Chapter 16: The Rise of the Undead (2)

After observing for a night, several members of the Holy Sword Adventure Group did not have any suspicious behavior, nor did they encounter the undead attack that Ao Xingfeng feared. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info

Ao Xingfeng got up from his sleep and stepped out of the tent, by which time many Templars had already begun to prepare breakfast, and the people of the Holy Sword Adventure Group did not seem to have woken up yet.

"Holy Envoy, are you sleeping well?" Tarot said when he saw Ao Xingfeng coming out and came over to greet him.

"Well, it's fine. How's the situation over there?" said Ao Xing, raising the limelight towards the Holy Sword Adventure Troupe.

"Everything is normal, it should be an ordinary adventurer. Tarot whispered.

"Then you go and rest for a while, and then you have to set off. After speaking, Tarot entered the tent, Ao Xingfeng washed up briefly, sat by the fire and began to enjoy breakfast.

It didn't take long for the female adventurer of the Holy Sword Adventure Group to walk out of the tent and walk straight towards Ao Xingfeng.

"What's wrong?" Ao Xingfeng asked, looking up.

"Master Knight, can I join the Templar Order?" Claire's iceberg face, which had not changed for thousands of years, unexpectedly showed a hint of nervousness.

"Look, over there. Ao Xingfeng pointed to what he thought was a female Templar not far away.

"Women can also join the Knights Templar and become Templars, so the answer is yes. Ao Xingfeng said.

"That's not what I meant.... I mean, can I join your command as a Templar now?" explained Claire.

"This... What do you call it?" Ao Xingfeng put down the food in his hand and stood up and asked.

"My name is Claire Escrem Sphinx, and I would like to join you as a Templar. Claire said on one knee.

"Aristocrats..... Please, Claire, may I ask you why you want to be a Templar, is there any reason?" Ao Xingfeng muttered quietly, then put his hands on Claire and asked.

Claire said seriously: "My life is not satisfactory, first the family was destroyed by the enemy, and then became a mercenary, and then because of a friend's introduction, this ended the mercenary career and became an adventurer, but my adventure career is actually not satisfactory, I don't know how many life and death crises have been encountered, but I have never seen hope, I have received the help of the Templars many times, I actually had the idea of joining the Templars for a long time, until the adventure group I joined is now disbanded, I affirmed my idea." Lord Knight, please accept me. With that, Claire knelt down again and prayed sincerely.

The Templars watched the excitement from the sidelines, some of them were deeply touched by Claire's plight, and most of them sympathized with Claire's plight, although many of them were worse than this, but the Templars were basically such people, and it was easy to be aroused, except if the person was a heretic.

In fact, the Templars were basically composed of wandering mercenaries, ownerless knights, and even refugees, who were very empty on the outside and inside before receiving the Templars' civil and military education, and most of them had a very upright outlook on life and values. It can be said that all of their current brilliance is due to the Holy See, so the loyalty of all Templars to the Holy See is very high.

However, some people call the Knights Templar a garbage recycling station, the Knights Templar seems to be not refused, and everyone who wants to join the Knights Templar will accept it, but they are wrong, the Knights Templar also has standards for accepting people, but unlike other forces, the Templars do not value your birth, your strength, your talent, these are all irrelevant to the Holy See, the most important thing is the person's character, as long as the character is passable, then you can become a member of the glorious Templar Order.

"Have you really figured it out? Becoming a Templar is not just a matter of words, but it entails a lot of responsibility. Ao Xingfeng said solemnly.

"Well, this choice is the most certain one I've ever made, and I definitely won't regret it. Claire replied very seriously.

The onlookers applauded her and agreed with her choice.

"This young lady, although I don't know what you've experienced before, I think the choice to join the Knights Templar is definitely the right choice!" said Doron with a smile on the side.

"Okay, since you've made up your mind, I'll accept you on behalf of the Holy See first, but you must know that you are only a probationary Templar at the moment, and you will have to study at the Templar headquarters in the future. Let's talk about this first, everyone is not yet welcome to our new members, Claire Cadet Knight" Ao Xingfeng said solemnly at first, and then said happily.

"Welcome, Clerk Claire. My name is Doron Buckley, and I am currently the captain, and if there is anything you don't understand in the future, you can come to me. Doron smiled and shook Claire's hand.

"Thank you, please take care of me. Claire bowed.

The other Templars came forward to communicate with Claire enthusiastically, and said that Claire would never be treated unfairly here, and they all knew about this, the Templars were very harmonious, except that the relationship between superiors and subordinates must be clear, everyone got along very well, and they were like family to each other, and there were many knights and great knights who loved their knights very much, and there would never be a situation similar to other kingdoms ignoring their subordinates.

"Duolun, let's find out if there is any extra equipment, since they have joined us, we must first send the equipment to others. Ao Xingfeng said with his hands behind his back.

