Three hundred forty-four priests and knights
"Shhhh
Not far away, a high priest who knew him hurriedly walked over and said, "This is the legendary one!" ”
"Could it be the apprentice priest who single-handedly defended Doran City and turned the tide?"
"That's him!"
Some people say that he is the illegitimate son of the Pope, and some people say that he is a genius who comes out once in five hundred years, and some people say that he is a genius who comes out once in five hundred years, and some people say that the so-called great victory is just the defeat of hundreds of ragged barbarians, and some people say that he led thousands of people to defend the attack of hundreds of barbarian armies, and single-handedly killed the enemy. Hit the Beast God Continent Jīng's top master of the Ying generation, the Demon Lion Aioria...... Whatever it is, the people of Dìdū know about this apprentice priest from the small city of Jerusamo, what is Jerusamo? I'm afraid no one knew about it until then.
The voice behind him, as well as the surprised glances cast by the strangers around him, Zou Liang felt it. But now he is indifferent to all of this, and his mood is natural.
It is mediocre not to be envied, with Zou Liang's current achievements, it is normal for people to attract attention from all parties. There will be more such opportunities in the future.
This time, Ernest and the War Song Priesthood have come with Zou Gao, the so-called one person has attained the Tao Chicken Dog Ascension, as the heroes of this national attention, the War Song Priesthood who followed Arthur's achievements and a group of brothers will be honored to be received by the Pope on a formal occasion.
…… In the evening, Zou Liang came to the Pope's palace under the guidance of a special person. This was a private meeting before the official meeting, and it was impossible for a courtier who was not particularly favored to have this kind of treatment, not to mention that Arthur's current status as a trainee priest was unique.
Walking into the main hall, I saw Pope Benedictine XV sitting at the top, his body leaning slightly, one hand supporting his forehead, and smiling kindly.
Compared with the last time I saw it, this time the Pope gave Zou Liang a deeper feeling, as if the bottomless sea at a glance has a deep temperament, after so many things, Zou Liang overturned all the previous judgments of Benedictine XV, and everyone who can become a pope is the strongest of the strong, even if Benedictine XV does not have the power of Benedictma VIII, the strength is probably top.
"See the Pope."
As the ruler of the entire Mengjia Empire, he was able to react so quickly when Dolan City was in crisis, and ordered the northern city to rescue with a thunderous rage, no matter what the result was, Zou Liang should be grateful to him, if it wasn't for the feeling of reinforcements, it was really hard to say whether the enemy would kill a horse gun.
"Come, Arthur, come with me to the back garden." The Pope naturally beckoned. Then, with his hands behind his back, accompanied by the knights, he walked towards the back of the hall.
The meeting was private, and there were not many priests present, and the pope only brought two famous knights who were close to him, as well as a few probationary priests who specialized in serving and caring for him, which showed that he had great trust in Arthur.
When they arrived at the back garden of the Holy See, except for the chief knight Bot who was far away, the rest of the knights and probationary priests withdrew with the Pope's order.
Under the moon, an old man and a young man stood together, and Arthur was slightly behind to show his respect for the Pope.
Don't look at it as just a small detail, it is a must in front of the superiors.
The Pope smiled slightly, Arthur's careful thinking is quite likable, capable of domineering, and very sensible when it is time to be humble, such a young man is really too rare, God bless Mengjia.
He looked up at the moonlight, remembering the time when Arthur and a group of trainee priests were guarding a lonely city, and thinking of the iron hooves and madness of the barbarians. The barbarism and civilization of the burning war, the courage and war songs of the Mengjia people, and the regained belief in the beast gods, I feel that my body is also a little hot, as if I have returned to my youth, the era of domination.
When he was able to sit in the position of Pope, it is conceivable that Benedictine XV also went through a strong struggle.
Those who can ascend to the position are strong, and there is no shortage of belligerent blood in their bones.
"Arthur, you've played the spirit of a Mongar this time. Tell me what happened, in more detail. Looking back at Arthur, who was standing quietly with his head bowed slightly, Benedictine XV's heart was satisfied.
It is rare to be so calm in the presence of Benedictine XV, and there is a young man who has done it before, and he is Nebero, the Knight of the Sun, and now there is another apprentice priest, Arthur.
"Yes, His Majesty the Pope, the matter is ......"
Zou Liang knew that in front of the Pope, he didn't need to think about it at all, just to tell the facts completely, it was enough.
From the beginning to the end, he didn't add any opinions, discussions, or even any feelings, but just told the story of the first entry into Dolan City to the beginning of the siege war, to the end of the demon lion Aioria himself, to Emma's heavy wounds for himself, and his own madness to hunt down those brute soldiers, without any concealment.
