Chapter 315

Alexandria faces ashlibor island from afar.

More than 680 years ago, Baron ashlibor, the founder of Borui Kingdom and explorer, broke through the fish man's interception from here and boarded the opposite big island, which opened the war between the five families and the river beach fish man.

When the fish man and human blood dyed the beach red, the five families finally built Alexandria. In memory of the warriors who died in the founding war, Alexandria is also known as red harbor.

Today, Honggang has become the most prosperous port city in the south, with a resident population of no less than 300000. Most of them are undocumented migrant workers, and they are also more devout believers.

It is not easy for the clergy to shepherd so many believers. The church has 27 churches and 3 monasteries in Hong Kong. The church presides over the educational administration and redeems believers. The monastery is responsible for training church attendants and trainee priests to make up for the shortage of clergy.

Holy Galen monastery is located near a valley fifteen kilometers west of red harbor. It is far from the noise of the city. The monks of the monastery guide hundreds of church attendants, read classics, study teachings, learn farming, animal husbandry and medical knowledge, take care of seriously ill believers, take care of thousands of acres of herbal gardens, and make various types of potions for Honggang church.

At the dawn of the earth season, the air is fresh and pleasant, and the gurgling stream winds out of the valley and flows slowly along the crisscross ditches. The sweet stream kept moistening the surrounding medicine fields, and jumping grass, angelica, orchid celery, chicory and mint spit out light green buds one after another. In the center of the medicine field, a fence like laurel Bush covered the white wall of the monastery, but could not block the high bell tower. In the light of the dawn, St Galen Abbey looks quiet and sacred.

The distant bell rang six times, marking the end of morning prayer. Young church attendants left the monastery one after another. Carrying baskets and hoes, they went to the fields and began a day's hard work.

Two Paladins in rhinoceros armor came to a hut, knocked on the door and said, "Lord Sophia, the Pope and the referee are waiting for you."

The wooden door was pushed open from inside, and a graceful beauty came out. She smiled and said, "two masters, please lead the way."

Originally, it took only 10 days to take a boat from ogar island to Hong Kong, but Harald hated ships and water. He insisted on crossing every island along the way. It was 17 days later when Sophia returned to the valley where the barbarians were stationed.

Sophia was not in a hurry to meet the Pope. She needed a little time to think about countermeasures. However, the barbarians heard about the changes on the island of ogar and packed up their things one by one to prepare for returning to mount arret. In fact, these barbarians do not want to leave the holy mountain, let alone cross the river south, but now they are undoubtedly Sophia's biggest card. Once the barbarians return to mount arete, all Sophia's efforts will come to naught, and her situation will become very dangerous. Fortunately, Harald didn't think Sophia's mission had failed. He knocked three screaming urusa to the ground, and the barbarian stopped.

Sophia called the backbone of saber toothed tiger business group to discuss in the middle of the night, but she still had no clue. She had to rush to St. John's overnight Galen Abbey, before the Pope and the magistrate.

Through the cross corridor, Sophia came to the monastery hall. The two paladins who led the way pushed open the door and motioned Sophia to enter.

There are three men with different temperament sitting in the hall. The one in the middle is wearing a white robe. He looks like he is in his 40s. His forehead is full, his facial features are handsome, and his clear eyes are shining with wisdom and vicissitudes of life. To Sophia's surprise, she noticed the knight's unique element balance in the man.

"I'm Reverend clement." The man seemed to see through Sophia's doubts. He said gently, "he is also a knight, a knight promoted by energy potion." Then he smiled and said, "by the grace of the Lord, I have been given a life delay, so I look young."

The great aristocratic circle has been spreading the life experience of the contemporary Pope. Although clement is an abandoned baby adopted by the church almsgiving house, all believe that he has aristocratic blood, and life delay is a divine skill shared by all sixth order clergy.

Sophia no longer hesitated. Just about to salute, the man sitting in the Pope's left hand suddenly said, "Marquis Wimbledon, don't be polite. The knight is favored by our Lord, and our Lord points out the direction for the knight. Sophia, are you willing to follow our Lord's instruction?"

The man is in his 30s, with thin lips, a nose like an eagle's beak, and his magnificent bright armor can't hide his sharp temperament. Sitting there, he gave people a feeling of massiness like a mountain, as if he was the center of the whole hall. This is the unique land element affinity representation of the land Golden Knight.

