Chapter 34: The Summoning (1)
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When Orlando asked him how to govern the territory, Link gave him an idea - a staff member. Let Orlando recruit talented people from the people, post notices all over the territory, and those who wish to go to the palace of Volan to participate in the interview conducted by the Duke himself. There is no restriction on men, women, children, old and low, and curious bored people and ill-intentioned saboteurs are not allowed, and the offender will be punished with half a year's income confiscated.
After the announcement was posted, many people came to take the test, and among them, Orlando really has some capable people. They are either talented scholars, or have served under other nobles, but it is a pity that in today's world, few nobles have the measure and willingness to let them show their talents.
After the invasion of the undead, the various princes and lords whose population had been decimated were greatly affected by the establishment and effectiveness of the natural sects, and more and more people abandoned and stayed in their barren and hopeless hometowns, and the nobles near Essonne and Kabeir were shocked and angry at the loss of commoners. In the past, the massive outflow of population was nothing more than a natural disaster, but now it is completely **, if it weren't for the long distance and the wait-and-see mentality, the displaced people from several other princes would also go to Cronberg. In addition to resenting the children of nature who led to such a result, some nobles also hated the initiators of the matter, believing that if it were not for Princess Frankie, who was not self-sufficient, they would not have been unlucky.
Orlando finally voted on whether or not to admit outcasts with a history of crime, and as the lord, the High Priest of the Order faction, Bradley, the Wood Elves' representative of Volan, the Children of Nature of the neutral faction, and the nobles of the city, held a brief meeting.
Orlando's view was to absorb them first, and not to turn them away just because many of them had been robbers and traffickers, which would not benefit Crumberg or the Naturalists.
The high priest agreed with him and was in favor of receiving the exiles. Even if you put aside the Eagle Peak Mountain where the wood elves are located. The remaining territory was still the largest of all the princely realms, and there was enough land for them to live in. The larger the population, the better the chance of victory against other princes and undead.
Even the lord and the high priest agreed, and Bradley naturally would not object, anyway, the range of activities of the wood elves was limited to Eagle Peak Mountain, and they rarely went out. In addition, there are many people who believe in the religion of nature, and there is no longer excessive deforestation as in the past, as long as humans do not occupy it, there is basically no conflict of interest between the two species.
Link didn't say anything, but he was still very resistant to accepting the traitor, and he chose to abstain.
This greatly surprised everyone, including the nobility of the walking form, who thought that he would choose to approve.
"Why?" Orlando asked.
"I don't trust them, yesterday they would have betrayed their compatriots for themselves. Tomorrow they will also betray you and Cronberg for themselves. ā
"You're a spiritual purity. If you are willing to give the half-demons a chance to choose, why not give these people a chance to mend their ways? In terms of the intensity of danger and danger alone, Doyle alone is higher than all the displaced people combined, why should he be so harsh on the homeless and forced to do so?"
In the face of Orlando's accusations, Link admits frankly that he can be very emotional at times and deeply influenced by his upbringing. It is intolerable to act with malicious intentions.
Alysina was dumbfounded, and there weren't many people who were willing to accept other people's accusations. Not to mention generously admitting that you were wrong. The more time he spends, the more doubts he has about Link, what kind of environment can raise someone like him?
In the end, Link voted in favor again, and the nobles nodded when they saw what was in charge. They don't have to insist.
Fortunately, many cities were completely emptied by the undead, and there was enough space to house the outcasts, and Link took some wind elements from the Guardian Lands and asked them to replace the Wind Falcon to protect the temple built on the top of Mount Volan City, and assign the Wind Falcon Druid to other cities. Using Volan as a model, the construction of a new temple, although not as effective as Volan, did improve the corrupted land. In this way, Link's trouble is not that there are not enough believers, but that there are not enough people, after all, the number of druids is limited, even if it is one city, it is not enough.
After consulting with Kyriel, Link decided to select relatively religious and reliable humans from among the believers and let them preside over the relevant matters, while the druids went to the temples to supervise them, just like the old temples of the soul.
After breaking through the seal under the High Priest, Doyle's camp has turned into chaos, and even if Dawn personally seals it, it is impossible for her to change back. What's more, Dawn is a stern deity who will never allow rebellion and will no longer accept fallen believers. It can be said that from the moment the seal was broken, she was no longer the knight of the morning light.
Without the protection of divine powers, Doyle was left with only pure hand-to-hand combat skills. When Link was busy building a temple and rules of the Natural Sect, she didn't want to be a burden, so she took the warrior route and practiced hard every day. Link, who doesn't like hand-to-hand combat, always tries to shirk practice because of his busy schedule, and when there is no suitable training object, Doyle hits the mercenaries and druids with his ideas, and even the soldiers stationed near the mountain city are not spared, and they are all challenged by her as a practice object.
Seeing this qiÄ in her eyes, Alysina found Link, who was meditating on a precept specially set for believers.
