Chapter 6: The Rise of Theocracy

When I wanted to take the initiative to contact the legends, the hidden inheritance found that they couldn't be contacted!

"The token is not dimmed, proving that they have not fallen, but they have not responded to us."

"Is it a serious injury?"

Master Beoulay, Master Grant, and Master Brooke all fell silent.

That's probably the case.

They smiled bitterly in their hearts.

It's just this time.

Lin An chose to come forward at this time, as if he had calculated everything after that, which made them feel constrained and powerless to resist everywhere, and Lin An's own prestige made them have an indescribable psychological pressure.

Subconsciously, they were unwilling to stand on the opposite side of Lin An without the support of the Terran legend, and all kinds of plans were suspended for a while.

They reined in, and the Merlin royalty and aristocracy who waited for them to make a move were stupid.

At first, they didn't know why, and it wasn't until the information about the Stuart county reached their hands that it dawned on them.

The Archduchess of Donfero is still alive!

Not only did she live, she was on their side.

Many of the nobles were a little dizzy and couldn't believe this judgment.

In the banquet with fragrant clothes and sideburns, the gentlemen who came as guests, but quietly withdrew from the hall at the climax of the banquet, gathered in the secret room of the clubhouse where the banquet was held, formed a small circle, and swallowed the clouds.

"The birth of the hidden inheritance was handled by the Grand Duke of East Ferro, and the connection between them and the legendary powerhouse was also conveyed by the Lady of East Ferro, and she will be on our side? That's the biggest joke I've heard this year! ”

But what other explanation is there? Except for the Archduchess of East Ferro. I can't think of another person on this continent who can make those ambitious guys shrink and retreat, and no other person can have such an impact on the Legendary Crowns. ”

"Maybe that's the truth? Don't forget, although the Archduchess of Donfero is the chief elder of the Royal Esoteric Order, she is also the fiancée of Her Majesty the Saxons, the teacher of Her Majesty the Empress, and the best friend of Archduke Ranster. ”

"But now there is a rumor that it is said that the original candidate for the hermit inheritance is the Grand Duke of East Ferro. The rise of the Archduchess of East Ferro. She is the fiancée of His Majesty the Saxons, the teacher of the Empress, the close friend of the Grand Duke of Randster, the leader of the Royal Esoteric Society, and the ruler of the Duchy of East Ferro. Put the war out of the way. Miraculously returned after everyone decided she had fallen. Push her prestige to the highest point - don't you think, with so many titles and one body, she exists. Is it already a threat in itself? If she wants to take her place, who can stop her? ”

"Of course we understand, but we have no choice - we can't use all the means that can be used against the enemy, and even provoke her with devastating consequences, and she herself will not be harmed in the slightest - in the face of such a presence, no matter how great the potential threat is, we can't do anything."

"Are we just going to sit back and watch her decide where the whole situation goes?"

"In fact, from the moment she gave the signal, the whole chessboard was largely in her hands—the only thankful thing is that, for now, her position is not on the opposite side, but more in favor of us, and she has not shown any ambition to get into the power of the king."

Similar discussions take place in many gatherings and secret meetings in high society.

In fact, the nobles who talk about these things have long since lost the power to decide the outcome of the entire chessboard, and the power of the aristocracy is as large as the world, and the influence on the world is small.

The change of regime is bound to shed blood, and in terms of the size of their fists, they are clearly the inferior side.

Those awaiting the verdict of fate are watching closely the movements of Stuartshire.

The Grand Duke's Mansion, which became the focus, was extremely calm, as if it didn't know that the signal of Lin An's life had broken out, everything was running as usual, as if it had become the dullest power core in the entire Muse Continent.

Princess Elizabeth's child in her womb also inherited this sluggishness, and Princess Elizabeth lived in the Oak Temple for another month, nearly ten days past her due date, before the child in her womb began to move slowly.

Finally, in the glorious light of the first dawn of the snowmelt moon, Princess Elizabeth gave birth to a baby girl in the temple of oaks, weighing seven pounds and very healthy and strong, and the baby's cry once again sounded in the temple of newness.

Although she did not receive a miracle like the Holy Woman, the baby girl had a small birthmark on her waist that resembled an oak leaf, which Pope Dickens considered a symbol of the love of the gods and personally baptized the baby girl.

