The atmosphere in the carriage became very strange. Douglas seemed to have forgotten the two magicians next to him, muttering strange questions to himself one after another in a low voice, while Fernando and Roland didn't know what to say. Isn't this all?
Is it as natural as the sun rising and the ripe fruit falling to the ground?
But Douglas quickly got rid of this state and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I always have similar lapses."
"Nothing, I often do this when I encounter magic problems." Roland replied with a smile, seemingly not interested in Douglas's strange question at all. Fernando opened his mouth, but still did not make a sound.
The brief silence disappeared, and Fernando and Roland introduced Douglas to the situation on this side of the Storm Channel.
"Whether it is the Sylvanas Empire or the Yasuo Empire, the forces here have collapsed and turned into scattered organizations that do not belong to each other. Some have even fled to the endless ocean. It can be said that,
The situation here is not even as good as across the strait, at least Alto and other western territories are still in the hands of magicians..." Roland said half-sighing.
Fernando added: "The territory that originally belonged to the Yasuo Empire was divided into two parts, one was the Kingdom of Buriana, and the other was the Principality of Calais. The area belonging to the Sylvanus Empire gave birth to the Kingdom of Holm and the Kingdom of Calais.
The Kingdom of Leyte, the location where our main activities are organized is the Kingdom of Holm, which is where we are now..."
Douglas inquired about the situation before crossing the Storm Channel, and was familiar with what the two said, but it was not so detailed. His face looked a little sad at first, and then a calm and reassuring smile reappeared: "Actually.
I chose to cross the Storm Strait rather than flee to Alto because I am more optimistic about the situation here."
"Huh?" Fernando looked noncommittal on the surface, but he narrowed his eyes slightly to prevent his bright red pupils from revealing any of his emotions.
Regarding the analysis of the situation, the "United Trade Union" has been doing internal work, and finally reached a conclusion similar to Douglas's, so there were previous risky attempts and changes in direction.
Douglas said calmly: "Because the overall strength of the nobles here is stronger than the Church of Truth."
This sentence struck Roland like lightning. He felt numb all over and suddenly understood why the organization changed its strategy of hiding, evading pursuit, and growing slowly, and boldly asked Fernando to come to Peifu.
The largest nobleman in the county capital is here - being able to use the county name as a title shows the power of the Earl of Peforth.
Roland knew that this was to win over the nobles and sow their relationship with the church in exchange for their protection in order to escape the church's increasingly strict pursuit, but he had never understood so clearly why he was doing this and what ideals he might develop in the future.
the result of.
Fernando said nothing, just looked at Douglas quietly, waiting for his next words.
"We don't know the specific situation here, but according to my observation, with the fall of Antiphore, the clergy's attitude towards the nobles became more and more arrogant, and most of the cardinals and holy knights were concentrated in Antiphore.
Fleur and Lance are preparing to head west." Douglas said what he had seen.
"Alto and other western cities have gathered many legendary lords, and even a small number of vampires, dragons, etc. to help. However, there are great internal conflicts, and the gap in strength between the church and the nobles is even greater. Unless the 'Silver Moon' comes, there will only be
We are being cannibalized step by step. On the contrary, here, we are very weak and there are not many legendary lords that we can win over, but the gap with the strength of the church is not big."
The first time he compared the overall strength of the church and the nobility, the second time he singled out the church. Not only Fernando understood the specific meaning, but Roland also knew it.
Fernando spoke, with a strange and sharp accent. He was obviously not a native of the Kingdom of Holm: "After disintegrating and eliminating most of the high-level magicians here, the Truth Cult has removed more than half of the legendary priests.
Regarding personnel, currently only Rentat and Kux are guarded by a Holy Spirit priest each."
"Some epic knights have also been mobilized, but there are still five left. After all, this is their hometown and their territory. Going across the mountains and seas to attack Alto is not in line with their wishes, even if they are all devout believers.
Because it is difficult to obtain substantial benefits, and they believe that the church does not lack this power. Obviously, the church also thinks so."
"But what's the point of this?" Roland frowned and asked in confusion, "As long as the church defeats the legendary lords in the west and sends most of the strong men over, all our efforts will be in vain."
Fernando glared at him: "Time, development time, time to find allies, time to sow relationships, time to gain balance."
Douglas also smiled and said: "We are not the only enemies of the church."
"Well, if Alto is lost, the church will reach the Dark Mountains. Maybe the 'Silver Moon' will really come." Roland nodded.
Douglas's expression suddenly became a little dazed: "Even if the 'Silver Moon' comes, I'm afraid it will be difficult to compete with the Pope."
"You mean, the 'divine descending technique' is really that powerful?" Fernando asked with shock and hidden curiosity. They were on this side of the strait, and the information they received was distorted. But now, in front of them was a group of people.
A magician who experienced the Battle of Antiphore.
"Your Excellency, 'Starlight', fell without any resistance. Even the Mystery Chain of Antipholus was mostly destroyed. I don't know how strong the real god is, but I know 'Starlight'"
When you fought with the help of the Mystic Lock of Antiphorus, you surpassed the level of the pinnacle of legend..." Douglas recalled, that reassuring smile disappeared, revealing a bit of sadness and panic.
