Alexandria is located opposite the island of Ashleybor.

More than 680 years ago, the founder of the Borui Kingdom, the explorer Baron Ashlibor, broke through the fish-man interception from here and landed on the opposite island, which also started the war between the five major families and the fish-men on the riverbank.

When the blood of the fishmen and humans stained the river beach red, the five families finally built Alexandria. In honor of the warriors who died in the founding of the country, Alexandria is also known as the Red Harbor.

Today, Red Harbor has become the most prosperous port city in the south, with a resident population of no less than 300,000, the vast majority of whom are unidentified homeless hired laborers who are also more devout believers.

It is not an easy task for a clergyman to shepherd such a large number of believers. The Church has 27 churches and 3 monasteries in the Red Port. The church was in charge of the ministry and the salvation of the faithful, and the monastery was responsible for training the church attendants and probationary priests to make up for the shortage of clergy.

The Abbey of St. Gallen is located near a valley fifteen kilometres west of the Red Port. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, the monks of the monastery instructed hundreds of church attendants, read the scriptures, studied the doctrines, learned agricultural and medical knowledge, took care of the seriously ill believers, tended thousands of acres of herb gardens, and made various types of potions for the Red Harbor Church.

At dawn in the season of the earth, the air is fresh and pleasant, and the babbling stream meanders out of the valley and flows slowly down the criss-crossing ditches. The sweet water of the stream constantly moistens the surrounding medicinal fields, and jumping grass, lovage, celery, chicory and mint spit out light green shoots. In the center of the medicine field, a circle of laurel bushes like a fence obscured the white walls of the monastery, but could not block the tall bell tower. In the morning light, the Abbey of St. Gallen appears serene and sacred.

The distant bell rang six times, marking the end of the morning prayer. The young church attendants left the monastery one after another, and they walked to the fields with baskets and hoes on their backs and began their day's hard work.

Two paladines in rhino leather armor walked up to a hut, knocked on the door, and said, "Lord Sophia, His Majesty the Pope and the Grand Judge are waiting for you. ”

The wooden door was pushed open from the inside, and a beautiful woman with a graceful posture walked out, she smiled lightly and said, "Two masters, please lead the way." ”

It was supposed to take only 10 days to take a boat from Ogar Island to Red Harbor, but Harald hated boats and water even more, and insisted on crossing every island along the way, and by the time Sophia returned to the valley where the barbarians had been stationed, it was 17 days later in the evening.

Sophia was not in a hurry to meet His Holiness the Pope, she needed a moment to think about what to do, but the barbarians heard of the events on the island of Ogar, and one by one they happily packed their things and prepared to return to Mount Arret. In fact, these barbarians were not willing to leave the Holy Mountain, let alone cross the river to the south, but now they were undoubtedly Sophia's biggest hole cards. Once the barbarians return to Mount Arret, all of Sophia's efforts will be in vain, and her situation will be very dangerous. Thankfully, Harald didn't think Sophia's mission had failed, and he knocked the three screaming Urusa to the ground, and the barbarians stopped.

Sophia summoned the backbone of the saber-toothed tiger merchant group to discuss for half the night, but still didn't have a clue. She had to rush to the Abbey of St. Gallen overnight to meet the Pope and the presiding judge.

Passing through the cloister, Sophia came to the hall of the monastery, where the two paladins who led the way pushed open the door and motioned for Sophia to enter.

There were three men with different temperaments sitting in the hall, one of them was wearing a white robe, looking about 40 years old, his forehead was full, his facial features were handsome, and his clear eyes shone with insight into people's hearts and vicissitudes. To Sophia's surprise, she perceived the knight's unique elemental balance in this man's body.

"I'm Pastor Clement. The man seemed to see through Sophia's doubts, and he said gently: "He is also a knight, a knight who is promoted by energy potions." As he spoke, he smiled again: "By the grace of the Lord, I have been given a delay in life, so I look young." ”

Although Clement was an abandoned baby adopted by the Church Poorhouse, it was believed that he had noble blood in his body, and that the delay of life was a common skill of all sixth-order clergy.

Sophia no longer hesitated, and was just about to give a salute, when the man sitting on the Pope's left hand suddenly spoke: "Marquis Wimbledon, don't be polite. The knight is favored by our lord, and our lord shows the way for the knight. Sophia, will you follow the teachings of our lord?"

This man is in his 30s, with thin lips, a nose like an eagle's beak, and a magnificent bright armor that can't hide his sharp-like temperament. He sat there and felt like a mountain, as if he were the center of the whole hall. This is the unique elemental affinity appearance of the Golden Knight of the Earth.