During the baptism, the transparent spring water gushes out from the bottom of the crystal clear golden basin as if there is no end, and the baptized baby girl giggles at the basin, indicating that the god of oak has predestined the baby girl to be his preparatory believer.

As soon as the news spread, the believers rushed to tell each other, and the people affectionately referred to the newborn countess as "the daughter of the clear spring" to express their affection and blessings for her.

"The Oak Cult is growing in influence! Even among the civilians of Atlantis, there are some who have been inspired! ”

On the streets of Stuartshire, a low-key aristocratic carriage drove by.

In the carriage, Chamberen lifted the curtain and looked at a believer dressed in decent gentleman's costume on the side of the street, surrounded by a large number of ordinary people, and loudly announced the birth of the countess and the blessing of the god of oaks, and said with a subtle expression:

"You've just banished a bunch of villains, and you're going to find a new master for yourself?"

"The faith of the people is like a field, it always needs to be planted, and it is better to take it into their own hands than to let them sow it indiscriminately." Salin's voice was languid and leisurely from the car.

He wasn't afraid that those seeds would turn into vampire vines and suck up the nutrients in the ground. Or even anti-customer-oriented? "Look at the Holy Empire, they are still dying, but everyone knows that when the game in front of them turns out, no matter which side it is, they will not let it go." ”

"This god is different." "Stuart will be the second Saint Naria, but it won't be the second Holy Empire. ”

"Santa Naria?"

Everyone knows the history of the royal family of Santa Naria, whose splendor spreads across the continent with the faith of the Holy See. The degree of prominence far exceeds that of the Merlin Empire, which is currently in full swing. At that time, the Holy Empire had few opponents to call enemies.

"Indeed, no matter how old a family is, it cannot be compared with the eternal life of a god. Even if the favor of the gods only lasts for 10,000 years. It's an eternity for this family - but another Santa Naria family? Are you sure? ”

Burn felt that Saleen was referring to something.

Could it be a family favored by the gods? What is different from the rest?

Burn felt like he had a glimpse of some secret related to the gods.

Salin refused to say more.

Even though Chamberlen had heard from his words that he knew a lot of inside things, his heart was itching, but Salin was as smooth as a loach. couldn't catch it at all, even if he asked directly, Salin would only laugh and say nothing, and talk about him left and right.

Chamberen knew very well how strict Salin's tone was, and because he understood, he also understood that Saleen's words were by no means unintentional, but intentional.

Glancing meaningfully at Salin, Chamberlain did not follow, "Then, my dear friend, what is your opinion of our trip?" ”

"What if I say no?"

"Then even if I have already stepped into the gate of the Grand Duke's Mansion, I will immediately turn around and leave."

Chamberlain Orthodox Color:

"You and I know that this 'private meeting' is nominally dominated by me, but the real key is you - and you are a mage, your interests, your roots are in Atlanta, so you are from our side - if even you can't break the ice, then we can only prepare for the worst."

He smiled slightly, "War or peace, the decision is in your hands—are you excited, my dear friend?" ”

"Sounds like a lot of temptation." Saleen narrowed his eyes.

"Not small, but big - if that doesn't satisfy you, you're too greedy, my friend."

Chamberlain sighed and reciprocated, confessing what he knew:

"If you can complete this mission, you will truly intervene in the heart of Atlantis's power - no longer the so-called underground king, but a real and justifiable great man who is recognized by everyone."

"This means that your path to the Archmage will be an easy one, and the resources at Atlanta's disposal will be open and tilted towards you, because—"

"Because the big people in the Mage Tower must and should be the archmage." Salin took over and said meaningfully.

The two looked at each other, and Chamberlain was a little complicated, "So ......"

"So, no matter what, the trip is bound to be a success."

Salin said calmly.

He fulfilled his promise.

When the low-key carriage once again exited the back door of the Grand Duke's palace, Saleen brought out the meaning of the Grand Duke Stuart:

"Follow the rules of the game."

The news was transmitted back to the Mage Tower overnight, and then from the Mage Tower to all relevant stakeholders, many people breathed a sigh of relief, this result is not good, but it is not the worst.

"Thankfully, she didn't intend to flip the board."