Alysina's appearance surprises Link. Ever since announcing that she would build a sect dedicated to the Four Pillars, Alysina began to avoid suspicion and minimize the chances of meeting. If it weren't for something important, she wouldn't have made it herself.
"Is it convenient now? I'd like to talk to you. ā
There was also a druid in the room who helped organize the manuscript, and Link said he could do it at any time. Are you planning to talk here, or find another secluded place?
"That's it, it's not a secret that can't be told off. Alysina sat down in the chair across from Link, "I want to talk to you about Doyle. ā
"What's wrong with her?" because the consciousness was the same, Link didn't want to think too much about her in his head, so as not to be more distracted.
"Have you been paying attention to her?"
Arisina's words alerted Link, what's going on?
"There's nothing wrong with it, I think she's pretty energetic. ā
"Now she is like a helpless orphan, with no close relatives and no friends, since you have taken on the responsibility of guarding the seal. Just take good care of her. ā
Link was stunned, Doyle is such a big person, and he is already an adult, so he doesn't need me to take care of him, right?
Alysina sighed, after all, a man, rough in this regard. "I'm asking you to communicate more with her and enhance your relationship. Having the restraint of family affection can reduce the risk of her falling into the devil again. ā
It dawned on Link that the Great Priest of Affection wanted me to play the role of 'father', am I that old, one or two said so. Besides, Doyle's age has already passed the best age for stepfather and adopted daughter to develop a relationship, and she is a tsundere, even if I am willing to try, what if she refuses to accept it? He wasn't even a titular father. After all, men and women are different, and being too close is easy to cause some unnecessary misunderstandings.
As soon as she heard Link's thoughts, Alysina built yƬ, anyway, Doyle can't integrate into the Doyle family, so just make a formal adoption, which can reassure everyone's hearts and avoid rumors. The boy had always longed for a real father.
Link listened even more depressed, this was not the first time he had heard such a building. It's like I'm not going to get married and have children. You have to adopt it quickly, so that you don't have no one to take care of you when you are old and weak.
Alysina looked a little surprised. "Why, do you have a crush on someone? you want to marry and have children? I have never heard of a child of nature doing this before leaving office. ā
Link is really guilty and can't tell, he doesn't mean that at all, right?But adoption can be considered, after all, he personally promised to treat Doyle as a relative.
"Then it's settled. ā
Alysina got up and walked out, Link was shocked, when did I say yes?
Outcome. That afternoon, the high priest called Orlando as a witness for the official adoption.
As soon as he saw Link, Orlando, who had changed back to his original name, laughed, "You've finally figured it out." ā
Calm a face. Link doesn't even know what's going on, why do these people like to talk to themselves so much?
"If she's really a boy, I don't care, do you take such a young woman of marriageable age around?" Orlando picked up the pen and ink on Link's desk and wrote on a blank piece of parchment.
Link leaned over to see that it was actually an official document agreeing to the succession, and Orlando, who received his white eyes, explained: "Even if there is no inheritance qualification, Doyle is a member of the Doyle family anyway, and the consent of the head of the family must be used to succeed." ā
"Say, are you colluding in private?" Link didn't believe it was a temporary idea, and Orlando, who was grabbed by the hem of his shirt, pointed to the door and shouted, "She's coming." ā
In between their conversations, the High Priest called Doyle again.
When Doyle, who was sweating profusely, saw this battle and thought that something was important, he was caught off guard when he heard Alysina say that she would officially pass her on to Link as an adopted daughter.
Doyle's gaze swept to Link, she didn't speak, but her slightly nervous expression still revealed her thoughts.
When talking to the High Priest in the morning, Link tried to minimize his mental activity, and Doyle, who was busy training, did not realize that the little thought that Link occasionally had at that time was aimed at himself.
Uncomfortable stared at by Doyle's eyes, knowing that turning his head or looking away at this time would destroy the trust that he had cultivated so hard, Link nodded stiffly, "Originally, I didn't plan to be so formal, but Orlando said that it was not appropriate to bring a suitable woman by his side." What do you mean, if you don't want to, you don't mention it. ā
Doyle lowered his eyes and didn't speak, Link immediately glared at Orlando, the archpriest just stretched out his hand, and before he could say the words of persuasion, Doyle nodded and agreed like a mosquito.
It's too late to regret it, a daughter who is about the same height and age as himself! Link is extremely depressed, should he adjust his appearance and make himself look older?
Hearing his self-deprecation, everyone, including the druid, laughed.
Alysina also explained to Link that most practitioners use spells to delay the aging of their appearance, and that it is quite common for parents and children to look the same age, and only country people and farmers who have never seen the world will make a fuss.
The Adoption Agreement, drafted by Orlando, was drafted in triplicate, in the Doyle Archives and the Cult of Dawn, with the last copy in Link's own custody. As soon as the formal adoption was over, the servants came to report that the messenger from Vaolet had returned, still indicating that he was looking for Link, the son of nature.
Orlando, who was also busy with official business, excused himself to leave. Alysina followed.