Sophia immediately knew the man's identity.

Lesta Trigovar, Golden Knight, 4th Paladin, the contemporary head of the Trigovar family, the deputy head of the Radiant Knights, and the chief of the Inquisition.

The Trigovars ruled the Inquisition for more than 2,000 years, and their prestige was forged by the blood of wizards and innocents, and many nobles were arrested by the Inquisition.

In terms of power and strength, Lesta Trigovar can be called the top figure of our time, but his aggressive tone made Sophia very dissatisfied, but before she could speak, the bald man in the right hand of the Pope took the first step and reprimanded: "Lord Trigoval, the Pope must not be rude in person!" The deep voice was like a bell, which shocked the eardrums and shattered the solemn atmosphere that the chief referee had painstakingly created.

A trace of helplessness flashed in Trigoval's narrow eyes, and he bowed slightly: "Your Majesty." I was rude. ”

"Lesta, don't be surprised. Turnans is a dull man and a straight temper, you know. The Pope smiled apologetically, then turned his head and glared at the bald man. The bald paladin in the skin armor of the earth-walking dragon shrugged his shoulders innocently.

Dark-skinned, hairless and eyebrow-free, Tournans was the Templar of the Cardinals, the most famous fierce warrior of his time, and one of the few sixth-order paladins. Silvia once had a public fight with Tournans, but the two sides did not do their best, and the winner was not decided. Afterwards, Turnans admits that he is no match for Sylvia, but Sylvia claims that Turnans's strength surpasses that of the legendary paladin and that he is the first paladin of the Church.

Due to the difficulty of divine magic to last, it is difficult to determine the measure of a legendary paladin. However, the Divine Knight stood out from the crowd, and Sylvia's personal praise confirmed Tournans's status as a legendary paladin. As for how many times Tournans has been challenged within the Church, outsiders do not know, but judging by Trigovar's performance, his strength is undoubtedly recognized by the Knights of Radiance.

The helplessness of the paladin, the indifference of the Pope, and the innocence of the paladin were all seen by Sophia, and the small discord between the three big men made her feel strange and relaxed.

Sophia...... I'm 72 years old, can I call you by your name?" Clement took back the initiative, and seemed in a good mood.

Sophia lifted her skirt and gracefully said, "It's my pleasure, Your Majesty." ”

Clement nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Elder Harald didn't come with you?"

"Elder, he ...... He was not interested. Sophia hesitated for a moment and said, "The barbarians all want to go back to Arret, and Elder Harald is ...... is convincing them. ”

"Persuasion? That must be wonderful. The Pope smiled and said solemnly: "Sophia, do you know the purpose of the barbarians crossing the river south? ”

"I don't know, the barbarians are silent about their destinations, and I won't test them. But...... As far as I know, this involves a prophecy of the barbarians. Sophia thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, the details of my experience on Mount Arret have been reported to Lord Friedes, and it is with his approval and help that I have led the barbarians south. ”

Sixth Rank Priest Friedes is second only to Clement in the Council of Cardinals, and he is a core member of the Knights of Radiance, ruling over the Sarsan Empire and the Savannah.

Trigoval, the chief inquisition, bowed slightly, and Clement turned his gaze back to Sophia, and after a moment of silence, he said, "7569 years ago, the first pope, with the assistance of knights, led the martyrs of the church to completely overthrow the tyranny of wizards. However, after the war, production stagnated, and it became a problem for the people to eat. Most of the church's top leaders at that time were farmers, merchants, and burghers, who did not know how to run the city-state and how to manage the people. The people's lives were difficult and the society was in turmoil, so His Majesty Knoss established the Glorious Canon, establishing the principles of knightly protection, church salvation, and popular consecration. ”

"It has to be said that the wisdom and strength of the knights are far beyond those of mortals. They restored the city-states to their former prosperity. At the same time as society progressed, the church also developed. A new generation of clergy tried to play a greater role, which also led to a conflict between the nobility and the Church. Then, the orcs who had survived in the polar regions returned......"

Clement sighed and continued: "As much as I hate to admit it, history is history. It was the darkest age of the church and the aristocracy. In the face of foreign advances, the arrogant knights and equally proud clergy failed to unite, and the northern city-states fell one after another, and the orcs grew in power. By the time everyone reacted, it was too late. ”

"The war never stopped, and with the demise of the Iron Mountain Empire, we basically lost the entire north. Fortunately, in the fight against the orcs, the clergy and the knights were united and their relationship became stronger. If we had come to understand the meaning of unity earlier, we would not have fallen into the current situation. ”

Clement was silent for a while, and then said, "I'm telling you this in the hope that you won't blame Archbishop Oreg for favoritism towards the five major families. He lived in the kingdom of Borui and loved the land more than anyone else, but he never transgressed the purpose of the church. ”

"I understand. Sophia lowered her eyes and said softly.

