The barbarians crossed the river south, from the Arrett Mountains to the Kingdom of Borui, a journey of more than 10,000 kilometers. The lords along the way were wary of the barbarians entering the country, and Sophia relied on the good offices of the church to reach the kingdom of Borui along the way.

When the party arrived at the Red Harbor, Archbishop Oreg of the Borui Kingdom personally received Sophia and arranged for the barbarians to be placed in a valley 15 kilometers from the port.

Oreg was over seventy years old, short and stocky, with a funny big nose on his round face, and he was dressed simply, and he was kind and easy-going, without the slightest archbishop. At this moment, he looked solemn, wearing a red archbishop's robe, a crown on his head, holding a Mithril scepter, several high-ranking priests and dozens of heavily armed paladins guarding him, showing the majesty of a country's bishop.

Sophia had thought that Oreg had been deceived by the five great families and had no knowledge of the plans of the Marquis of Ephissos, but now she realized that she was naïve. In Oleg's heart, she Sophia is simply someone else's child.

The archbishop has a noble status and stands side by side with the king. If the nobles of a wealthy family were faced with the coercion and temptation of an archbishop and several golden knights, they might have compromised. It's a pity that Sophia is beautiful and charming on the outside, but unruly on the inside, full of rebellious spirit in her bones, despising all authority, and anyone who dares to take anything from her is her enemy. It's easier to count on her to compromise than to kill her.

At this moment, Sophia was annoyed, and her true nature was revealed, so she didn't care about aristocratic etiquette or status gaps, and unceremoniously sarcastically mocked Archbishop Oleg to her face.

Oleg came from a humble background, and after decades of hard work, he had already understood the true meaning of faith, and he would care about Sophia's cynicism, and he shouted to Duke Peter: "Your Majesty, how can you learn martial arts with guests from afar, this is really rude." The archbishop looked blaming, as if he hadn't lost that fifth-order divine technique just now.

"It's so thick-skinned. Sophia returned her sword to the sheath, her eyes looked at the sky, and the small voice could be heard by everyone in the audience.

Archbishop Oleg only couldn't hear it, and said kindly: "Sophia, Elder Harald has begun to instruct His Majesty Peter in martial arts, it seems that you have already negotiated...... Heck, then arrange for the barbarian warriors to cross the river as soon as possible. ”

Sophia sneered, but Duke Peter shook his head and said, "Marquis Sophia, our conditions will not change, as long as you join the Borui Kingdom, the ship is at your disposal." ”

"It seems that my face is useless!" said Archbishop Oreg with a calm face, "and you are also going to refuse the request of the Pope and the Magistrate?"

Duke Peter and Andre glanced at each other and said in surprise: "His Majesty Clement and Lord Trigovar are coming to the Borui Kingdom?

"Hmph! And the First Paladin, Lord Turnans. Archbishop Oreg snorted dissatisfiedly, and then said to Sophia with a pleasant face: "Sophia, I have been ordered to take you to the Red Harbor to meet His Majesty the Pope and the Magistrate. Rest assured, His Majesty the Pope will get things in order. I don't think the Senate will reject the suggestion of the two adults.......Peter, Andrei, don't you think?"

Duke Peter pondered for a moment and said, "The affairs of the Borui Kingdom are decided by the Senate...... Let's go to His Holiness the Pope and the Judges. ”

"The Pope and the Inquisition will see Marquis Sophia first. You can come later. Oleg said earnestly, "Sophia, the ship is ready." The Pope and the presiding judge are too busy to keep them waiting. Let's go now. ”

Sophia frowned slightly, judging from Duke Peter's reaction, the Borui Kingdom was unprepared for the sudden visit of the Pope, the First Paladin, and the Inquisition. However, it is debatable whether these three big names are here to support themselves.

A legendary priest, a legendary paladin, and a legendary paladin are all on guard against the barbarians. But after thinking about it, I'm afraid things won't be so simple.

Pope Clement is nominally the head of the bishops, representing the conservative forces of the Church, and the sixth-rank paladin Tournans is his confidant, with 2,000 elite paladins in his hands. It is rumored that these two people can join forces to embody the strongest combat power of the human kingdom. And the legendary paladin Trigovar is not only the leader of the Inquisition, but also the deputy head of the Radiant Knights, who belongs to the Paladin's camp and represents the radical forces of the Church.

