathia.
Southwest, while Ofu is in the northeast. While Asa is waiting for Hilton and the two here, he can also keep an eye on Erathia's movements at any time and respond immediately if something happens.
But staying here to hide traces becomes the biggest problem. It is when there is a turmoil that the two strangers will definitely attract attention. The Knights of the Kingdom are searching for suspicious characters all over the city, and St. Peter's Basilica happens to be where the Knights of the Kingdom are not.
It was one of the places that would be searched, so Asa and Asa quietly sneaked into the cathedral and lurked in the most hidden place. Although the priests and guards here were not as effective and alert as the knights of the kingdom.
, but this cathedral is too big and the structure is too complex. Not to mention hiding two people who are good at hiding, even two cows can find a place to fit in.
But after hiding here, an idea popped up in Asa's mind. Since he could hide here, could he simply kill the target? This might be his last time in Erathia, and also
Last chance.
If the three people assassinated before were just the church's fingers in attacking Oufu, then Eschar is at least a complete arm. According to Mr. Borugan's observation when he was the emissary of Oufu, the relationship between Queen Catherine and the church
It is not that they are close, it can even be said that they are inseparable. If the cardinal of Erathia dies at this critical moment, Queen Catherine may take the opportunity to weaken the power of the church in Erathia.
Although from this point of view, if Escher dies, the biggest beneficiary will be Queen Catherine, but under the current situation, the interests of Ouf and Queen Catherine are indeed linked together. This is the case in politics. From the outside,
Things that seem bizarre are not necessarily counterintuitive, but they are just generally incomprehensible to ordinary people.
But this is not the whole reason why Asa wants to take the risk. There is another very important and simple reason, he wants to try himself.
Ever since he came out of the Tularion Forest, he felt that something in the depths of his soul had been touched and inspired. He was not quite able to tell that this was because he had witnessed Gru and his earth-shattering events with his own eyes.
The awe and longing for those two people after the war, or the fighting spirit inspired by his fight with Lancelot, or what the elf elder told him. Whether it was the unparalleled pressure or motivation, it really made him feel that he
Something stirred in my heart again.
It was the motivation to have a goal and the fighting spirit. Just like when he had just left Kalendo, he felt that his chest was full of vitality and strength again. When he saw the mountains, he did not stop looking up, but instead felt in his heart
I have more strength and see myself.
So when faced with a target of great value and great danger like Eskel, he almost immediately decided to go take a look and give it a try. Although this was a very dangerous task, it was also a very satisfying one.
It was a step towards a higher place. It was a test. And this sudden storm was undoubtedly a God-given opportunity. So he decided that he would go no matter what.
"What's the point of asking me to stay here? Are you afraid that I will die? I said, I don't need you to care." Jessica looked at Asa coldly.
Asa sighed and said: "I just don't expect you to die. Let me tell you first, this is not Tularion. If it comes to a truly dangerous life and death situation, I probably won't be distracted to save you." He knew that if he just sneaked
Jessica would never hold him back if he disappeared, but it would be another matter if he started to fight.
"Then it's best. Whether I follow you or die, it's all my business."
"That's up to you." A thunderous roar rang in his ears, and even the window shook slightly. Asazan ignored Jessica again, stood up and gently pushed open the small window on the roof. The wind immediately blew out.
Come in. Mixed with the fishy smell of rain and the evil spirit of thunder and lightning, this small attic mezzanine is filled.
In the Tularion Forest, after he saved Jessica from Gru, she did not express the slightest gratitude to Asa for saving her. Instead, she looked at him with a slightly hostile and sarcastic look and said: "
Do you think I will be grateful to you and become your loyal slave forever? Don’t you feel disgusted by this trick of trying to win people’s hearts by pretending to be noble and great?”
Asa was startled. Although he never thought that Jessica would burst into tears of gratitude and follow her to the death like the characters in knight novels, he never thought it would be such a reaction.
"You know now that there is no concept of kindness in the world of black elves. People are good in vain." Gru looked at Asa and smiled.
Asa sighed, and he didn't know whether he said it to Gru or Jessica: "I never do good things, I only do what I want to do."
After all, Gru did what he said and let Jessica go because of Asa's words, but in the end he said "Don't tell others about me." But Jessica later found Asa and used a kind of
She told him with a very strange expression that she planned to follow him in the future as before: "But don't think that I am grateful to you. I just want to see what kind of person you are and what kind of ideas you have."