Link took the teleportation stone from the messenger and held down the communicable rune to connect to Servis in Vaolet.
"What's wrong with this time?" his tone wasn't very good because of his mood.
As soon as Servis opened his mouth, he asked Linker to help him, and after the Hall of Mirrors meeting, some of the homeless people who had already decided to settle in the new city had run to Cronberg, compared to the threshold of entry into the city by Valolet. Easters who are protected by the Children of Nature are safer. The dwarf hasn't come back yet, and he's almost becoming a joke of the nobility.
Link had already known what he was saying in the Hall of Mirrors, and he would guide the unsecured civilians of the various territories to migrate to Cronberg, and Vaolet was so close to the Eastern Territory that it was certain that someone would run. However, Cervis was Link's first human ally, and he didn't want the alliance plan he had made himself to come to naught, and the location and value of Valolet City were extremely valuable, so he couldn't just give it up.
"I'll do my best to get there. ā
Link's promise calmed Servis slightly. Doyle glanced at the druids who were staring at him around him, and asked in his consciousness, "What about the mission here?" The sect has just been established, and the system is not yet perfect, and Kyryll is not good at communicating with people, so it is obvious that these druids who are prejudiced against humans alone will not be able to. ć
[I can't stay here forever, no matter how much I hate humans, the druids won't do anything too out of the ordinary to humans.] And Orlando is there. He was born in a half-elf, and he learned the piano with the Wood Elf King. Even after being completely transformed into a human, the druid will still sell him a few faces. ć
Link said at the dinner that he was going to go to Valolet, and Kelly, who thought it would be the biggest obstacle, didn't object, which more or less surprised Link.
"Count Senior, crying to you again?" Orlando had no restraint from the Elven King, and his usual tone was restored, and there was always some cynicism in his speech and deeds. He had already learned through the cobwebs about his birth in Valolet. After the dwarves returned underground to seize the old land, the construction of the new town of Vaolet also stopped, and coinciding with the meeting of the Hall of Mirrors, some people who were not optimistic about the expansion of the new city and the alliance left and ran to the lower threshold of residence in Kronberg. The nobles who were not optimistic about the alliance with the dwarves in the first place, and they didn't know how to laugh at Servis in private.
Link couldn't help but sigh, and the number of times he sighed had increased since he came here.
"I think he was from a noble background, and he can climb to the position of the lord of a city, and he is somewhat capable, but I didn't expect that I would need help with such a small matter. ā
"Hey~ It's hard for you to be sorry for him, Esson's domain is the youngest of the existing princes, and the current duke is a waste who is not much more daring than a mouse, and his son can withstand the pressure to form an alliance with you, who was not famous at the time, which is already quite assertive. Orlando had a few nice words for Servis, who had been involved in the alliance and knew what the price had been paid by Servis.
If it weren't for the strong strength of the Children of Nature and Malik's secret instructions, which gave Servis a few dares, he would not dare to do such a thing alone. If Link didn't help, Orlando didn't think Valolet would last long, but he felt that there must be something else behind it.
Link thought the same way, no matter how bad it was, it wouldn't be so chaotic that Servis didn't hesitate to pull down his face and ask for help again and again. If it weren't for Frannie's intention to take revenge, the other nobles would have fallen into the trap. Hohenheim had already promised to make Valolet independent and self-governing, and without getting Krenberg, it would be a good choice to grab the strategically located Waolet.
The thought of this made the food in Link's mouth like chewing wax, and he put down his utensils and made the decision to leave overnight.
[Leaving tonight?, will it be too rushed?]
[After eating, he left, Servis was protected by my law of cause and effect and would not die, but that law of cause and effect did not guarantee that he would not be coerced or accused. Hohenheim had completely given up control of the Valolet, and if there was a riot in the inner city, the tree people on the periphery would not make any move. ć
Doyle hurriedly shoved the rest of the food on the plate into his mouth and said inarticulately, "I'm full." ā
Alysina wiped the corners of her mouth with a napkin, "By the way, take me with you, it's time to go back after leaving Xindu for so long." ā
Orlando supported his head with his left hand and greeted the three people who were about to leave with a full bottle of wine in his right hand, "Good luck, you're all gone, I'm here in the cold." ā
Link's gaze turned to Kyryll, who hadn't spoken the whole time, "I'll leave it to you here." ā
Because of the far-reaching influence of the pillar, coupled with the chaotic situation, it was easy to recruit many believers, and there were not many real difficulties since its establishment, and he could leave with confidence.
Kyryl nodded, "Don't worry, leave it to me." She also understood that Link had a lot of responsibilities and couldn't just stay in one place.
In the darkness of the night, Link transforms into a falcon and flies with Doyle, Jafar, and Alysina to Vaolet on the border between Essonne and Befast. In addition to the guards guarding the city, only the cobwebs that watched the movements in the city at any time showed his departure. News of Link's departure from Cronberg was soon spread beyond the Eastern Territory. (To be continued!)