If they have different positions, they will inevitably have different opinions.

Sophia wasn't sure where they came from, but no matter what things turned out to, it was safest to join the barbarians of the North Shore first, but she had one more thing to settle before leaving.

"You're going to imprison me, are you going to leave it at that?"

"And such a thing?!" Archbishop Oreg "eccentric".

"Marquis Sophia, I think you have misunderstood. Duke Peter said calmly: "We just invite you to join the Borui Kingdom, the choice is yours." ”

"Really? Looks like I really misunderstood. Sophia smiled and said, "Lord Marquis Greto, you know me very well, and you even know about my mobilization of 4 million gold soles. ”

"I ...... I have a lot of friends in Gambis. With great difficulty, the Marquis of Gretto got up from the ground, his luxurious gown covered with dust, and his sweaty face looked very embarrassed.

"I'm too lazy to go around in circles with you. Amy May is my servant knight, hand her over!" Sophia shouted.

"This ......," Greto squirmed his lips twice, and looked at Duke Peter in trepidation. Sophia was suddenly shocked in her heart, and said sharply: "What did you do to Amy May? If something happens to her, I will never let you go!"

Duke Peter raised his eyelids and asked coldly, "Marquis Greto, who is the Knight of Amy May?"

"Your Excellency, ...... I ......"

Gretto trembled and spoke incoherently. Archbishop Oleg asked sternly, "What's going on?"

"Three months ago, the Marquis of Sophia's chariot had arrived at the Red Port, and the Marquis of Gretto had received them personally. He then claimed that it was an impostor and that her true identity was that of an agent in the Kingdom of Gambis, intent on spying on our potion recipes. The Marquis of Gretto privately ordered the execution of the female knight. Before that, our five families didn't know about it. So, the knightess died at the lynching of the Marquis de Gretto. ”

Duke Peter's voice was as cold as a knife, and Marquis Greto's hands and feet were cold, and he saw Sophia's hateful eyes, which did not understand his situation.

"It is a felony to murder a noble knight!Marquis Greto, I am now using the magic of detecting lies, please explain to the Supreme Lord whether what Duke Peter said is true!" Archbishop Oreg took out a white crystal, and the white-gold runes slowly circulated around the crystal.

Marquis Greto's face was cloudy, and he was silent for a long time before he said miserably: "What Duke Peter said is true, I did not report to the Senate before I executed Knight Amyme. As he spoke, he raised his head and said excitedly, "Lord Sophia, Knight Amymay is indeed a secret agent planted by the night owl beside you......"

"Everyone has been killed by you, and it's not up to you to say anything!" Sophia said with red eyes and gritted teeth.

"Son, no one can lie before the Most High. What the Marquis of Greto said was true. ”

Oreg raised the white crystal in his hand. The crystal was crystal clear and did not turn blood red. Sophia choked slightly, pulled out her long sword, and said hatefully: "Amy May and I are like sisters, whether she is a secret agent placed by my side by the kingdom or not, it will not be the turn of the Borui people to execute her." Marquis of Ephesus, draw your sword, and I will avenge my sister. ”

"You're crazy! You, as a great knight, actually proposed a revenge duel to the Marquis of the Borui Kingdom for a secret agent!She's just a knight who was promoted by a potion of energy!" Marquis Greto's face contorted and trembling as he pointed at Sophia.

"Marquis Sophia, unless you join the Borui Kingdom, I can't allow the Grand Knight of Gambis to challenge the ordinary nobles of the Borui Kingdom!" Duke Peter stretched out his hand to stop Sophia, and saw that the barbarian Harald clenched his axe and retracted his hand, "Marquis Grito's subordinate knights who inflicted harm on you will naturally be punished. ”

Archbishop Oleg said: "According to the terms of the New Covenant of Light, nobles who murder knights should be stripped of their titles and punished by exile. ”

"No! I'd rather accept a revenge duel!"

Marquis Greto jumped to his feet, drew his ornamental sword at his waist and rushed towards Sophia, only to be held down by a great knight. André said elegantly: "Marquis Greto, it is a shame for the knights of the kingdom to let ordinary nobles accept the knight's vengeance challenge. As you said earlier, if you make a mistake, you will only lose your reputation. Now, you've lost your title, but you've survived. ”

"No! I'm going to duel, I'm going to duel. ”

The Marquis of Greto struggled desperately, as if he were crazy, but the arm of the Grand Knight was like a rope, holding him firmly in place, and Gretto had to shout: "I killed Amyme, Sophia, don't you want to avenge her?

