The capital of the Pavaro Empire, Lingus Church, late at night.

Cardinal Lorne coughed heavily and asked, "Mr. Chief of the Guard, I have to ask you again, do you really understand the importance of this escort mission?"

Faced with the archbishop's suspicions, Svecker must quickly adjust to his new identity: the Pavaro Empire, the chief of the palace guard of Syracuse Gori, and the most trusted person of His Majesty King Anderson.

Svek nodded slightly.

"The 500,000 troops of the Northern Alliance are stationed on the border, and even the tribes on the border dare to cut off our road to the Northern Alliance, which is our lifeline inland, and once the lifeline is cut off, the empire is in a precarious situation. I estimate that within a year, or even less, two months, or three months, at the beginning of autumn, the people of the Northern Alliance will cross the long border like rolling dark clouds and approach the fortress of Nisbeg, Chief of Guard, your mission this time involves the situation of the upcoming war. ”

Svecker could only say: I - understood.

"Well, that's fine, please check your gear and see what else you need. ”

On the large mahogany desk, a few things are neatly arranged.

A sword, a musket, a strange crossbow, a box of bullets, a pair of armor, a glittering leather whip, and a symbol of glory and status: the coat of arms.

The thick insignia presented a shield with a gleaming black light, carved into it a monster with two heads and a mouth full of fangs.

The things on the desk are out of place in the study full of shelves of books,

Svek glanced with his eyes.

"There are a little fewer bullets. ”

"This is already a special care for you, this gun is very valuable, the church finally got it, the bullet is even more expensive, every bullet you shoot in the future is not a bullet, it is equivalent to a high-grade emerald. ”

The musket had a long barrel, at least thirty centimeters in length, and a dark body, like an oversized revolver, but it was crudely made, like a handmade product made in a small workshop, and Schvek felt that this was the most primitive and powerful musket he had ever seen.

"Okay then------. ”

Svek held the pistol in one hand, picked it up, narrowed his left eye, and gestured at a man with a staff on the wall.

Locke's brow furrowed.

Although the Bishop stood behind Sveker, Sveck knew that the Bishop was upset.

"How powerful. ”

"I can tell you for sure that it takes only one bullet to kill a brown bear weighing seven hundred kilograms, and this gun comes from the country of Hughes, and is the most precious gift from their king to His Majesty. ”

"Understood, received. ”

Svecker casually put the gun down, and he grabbed the sword again.

There was a circle of sapphires on the hilt of the sword, and the sword slowly unsheathed, making a faint abnormal grinding sound, and Svek suddenly felt a cold envelop him.

"It's definitely worth it!"

He swung it a few times and inserted the sword into its scabbard.

"What is the origin of this sword?"

"This is what His Majesty the King asked me to give you, and I need to say more?"

The corners of Svek's mouth curled, and he smiled: "Only His Majesty the King can be so rich." ’

He put his sword aside and picked up the odd bow and crossbow.

"This is the latest masterpiece of Dantodi, the master of equipment in Syracuse Gori, it didn't belong to you originally, but now it's yours, it can shoot continuously, it has a long range, it is fast, it is powerful, and any protective armor is like a piece of paper in front of it. ”

The bow and crossbow were made of steel, the whole looked like a wolf's head, the weight was very heavy, and the mechanism design was delicate and sensitive, and Svek fiddled with it for a while, and put the bow and crossbow down.

"Are they all here?"

The bishop took a Bible from the bookshelf and handed it to him: "Take it, it will give you strength and direction." ”

Svecker sighed, closed the Bible, and said, "I'm not interested in the Bible, is there anything else?"

Lorne turned to the wooden cabinet in the corner, opened it, and took out something.

A bottle made of brass, like a large wine jug.

The surface of the bottle is engraved with some symbols, I don't know if it's an ornament, or a charm.

"Listen, Svecker, of all your equipment, this, the most important ---- holy water, the holy water from the high mountain of the Karen Snow Mountains a hundred years ago. ”

Svek took it, shook it gently, and listened intently.

"Holy water, this is snow water, right?"

The Bishop stared at him suddenly, his brow furrowed even tighter, and his cold eyes locked onto Svek like two knives.

"Chief Guard, is it hard for you to be serious, is it difficult?!You have always been a serious and cautious person!"

Svecker had to make himself as serious as possible.

"Priest, I mean, I use the best armament in the Empire against a woman? ”

"I've already said that she's not a woman, she's a witch, she's not the kind of impostor witch on the street who only cheats money, she's a real witch!"

Svek's eyes twinked twice.

"I have to remind you once again that she is the most terrible witch in the Empire, and you must bring your spirit to life. ”

The Bishop's tone was more stern than ever.

"What I don't understand is what a witch has to do with the upcoming war?"

The Bishop rose from his chair and stared at Sveker.

"Chief of the Guard, are you asking too many questions? Have you forgotten the discipline of the palace guards? All you have to do is carry out the task, carry it out. ”

"No, Father, I mean, the witch's death has nothing to do with the war. ”

The bishop closed his eyes, and when he opened them, he said: "Sophia is very close to the leader of the Northern Alliance, the group of masked men who broke into the palace to assassinate the Grand Prince two days ago, His Majesty suspects that Fislin did it, and the witch Sophia, she participated in the assassination of the palace. ”

"Is there any evidence?"

"At the moment, not yet. ”

"If there is no evidence, it is the indiscriminate killing of innocents. ”

The cardinal suddenly became angry and slapped the table vigorously.

"Sweiker, are you saying that Your Majesty kills innocents indiscriminately?"

