Chapter 3 Jiuyi: Fanatical Heart
Alan did not enter the Cult of Diddama because of his devout beliefs, he hoped that he would be able to use it to master more resources and thus increase the strength of the Van Sbilder family. The Vansbild family was pressured after King Charles' accession to the throne, and many items in the family chamber of commerce were restricted to the royal family, which brought Van Sbild official fame on the one hand, but also lost a huge amount of family profits.
Ewiny and his previous monarchs had never let the Van Sbilder family do this or that, and it was the first time King Charles had done such a radical move. This despicable conspiracy was obviously seen by the Van Sbilder family, and for a while, they couldn't do anything to Charlie. If a city is to be recaptured, Charlie's power will have to be attacked from other aspects, such as the popularity of the inhabitants and the strength of his private army.
It is said that Tara, the chief warlock of Yaris, was fired, and this can be considered one of the strongest warlocks of Yaris, but he was also demoted. This was an opportunity for the Van Spelt family, who could seize every opportunity to strike a "side blow" to King Charles while Tara was fired. It is very likely that the Diddamour Cult discovered by Allen this time can be used as a bargaining chip in his hand, and if he can control the whereabouts of the disciples, then he can attack Charlie's power from the side.
The Vansbild family had also previously negotiated with Blackstar, hoping to get Blackstar's help. Although Blackstar refused to cooperate with the Van Spelt family, it did not clearly take a stand with King Charles, the most distinctive monarch in history. Blackstar's ruler is known to be Tara's younger brother, and it seems that Tara's demotion also has a negative impact on Blackstar's relationship with the royal family. Although the card in his hand can easily get out of control, as long as Blackstar does not act, then this extremely large underground organization can be regarded as helping the Van Sbilder family realize their ambitions.
Allen's action was not reported to his father, and he knew that only by proving his strength would the position of head of the family not be challenged. As a very large family, Vansweld has many coveted blood relatives for the position of head of the family, and something must be done to let his future self have the capital to sit where his father sits.
Because of this, Alan took out his "free time", hoping to seize all the chips around him and take the opportunity to weaken Charlie's political power in Yaris. He never thought of himself as a teenager, and he desperately wanted to take on the responsibilities that the next head of the family should have shouldered. However, is this a bit out of place for a child to spare a lot of time for this "wild sect" that has secretly bred in Yaris? He is a child after all, and as a direct heir of a large family, his future is still very broad.
During this time, Alan finally figured out what the Diddama Cult was, in a word: a refuge for a group of downcast. Most of the members of the sect are well-educated, and without exception, they call themselves "unjust fate", and most of their youth is worth recalling, and it is precisely because it is worth recalling that the past has been sifted to the bitter taste. They hope that the One who has left their mark in the depths of their souls will be redeemed and will lead them to the other side of the place.
Most of the recent members of the sect have been implicated in King Charles' recent political and economic reforms, and the expansion of military spending will inevitably mean cutting spending on other branches of government, and imposing significant taxes in minor areas, which can add up to a lot of pressure.
The day-to-day work of the sect is actually quite simple, chanting the teachings of the Cult of Didhama collectively, observing the precepts that do not actually exist, and helping Thomas to set up a huge ritual in the underground square. According to the old man's vow, he said that as long as the spell is completed and the corresponding price is paid, they will succeed in forming a link with the great creator god, Dharma, and let him lead them to the other side of happiness.
Although Alan did not accept this set, he still ostensibly obeyed Thomas's arrangement and assisted in all matters within the sect. He had also sent someone to study what the technique was hidden in this square, but even the most senior academic warlock in the family could not say exactly what the object of this technique was communicating with.
"This technique...... The laws of life, fate and time are touched, but the order in which the laws are arranged is puzzling. Maybe I'm not qualified enough...... "This old thing's body has half of its bones in the ground, but it still looks so humble," Master Allen, you said that the medium that triggered the technique....... Is it human blood? Then you have to be careful, a technique triggered by blood is generally not a good thing......"
The blood of the instructors within the Cult of Didama could not meet the needs of the technique, so they collected the blood of others - in some kind of legitimate volunteer capacity. Eren was actually quite careful about dropping his own blood and the dog's blood when he threw it in, and he didn't want to have something bad on him when he activated the technique again.
