Dean's arrival is like a rain in the desert plants, which brings the whole salted fish harbor to life again. At least for Gray, this is especially true of him.

"We don't have a lot of force, but we can still have our contribution. If we, who respect the Paladin, live better than others, then it will be the greatest support for the Paladin, and the most powerful rebuttal to those who oppose it!"

"——! right"

At Dean's call, Gray's supporters start a new life in the near-deserted Salted Fish Harbor.

Gray was dumbfounded.

"War is only temporary, and what is truly eternal is life. Changing your lifestyle can change the world. This is what I have learned in my travels over the past few years. Dean said to Gray.

"How many years have you been traveling?"

"Yes. After you accepted the title of saint, I left the White City and traveled around. I bet no one knows life better than I do these days. Especially when it comes to mentality. ”

At Dean's call, the people, like pioneers, gathered the abandoned land and began to re-cultivate it, build new houses, and even use fishing boats according to local conditions, and began to learn to go out to sea.

"You can't drink alcohol when you go to sea, you know what I mean?"

"I haven't had a drink in over a year, really!

Starting from scratch brings infinite possibilities to this place and to everyone.

One after another, more people came to Salty Fish Port from all over the mainland. There were peasants, peddlers, merchants, and even knights, all kinds of people, everything.

"They don't make sense if they say that a paladin is a lich and is bad. I couldn't take it anymore, so I had to move my family here. It's really amazing here, and no one is talking about that crap in my ear anymore. ”

"Hey, have you heard where the paladins are recruited? Aren't all the nations sending troops here now? I'm ready to fight for the paladins. But why don't you even see a recruiting point?"

"Do you know where the postman is? not a carrier pigeon, it's a postman. Carrier pigeons are simply too expensive. I would like to send a letter home to my mom, she will be very proud of me. ”

"With so many kids, I felt like I could open a school here. Yes, that's right, I pay. Money is not important, it is important to use it where it should be. We will die of old age, but the paladins will live on. We should educate more children to accept the true faith, so that we can continue to support the Paladins after we leave. ”

"Whenever someone tells me that the Paladin is a liar, I answer him: 'Yes, this liar has deceived me and made me live a good life. I wish he had lied to me a few more times. ’”

"It was the paladins who made me realize that the world could have been immaculate, and now they want to drag me back to that dirty world to accept the goddamn helplessness. I'm sorry, I don't agree. I don't understand why everything can be compromised, but the Paladins are lichs and can't. So I chose to stand by the paladin and fight for him. Let all the fools die!"

The streets of Salted Fish Harbor are bustling with people from out of town who are ready to put down roots here. They have hope, and they desperately need a job, a foothold.

The residents who had been closed finally walked out one by one.

"Aren't you afraid of him? I mean the Paladins, and the undead knights. ”

"Why should you be afraid of your lord?"

"Because they're all undead. ”

"So what? Did he do anything bad to you?"

"Not really. All I know is that he set us very low taxes, and sometimes he even forgot to collect them. He actually rarely stayed in Salted Fish Harbor. ”

Passers-by spread their hands and left, leaving only the residents who came out to ask for questions to stand still. Looking at the Silver Moon Knight standing in the distance, who was strongly watched by the children, the residents of the original Salted Fish Harbor suddenly felt a little like a fool.

"Yes, why should I be afraid of the undead? because of death? But sooner or later I myself will die. Shouldn't it be his actions that determine whether a person is good or bad? Why should I listen to all sorts of nonsense and not trust my own eyes?"

Some things are so weird that people are always afraid, but they never think about why they are afraid. It's as if that thing was fear itself. When the vast majority of people around him accept it, this stubborn fear can be relieved in an instant, dissipate without a trace, and completely seem as if it never existed.

"Can you believe it? It's such a thriving city that is about to break out into war. Abbot smiled.

"You seem to be happy?" asked Catherine softly.

"Is there one?"