Understanding does not mean understanding, especially if it is plotted.

A slight hint of disappointment flashed in Clement's eyes, and then he raised his voice again: "The Borui Kingdom has its own position. I now ask you, if I personally accompany the barbarians across the river, will you agree to share the share of the Arret Mountains' trade with the five great families?"

Sophia was shocked by the Pope's kindness, but she also felt a heavy pressure.

Clement's authority is second only to that of the Grand Master of the Radiant Knights, and rejecting his kindness is tantamount to offending the entire Church. However, the death of the Marquis of Ephissos is a bloody example. What about sending away the barbarians? What about sharing the trade equally? If you don't give up the Chamber of Commerce, can the Gambis royal family let me go? If you give up the Chamber of Commerce, what is the point of my persistence, hard work, and sacrifice? No! I will never compromise! I will come with thorns, and I will never retreat even if there is an abyss ahead! I am Sophia.

Thinking of this, Sophia no longer hesitated, she curtsied, and said, "I refuse." ”

Clement asked faintly, "Why?"

"Your Majesty, in fact, the barbarians don't want to leave the Arrett Mountain ......"

"Excuses!" Trigovar pointed out unceremoniously: "Sophia, all the Golden Knights must be clear about their own path, and you have chosen a dead end! When you think about the Auguste family, have you ever thought about the attitude of the Sarsan Empire? The lords of Sarsan will not allow powerful barbarians to ally with the Southern Kingdom! This is not a game you can participate in, you will only be crushed if you get involved. ”

"What are you talking about?" asked the First Paladin, his eyes widened and he looked curious.

Trigovar didn't bother with Turnans, and continued to say to Sophia: "Sophia, joining the Borui Kingdom is the best choice. It's too late for you to turn back. I am sure that with your talent and character, you will one day be able to reach the top. Before that, you have to find the right path. ”

"You ...... What the hell are you talking about?!" The First Holy Warrior's eyes widened like brass bells, and he asked through gritted teeth.

Clement pressed Tuernans' hand, signaled him to be calm, and asked, "Sophia, is there a time limit for the barbarians' mission to cross the river?"

"Twenty years. Sophia smiled and said, "Elder Harald told me that in twenty years, I could not send them to the South Bank, and they would return to Arret. ”

"Twenty years...... Okay, I got it. Clement nodded and said, "I promise that the barbarians can cross the river from the Seven Great Islands at any time. In addition to that, I have a suggestion. ”

Sophia gave Clement a deep look and said, "Your Majesty, please show me the way." ”

"Take the barbarians to the Centaur Hills!" the Pope laughed, "I am afraid you don't know that your husband, Viscount Randall, has built a temperance gate on the banks of the Jinshui River. It's only 17 kilometers south of the Jinshui River, and with the help of the Temperance Gate, you can build a port and send the barbarians to the south bank. ”

"Really!" Sophia's beautiful eyes lit up and she said in surprise, "Your Majesty, thank you for your advice." I will remember your kindness. Sophia knelt down on one knee and said solemnly: "I hereby promise you that I will abide by the principle of neutrality of the Chamber of Commerce, and will never participate in the kingdom struggle, let alone use the power of barbarians to disrupt the balance of all parties!

Trigovar's face softened slightly, and Clement said with relief, "Then you can go back and prepare." I'll be attending a jousting tournament hosted by the York family in February during the season of fire. Trekking 9,000 kilometres in six months is not an easy one, so I'm leaving this afternoon. ”

"Yes. I'm going to go back and prepare. I'll take my leave, gentlemen. Sophia bowed and hurried out of the hall of the monastery.

"What a pretty girl. I like it. Tournans grinned.

Trigovar frowned and said, "Your Majesty." Placing one Legendary Barbarian and three Golden-Tier Barbarian Berserkers in the Centaur Hills is a bit inappropriate. I'm afraid the Kingdom of Gambis and Her Highness Sylvia won't agree. ”

"Don't worry. Turnans plus I can defeat the Barbarian Elders. ”

The First Paladin puffed up his strong chest and said, "Yes. I'm pretty sure we can beat him!"

"Defeat the Legendary Barbarians? alright...... Tournans, I believe in your strength. But what do you know about the legendary barbarian?"