"Then let's play according to the rules of the game, the threat of the Demon Legend has been eliminated, the situation is not bad, with our strength, will we not be able to compare to those aristocrats who have been slow?"

"It's okay to create an established fact through the Demon Hunting List, and when the mage group occupies half of the worldly power, even she can no longer shake our foundation."

"Speaking of which, she's not entirely on the other side."

"Indeed, it seems that she only wants to control the struggle to a certain extent, and does not want to expand the internal strife, intensify the contradictions, and lead to a full-scale war."

"This is taken for granted, with her background, she shouldn't be biased towards either side in the first place, right?"

"Before the crown comes forward, let's do this."

The Pere faction, led by the front line of the Royal Esoteric Order, the Mage Tower and Rice, finally reached a consensus.

"Speaking of which, if Archduke Stuart had not taken a stand, even if it was only delayed for a while, Stuart would have gained more benefits, but I am surprised that he did not do so - I am afraid that it will put him under considerable pressure."

"That's what a wise man does, and if he is not reliable enough, he won't be trusted by her, and if he can be trusted by her, he won't lose a big deal - if he can't even see the situation, how can he get her support—and as for the so-called pressure, oh, if the nobles are stupid enough to be so stupid, I will treasure it and celebrate."

The sword of Damocles hanging over the nobleman's head was finally removed.

The clouds cleared, and both sides went full swing to point their swords at the Holy Principality of Noche.

Just when everyone thought that the Holy Empire would be drawn into the center of the vortex and torn apart by the wolves that swarmed up, the pilgrim group sent by the Holy Empire had already arrived in the capital of Stuart and formally requested Archduke Stuart and Pope Dickens to introduce the Oak Temple Sect to enter the country to preach, and to comfort the hearts of the people who had been ravaged by war and natural disasters with faith.

Archduke Stuart was stunned and said that there would be no restrictions on the freedom of the Oak Order, but Pope Dickens was quite cautious, and after many secret discussions with the Grand Duke's palace, three days after the Holy Empire's envoys proposed extradition of faith, he belatedly agreed to the Holy Empire's envoys' request.

The Oak Cult then became resolute and immediately sent a group of sect stalwarts back home with the Holy Empire envoys.

After many waves of torture, the return journey, which was originally less than half a year, took a full year, and the delegation of envoys, which had been reduced by four-fifths, finally returned to Dunerke.

By this time, the Oak Missionary Mission, which had returned with the legations, had been reduced from ten to one.

But the number of believers in this army has not decreased, but has increased.

During the whole year of suffering, the members of the legation were repeatedly preached by the Oak Messengers in despair, and their hearts were inspired to convert to the faith, and after returning to Dunrk, even the highest-ranking envoy asked Androllio III to take his leave.

Therefore, the surviving legations joined the Oak Order, assisting the last remaining priest to complete the construction of the Great Temple of Dunrk for three years, and became the evangelist of the Oak Order, using his own experience as an example to spread the Word of the Oak God to the citizens of the Holy Empire.

Naturally, the spread of faith in the new gods was not always smooth sailing, but the greater the conflict between the old faith and the new faith, the greater the fame of the Oak God and the Oak Cult.

After the divine light of the Oak God was sown, the core doctrine of soul, salvation and life quickly won the hearts of many poor people who were not firm in their belief in the God of Light.

Countless poor people threw themselves into the arms of the Oak Cult in search of peace of mind and peace after death, and practiced the four Sunnahs of Kindness, Friendship, Protection, and Mercy, and the Oak Cult of Oaks, a faith and doctrine that was particularly suitable for propagation in troubled times, spread rapidly.

By the time the people who sat and watched the good things of the Holy Empire realized that something was wrong, the chaos in the Holy Empire gradually came from the bottom up, and there were signs of calming down.

At this time, the Holy Empire and the Naria Royal Family officially declared that the Oak Cult was the state religion, and the entire Narria Royal Family believed in converting to the Oak God, and the Holy Empire and the Duchy of Stuart officially became brother countries, non-aggression against each other, and eternity was good.

(To be continued)(To be continued......

PS: When I was writing about the return of the envoy group, I accidentally thought of Journey to the West, a big wet chest or something...... It's a drama all of a sudden~