Chapter 377: The Loss of Light
The rising sun gradually illuminates the snowfields, and the sky is full of sunrise, and the clear sky seems to be within reach.
Outside the Church of the Holy Light, melodious prayers sounded, and people held the holy water as if they were pilgrims, knelt on the ground and swallowed continuously, and then trembled and brought the holy water into their mouths at the moment when the sun shone on their bodies.
After this sacred ceremony, they will become part of the new paladin, the knightly kingdom.
It is a fantastic country where everyone believes in the Light and everyone is guided by kindness.
"Modesty, integrity, mercy, valor, justice, sacrifice, honor, soul - great paladins, this is our code, and in the face of strong enemies, we must be fearless and upright......
Bishop of the Holy Light gave an incendiary speech above the square.
Demahia stood in the tower's room, watching the scene through the window.
The kingdom of Orlanka is changing in the direction she wants.
Holy Water - This is a potion of madness that can change hearts and minds and create paladins.
Relying on the effect of this potion, Demahia controlled the will of all the people in the country, and plunged them into a frenzy of justice.
It was so effective that even if the rebellious paladins were shaken for a short time, after drinking this bottle of holy water, they all became loyal followers of the knightly kingdom.
"What a handy tool. β
A voice rang out from behind Demahia.
Demacia turned to look, "Father." β
"Thanks to holy water. β
The male elf walked in: "We can control these humans so quickly. β
Demahia nodded slightly.
The male elf then changed his tone: "The queen is getting impatient with our progress. β
Demahia frowned slightly: "Did something happen?"
That queen has always looked like she is at ease, how can she be impatient.
"The Night Elf High King seems to have done something interesting. β
The male elf replied that the two true gods who were chasing Lin Lei were also stopped by the demigods of the dream realm.
And because of Lin Lei's actions, the queen's plans were disturbed to a certain extent, which made her a little unhappy, so much so that she began to anger others.
"The Queen wants us to hurry up and get into action. The elf reminded Demahia: "She may take back the treasury at any time, and we should make the most of the treasures while they are still in our possession." β
"I understand. β
Demahia nodded, and the army of the Kingdom of Orlanka was strong enough to attack Victoria.
They are short of only one suitable general.
"You have to take him in today. β
The male elves have imprisoned the right candidate for the general in the prison of the Church of the Light.
Konstantin - As the most powerful paladin of the Victorian Order, he knows everything about Victoria very well, and at the same time has a high reputation in Victoria, making him the most suitable person to attack Victoria.
But after a few days of brainwashing in the frenzy of the Holy Light, the paladin unexpectedly came to his senses, and mentally formed a resistance to the brainwashing of the Holy Light, and Demacia had to imprison him.
In the prison of the Holy Light, Konstantin was infused with the Light every day, but his will to resist did not diminish in the slightest.
After leaving the spire, Demahia went to the prison alone.
"I'm curious, what keeps you going for so long?"
Standing in the glittering hall, she asked Konstantin, whose hands were tied to the cross.
"Nothing. Konstantin had a sneer on his face: "Once the false justice is seen through, it can no longer be effective, and I don't agree with the justice you seek." β
He felt that he was so embarrassed, a dignified knight leader, who was once blinded by a stinky girl.
And Brooke unbrainwashed him before he did - hell am.
"You say my justice is false?"
A chill flashed in De Mahia's eyes: "Perhaps...... The understanding of justice between us is different, but is it too insulting for you to use the word false?"
Konstantin snorted coldly: "Don't wear me with a high hat." β
"If you have felt my light, then you should know what it is. β
The holy light on Demahia's body flashed, and countless glowing runes appeared on the walls around the prison, and the pure holy light was transmitted to Constantine by the runes, turning him into a golden figure.
At that moment, Konstantin heard the voice of the Holy Light againβthe longing of the hearts of all paladins for hundreds of years.
The light of Demahia is the thought of the profession of 'paladin'.
Ever since the birth of the Paladins, they have been on the quest for justice. However, on the road of justice, they are always suffering from ruthless oppression in reality.
Exploited and suppressed by the rulers, the paladins with innocent dreams have to compromise in reality, the unwillingness to save the weak, the anger of the powerful, and the despair of not being able to freely exercise justice.
All the wills add up to a never-before-seen will of the Holy Spirit.
"Build a human world where paladins are in charge. This is the light of Demahia, and the light of the paladins.
"No one can refuse the will of the collective. Demacia looked at Konstantin, who was struggling in the Light: "Give up the struggle, you are so strong, you should give us your strength." β
"Hahahaha!" Konstantin's eyes were bloody, but his mouth was laughing: "It's so beautiful, so Holy Spirit, I'm going to ask you ......"
"You've got Orlanca, so why don't you choose to use your time to achieve justice in this kingdom and change the other kingdoms with moralityβand instead choose to wage war against them?"
Demahia's face sank.
"You can't answer. Konstantin smiled coldly: "Of course you can't answer, because you can't tell other people that this kingdom can't afford to support so many people!"
"Shut up ......"
"You have to start a war to classify other people as heretics, because wars will kill countless people - when all heretics are gone, you can redistribute resources and build a rich kingdom with this land!"
"Shut up!"
Demacia stabbed Konstantin in the chest with a sword.
"You forced me. She slowly drew her sword, and a golden phantom was wrapped around it: "I will bear the original sin, you and the other paladins, just need to be my tools." β
The light in Konstantin's eyes gradually extinguished.
The male elf walked in: "You shouldn't have taken his soul away. β
"It's the best way to control him. β
Demacia withdrew the sword back into its scabbard, and the next moment, a burst of intense holy light erupted from Constantine.