Trigoval shook his head helplessly: "At the beginning, the legendary paladin cooperated with the cardinal and also had the strength to defeat Vulcan, the city breaker. But what is the result? The legendary ogre can't beat the heyday paladin, can't he run away? When the magic is over, it knocks two legendary paladins to death! The battle is not a competition, only like the sword saint Draven, let it not escape can be called defeated!"

"Force is only a necessary preparation. Barbarians are different from ogres in that they keep their promise to live in peace with humans, as evidenced by Elder Harald's ability to suppress the power of his fury and not kill Duke Peter. Clement said.

"The barbarians never leave Mount Arret! Nor do they leave? traditions have been broken and promises have faltered. Trigovar paused and said, "No matter how strong an individual is, it is always limited, and Vulcan's rule over the northern orcs is unmatched. And the barbarian is not without clan power, a barbarian elder is a legendary berserker, how many legendary barbarians are there in the Arrett Mountain? Sophia did make an oath in front of my lord, but you don't know the methods of those great nobles...... If they succeed in wooing or angering the barbarians, the Sassan Empire will bear the brunt. Our main force is engaged in a battle with the centaurs, and although we have achieved some advantage, we will definitely not be able to withstand the onslaught of the mountain tribes. Once the Sassan Empire collapses, the consequences will be unimaginable! Your arrangements will also be ......."

"Judge Elder, don't forget your identity! you are the chief judge of the church, not the lord of the Sassang Empire!"

The Pope glanced at Trigovar coldly, stood up and said, "The barbarians are stronger than you think. In the era of the Wizard's Blood Sacrifice, the elves fled into the Endless Forest, the northern barbarians were exterminated, the orcs fled to the far north, and the barbarians still lived in the Arrett Mountains. I checked the information, and the city-state wizards once fought the idea of the barbarians, and as a result, the entire army was wiped out. ”

"More than 10 years ago, millions of foresters migrated west. Now, the barbarians, who never leave their homes, have also gone south. What does that mean?"

Trigoval stood up abruptly and asked in shock, "What does that mean?"

"That's something I want to figure out as well. Clement shook his head with a heavy expression, "There is not a single old man in this group of barbarians except for Elder Harald, and among them are either children or young adults, half male and half female. The barbarians may have crossed the river south on a mission, but this mission must not be mortal, and the time span is long enough for them to thrive in the southern continent. Sophia also said just now that the mandate is for twenty years. Twenty years from now, how will the strength of these barbarians grow? If the river crossing fails, Harald will return to Arret with even more powerful barbarian warriors, this is support!"

"What kind of thing is it that makes the powerful and fearless barbarians prepare for the worst?!" Clement said bitterly: "The forest centaurs know, the barbarians know, but we humans don't know!"

The unspeakable fear sent shivers down the Legendary Paladin's shoulders, and he said in a slur manner, "This...... Under the crown, you can ......"

"I want to live two more years! You can also return the golden horn to His Majesty the Pope. ”

The referee sat back in his seat and said, "Your Majesty, you are right. The intentions of the barbarians must be clarified, what exactly will happen to the Arrett Mountains?"

"Don't worry too much. Clement smiled confidently: "If the barbarians go south, we can go south too." On the opposite side of the Seven Great Alliances is a powerful barbarian kingdom, and the Centaur Hills are the perfect breakthrough point. Sylvia will inevitably accept the barbarians, as Sophia will build a port for her. ”

"I see. Trigoval stood up again and saluted, "Your Majesty, please allow me to retire first." ”

"Trigovar, unwarranted speculation only leads to fear and confusion, and I don't want anyone outside the church to know what we're talking about. The barbarians are stranded in the Centaur Hills entirely because of the entanglement between Sophia and the Borui Kingdom. ”

"As you wish, His Majesty. Trigoval paused, glanced at the side door of the room, and left the hall.

Tournans touched his smooth chin and asked curiously, "Why did this old guy run away?"

"He ran to win over the Marquis Sophia. The archbishop of the kingdom of Borui came out of the side door of the hall, and the Pope looked at him and commanded: "Oreg, you must not tell anyone about this. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty my Pope. Archbishop Borui said with a grin.

Clement shook his head and sighed, "You guys...... Each has its own careful thoughts, and no one thinks about the big picture!"

"So, you are the Pope, I am the Cardinal Archbishop. Oreg said confidently.

"Big nose...... What the hell are you talking about?!"

A voice suddenly came from behind, and Archbishop Oleg was startled, and suddenly turned around to see Tournans's big face full of curiosity.

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