Sophia immediately knew the man's identity.

Lesta Trigowar, the Golden Knight, the fourth level Paladin, the contemporary head of the trigowar family, the deputy head of the shining knights, and the chief officer of the inquisition.

The trigowar family has been in charge of the Inquisition for more than 2000 years. Their prestige is cast by the blood of wizards and innocent people, and there are not a few nobles suppressed and arrested by the inquisition.

Whether it's power or strength, lesta Trigowal can be called the top figure in the contemporary era, but his aggressive tone made Sophia very dissatisfied, but before she could speak, the bald man in the Pope's right hand scolded: "Lord trigowal, the pope must not be rude face to face!" The low voice was like the ringing of a bell, which shocked people's eardrums and shattered the dignified atmosphere painstakingly created by the referee.

Trigoval's long and narrow eyes flashed a trace of helplessness and slightly jawed his head: "under the crown. I'm impolite."

"Don't be surprised, lesta. Turnans is dull and straight tempered, you know." The Pope smiled apologetically and turned to stare at the bald man. The skinhead paladin in ground Dragon Skin armor shrugged innocently.

With dark skin and no hair and eyebrows, turnans is the commander of the Templar of the Privy Council, the most famous fierce soldier in contemporary times, and one of the few sixth order paladins. Sylvia once had a public duel with turnans, and the two sides did not try their best to win or lose. Afterwards, turnans admitted that he was not Sylvia's opponent, but Sylvia said that turnans was the first paladin in the church.

It is difficult to judge the standard of legendary paladins because magic is difficult to last. However, the divine knight was arrogant, and Sylvia's personal praise confirmed the identity of the legendary paladin of turnans. As for how many challenges turnans has accepted within the church, outsiders do not know, but judging from trigowal's performance, his strength is undoubtedly recognized by the shining knights.

The paladin's helplessness, the Pope's indifference, and the paladin's innocence were all seen by Sophia. The small disharmony between the three big men made her strange and relaxed.

"Sophia... I'm 72 years old. Can I call you by your name?" Clement took back the initiative and was in a good mood.

Sophia lifted her train and saluted gracefully, "it's my pleasure, under the crown."

Clement nodded with satisfaction and asked, "did elder Harald come with you?"

"Elder, he... He's not interested." Sophia hesitated and said, "the barbarians want to go back to arete. Elder Harald is... Persuading them."

"Persuasion? That must be wonderful." The Pope smiled and said seriously, "Sophia, do you understand the purpose of barbarians crossing the river south? This problem is very important. I hope you don't hide anything."

"I don't know. The barbarians don't talk about their destination, and I won't test them. But... As far as I know, this involves a prediction of the barbarians." Sophia thought for a moment and said, "under the crown, I have reported my detailed experience on the arete mountain to Lord Flinders. It was with his consent and help that I led the barbarians south."

The sixth level priest friedes is second only to clement in the Privy Council. He is a core member of the shining knights and a priest who commands the Sassanian Empire and the prairie.

Referee trigowal slightly jawed his head. Clement turned his eyes back to Sophia and said after a moment of meditation: "7569 years ago, with the help of knights, the early Pope led the martyrs of the church to completely overthrow the tyranny of witches. However, production stagnated after the war, and people's food became a problem. At that time, most of the top leaders of the church were farmers, traders and small citizens. They didn't know how to operate the city-state and manage the people. People's life was difficult and the society was turbulent, so Enoch His majesty Ke formulated the glorious Scripture and established the principles of Knight protection, church redemption and public dedication. "

"It has to be said that knights are far more intelligent and powerful than ordinary people. They have restored the prosperity of major city states in the past. With the social progress, the church has also developed. A new generation of clergy tried to play a greater role, which also led to the contradiction between the nobility and the church. Then, the orcs who survived in the polar regions returned..."

Clement sighed and continued: "Although I don't want to admit it, history is history. It was the darkest time for churches and nobles. In the face of alien invasion, arrogant knights and equally arrogant priests failed to unite, the northern city states fell one by one, and the orc forces grew stronger and stronger. When everyone reacted, it was too late."

"The war never stopped. With the demise of the iron mountain Empire, we basically lost the whole North. Fortunately, in the process of resisting the orcs, the clergy and knights united together and became closer to each other. If we could understand the meaning of unity earlier, we would not be reduced to the present situation."