And this time he met Merlin and Marshall on the road by pure coincidence, if the other party came over to ask a few more questions, maybe he would have to go to great lengths to solve them. Fortunately, these two people didn't take care of themselves, so he was missing something. Thomas, who was on the side, seemed to see that the two people in front of him had something to do with him, and asked kindly, "Do you know them?" Do you want to persuade them to donate blood? ”
Alan shook his head: "In case they come to interrogate us later, what the hell is we doing, maybe they will spread the word about the sect." ”
"That's just as well." Thomas's eyes narrowed slightly, and the old skin accumulated into large and small furrows on his forehead, "It's really hard for you to help us collect blood." The Supreme Dharmadharma, who will bestow upon you the greatest blessings. ”
Alan sneered in his heart, if God is useful, then people from all over the country will come to worship this great god named Didama, the incense is endless, and it is the turn of these social silverfish parasitic in the horns. Thomas looked glamorous, but he had found out the origin of this guy, and he was not even as knowledgeable as himself, and in his youngest twenty years, he even appeared as a street beggar. I didn't expect that when he got old, he would be transformed into a pagan bishop above ten thousand people under one god, which is really interesting!
The clouds of the night were quickly blown away by the cold wind, and the huge blood tank was carried back into the underground square. One by one, the followers of the Cult of Didama left, leaving only Alan and Thomas to do the final sealing of the blood.
"So it looks like it's going to be all the blood collected in a day or two." Thomas smiled, but there was a half-concealed coldness in his eyes.
"I hope that the great Dharmadharma, at that time, will be able to bring us the most abundant divine grace." Alan struggled to stuff the wooden lid with the sealing technique tightly on the blood tank, and the rich bloody qi disappeared immediately, "About two thousand people's blood was collected today. ”
"Good! This is the first step of the gods coming to earth. Thomas smiled, "Al, I will now grant you one more blood, and I will pray for you by the side, and the great Diddamour will grant you double the grace." ”
Allen's face was not very good-looking: "This ...... Why do you want to give me extra blessings? Isn't God always treated equally? ”
"But God always takes care of the most devout believers." Thomas took Allen by the shoulders and pushed him to the largest blood tank, his lips trembling uncontrollably, as if he was experiencing something that would give him great pleasure, "Come on, it's all right...... It's okay...... I'm sure Diddamour will bless you! ”
The scraping sound of the soles of his shoes continued to echo in the empty underground square, cold sweat came out of Allen's body, all kinds of bad thoughts were clearly extinguished in his mind, and he, as a child, could not even compare to this old man! If he kills him now, then the chip he managed to catch will slip away again!
Should you take the risk...... It's been so much time......
Just when Alan hesitated, Thomas quickly lifted the wooden lid of the sealed blood tank, grabbed his wrist, and a small silver needle suddenly appeared between his fingers, stabbing on Alan's index finger like a dragonfly, and before he could struggle, a drop of blood belonging to Alan had already fallen into the blood tank.
"You!" Alan hurriedly withdrew his right hand, and suddenly felt the feeling of suffocation from the giant python, and the breath of the whole person suddenly panicked, he swallowed his saliva, and took two steps back, he finally hesitated to take out the small handcuff from his arms......
However, Thomas suddenly opened his arms and ate and laughed wildly, even holding his belly in laughter. Allen's eyes gradually became cold, and his right hand firmly pressed the stabbing wound, revealing the killing intent. If this guy does anything out of the ordinary, he'll make Thomas disappear from this world in half a minute.
The laughter lasted for half a minute, and Thomas didn't seem to bother to explain anything to Allen, and before leaving, he just left a sentence: "Good dreams." He immediately opened a small door on the side of the underground square, where he had always lived, and rested with the believers stationed there.
In the end, Eren still didn't have the guts to stop what had just happened, and he returned to his residence in the Academy of Magic in silence, with a cloud between his brows. And what are the consequences of this? He didn't know...... I don't dare to know.
"You don't seem to be happy." Noelle brought a cup of weak tea to Alan, who glanced at her lightly and drank it down. In the past few years, the two have unconsciously gotten closer. As Alan's maid, Noelle was already able to share some of his worries. Even just listening may be able to calm the narrator's mind.
"What if...... I say yes if. ”
"Hmm."
"What would you do if someone had their eye on me, and you were me?"
"Someone is eyeing the young master?" Noelle pursed her lips, "It's a very simple thing, why don't you find someone to do them out?" ”
Alan put his hands on his knees and looked sideways at Noelle's face in the light.
A beautiful girl who hasn't taken off her immature color. In a sense, Noelle is an extremely valuable age, both in terms of the potential for labor and in terms of ...... The potential of the body.
The corners of Allen's mouth raised an arc, and he quickly kissed Noelle's lips, and the gloom in his heart seemed to be kicked away by something all at once. The little girl was in a panic, after all, this was the first kiss she had received in her life. She had thought about such a possibility, but she never expected that today would be the day her first kiss was taken away.
"It's my duty as a waitress." Alan licked his lips, slyly grabbed a report on his desk, and pretended to read it.
Noelle didn't eat this: "Hmph! I'll report it to the young master's father. ”
"I'm sure you won't." Alan was sure, "After all, you're my waitress. ”
After all, Noelle still needs to rely on him to further learn about magic.