Both Fernando and Roland were silent. Although they did not have the opportunity to go to Antiphole, and although Fernando was a subject of the Yasuo Empire, Antifleur had already been deeply engraved in his mind as early as in the repeated descriptions and descriptions of his teachers and elders.
In their hearts, it was the "Mysterious Crown" holy land that all magicians yearned for. It was the city with the title of the strongest fortress on earth, and it was the place with the most and strongest legendary magicians. But with just one "divine descending technique", Xi
The Archons of the Irvanus Empire and the Mystal were destroyed together.
Is the "divine descending technique" so powerful?
At this moment, deep despair arose in their hearts. What was the point of their and others' efforts? At that time, it would just be a question of "divine descending technique".
Douglas showed a warm smile again: "Don't worry too much, it may not be that easy for the Pope to perform the 'divine descending technique'."
"How do you know?" This information was so important that Roland had never heard of it. He even suspected that Douglas was trying to comfort himself.
Douglas did not have a beard, and his regular facial features looked quite young. He smiled and said: "It has been almost ten years since the fall of Antiphore, but the church has not moved westward on a large scale. Only some cardinals are trying, and the Pope has never taken action again.
, watching the desperate and scattered people reunite, watching the western territories become stronger and stronger, I think there may be some connection between them."
"Besides, the Pope has also been attacked by His Majesty the Legend before, but he did not use the 'divine descending technique'. If it is really that easy to use, he can use it to easily resolve the battle."
He spoke frankly about his guess, without taking into account that the two magicians opposite him had many reservations about him.
"This..." Fernando fell into deep thought. The more he thought about it, the more it made sense. At the same time, he became more wary of Douglas. This information has been in front of him and others for a long time. But no one has ever been able to connect them together and point out this so keenly.
Question, Douglas sees things very thoroughly! Is this related to the fact that he often asks strange questions?
Up to this point in the communication, neither party went any further. After all, real trust has not yet been established.
The carriage stopped in the suburbs. Fernando and Roland took Douglas through the forest and approached a hiding place.
In this forest, the "Magician United Union" has three secret strongholds. One is not yet activated, one is for three magicians to hide, and the other is where they are going now. As for whether other organizations have strongholds here
, they don’t know.
"Go around there first and take a look." Roland said to Fernando through a telepathic connection.
Fernando nodded, understanding what he meant. He wanted to first observe the stronghold where the three magicians were hiding, because after their analysis, one of the suspected traitors was there.
Douglas didn't say anything and followed the two of them quietly. Fernando and Roland didn't intend to let him see the stronghold. Who knew if he was a spy of the Night Watch.
As the Church completely gained the upper hand and demonstrated unparalleled strength, more and more magicians struggling in darkness, depression, panic and fear became desperate and turned to the Church, becoming night watchmen who hunted their companions.
Do you know whether your close companion yesterday will become an enemy who will end your life today?
Several large magic organizations were infiltrated by the Night Watch and suffered devastating blows. The remaining organizations learned their lessons and put every new member to a rigorous test, even if he is an archmage. You know
, there is no shortage of archmages among the top thirty elites of the Night Watch!
Fernando and Roland were originally just planning to take a look from a distance to see if there was anything unusual and not expose this secret stronghold, but at this glance, Fernando's face immediately turned livid, as if a storm was about to come.
The crypt was half open, and the strong smell of blood attracted three wild wolves.
"It's too late!" Roland patted his head in frustration. He already understood what had happened. Their suspicion was correct, but the other party had no intention of continuing to lurk, nor did they expect to hide it and kill the two magicians first.
The division left directly and should be under the protection of the Night Watch.
Douglas watched them quietly as they checked around, and followed them quietly to the crypt, where he saw two chewed and mutilated corpses, and two blank and frightened faces of the dead.
"Gary is dead, and so is Prince..." Roland muttered to himself a little uncontrollably, "The little girl from Gary's family also asked me to protect her father, and Prince hasn't had time to confess...
Damn Benson, they are all your good friends! Gary even saved you! I was too late..."
"He has been dead for at least a day and a half, and there are signs of being soaked by the rain." Douglas whispered, indicating that Benson probably took action as soon as he hid here, and no one could rescue him in time.
Fernando's face turned green and red, and he vaguely remembered that the little girl from Gary's family was a cute child. After a long time, he suppressed his roar and said, "I will let Benson confess to you!"
A five-ring magician, an elite who was very promising to become a high-level magician, actually joined the Night Watch!
Roland took a deep breath: "Let's leave here first."
The two people quickly turned the bodies into powder and put them into storage bags respectively.
The journey to the secret stronghold became even more depressing. Douglas suddenly said: "Actually, I am a magician who doesn't like killing or fighting. I prefer exploring and understanding the hidden truths behind things."
Fernando was about to roar, but Douglas's next words left a deep impression on him.
Douglas looked at the sky and sighed softly: "But only by obtaining a safe and stable environment, with the cooperation and support of many people, can exploration and research continue. But now, there is no stable place to place an alchemy platform, and we can interact with each other."
Help, the companions who explore the world together are about to die one by one."