Asa naturally agreed without saying anything. He was in need of help. Although the Black Elf basically maintained the same position as Asa's helpers like Hilton and the others, there were still some differences, such as now.
Asa slipped out of the open window silently like a loach in the water and stuck to the wall outside.
Although the outer stone wall of the cathedral is uneven, at least even a monkey cannot climb on it casually. Asa did not dare to use any magic such as feather fall.
As a white mage, any magic fluctuation within a hundred meters will cause him to notice it. He used meditation to control his first muscle to the limit, and all parts of his body were attached to the bumps on the wall, and even
He could attach himself to it like a gecko. He slowly moved downwards. He already knew the location of Bishop Eschar's room, which was right below.
It was like a big hole suddenly appeared in the sky, and all the wind and water that had been accumulated for thousands of years were poured downwards. The big raindrops were thrown by the wind and hit the body, which felt like small fists. Asa Wind
Within three seconds of emerging from it, he was completely soaked. The wind was tearing at his soaked clothes and skin like crazy, almost blowing him off the wall several times.
But Asa was very satisfied. In such a heavy wind and rain, even he could hardly hear the sound of the wind climbing, let alone the guards in the church hall.
Suddenly a figure slowly slid down from above, and Asa was startled. It turned out to be Jessica. Although she couldn't control every part of her body like Asa, she tried her best to grab the outer edge of the wall with her hands.
Even though his feet were dangling in the air, he could slowly slide down. This was not magic, but a racial ability unique to the black elf nobles.
Asa sighed and didn't stop her from following. He also knew that it would be useless to stop her.
In the dark night that was intertwined with wind, rain, thunder and lightning, two black shadows moved silently on the outer wall of the cathedral. A window below emitted a soft light, like a guiding light in the darkness.
lighthouse.
The rain was heavy and the wind was strong. The wind and rain kept hitting and jostling the carriage. The carriage bumped violently as if it was climbing a mountain road on the edge of a wild highland. The female knight lovingly touched the cheek of the girl in her arms.
, said softly: "Don't be afraid, we will be there soon. Bishop Eskel is waiting for us over there."
The girl in the hands of the female knight is very thin, almost skin and bones. Even so, it can be seen from the rough outline that she was originally delicate and beautiful. But now she does not show the slightest fear, not only is she not afraid,
Instead, there was no light of any emotion or thought, and her big eyes were covered with a layer of fog of confusion and chaos. Her expression was also dull, and she kept muttering something in a low voice.
"Knight Talis, is Bishop Eschar really... absolutely worthy of belief?" The young man in the car suddenly asked. His appearance was vaguely similar to that of the girl, and he could be seen to be the girl's brother.
Talis looked angry and funny, and said: "I don't even know why you ask that. As the cardinal of Erathia, Master Eskel is in charge of Erathia, the largest religious country in the Western Continent.
For twenty years, even in Celeste, apart from His Majesty the Pope, he is the only one in the world. Do you have any doubts about such a loyal servant of God?"
"No, I just think..." The young man hesitated.
"Yabin, I know what you are worried about." The female knight smiled. Her originally handsome and beautiful appearance became even brighter under this smile, which can make anyone who has seen it startled. Unexpectedly, such a serious person is so serious.
A woman who is old-fashioned and whose words and even thoughts are full of justice and the glory of God can actually have such a beautiful smile. Such a smile is probably something that even her teacher Lancelot and other temple knights have never seen. Probably
It is precisely because she smiles too little that she looks so good-looking.
"I know that after you have experienced something like that, you are wary of all those who use white magic and mental magic. This is also the reason why you have not asked the church for help. But I can guarantee it with the supreme glory of God.
It is an illusion that someone with ulterior motives used some means to create. Bishop Eschar can definitely cure sister Ayime. I will also report this matter to Celeste, and I must find out your tragedy.
The culprit behind it.”
The carriage had already arrived at the door of the cathedral. Talis and Yabin got out of the car with Ayime in their arms and walked quickly into the door of the church.
The wind and rain were getting stronger and stronger, and even the sacred church door seemed unable to stop it. The raindrops were carried by the air current and kept pouring inside, desperately filling this majestic and solemn huge building.