"In this way, our general was born. β
The male elf watched this scene silently.
Doing injustice for the sake of justice - will the daughter become another queen if this continues?
Whatever it is, though.
Even if she's a monster of the Light.
She is also his child.
Demahia walked out of the church, justice needs evil to set off, and evil has spread far enough in the human world that it is time to give them the sanction of justice.
That night, the endless legion of knights began to advance towards Victoria.
They are fearless, they are unresisted, and they believe that they are righteous β that they can wash away all the sins of the world.
Late at night, warm bonfires light up the mage camp.
"No, really no ......"
Brooke looked at the night sky with a pale face, and he felt his old friend's aura of holy light disappear.
For the Paladin, the Holy Light is equal to life - even if it is brainwashed, the Holy Light of the Paladin will not betray its master.
Long after leaving the kingdom of Orlanca, Brooke could still feel the aura of holy light in Constantine's body, but today, that aura could no longer be felt.
Konstantin is dead -
"Bastard!"
Brooke punched the tree, and the wet leaves fell.
He sat down on the ground and spread his palms, letting a flower of light burn.
He and Konstantin were the same people who joined the Paladin, and although a long time had passed, he still remembered Konstantin's joyful and proud face when he first bloomed in his youth.
However, such a face may never be seen again in the future.
Brooke looked at the flower in his hand and suddenly realized that it was so small that it could do nothing.
Whether it's a paladin or Valrhona potionsβthe world is always moving in a direction he can't control.
"Leader, are you still thinking about potions?"
A young knight came over with hot water: "Let's warm up first!"
Brooke silently took the hot water.
"Captain, I heard from those elves today that no treasure can change a race at once. The knight sat down beside Brooke and said, "Even if it is the cultivation they are proud of, it is only formed after a little bit of exploration by the Supreme King. β
"But the elves also have to cultivate now. β
"Valrhona's potion is amazing, if there is such a magical thing, it must have side effects. The knight comforted his commander: "Besides, that side effect is not necessarily a bad thing!"
Brooke snorted: "The forest elves didn't tell you, they also have a famous saying - those who rely on foreign objects are unlucky in the end." β
Valrhona potions do have good and bad effects, and if it is used in the right direction, such as making one's love last, it may be a good thing!
However, if someone can control human emotions, it is even more terrifying than controlling the body.
That person can unilaterally decide whether humanity will evolve or degenerate......
Obviously, the latter is far more likely than the former.
After a day of thinking, Brooke also figured it out.
He knew the reason why Xia Hua wanted to interfere in human affairs, and if human emotions were controlled, the alliance would become a powder keg.
Such a powder keg could be smashed into other races at any time, and it was normal to minimize the amount of explosives in it until that happened.
Xia Hua's reaction is understandable, if Brooke is a member of Xia Hua, he will also take precautions against danger, there is nothing wrong with it.
After drinking the hot water, Brooke recovered from his sentimentality.
The Knight Master knew very well that grief could not change anything, and that he had to make a choice in the current situation.
He came to Eve's tent.
In the candlelight, the astrologist was writing, and Brooke didn't bother her, watching her finish the work at hand.
"Did you figure it out?"
Eve asked, having foreseen that Brooke would come during the day.
"Figured it out. Brooke's eyes were firm: "Xia Hua doesn't want the potion to continue to spread, and I'm the same, we can work together to deal with this crisis." β
"Cooperation?"
The sorcerer turned the pen in his hand: "I have a better suggestion. β
Brooke was slightly stunned: "What advice?"
"How about you and your paladins joining Xia Hua?"
Eve said with a smile.
"What does the Prophet mean?"
"No, he didn't even know I was here. Eve shook her head, her actions had nothing to do with Lin Lei: "I know he likes you, and he will definitely be very happy if you join Xia Hua." β
Blue frowned slightly: "I just want to save humanity." β
"It's not a contradiction, it's just right. Eve stood up: "I want to send troops to support here, but we need a reason to interfere in the human kingdom, Valrhona Elixir alone, that may not be enough." β
She stood in front of Brooke.
"You can join us on the grounds of saving the people, and we can claim that the reason for sending troops is that we have been asked by youβand by virtue of your prestige, we can take what we need. β
Brooke snorted coldly: "You take what you need, and you take all the benefits! β
"I didn't treat you badly. β
Eve's eyes were a little wickedly funny.
has been getting along for many years, and she seems to be distorted by Lin Lei.
Brooke pondered, the last time Lin Lei invited him, he did not waver. But looking at the current situation, maybe this will be a good choice, if he joins Xia Hua, he can exert influence on Xia Hua, so that they can really help the human race, instead of having ulterior motives.
And more importantly - he has a lot of trust in Lin Lei.
The other Brooke weren't so easy to believe, but he had never doubted the venerable Prophet of Light.
Eve held out her hand: "How long will it take?
Brooke stared at her hand.
"Let me ask first, Master Prophet, can you be sure that no one else will object to me joining?" Brooke asked Eve, "My joining may not be a good thing for you, right?"
Eve was slightly stunned, then a little amused.
"Are you worried that someone will reject you?"
"Don't worry about ......"
Eve paused: "His Royal Highness always said that our future journey is still far, far away, and we need to have more partners so that we will not be lonely." β
β......β
Brooke was dumbfounded, this sentence was really in the style of Lord Prophet.
He hesitated for a moment, but reached out to take Eve's hand.
"I promise, but I can't force my group of paladins to ......"
"You're the last one, and they've already promised. β
β......β
"The contract is signed. β
β......β
Brooke couldn't help but curse in his heart.