In the Principality's calendar, April 5, early in the morning.

The ritual of the small sacrifice has been prepared.

Luo Ming put on a dress and walked step by step onto the high platform built of earth.

The expression on his face was solemn and solemn.

Inside, he was wearing the same uniform that he wore all over his body, modeled after the military uniform of a modern Western European empire on the earth, which was not only convenient for movement, but also had a heroic and murderous atmosphere.

On the outside, a set of crimson robes is draped, with gold and black threads outlining various patterns on the top.

There are no sun, moon and stars, because the stars represent the gods, but they also have textures that symbolize the wind and clouds of heaven and earth.

There are many small patterns in it, such as ears of wheat, swords and shields, sheep's horns, flames, mountains, ships, etc., all of which have their own symbolic meanings.

The largest pattern is a long snake wrapped around a long sword behind Luo Ming's back, with a golden horn on its head.

This symbolizes his current identity and strength.

The threefold earth platform symbolizes the structure of the world in most people's minds—the demons-ridden, dark and damp underworld (lower realm), the human world inhabited by humans, and the heavenly realm (upper realm) where the gods are located.

Although Luo Ming learned through Aya that this simple cognition is often untrue and conjectural, it is the most accepted view in this era.

All around, soldiers and obedient mountain people had gathered in a circle, numbering thousands.

The soldiers had been notified in advance, and now they sang together the hymn that had been spread not long ago.

"I saw with my own eyes the heroic figure walking on the earth,

Cutting off the enemy's head is like plucking grapes;

The light of his sword like fire was thundering,

Unstoppable, glorious way!"

Suddenly, a solemn and sacred atmosphere diffused, and even if the singing stopped, no one dared to make a noise, and they all watched Luo Ming's next move.

Walking on the high platform, Luo Ming lifted a parchment scroll, sank into the dantian, and let the voice spread throughout the audience:

"The head of Meiquan New District, Viscount Luo Ming, Meiquan, would like to pay high tribute to the gods of the righteous path!

Although I have some wisdom and courage, I am a mortal man after all, and I am fortunate to be favored by the gods to become the lord of a land.

Now there are 300 miles of Karlo Mountain, and they do not hear the holy names of the gods and do not obey the teachings of civilization. Worship false gods, and go out as thieves.

In order to repay the favor of the gods, Luo Ming now raised his army, vowing to turn the wild mountain into a civilized land, a land of indoctrination, change customs, and let the glory of the gods shine.

Now four tribes have been subdued, a total of 1,000 people, and the gods are invited to witness it.

Sacrifice here, and may the gods continue to bless you!"

So saying, he burned the parchment scroll, and Ariana and the two maiden assistants approached, and laid the head of the son of the ape god on the second layer of the platform, and brought a doe that had been captured from the mountain.

The doe seemed to have taken psychedelic potions, and was very obedient without the slightest struggle.

And, the assistant priest handed a dagger into Luo Ming's hands.

Without hesitation, Luo Ming slit the doe's throat and stabbed the heart with the next stab, and the blood splattered on the altar, but not a single ounce of it was on him.

The people around them all gasped, however, Luo Ming's movements were not brutal, nor bloodthirsty, but full of a beauty that was almost Taoist, and had the solemnity of religious ceremonies, which gradually immersed them.

The deerskin was quickly peeled off and placed on top of a pile of dry wood prepared in advance on the second layer, and the antlers, tail, bladder, stomach and intestines, and other parts that were difficult to prepare or could not be eaten at all were placed on the deerskin, and all the leg bones were also placed on top, and the two assistant priests wrapped a thick layer of fat around the leg bones.

Eventually, the head of the son of the ape god was placed on top, and the priest poured some distilled liquor on it.

Then, the inedible part was ignited and gradually turned into green smoke in the flames and floated into the sky - an offering to the gods.

On the other side, a rack for roasting meat was set up, and the remaining venison was skewered and grilled.

A few of the most die-hard members of the two apes were brought out - not only did they refuse to accept the reality of their defeat, but they also ignored the chief's persuasion to surrender, and they originally had a high status in the tribe.

Then, borrowing their heads to establish authority is also the proper meaning.

Once the head hit the ground, it was Ariana's turn to work.

She ascended to the third platform, opposite Luo Ming.

A ray of light fell from the sky and shrouded her, as if God was visibly holy.

Of course, people with real eyesight, including the gods, can see that she has just released a divine spell, and any more powerful priest can do it, strictly speaking, it belongs to the category of pretending to be a god.

However, since the goddess of cleanliness she believed in had no problem with this practice of pulling the tiger skin as a banner, the other gods would naturally not be idle and bored to interfere.

And Luo Ming knows better, if he has to say, Ariana is originally a doppelganger of the goddess of cleansing, even if she really says that she is a god, it is not out of line.

"Here is the oracle of the goddess of cleansing: twenty-four servants of the goddess, led by Ariana, have come to the aid of Lomin, the lord of Schönbrunn.

Obey him, strike his enemies, and sprinkle the glory of the goddess in every corner of the Karlo Mountains!"

With that, Ariana handed a scepter into Luo Ming's hand, and half of the light was transferred to Luo Ming's side, as if it was blessed by the goddess herself.

"From now on, I will be at your disposal. ”

With that, she half-knelt down.

Although this is just a formality, go through the motions, in fact, the relationship between Ariana and Luo Ming is called an iron ...... But what Luo Ming wants is precisely for people to see this transition.

This is also to send a signal that Luo Ming has reached a cooperation with the Church of the Goddess of Cleanliness, but he has not yet fully sided with the Goddess of Cleanliness, or claimed to have taken refuge in the Goddess of Cleanliness, and it seems that other churches have the possibility of winning his high-performing stock.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Goddess of Cleansing, for her kindness, and I will give you five temples and a hundred sheep. ”

Luo Ming sighed first, and then raised the scepter and placed it on Ariana's shoulder.

"Although you are a servant of the gods, since Your Highness the Goddess has entrusted you to me, obey my laws and commands, obey my commands, and serve me with all your heart.

Then, I will surely let you successfully complete your mission. ”

The ritual was over, and the soldiers removed the roasted venison and distributed it to everyone.