The number of believers coming to Stade for refuge is increasing day by day, and Ella's heart is getting heavier day by day.
Although she avoided a direct conflict with the Alemannic Federation in the name of a "neutral zone" to protect the believers of the Abrahamic Orthodox Church, it was just an excuse after all. The people of the Alemannic Federation are not fools. This matter
This incident is bound to affect the diplomatic relations that were finally established between the two countries.
Those believers who built bunks in Stade often clashed with Ella's soldiers over matters of faith, which also made Ella feel irritated.
The Kingdom of Sweden governed by Ella also has two faiths: those who adhere to the traditional belief in Asgard and the Asgardian gods, and those who follow Ella and believe in the Olympic gods. There is no conflict between these two kinds of believers, but they are not at all like Shi
Conflicts occurred so frequently in Tad.
Perhaps it is because all the ungodly believers have converted, but the believers who came to Stade for refuge seem to have some serious mental illness. They are obviously living under the protection of others and protected by Ella's soldiers, but those believers often jump out to criticize
Ella's soldiers believed in the devil: some pulled Ella's soldiers and tried to persuade them to convert in tears; some pointed at Ella's soldiers and threatened them that they would be tortured after death if they did not convert.
Ella couldn't figure out what they were thinking, and it seemed like they couldn't live without converting people.
If Ella hadn't stopped them, those believers would have been thrown into the sea by Ella's soldiers.
After receiving another report of a conflict, Ella finally couldn't bear it anymore.
"Why should I sacrifice my relationship with the Alemannic Federation to protect these guys with brain problems!"
She stood up and walked a few steps to the gathering place of the believers. The believers had just finished arguing with the soldiers and saw a woman in gorgeous clothes walking over aggressively surrounded by a group of soldiers. They had a premonition that something was not going to happen.
One by one stood up nervously.
Ella was about to ask the soldiers to drive them away, but when she glanced around, she happened to see the dying Gregory lying in the corner.
"You people from the Abrahamic Orthodox Church, stop bothering me with your beliefs! I will kick out anyone who preaches again! Soldier, find some doctors to treat the injured!"
After saying these words, Ella turned around again and walked away.
The believers cheered for Ella's righteous deed behind her back. But Ella was not happy at all.
She walked back to her room and kicked over the chair with one kick.
In the history of nearly 800 years, the Tianfang Empire has been encroaching on the territory of the Qiqiu Empire. The Tianfang Empire was established precisely because the Abrahamic Orthodox Church brought the scattered Semitic people together. In this
In a deeper sense, the Abrahamic Orthodox Church is the real enemy of the Seven Hills Empire!
A movement against the Abrahamic Orthodox Church broke out in the Alemannic Federation. This was obviously the best time to reduce the power of the Abrahamic Orthodox Church.
But why can't she do it?
That whole night, Ella buried her head in her knees.
"Father...Mother..."
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Duke Otto came to Stade. He glanced coldly at the group of Abrahamic Orthodox believers, and then walked to the negotiation table under the protection of the guards.
"King of Sweden, I have a gift for you this time."
Duke Otto clapped his hands, and the soldier behind him handed over a roll of paper. Duke Otto slowly unfolded the paper and showed Ella the pattern on it.
Ella brought her eyes to the paper and looked up and down several times: "What is this? The Atlantis treasure map?"
"A map of Anglia and its surroundings!"
After Duke Otto reminded her, Ella finally saw something about Angria on the map. She was used to seeing the accurate maps drawn by Gan, and it took a while to get used to seeing this kind of map with serious distance problems.
No.
"I heard that you have reached an agreement with many merchants these days to send mercenaries to protect their merchant ships. I think you need a base close to the Alemannic Federation to facilitate the implementation of the agreement - you should also know,
Stade cannot stay here forever."
Ella nodded. She illegally occupied Stade. Although there have been no problems so far, if she does not leave after the agreement is negotiated, she will definitely conflict with the Alemanni Federation. This is something she wants to avoid.
.
Prince Otto's hand drew a circle on the map.
"There is a series of islands on the west side of the Dukedom of Angria. Some are inhabited and some are deserted. This island is my direct territory. It is not large, but it is more than enough to station a small army. Look here
how?"
"The location is good. Do you want to rent this place to us?"
"Lease it to you—and waive your rent."
"...So, what's the price?"
"I dare not ask for any price. But, I hope that this gift can win the favor of the King of Sweden, and I will carefully consider my proposal in the future - the King of Sweden, how about assisting me in attacking the Heavenly Empire and the Abrahamic Orthodox Church?"
Ella was silent for a while.
"...What should I do?"
"Even if the King of Sweden does nothing, as long as he doesn't interfere, it will be the best help to me."
"For example...where do the Abrahamic Orthodox believers in Stadler go back and forth from?"
"I'm glad that the King of Sweden understands - what? It's a good proposal, isn't it?"
Ella couldn't help but said: "Why do you have to treat them like this? Even if some of them have made mistakes, it shouldn't be extended to all..."
"If this was said by an ordinary woman, I would understand it. But when it is said by the King of Sweden, I feel a little surprised." Duke Otto said in a deep voice, "King of Sweden, you should know
,In front of politics, there is no right or wrong, only interests."
Ella was silent again. She knew that Duke Otto was right. Attacking the Abrahamic Orthodox Church would be beneficial to the Alemannic Federation, the Pirate Kingdom, and the Seven Hills Empire. Before Duke Otto came,
She had already considered whether to get involved.
But she couldn't make up her mind. It wasn't just because the church in Hamburg had let her stay, nor was it just because Gregory had helped him many times. The biggest reason for her hesitation was that during the Jochebed incident, she also
He was almost killed by the Alemannic Federation out of anger.
The anger and helplessness she experienced at that time stimulated her nerves over and over again, preventing her from making a decision.
"Duke Otto, let me ask another question, and you have to answer me honestly. You found three corpses from that church...Is this true?"
"Is it important whether something is true or not? What matters is whether you and I are willing to believe it, right?"
These words made Ella suddenly feel angry.
She slapped the chair and stood up, pointed at Duke Otto's nose and said: "Otto...get out of Stade right now!"