Svecker didn't want to quarrel with him, and he made concessions.

"I'm sorry, Father. ”

The bishop's breath was disturbed because of his agitation, and he was fat, and it took him a while to adjust his breath.

"Wizards are very important for an army, Sophia is a natural wizard, her energy is worth a heavy cavalry legion, I don't exaggerate at all, but she refuses to serve the Empire, she has a motive to join the Northern Alliance, some time ago, the Northern Alliance people sneaked into the country and wanted to take her out of the country, fortunately, she was stopped by our patrolling paladin in Qili City. ”

Svecker really seemed to understand something.

"Is it okay to say that we can't get Sophia, and the Northern Alliance can't expect her. ”

The bishop finally showed a look of satisfaction: "You understand it this way, I don't disagree, your understanding is only a small part of it, please stand up straight, repeat your task again, and read it out loud!"

Svek had no choice but to clear his throat, tense his body a little, and said, "My mission: escort Sophia Witch to Alcatraz Island, and after arriving on Alcatraz Island, kill her under the idol of Alcatraz Island. ”

"Very well, Chief Guard, you have to kill her with your own hands,"

Sveker thought about it for a moment and asked seriously: "Father, more than 70 witches were captured in Snowy Syracuse, and after 52 were sentenced to be hanged by the Inquisition, the executions were all carried out in Snowy Syracuse, why did this Sophia have to run to Alcatraz Island, far away?"

The bishop looked solemn: "Okay, let me explain to you, you are not a monk, you are not a mage, you don't understand the mystery, Sophia is a witch who has become enchanted, killing a wizard of this level, physical death is far from enough, no matter what methods you use, such as burning, hanging, beheading, etc." Only in front of the statue of Alcatraz can her soul be extinguished forever, this task is given to you by the church, and it is also given to you by His Majesty, who is frightened and in poor health, and it is up to the church, that is, I convey to you, this task must not be missed, and she must be hanged in front of the statue, when the sun rises. Remember, when you start, you have to recite the mantra, remember the mantra I gave you, don't make a mistake. ”

"Remember, you've told me three times, I have a question, what if she dies in the middle of the road?"

"You have to die too! She can only die in front of the statue, not halfway! Before you reach Alcatraz, you have to keep her safe as you protect Your Majesty. ”

Svecker squinted at the cardinal.

The bishop's eyes were even more cruel.

"Listen, it is your honor to send you to carry out such a task, after completing the task, Your Majesty will reward you with a piece of territory, you have the right to choose the location of the territory, the imperial realm, you are the only one who can enjoy such treatment, provided that you have to complete the task satisfactorily and cannot make a single mistake. ”

Svecker put the contents of the table into a large leather bag.

"When do I leave?"

"Immediately! Your people, I've had them tell you to be waiting for you outside. ”

Svek nodded and asked, "Why don't you wait until tomorrow to leave?"

"Setting off during the day and being seen by the city's citizens is afraid that it will cause unnecessary disturbances, which is not easy to control, and in addition, don't be discovered by the third prince. ”

Sveker's mouth moved, and he didn't ask again, acquiescing.

The bishop drew a cross on his chest: "Good luck, child." ”

"Thank you, I've always had good luck, except for ...... ”

"Except for what?"

"Nothing. ”

The Bishop muttered, "A word of caution, you must fully understand the danger of this mission, and do not take off the witch's blindfold and do not make eye contact with her. And don't talk to her, anything! Every word she makes, even every word, can be a trap, deadly, you just think of her as a deaf person. At the same time, you can't let her approach any strangers or irrelevant people, if any strangers or irrelevant people take the initiative to approach her, catch him!"

"Well, Lord Bishop, thank you for the equipment you have provided me, thank you again, and ask, is the ship ---- ready?"

"Of course, I won't let you swim over, I've found you the sturdiest ship, the most daring captain, and a bunch of sailors who don't want to die. ”

"And my equipment?"

"Of course, they are all under your command, and Your Majesty means to keep them on the island forever when you have completed your mission. ”

Svek tilted his head and thought, "Well, how can I get back without the captain and sailors? I don't know how to sail ships, especially sailboats." ”

The Bishop's fat, red-haired face showed an imperceptible smile: "Your wisdom is enough to allow you to return to Syracuse safely. ”

Sveker also showed a weird smile: "Of course, I've always believed that I'm not stupid. ”

Out of the bishop's study.

Svecker turned around to find the Bishop still in the door of the study watching him leave.

He waved his hand to let the bishop rest early, and the bishop waved at him,

As the most magnificent building in the imperial capital, Lingus Church has been expanded for hundreds of years and can be compared to the scale of the royal palace, and Schweik walked briskly for ten minutes before reaching the top of the arched gallery at the door.

Walking out of the gold-carved gate, standing in front of a row of huge stone pillars, looking up, Svek felt as small as an ant.

Just now, if it weren't for his good memory, he would have almost gotten lost.

In the large square outside the church, in the hazy night, there were six people and seven horses.

They were his men, and the bishop said that they were his six most capable men.

Svecker walked towards the white horse, which no one was riding, and when he got on, one of them asked, "Head, what is the matter with the urgent summoning of the archbishop in the middle of the night?"

Svek said lightly, "He asked us to escort a witch named Sophia to Alcatraz, and that's it." ”

"Oh God, we're done!"

"Mr. Beach, be calm! As a palace guard, you should have at least the qualities. ”

Beech, Svecker still knew his name five hours ago.

"I can't calm down, we're all going to be killed by witches!"

Sveker: 'If we don't accept the mission, we'll all die, even worse, let's go, go to the docks.' ’