"This Emma is such a good girl." When Emma was not afraid of Aeolia's earth-shattering blow and used her body to fight for Arthur's life, even Benedictine XV couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
The Pope is a person from the past, and in the past few decades of life, in addition to the turbulent power and struggle, there is also a tenderness in the bottom of his heart. It is natural to understand Emma's deep self-sacrificing affection at that moment, which can only be done if she truly loves someone more than her own life.
"Your Majesty, I want to save her!" Zou Liang said in a deep voice.
All Zou Liang's hopes fall on the Pope, hoping that with the Pope's ability and knowledge, he can find a way to make up for Emma's crippled beast spirit and make her recover!
Not even a glimmer of hope could stop him.
Benedictine XV thought for a moment, obviously this matter is difficult, the crippled beast spirit is equal to the incomplete soul.
"Emma's situation, if the beast spirit is mutilated...... Pope muttered slightly: "You use the power of the Holy Decree to freeze her body, this is very good, the special ability of the Holy Decree has been mastered by you, and only the Holy Decree can keep Emma's life from weakening for a long time......"
"Your Majesty......"
The Pope waved him down, "Let me think about it, there should have been similar situations before. ”
Zou Liang calmed down for a while, watched the Pope take a few steps back and forth in front of him, and suddenly stopped, "There is a place where you can find a way to make up for the missing beast spirit......
"Your Majesty, what is it?"
"It takes a lot of strength and chance to go to that place." Benedictine XV said slowly: "Don't worry, I will help you pay attention to Emma's affairs, and there will be no problem with her body being protected by the Holy Order." ”
"Yes." Although the Pope did not reveal all of it, at least it proved that Emma's situation could definitely be cured, which also made Zou Liang's heart finally let go.
"That's it." The Pope's gaze looked at Arthur, and suddenly revealed a touch of sharpness, "Although the matter of Dolan City this time is commendable, I am still very unhappy. ”
At this moment, Benedictine XV is still like the kind old man before, the whole person is like a sword out of the sheath, and a pair of perennial half-squinted eyes actually burst out with a terrifying majesty.
"Arthur, when you encounter such an urgent incident, you should report it to your superiors as soon as possible, instead of making your own decisions!" The Pope's expression was stern.
Everyone knows that this is simply a thorn in the bone, not to mention, under the blockade of the barbarian beast clan, it can't be found at all, even if it is found, does anyone believe it? But the Pope said this at this time, and whoever has just experienced a life-and-death war will break out.
But Zou Liang nodded very seriously, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will definitely keep your teachings in mind!" ”
Benedictine XV smiled, a smile from the heart.
"Hehe, young man, it's good to be able to do this at this age." The Pope's momentum slowly subsided, "But you have to understand that I want you to go further in the future......"
"Yes, Your Majesty." In the face of the Pope, Zou Liang has always maintained a low-key style, listening more and talking less.
"Alright, that's all for today, and tomorrow I'll give you a formal reward."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Benedictine XV sent the priest and asked his men to send Arthur out, and Bot came respectfully and stood next to the pope.
"Bote, this kid is amazing." Benedictine XV suddenly laughed, and then sighed, "If only five years earlier it would have been perfect." ”
"Your Majesty, you often say that only by overcoming obstacles can there be true light, this child is quite sensible, and a person who has the courage to take responsibility can be of great use."
Benedictine 15 glanced at Bote, he couldn't know much more about this old friend, Bot rarely favored a young man, but he did look at Arthur differently, frankly, Arthur's only flaw was that his foundation was too thin, and a level of pope like Thomas was completely worthless, even Subaru was a little inferior, without the support of the old family, it would be very difficult to fight at a certain level, but this kid was too much to his liking.
"Bote, you're wrong, he's not just taking responsibility, he's got the real intentions behind me." There is a profound charm in the Pope's eyes, and the criticism just now seems so unreasonable, in other words, whoever will probably have to justify a few words, even if he is forced by the status of the Pope, I am afraid that there will be a little complaint in his heart, but the problem is that only the Pope and Arthur understand the real purpose of this.
Arthur should have reported it, if he reported it, and there was no reaction or dereliction of duty, it would be equivalent to giving Subaru a chance, even if the Pope wanted to make a move, it was not easy to do it too obviously, and he had to give a clearer reason, after all, the eight shamans were the pillars of the temple, even the Pope had to weigh it.
Arthur understood the Pope's point of suggestion, and only then did he admit his mistake from the bottom of his heart, even a courtier like Bot who had followed the Pope for a long time did not understand.
After a moment's trance, Bot understood, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "I'm really only suitable to be a knight." ”
"Hehe, that's why I'm willing to give this kid a chance, maybe he will create a miracle, after all, he is our own person."
The Pope said lightly, and Bot on the side also nodded, Nebeiro is still an outsider no matter what he says.