Chapter 100: Temptation
Yesterday, I was already off work, and my boss suddenly told me not to leave and asked me to keep vigil, I really wanted to cry without tears, I am very sorry.
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"Commander, when we arrived, the people had already left, they didn't hide any traces, the size of almost twenty or thirty people, do you want to search for them?"
Jeruth's commander, Dama Jindao, sat on the high seat of the Archon of the City Hall, his long, wild curly golden hair draped over his shoulders, and his narrow eyes shone with the glow of wisdom, and he shook his head slightly. He knew very well that these twenty or thirty people were definitely not from one force, but from a group of forces. The war between the two countries has reached its final moment, and if the living forces on both sides can be eliminated at this time, it will have enough influence on the next trend of the entire Southern Regions.
The battle between the gods and the battle between mortals complement each other, and the gods are indeed powerful and noble, but if they want to unite the forces under their command, they must be completed by "people". It is impossible for them to come to be officials and make decisions themselves, and to label themselves as consuls to interfere in internal affairs. How can the dignity of God be dragged down by endless and tedious chores? Therefore, in the upcoming melee in the Southern Regions, mortals are also one of the important bargaining chips.
Once you lose this chip, the god war will become meaningless.
If the gods win, but they don't listen to the gods, then what's the point of winning or not?
For mortals, if they can truly unify the Southern Regions completely, it will be a big pie for those in power. How can one city and one state be compared to the entire Southern Regions? There is a battle between the gods, and there is also a battle between mortals.
Toste, the commander of Jerut, was thinking about something else.
Before the war began, he was approached by Mira, a well-known merchant, who offered him a limited amount of material support and asked for the Church of Light to intervene in the war. At that time, he immediately agreed, a large amount of materials can save him a lot of time and things, and it is natural to pay a little price for this. He knew about the Church of Light, and he knew what the Church of Light was doing on Huite's side.
However, Tostai was not an ordinary commander, and he had a long-term vision ahead of all others. War speculators bring investment, take profits, and look like a very hateful group of people. On the other hand, as a commander-in-chief, he can also get benefits, but he also needs to pay. In fact, this is all reciprocal, both need to pay, and both have benefits.
At this time, he gave in to the war, and when the war was over, he naturally had a way to make Mira spit out what he had eaten.
But he didn't expect that the Holy Light Church would have such a unique ability.
As far as today's battle is concerned, at least tens of thousands of soldiers have been effectively healed and preserved their combat effectiveness because of the presence of the priests. For Tostoy, who wanted to plant his banner all over the South, full of ambition and ambition, the appearance of the priest was a lightsaber in the darkness, splitting all darkness.
If a large number of clergy entered the army, the casualties of the army would be kept to a very low level, which was undoubtedly excellent news for him.
It's just that he still has some hesitation at this time, because that miraculous rain of light has shaken the firm belief in the soldier's heart. A person, once he worships one thing or one person, becomes blind.
Of course, there is a good side to this, because the soldiers are no longer afraid of being hurt in battle, because they understand that the wounds they have received will no longer become a talisman of death. Without worries, the combat effectiveness has naturally risen to a new level.
Mira......
Church of the Light?
"Mila please. ”
Soon, Mira was alone in the town hall. He had never left the city, and as one of the most successful merchants, the leader of the largest consortium in the South, his vision was as long-term and excellent as Tostai's, and he could see things that many people could not see.
He swept away the rest of the hall, leaving only Toste and Mira.
At this time, Mira had already changed into a robe with gold trim on a white background, and a ruby polished cross was hung on her chest, and the whole person looked very low-key and modest. Only the occasional flash of light in his eyes could connect him to the famous big businessman.
"I saw the power of the priesthood, and I felt that our cooperation with each other could be deepened. Tostai did not take the strong (coercion, coercion, and superiority to oppress others), but walked down from the high seat of the consul very amicably, and the two sat down on one side of the round table. "I've heard that you also have an army, so why don't you join our army and form a separate legion, which will make us work together even closer. ”
Mira looked like he was smiling all the time, a mask he had solidified over the years, showing the harmless side of humans and animals at all times. He smiled, but said something else, "Dear Tostai, as far as I know, your command was canonized by the archon himself. Now and after the war, the supreme ruler of the kingdom of Jerut is the archon, not you. ”
Toste glanced at Mira meaningfully, and he tapped his fingers against the table with a dull thudding sound. After a while, he said slowly: "You are right, at this time, and after the defeat of the war, I am a pawn in front of the archon. But what if the war is won?"
Mira bowed slightly, "Please continue, I hope you can convince me." ”
"Mila, my dear friend, you should understand what I'm talking about. Once the war is won, I will be able to overthrow the rule of the archons with my supreme exploits and the support of countless soldiers. Perhaps I should put it another way, and I will run for the new archon, and I will win. Tostai said it very bluntly, and Chi Guoguo revealed his true thoughts in his heart.
Mira listened to the expression on her face did not change in the slightest, she still looked low-key, and the corners of her mouth curled slightly, "What about your gods, will they tolerate what you do?"
Toste laughed twice, "Knowingly, as long as there is no problem with the position, they will not interfere in the affairs of mortals." "I need your help, Mira." We all know that it's a two-way thing. The Church of Light needs to grow, and I need your strength, and our interests are closely aligned with each other's interests. Once I become the archon, I will canonize the Holy Light Church as the only organization allowed to exist in the Southern Regions, and your king will become the second king after me!"
"Yes, Your Excellency. ”
"Okay, it's the Pope. So what do you think of my proposal?"
Mira's eyebrows twitched, and her mind raced, Tostai's request could be said to be very tempting, but there was also a great risk in it. The war in the entire Southern Regions had just begun, and he began to think about usurpation, this kind of person was very ambitious, and very strong and independent. If he turns his face afterwards...... Mira shook her head slightly, he couldn't give up the bait, it was too tempting.
He stopped his heart and said, "I need to ask His Majesty the Pope before I can give you an answer." ”
Tostey stood up and patted Mira on the shoulder cordially, "I look forward to your reply, we are all meritorious." ”
Mira's heart jumped, she stood up and bowed slightly, and left quickly.
He knew what Tostoy's last words meant, and Tostai promised him that once he became the supreme consul of the South, he would also help Mira become the supreme ruler of the Church.
This may be an opportunity, or it may bear the fruit of evil.