148 [Trial 2] Trust your instincts, even if the target is a woman? (28)
A hundred years ago, when the continent was ruled by kings rather than popes, his suspicious sensitivity, severe taxes and tyranny made the people unbearable, and he constantly fought everywhere, collecting poll taxes, and oppressing various lords and commoners.
The suspicion and bloodiness in his bones after a long war made him aim at places close to the sea after the reunification of the mainland.
He sensed that there was a force there that would pose a threat to the country, so he summoned his sharp forces to slaughter all kinds of magical beasts there that had never been disturbed by humans again and again, of course, he didn't think they were magical creatures, only vicious and damned monsters.
Just as the serfs were able to own a certain amount of land because they gave half of the grain to the lords, the noble lords had superior rights because they had to go to war with their vassals and knights when the king needed them.
This seemingly senseless war lasted for a long time, and many people died, both nobles and poor. The number of people has plummeted, coupled with an increase in tax revenues, and a severe poll tax has made it difficult for the people to live.
At the same time, the king and his ministers kept asking the monks to pray to wash away the sins of the war, but there was no repentance in their hearts.
Finally, such a situation broke out one day.
The noble lords rebelled with their peasants, knights, and vassals, and the monks, who had been living in the mountains and wilderness, came out and invited envoys from the outside to help in the crusade against the royal family.
This is the biggest revolution in a century.
After the victory of the war, in the midst of the petitions and pleas of the people, the friars prayed for the people and the swordsmen in the cathedral, and the pope took over the power, and everything began to be very different from usual.
Pope mercy.
Giving the lord more freedom than ever before, and no longer going to war at will; And it also gave the serfs at the bottom a hope, they would organize knights' days in various places every year, and they would choose religious knights or probationary priests according to certain criteria, so that they would at least be a small lord in the future, at least with their own land.
On this continent under our feet, for a hundred years, all people have respected the church from the bottom of their hearts.
"It is indeed glorious that some children may be sent back to their homeland after completing their studies at the church college to care for their loved ones and bring blessings to their homeland." The monk who had explained the history of the Church for a hundred years stood on a high platform and looked at them with a slight arrogance, "But they are not as good as you. ”
"The fact that you have been chosen to the palace is proof enough that you are superior to the others in the academy."
"Of course, the reason I tell you so much is that I hope you will be able to bury this glory in your hearts, instead of being easily complacent."
"We are to serve the Pope and the Lords with a respectful and faithful heart, you know?"
"Yes!" The swordsmen replied neatly.
The man looked at it and smiled with satisfaction, "Very well, then we will go to your lodgings now." ”
As he spoke, he turned around first and led the way, and the young swordsmen followed closely with vigor on their faces.
An Ningning followed behind.
She lowered her eyes to look at the broad sword in her hand, and then at the wide scenery around her, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but hook a relaxed arc.
- She finally passed the audit and came here.
"What do you say?! David? ”
The young man had a calm face, unable to control his anger, and stepped forward and tugged at his collar, "Where did you say Anne is?" ”
"Where else could it be. The Imperial Palace, of course. Now David couldn't tolerate Alex treating him like this, but thinking of the other party's magic, he had to hold back his anger.
"Didn't you say last time that the spot was taken by Lillian Wood? How could it be on her again! ”
Probably seeing that his expression really didn't look like he was happy for the girl, Davy was puzzled and indignant for the sad Lillian, and he questioned loudly, "That's what Lillian deserves!" I don't know what Anne Wood's wild seed did secretly! ”
The fist with the impact of magic knocked him to the ground in one fell swoop.
Alex looked down at him, "Anne isn't that kind of person. ”
"And, David, sooner or later, you'll regret what you said."
A quarrel broke out between the two of them, and there was another place in the academy castle where there was a fierce confrontation.
Dean's Office.
"Why are you doing that! Why did you change my name at will! ”
Lillian Wood asked bitterly, the disappointment and hatred in her eyes that made the man in his thirties tremble.
"No, Lillian, I'm here for your good!"
"And—that Anne Wood's swordsmanship itself is superior to yours. Of course. He hurriedly explained, "It's not that you can't do it, it's just that you're mainly good at magic, and there will definitely be deficiencies in swordsmanship, even if you go to the palace, you won't be able to pass the assessment and then send you back." ”
"How do you know! How can you assert that I can't pass the assessment if nothing happens! Lilian's eyes were full of strength and uninhibitedness, "Otherwise, why would my name be written in the first place!" ”
“…… That was a mistake. The man said in annoyance, it was a mistake he had almost made a big mistake, how could he bear to send this girl there and be found out by them for her beauty.
"Not really!" The girl argued, "Anyway, since my name was there before, then I must go there!" Rest assured, I'll definitely pass the audit! ”
The man pinched the bridge of his nose and said helplessly, "Lilian, you still haven't understood?" I don't want you to go to the palace at all, let alone pass any audits! ”
The girl stopped, her pale pink hair obediently pinned behind her ears, looking gentle and lovely.
Looking at her quizzing gaze, he let out a long sigh, "It's not a good place to be. If you go, there's a good chance you'll never come back. ”
"You don't even know it—the chosen swordsmen are not serving the Pope or the adults inside, but someone else."
He struggled to confide in this girl he had never felt so special, secrets that no one could know, not even to anyone.
It's just—
"I know."
He thought about many kinds of reactions of girls when they heard this secret, maybe they were puzzled, maybe they were getting to the bottom of it, but he never thought that the girl would say calmly that she knew.
What does she know? He looked at her in amazement.
And she smiled softly at him, "It's those outsiders from a hundred years ago, isn't it?" "Hundred Platings" Fast Wear No Peace Claw Book House The latest chapter is free to read for the first time.