Clement was silent for a moment and said, "I tell you this because I hope you don't blame Archbishop Oleg for his favoritism towards the five families. He lives in the kingdom of Borui and loves this land more than anyone, but he has never violated the purpose of the church."

"I understand." Sophia lowered her eyes and said softly.

Understanding does not mean understanding, especially on the premise of being plotted.

Clement's eyes flashed a trace of imperceptible disappointment, and then raised his voice: "the kingdom of Borui has its own position. Now I ask you, if I personally accompany the barbarians across the river, do you agree to share the trade share of Mount arrete with the five families?"

Sophia was thrilled by the Pope's kindness and felt heavy pressure at the same time.

Clement's power was second only to the chief of the shining knights. Refusing his kindness was tantamount to offending the whole church. However, the death of the Marquis of effissos is a bloody example. What about sending off the barbarians? How about sharing the trade share equally? If you don't give up the chamber of Commerce, can the Gambis royal family let me go? What is the significance of my persistence, efforts and sacrifice when I give up the chamber of Commerce? no I will never compromise! I step on thorns and come here. Even if there is an abyss in front of me, I will never retreat! I'm Sophia.

Thinking of this, Sophia no longer hesitated. She bowed her knees and said, "I refuse."

right enough! Clement asked quietly, "why?"

"Under the crown, in fact, the barbarians don't want to leave mount arrete..."

"Excuse!" Trigoval bluntly stated: "Sophia, all the Golden Knights need to know their own way, and you choose a dead end! When you consider the Augustus family, have you ever thought about the attitude of the sassanne Empire? The Lord of sassanne will not allow powerful barbarians to form an alliance with the southern kingdom! This is not a game you can participate in, you will only be broken to pieces."

"What are you talking about?" The first Paladin stared and asked curiously.

Trigowal ignored tournans and continued to say to Sophia, "Sophia, joining the kingdom of Borui is the best choice. You can turn back now. I'm sure you can reach the peak one day with your talent and character. Before that, you must find the right way."

"What are you... Talking about?!" The first Paladin's eyes stared like a bronze bell and asked with gnashing teeth.

Clement pressed thurnas' hand, motioned him to be calm, and asked, "Sophia, is there a time limit for the barbarian to cross the river?"

"Twenty years." Sophia smiled and said, "elder Harald told me that in twenty years, I can't send them to the south bank, so they will return to arete."

"Twenty years... OK, I see." Clement said, "I promise barbarians can cross the river from the seven union islands at any time. In addition, I have a suggestion."

Sophia gave Clement a deep look and said, "crown, please show me the way."

"Take the barbarians to the horse hills!" The Pope smiled and said, "I'm afraid you don't know. Your husband Viscount Randall built a sluice on the Jinshui River bank. It's only 17 kilometers away from the South Bank of Jinshui River. With the help of the fortification of the sluice, you can build a port and send the barbarians to the South bank."

"Really!" Sophia brightened her eyes and said in surprise, "crown, thank you for your guidance. I will remember your kindness." Sophia knelt on one knee and said solemnly, "I promise you that I will follow the principle of neutrality of the chamber of Commerce, never participate in the struggle of the Kingdom, and will not use the power of barbarians to destroy the balance of all parties! Please the supreme glorious Lord witness my promise. If I violate it, I am willing to accept the sanction of the tribunal!"

Trigowal's face was a little gentle, and Clement said happily: "then you can go back and prepare. I will participate in the competition held by the York family in February of the fire season. It's not easy to travel 9000 kilometers in six months, so I'm leaving this afternoon."

"Yes. I'll go back and prepare. I'll leave first, gentlemen." Sophia saluted and hurried out of the hall of the monastery.

"What a beautiful girl. I like it." Thurnans grinned.

Trigowal frowned and said, "crown. It's inappropriate to place a legendary barbarian and three golden barbarian crazy warriors on the man horse hill. I'm afraid the kingdom of Gambis and his highness Sylvia won't agree."

"Don't worry. Turnans and I can defeat the barbarian elders."

The first Paladin raised his strong chest and said, "yes. I'm sure we can defeat him!"

"Defeat the legendary barbarian? Well... Turnans, I believe in your strength. But how much do you know about the legendary barbarian?"

