"Lord, you can't do this! Doing this will only increase casualties and cause the death of more innocent soldiers."
In front of the Sharak Temple, Rhodes, who was about to lead the expedition, was stopped by Lyanna of the Virgin Heart. The priestess looked very unhappy. She had just given sleeping pills to a wounded person, and her face was filled with sadness. Since then.
After the construction of Salak Monastery, Rhodes had not seen her so sad.
The reason is very simple. The Lord of Blackhammer Castle is going to lead his troops to fight again... and the target is the most dangerous Magic Rock in the forest... What the old butler Muros once said is right - this is the most dangerous place, and it can be attacked at any time.
Someone will be injured or even sacrificed all the time. Blackhammer Castle does need the Sarlacc sect, but what Lyanna can't understand is, since this is already the case, why does this "mad lord" take the initiative to injure more soldiers?
"In war, people will always die."
Rhodes returned helplessly.
"You don't have to fight, the soldiers will listen to you, right?..."
"Ms. Lyanna, I want to say that actually I don't want to fight, but those beastmen in the forest outside the city will not compromise because of your kindness. They will not stop beating you just because you don't hit them, even if they don't.
Now they are defeated, but one day, they will fight back. The intensity of the evil moon is increasing year by year, and the power of the beastmen is also increasing year by year. When we dealt with them last year, their number was only a few hundred. Senior
There are even fewer beastmen, and this year, their number is at least two thousand! Do you know what the concept of two thousand is? Two thousand beastmen, even a regular army may not be able to defeat them. Blackhammer Castle has tall
The city walls and a full year of preparations barely stopped them, but we can't let this happen again."
Looking at the pure, untouched face of the priestess, Rhodes had an indescribable feeling. Lyanna devoted herself to the cause of religion, and had a feeling of being otherworldly. This is good and bad, and the advantage is
As the high priest of the monastery, she has no intention of fighting for power and can safely leave the monastery to her. The disadvantage is that this girl always thinks everything is too beautiful, but the world is dark and cruel, and there is not so much kindness and mercy.
"There is a rebellion in Erengrad. The Snow Queen's order is that in two days, all the northern lords must bring their troops to the Erengrad area to fight against the rebels and surround the city. And this year's evil month
You have also seen the battle. The beastmen are numerous and bloodthirsty. Once I bring my troops to Erengrad, who will defend this town? Who will protect these civilians? So I must take this opportunity to take advantage of the beastmen.
After being defeated, eradicate them completely when the evil moon first sets. In this way, Blackhammer Castle will be safe. As you said, march into the Black Forest to find the lair of the beastmen. Someone may die, someone may be injured, and the pain will return again.
Coming to the world, but what can be done? I have to do this, understand? Your Excellency, Priestess."
Rhodes explained as calmly as possible.
"Well... I hope Goddess Sharak will bless you..."
After talking for a long time, Lyanna reluctantly nodded. At the same time, she was worried about another problem——
"You just said that the Snow Queen asked you to lead the army to Erengrad in two days?"
"Yes."
Rhodes replied.
"Then you go to annihilate the beastmen and then go over there, how come you can't make it in time?"
Lyanna suddenly asked with concern, which made Rhodes not used to it. The priestess has been in Blackhammer Castle for so long, and this is the first time she cares about her own safety... But maybe her own safety is related to thousands of people in Blackhammer Castle.
People's safety is in danger? Rhodes thought.
"It's too late, but I have to do it. There are more than a thousand residents in Blackhammer Castle, plus the refugees from Erengrad, nearly two thousand people live here. I must ensure their safety. One cannot protect himself
What kind of lord is a lord of the people?”
Rhodes answered with a smile. At this moment, in Lyanna's eyes, Rhodes saw another look, a gentle look...
Lyanna gently placed her hand on the back of Rhodes' hand, and then held the whole hand carefully. The back of her hand was very white, like a daughter of a noble family, but the palm of her hand was very rough. It was from performing surgeries and drying on patients all year round.
Leftovers from physical labor. The priestess looked at Rhodes and whispered——
"Maybe you are right, they are all waiting for you."
Lyanna said, guiding Rhodes to turn his attention to the people in the monastery... This made Rhodes a little disappointed. He originally thought that the priestess had feelings for her, but it seems that she still cares more about the believers of the goddess... But this
It’s also normal…
"You are the most responsible lord I have ever seen, but you are a little bloody..."
she continued.
"There is no way. If you were born in a place like this and don't be violent, you can't survive."
Rhodes answered with a smile.
…
The preparations before leaving were almost complete. In addition to leaving behind fifty new soldiers, Rhodes took all the troops out of Black Hammer Castle and went to the forest to search for traces of beastmen. This time, the area around Black Hammer Castle must be completely cleared.
Otherwise, there will be a major invasion of beastmen every year in the evil month. Who can bear it... If this happens every year, Blackhammer Castle will not be able to get a chance to breathe, and it will not be able to truly develop. Therefore, no matter how difficult it is,
A desperate effort must be made to destroy the gathering center of the beastmen.
Before leaving, Rhodes took another look at the Esun Temple to be completed, and he had mixed feelings in his heart. It seemed that it was an absolute fact that he became Esun, and Thor's choice was absolute. So, since Thor also gave him power, he was
Shouldn't a temple be built for him within the territory?
However, the amount of construction projects like the temple is huge and cannot be completed in a short time. In addition, the cost is also huge. Blackhammer Castle is not a wealthy place. It is unbearable to carry out large-scale construction projects...
So, build a small temple first? This is not good. The Ersun Temple is built according to the highest standards that Blackhammer Castle can bear. The Bear God and the Thunder God are equally helpful to him. The Bear God Ersun has given him extremely strong strength.
His body and recovery ability are beyond mortals, and Thor, the God of Thunder, has given himself powerful lightning combat capabilities. The two now seem to be indispensable. No one can be emphasized, and no one can be ignored...
But funds are limited, so this is a problem. If another Thor temple is built according to the specifications of the Ersun Temple, then Blackhammer Castle will go bankrupt.
Alas, let's talk about it after we get back... Father Thor, please be considerate of this poor God's Chosen. Rhodes sighed in his heart.