"Yes. Catherine nodded and said, "You're much happier than you were a few days ago." ”

"Yes, I just saw the good things and was a little relieved. Just like when you became Gray's guardian angel, my duty does not allow me to do the same thing as you, but I can at least give me a round of applause, at least show my attitude. ”

Compared to other species, humans are always fragile, but they are also extremely strong. They can be disgustingly cunning, or they can go out of their way for the sake of their faith. In the stormy history, there will always be people who wake up, and there will always be people who do the right thing and become the twinkling stars in the long river.

The entire salted fish port is changing at a speed that is visible to the naked eye, and the biggest change is undoubtedly people's hearts.

"Paladin, remember me? Absburg, remember? I'm sorry, we're here now. We need a little time to settle down our families, after all, there is a very high probability of war here, and we can't bring them with us. But our oath is still valid!" shouted at Gray was the leader of an army of a thousand men.

"Remember! Thank you!" Gray, bowing his head, drew a cross on his chest.

Shelley stood on the balcony holding Gray's hand and watched with tears in her eyes. I couldn't believe my eyes.

More people are still arriving, and in just a few days, the population of Salted Fish Harbor is even larger than before. Dean had to personally stand outside the city, waiting for those who came from all over the city. lest they rush into the city and cause unnecessary chaos. At the same time, it is also to arrange them more properly and reduce their worries. Some of those who entered the city were originally residents of Salted Fish Harbor and ran back.

"I thank you for your presence on behalf of the Paladins, and welcome you to Salted Fish Harbor. However, we are here to support the Paladin, not to cause new troubles for him, nor to add a new burden to Salted Fish Harbor. I hope you understand that. Otherwise, there is no point in our actions. ”

"Of course. ”

"We have to live better than we were, and all the bad things shouldn't happen here. Everyone should be kind and upright, and people should help each other. Otherwise, there would be no point in you coming here. You know what I mean? We can't argue with them, so the best thing to do is to prove it with facts. It is a game with the Holy Spirit, and we must allow the Holy Spirit to hear our call. ”

"Yes! for the paladin!"

"May the Light be with you. ”

"May the Light be with you!"

Dean is busy every day, walking the streets with a kettle.

Due to the limited scale of the original salted fish port, it could not accommodate so many people, and most of them had to set up tents outside the city. The whole thing looks like a slum. The difference is that this is a clean, well-groomed and orderly slum.

......

"So, isn't there going to be a war next?" Richie asked Delia.

"I don't know. Delia replied quietly.

"Doesn't it mean that as long as my father is not crusaded, heaven will not crusade against my father?"

"Yes, but right now, the Paladins just aren't being crusaded by a part of the human race. In fact, more humans will still crusade against him. ”

"What about these people who support our fathers, and is the Holy Spirit going to join them in their crusade?"

Delia frowned and fell silent, not knowing how to answer.

The situation is moving in an unknown direction.

......

Time passed bit by bit, and more and more people gathered.

At the same time, at the call of the Holy See, the armies of various countries had already marched towards the salted fish port, and some of them had even reached the edge of Gray's territory. However, divisions also began to emerge among the front-line troops, especially those of the Southern Force.

"I thought I would see an evil lich, alone guarding a castle that has no sunlight all year round, with a dark sky and lightning and thunder all around. What do we see -- a bustling city? It's not the same as it was said at the beginning. I thought I was here to fight an evil lord, and you want me to kill a beloved lord?"

"But it's a lich, are we going to let him go?"

"So, the reason we attacked Salted Fish Harbor was just because he was a lich, right? There is no other reason for that? To be honest, I can't quite accept such a reason. Not at all sufficient. ”

......

"It's an undefended harbor, and he didn't force anyone to stay. Anyone can go in at any time, and anyone can leave at any time. This is not the way an evil lord should be. It's not the same as what was advertised to us. ”

"Maybe they've all been brainwashed?"