"Yes! I'll look for it. Duolun saluted and ran toward the wagon with supplies.

It was so bustling that several of the members of the Sacred Sword Adventure Group were awakened, and when they woke up, they found that their companion, Claire, was in the crowd of Templars.

"Deputy Commander, what's going on?" said Sri as he rubbed his eyes sleepily.

"Claire has already made her choice, and depending on the situation, the Templars should accept her, so let's congratulate her. Yabuchino had a clear mind, and combined with what Claire had said yesterday, he had guessed eight or nine or ten, and then got up and walked over there.

"What!?, how could she just say and go?" said Sri, shocked as he followed behind Yabchino.

"Okay, okay, this is Claire's choice, you have to respect her, after all, the Holy Sword Adventure Group is over, isn't it, what's wrong with people seeking a way back for themselves. Yabuchino patted Sri on the shoulder and said. Bero followed quietly.

When the Templars saw Claire's former companions coming over, they stopped their enthusiastic exchanges and stood silently, Claire stood a little embarrassed in place, after all, she only told them about it yesterday, and she did it this morning, although the relationship was not so close, but they were also companions who had a fateful friendship together, and they always felt a little irresponsible.

"Congratulations to Claire, you have become a glorious Templar, and you must work hard in the future, and don't act like you did before and don't care about anything. Yabuchino sincerely congratulated Claire on making her wish come true.

"Deputy Commander..... Thank you for your understanding. Claire bowed deeply to Yabuchino, who had taken good care of her when she was still in the Holy Sword Adventure Troupe.

"You, you...... Well, why do you just say go away? Forget it, you can do it yourself. Although Seri did not agree with Claire's approach, he had no choice but to talk about it at this point, and he didn't dare to make too much trouble, after all, Claire was already a member of the Templars, and the other Templars were still around, and they had to be taken care of by the Templars on the way, but in the bottom of his heart, he also knew that although the Templars were very fortunate, it was indeed a good place to live.

Bero didn't say anything, just nodded at Claire.

"St. . Captain Ao, since Miss Claire has joined the Templar Order, allow me to do a simple baptismal ceremony for her now. Ma Lin subconsciously wanted to call the Holy Envoy, and then immediately changed his words.

"Well, Clerk Claire, please stand in front of Pastor Marin, after a simple baptism, no matter what happens from now on, you will always be a member of the Holy See. Ao Xingfeng explained to Claire.

"Yes!" Claire imitated Doron's salute just now, and then walked up to Marin with some trepidation, a little nervous about the next baptism.

The two priests carried a basin of water to Marin's right, and the ceremony was ready to begin, the surrounding Templars stood solemnly and sacredly on both sides, and several members of the Holy Sword Adventure Group also walked to the side, vacating the wide road, and Claire walked towards Marin slowly and firmly.

Although Ao Xingfeng had information about the baptism ceremony in his mind, this was the first time he had seen such a scene, and he stood aside curiously to watch.

"Claire, can you swear that you will follow the Goddess of Glory until the end of your life?" said Marin with his right hand on his chest and his eyes closed.

"I!" Claire Escrem Sphinx swears to follow Irene the Goddess of Cleanliness from today until the end of this life!" Claire replied on one knee and with her hands between her foreheads.

"Can you swear that you will fulfill the covenant of the Goddess of Cleanliness, and eradicate all evils of time, regardless of hardship, hardship, pain, and even death?" said Marin, placing his right hand into the basin of water.

"I!" Claire Escrem Sphinx swears that no matter the difficulties, hardships, pains, and deaths, she will obey the will of the Goddess of Cleanliness and eradicate all evil in the world!" replied Claire as she kept her movements.

"Can you swear to be kind to the weak, not to fear power, to resist tyranny, to help others, not to disobey God's will, and to die rather than give in?"

"I!Clea Escrem Sphinx hereby swears that from now on I will be kind to the weak, not afraid of power, against tyranny, helpful to others, not against God's will, and unyielding!" Claire said loudly, holding her movements.

"Please stand up. Marin said, and Claire stood up, her hands crossed over her shoulders.

"Goddess of Cleanliness, I obey your will only with an ancient vow, and under you and your witnesses, I hereby perform a holy baptism for Claire Escrem Sphinx, and bless us, that both the baptized and the baptized may be blessed before you. Marin said with his eyes closed and his head raised, the holy water condensed in his fingertips shining with this brilliant golden light.

Marin tapped Claire's forehead with his fingertips, and the holy water melted after touching Claire's skin, turning into a thin golden curtain of light enveloping Claire in it, and then the chant sounded out of nowhere, like a whole choir, but the sound seemed to be close to the distance, which was unpredictable, but at this time, the atmosphere of the whole camp was very sacred.

The Templars bowed their heads and stood silently.

It didn't take long for the golden light on Claire to dissipate, the chants to cease, and the baptismal ceremony officially ended.