Chapter 33: Holy Water and Evil Powers
La Niña had always had a vague feeling that there was an ulterior relationship between the Liberal Cult and the rulers of Herodes, otherwise Lingus would not have been vague about the cult.
Especially after being kidnapped inexplicably, this feeling is becoming more and more real.
Although the lord has been attacking the cultists with heavy punches, either hanged or tortured after being caught, trying to knock them open their mouths and find useful information, but because there are no big fish above the patriarch, the small fish and shrimp do not know more about the inside story.
Cults are by no means useless, because of their anti-traditional spirit and low moral constraints, they are very suitable for doing dirty work for certain big people who cannot show up because of their status, and thus make their existence known.
If the Herodian people use the cult to fight the demons, it can really be said that they are fighting poison with poison, and it is not worth regretting whether it is the loss there, no wonder Vincent often denounces it as a "cult ***" and hits it with a deadly hand.
But in the final analysis, a cult is a cult, and it has always been something that cannot be put on the table, and no matter how disturbing the demon lord of the coastal territory is, he is also a de jure ruler recognized by all countries in the "Wind Castle Entente", how can he be more decent than a cult.
Many people have mocked Lord Vincent for currying favor with the Church of Light and colluding with the Bishop in various ways, but they clearly underestimate the significance behind this gesture.
Maybe the church can't support the territory against a big country, but Vincent still persuaded the church to take this opportunity to fight the cult for various reasons, and also let the church expand its influence among the people in the demon territory.
"The people care more about who gives them bread than who is the true God." Vincent said to his men, "To the gods is to the gods, and to the lords what is to the lords, so that everyone can get along in harmony with each other."
However, even if the Church of Light and Order now cracks down on the cult out of a battle of faith, La Niña will not let go of this group of cults, and if they want to take revenge on the Freedom Cult, it is not enough to rely on the severe crackdown of the lord and the church.
As a scholar-type magician, she has been trying her best to study the power of cults, and only by understanding the nature of this power can she strike at its roots.
Compared to those cultists who don't know the truth and the imam of low rank, the Iwasu who can control the golem this time is a rare and good specimen, and it feels a bit similar to Luke, the president of the Southern Chamber of Commerce mentioned by Vincent.
In spite of the weakness caused by the depletion of her magical power, La Nina forcibly ran towards the golem's fallen leg, which also made Ninia feel admired.
She had previously believed that the main reason why this homeless woman could gain the trust of the lord was to disgust the Herodians, rather than because of her ability.
Anyway, Vincent's strength doesn't seem to lie in magic, but in another indescribable power.
However, La Nina still used the strength of a graduate of the High School of Magic to prove to the peasant girl what kind of creature Xueba is.
"Eager to learn is close to knowledge, practice is close to benevolence, shame is close to bravery, although La Niña has degenerated into my family, but in her, I see three rare virtues." Vincent once praised the chief magician in a rare and high manner, "The abandonment of such a man is the stupidity and loss of the Herodians."
I have to admit that La Nina's study and research attitude regardless of danger are also recognized by Ninia, and when the people around her are so good, although she is reluctant to admit it directly, her self-motivation still increases.
The archmage held her breath and cautiously approached the observation fracture, using the magic array to activate the protection, and took out the magnifying glass given to her by the lord to observe closely.
Unlike La Niña, who is curious about the unknown, some people are born with a wary instinct that resembles a beast.
"I said Miss, don't go over yet, be careful of poison!" Schiff was not at ease, and shouted as he chased after him, "Then let the skeletons drag it back and study it slowly!"
"I'm against it, in case, no, the guardian dragon will definitely come at us in a moment, then there is no chance at all." La Nina looked at the black tissue that writhed like a living thing, and objected bluntly, "This strange fluctuation of magic is extremely rare, and it is a living body that can drive the golem, which is incredible."
Of course, sticky from these
On the mushy foul-smelling black tissue, I can't see any difference from the body structure of the dwarf, is the rock whisker really not in it?
And who was the one who spoke and begged for mercy?
Just as La Niña was engrossed in looking at it, a stream of black juice suddenly popped out, turning into a viscous and flexible tentacle that grabbed La Nina's wrist, causing the Great Mage to quickly pull his arm back, but due to fright and weakness, it didn't work at all.
A strange smoke rose from his wrists, and the robes, although they had some magic resistance, were rotting into black ash at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The corrosion quickly touched her skin, and a puff of black smoke with a faint burning sound came into view, and La Niña was caught off guard and screamed in pain.
The defensive magic array is not an ornament, it is the crystallization of years of research by the High Academy of Magic, which can resist most magic blows, and even if it cannot be completely eliminated, it can generally buy enough time for the caster to dodge.
Unexpectedly, this time the black tentacles passed through the magic array, and there was not even a ripple on the magic barrier, it was like a hot knife poking butter through without effort, leaving no time for La Nina.
"Be careful!" Seeing that the situation was not good, Schiff didn't think much about it, he pulled out the war knife given by Vincent and slashed it down, "Everyone get out of the way, quickly!"
Schiff's steppe knife technique is skillful and ferocious, and there is also the blessing of the wind element on it, even if he makes a hasty shot, the speed and strength are still impeccable, and people don't see how the blade moves, only a flash of white light in the rain.
As expected, the soft black tentacles snapped in response, and the remaining remnants left a burning and festering mark on La Niña's fair skin, but fortunately it didn't go too deep.
However, the black marks began to deteriorate.
What's even worse is that more tentacles continue to shoot out of it, rushing towards the guards like violating snakes, injuring several militiamen in the blink of an eye.
The militia were ordinary people, without the vigilance and flexibility of Shif, and they did not know how to deal with this poisonous curse, and even if they were hit, they were at a loss, and they tried in vain to grab and break free, leaving more scars on their bodies.
The panicked soldiers subconsciously rushed to their team, and in order to avoid more wounded, Ninia had to ruthlessly let the skeletons temporarily block them, so that more people were not harmed.
The undead didn't have to worry about this kind of damage, but they were too slow to help, and could only numbly watch their comrades roll and struggle on the ground in pain.
For a time, there was chaos in the lord's army, but Schiff was bold enough to rush up and cut off the tentacles, which made people see his reliable side beyond bragging.
Unfortunately, even if the black tentacles were cut off, the person who came into contact with the skin was also injured, and the lich on the scene knew that this kind of thing was difficult to deal with, and it was still as incurable as the first time.
"Don't be afraid, let me come! The wounded are saved, and the lord will not leave anyone behind!"
The main general, Ninia, endured the severe pain in her shoulder, and used the power of light again to bombard the stump continuously, forcing the black tissue inside into debris, splashing on the ground and gradually being washed away by the rain, which could no longer pose a threat to the army.
The war is cruel, casualties are inevitable, and the people here are all heroes of the mountains and forests with blood curses, although they were embarrassed by the sneak attack, but they did not escape, and no one had any resentment after stopping the return.
Although the lord Vincent is a demon, but the courtesy of the army is still obvious to all, the main general Ninia is brave and fair, the battle is the first soldier, and the heart of the army is deep, plus the effect of the blood curse, the morale of the army has not been affected too much.
"Purify with the holy water of the Church," La Niña reminded the soldiers, despite her injuries, "Isn't there a bottle on everyone?" Don't be reluctant, run out of what you still have."
The soldier remembered the holy water that he was usually reluctant to use, and uncorked the bottle and poured it on the wound.