For ordinary nobles, exile was a more severe punishment than imprisonment and the death penalty, which meant the decline of the entire family. If there are knights in the family, there is at least hope of a comeback, but all the knights of the Ephesus family have joined other families, and the deprivation of the title of Gretto is equivalent to the end of the Ephesus family.

Gretto is no longer a high-ranking court marquis, but an old man who is bent on dying for the continuation of his family. In him, Sophia saw the shadow of the old Marquis of Wimbleton, and the coldness of the great nobles made her shudder.

If the Ephissos family is still like this, what will be the fate of the Wimbledon Chamber of Commerce?Sophia lowered her sword, her delicate face filled with confusion about the future.

"Beautiful Lady Sophia, I am willing to act as your sword-wielder and challenge your enemies for revenge. Raymond Peter stepped forward with his sword in hand, his handsome face full of admiration and fanaticism.

"Oh. Sophia replied lightly, noncommittal.

Raymond turned and walked into the middle of the field, raising his hand to signal the Grand Knight to let go of Marquis Greto. Gretto carefully straightened the corners of his clothes, took the decorative sword, bowed to Duke Peter, and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to know how the kingdom arranges the Ephesus family?"

"The Senate has made a resolution, the Ephesus Chamber of Commerce is dissolved, and the Ephesus family takes out eighty percent of their savings in exchange for an earldom, and from now on, the Ephesus family will be the earl lord of the Borui Kingdom and recruit knights independently. ”

"Appreciated. Marquis Greto breathed a sigh of relief, pointed his long sword at Raymond, and shouted, "Young Master Raymond, let me teach you your swordsmanship." ”

The breeze suddenly blew up, and the sword light flashed, and Greto's chest was a little bright red, and he slowly fell to the ground.

The Marquis of Ephesus died in a duel of revenge from the sword-wielders.

Raymond walked over to Sophia and got down on one knee, the hilt of his sword reversed. According to etiquette, Sophia should have taken the sword as a token of appreciation, but she had the heart to play a trick with a noble child.

"Let's go!"

The paladins moved out of the way, and Sophia led Natalia and Harald past Raymond and down the mountain, not looking at him the whole time, and Raymond's handsome face instantly turned red.

Only a minor nobleman would engage in a sword duel for the noble girl he liked, and it would be too naïve to impress a female knight in this way. If you kill a Grand Knight, Sophia might be able to take a look at you.

Andre basked slightly, this kind of thing doesn't need to be broken, and the people present will not care about Raymond's predicament. Archbishop Oleg sighed and said, "The Seven Great Islands are too small to accommodate the sixth family. ”

"Greto is actually coercing us into supporting his plan. Since he has failed, we cannot let him go!" said Duke Peter.

"Hmph, you have to negotiate with the barbarian elders, you didn't say you want to do it. ”

"We didn't expect that we could only talk to the barbarians if we won the war. Duke Peter shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "Your Excellency, the death of the Marquis of Gretto should be able to give an explanation to the Pope, right?"

"The chief judge is in a hurry to send the barbarians away, and His Majesty the Pope is here to support us. ”

"That's good. Duke Peter nodded, and Andrei smiled: "In this case, we can continue to adhere to the attitude of the kingdom." ”

"It's not that simple. Archbishop Oleg shook his head and said, "The barbarians going south is both an opportunity and a trouble. The Sassan Empire fears that we will anger the tribes of the mountains...... I think it's more realistic for you to woo Sophia. ”

"Sophia's non-logical play is a real headache. ”

"It's your business....... I've done what I should have done. As agreed, please have your boats ready to make sure that the barbarians can cross the river at any time. With that, the archbishop and the clergy rushed to the port below the mountain, and he was going to take Sophia to meet the Pope.

Andrei watched the archbishop walk away and said, "The Ephesus Chamber of Commerce will be presided over by Raymond first. Don't forget your promise, Lord Duke. ”

"Of course. Duke Peter and his head said, "In the near future, I will announce the formula and source of the recovery potion to the four major families. ”

"Well, then, I take my leave. Andrei turned and walked away, and in a moment disappeared into the ridge. Duke Peter then said to his eldest son, "Raymond, we need to talk. ”

"Yes, Father. ”