Trigova shook his head helplessly: "At the beginning, the legendary paladins cooperated with the cardinal to defeat volgan, the city breaker. But what happened? The legendary ogre couldn't beat the full-fledged paladins. Can't he run away? When the magic is over, it killed two legendary paladins alive! The battle is not a martial arts competition. It can only be called defeat if it can't escape like the sword Saint delavin!"

"Force is only a necessary preparation. Barbarians are different from ogres. They keep their promises and can live in peace with mankind. Elder Harald suppresses the power of rage, as evidenced by not killing Duke Peter." Clement said.

"Barbarians never leave mount Arreat! Don't they leave too? Traditions have been broken and promises are crumbling." Trigoval paused and said: "No matter how powerful an individual is, it will always be limited. Volgan rules the Northern Territory, and the beasts are unmatched. The barbarians are not without clan power. A barbarian elder is a legendary crazy warrior. How many legendary barbarians are there in Mount arret? Sophia did swear in front of our Lord, but you don't know the means of those great nobles... If they succeed The Sassanian Empire bears the brunt of attracting or angering barbarians. Our main force is fighting against centaurs. Although we have achieved certain advantages, we can never bear the impact of the upper mountain clan. Once the Sassanian empire collapses, the consequences will be unimaginable! Your arrangement will also... "

"Chief judge, don't forget your identity! You are the chief judge of the church, not the Lord of the sassanne empire!"

The Pope gave trigoval a cold look, stood up and said: "Barbarians are stronger than you think. In the age of witch blood sacrifice, elves fled into the endless forest, the barbarians in the north were exterminated, the orcs fled to the far north, and the barbarians still live in Mount arret. I checked the information, the city-state wizards once thought of barbarians, and the whole army was destroyed."

"More than a decade ago, millions of forest people moved westward. Now, barbarians who never leave their homes have also moved southward. What does this mean?"

Trigoval jerked to his feet and asked in shock, "what does that mean?"

"That's what I want to find out." Clement shook his head with a heavy look, "Apart from elder Harald, these barbarians don't have any old people. They are either children or young adults, with half of men and half of women. Barbarians crossing the river south may be on a mission, but the mission must not be necessarily dead, and the time span is so long that they can reproduce in the southern continent. Sophia just said that the duration of the mission is 20 years How will the strength of these barbarians grow in twenty years? If the river crossing fails, Harald will return to arete with more powerful barbarian soldiers. This is support! "

"What kind of thing makes the powerful and fearless barbarians prepare for the worst?!" Clement said bitterly, "the forest people know, the barbarians know, but we humans don't know!"

The legendary Paladin shivered with unspeakable fear. He said hesitantly, "this... Under the crown, you can..."

"Hum! I want to live two more years! You can also return the golden horn to his Majesty the Pope."

The referee sat back on his seat and said, "you are right, crown. You must find out the intentions of the barbarians and what will happen on Mount arret?"

"Don't worry too much." Clement said with a confident smile: "barbarians go south, we can also go south. Opposite the seven union islands is a powerful barbarian Kingdom, and the control gate of the man horse hill is the best breakthrough point. Sylvia is bound to accept barbarians, because Sophia will build a port for her."

"I see." Trigoval stood up again and saluted, "crown, please allow me to leave first."

"Trigoval, groundless speculation will only lead to fear and chaos. I don't want people outside the church to know what we're talking about. The barbarians stay in the man horse hills because of the entanglement between Sophia and the kingdom of Borui."

"As you wish, the Pope is crowned." Trigovalton stopped and looked at the side door of the room before leaving the hall.

Thurnans touched his bare chin and asked curiously, "why did the old man run away?"

"He ran to win over the Marquis Sophia." The Archbishop of the kingdom of Borui came out of the side door of the hall. The Pope looked at him and said, "Oleg, you can't tell anyone about it."

"Yes, my Pope." Archbishop Borui said with a smile.

Clement shook his head and sighed, "you... Each have their own careful thinking. No one is standing on the overall situation!"

"So you are the Pope and I am the cardinal." Olegre said boldly.

"Big nose... What the hell are you talking about?!"

A voice suddenly came from behind. Archbishop Oleg was startled. He suddenly looked back and saw the curious big face of turnans.