"Brainwashing? Do you think I'm brainwashed too? Actually, I think it's good, everybody is very friendly. Today, when I went to investigate secretly, a priest gave me a pendant. He recognized me at a glance, but he didn't stop me, let alone tie me up. He just reminded me to ask and figure out what I wanted. ”

......

In the midst of this controversy and doubt, of course, there are also voices that firmly support the crusade against Gray. Undoubtedly, the most resolute crusade against Gray is naturally the power of the Gustavus Empire and the power of the original Holy See.

It's a pity that Gustav's troops are still far, far away from Salted Fish City. As for the power of the Holy See, although it had already arrived, it did not dare to take a step forward.

After all, they had been defeated by Gray not long ago. Even at this moment, with the strength of the four paladins, they could easily take the salted fish harbor, but they didn't know it.

Time ticked by.

Levi began to get anxious.

"How long will it take for the Angel Legion to arrive?"

"I don't know. Julian replied, "Time and space turbulence is not so easy to traverse, it takes a little time. ”

"It can't be that the Holy Spirit's will has changed somewhat, right?"

"I can't answer that question. However, this possibility cannot be ruled out. ”

Levi became even more anxious.

He knew better than anyone what Gray would mean for him if he returned to power.

......

Gustav's emperor, Cedric V, was equally anxious.

"Honorable Dragon God, why hasn't the Angel Legion arrived yet?

"That's not the question for you to ask, just do your own thing. ”

"Yes. ”

Despite his apprehension, Cedric V had to order his army to continue the advance.

Unlike those who resolutely crusade against Gray, those who support Gray are in a pleasant atmosphere. After all, the situation is indeed moving in a good direction.

There are more and more people supporting Gray, and Salted Fish Harbor is overcrowded. There were a lot of troops stationed on the periphery, but no one wanted to take a step forward. The legion of angels, which was supposed to be the main force, has not appeared for a long time, and the new command of the Holy Spirit has not yet arrived. Even the prayers of the new Pope Darren IV were not echoed in any way.

As for the army of the Gustav Empire, it is still on the way. Even when they arrived, though, it didn't seem to change anything.

The Knights of the Silver Moon have never been afraid of any human army.

So, after more than two months, almost everyone felt that the Holy Spirit had changed their mind. Including Gray himself.

"I should thank you, Mr. Pastor. If it were me, I would never have thought of such a solution. My dream will never come true. ”

"No, you shouldn't thank me. It is you who should be thanked. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to rally so many people. They are here, not because of me, but because of you. I'm just giving it a little bit when it counts. ”

"But it's important, isn't it? I don't have that kind of wisdom. ”

The lichs lurking in Salted Fish Harbor are just as confident.

"Hahahaha, I knew it was going to be a happy ending. So, now can we be in front of Gray? I can't help but want to ask him to sign autographs for the Lich Paladin!"

"No, not yet. We should wait until the Holy Spirit has formally received Him. ”

"Uh...... So when will they officially accept him?"

"God knows. After all, it's going to take a long time for us to have a meeting, isn't it? They must have a meeting to discuss such an important matter. It's okay, waiting is what we do best. ”

"Okay......"

In the middle of August of the year 10758 A.D., three months after Gray's return to Salted Fish, a grand celebration was held in Salted Fishport to celebrate the victory of their Paladins and to strengthen everyone's faith.

On that day's celebration, the whole Salted Fish Harbor was lit up with lights, and everyone participated, and they even invited the allied officers who had been appointed to prepare for the attack on the Salted Fish Harbor. Gray personally thanked everyone with his glass, even though he couldn't drink.

The crowd toasting Gray even mixed in with a few lichs without anyone noticing.

In a cheerful atmosphere, everyone was drunk.

However, the next morning, when people came to their senses......

A little bit of holy light fell, and what appeared in front of them was a mighty army of angels wearing golden armor and armed to the teeth.

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