According to the usual funeral rites of the Holy Bishops, after the ritual of sending the deceased to the "Seat of Glory" is completed, the "Bone Splitting Ceremony" will continue until midnight.

This is the most important step in the funeral rites, where the cremated bones are sorted out and then divided into several parts and packed in several small boxes. These small boxes often use solid amber wood as the basic material, and after a special treatment, the wood is not only hard, but also effectively protects the contents inside.

The ritual of splitting bones is to divide the ashes into several parts, and then apply a specific prayer to each part by different means.

The wisdom of the gale, the will of the flame, the cleansing of pure water, the tenacity of the earth...... and other intricate symbols, these figurative blessings were given in the name of the god they worshipped, not only to protect their spirits, but also to defend the few remnants of the world.

After the prayers, each box of bones will still be put into an urn, which is the final belonging of the deceased. The blessed bones are tightly mixed together, and the blessings attached to them are joined together as a whole, avoiding the erosion of evil.

Did this ritual really work? Curt had doubted the reliability of the bone-splitting ritual, since the "Holy Lord" they believed in did not strictly exist. Not to mention that he is the "one true god", he may not even be as good as the gods of ancient religions that he denounces as heretical.

"This so-called blessing ritual can be seen as a kind of spell in a sense. ”

In response to Curt's question, Lizzie explained, "Like most sorcerers who use archaic spells. They may know how to cast a spell and how it works, but they don't know how it works—of course. This does not prevent the spell from working. ”

Similar legends exist all over the world, and it is nothing more than that some people who are not properly buried can turn into disasters between life and death because of resentment. Immortal, their moving bodies roamed the wilderness, attacking the creatures they had appeared, venting their anger with violence.

The undead, the undead, the undead, the undead...... These individuals have all sorts of names, and something that should have died has risen up against the norm. They don't have any human reason, they don't know what kind of power they are controlled by, they only know killing and destruction.

"Leaving aside whether it is subjective or accidental, moving dead people can arise at any time. Lizzie shrugged. She disagreed with the Holy Bishop's claims, but she was quite serious about the study of spells, "As you know. In many religions, as is the case with both the Holy Bishops and the Vykinsians, there are descriptions of funeral rites, mostly in order to prevent their ancestors from becoming their enemies. ”

The way in which the body is embalmed and buried...... The various burial rituals are not only for the comfort of the living, but also for the deceased to rest in peace. The biscularization ceremony of the Holy Episcopal sect is one such ritual. Use sophisticated blessings to prevent the dead from continuing to revolt after they have been reduced to ashes.

Curt somewhat felt that this behavior was a bit redundant. Since they had all been burned to ashes, the skeletal remains were so charred that they were so dry and brittle that they couldn't even be seen from the prototype. And if it is a spirit formed by the condensation of some strong feelings, there is no way to eliminate it in this way.

Liqi's voice was fluttering, as if it would disappear at any moment: "In fact, one of the easiest and quickest ways to dispose of corpses is to incinerate them, not only to prevent the corpse from corrupting the epidemic, but also to prevent the corpse from being controlled by magicians with ulterior motives. Created as 'The Walking Dead' for their nefarious purposes. ”

Not willing to die by oneself, not wanting relatives to die - the survival instinct and fear of death make the magic of studying death gradually unfold. Thus was born the spell that manipulated the dead. It is conceivable that these spells eventually became taboo, and in order to prevent the spells from controlling the dead, corresponding countermeasures appeared.

Where there is demand, there is a market, and when this demand evolves into custom, the market becomes more extensive.

However, the cost of preparing for these ceremonies is quite high, and the necessary equipment alone can be expensive. Where will the poor have extra spare money to organize expensive funerals after their deaths, and the government will only be responsible for the simple collection and burial of the ashes after the barbecue.

"Form is actually very important, especially for some guys who have money and nowhere to spend, this kind of 'form' allows them to get more than just mental stability. Lizzie seemed to be mocking something, "At least the 'Bone Splitting Ceremony' is an important ritual in the Holy Bishopry, and ordinary people may not be able to afford it. ”

As she said, in those times when ignorance was still prevalent in society, the sacrifice of birth and death was extremely important, and a large-scale festival was undoubtedly a demonstration of its own strength.

Power, wealth, and other ...... The significance of the ritual itself has been diluted in their actions, and these people place more emphasis on the added value it can bring. And the poor people who can only be hastily buried, they can only be simple, even if it is a very important ceremony.

What's more, according to the canon of this denomination, this sacred ritual can only be attended by the relatives of the deceased and the clergy who perform it. Yes, the funeral was clearly irregular—there were only a handful of people with whom they had some connection, except the boy, and there was not even a single person in the group of less than ten who had a substantial blood relationship with the poor people.

This is probably not surprising, these extremely poor people have long since been displaced, and even if they were related by blood, they would probably be lying with them. Men, women, the elderly, children...... The lifeless husks have been sent into the flames.

The black-robed magician who made this qiē did not hesitate at all, and his attack was simple, direct, and clean. Mastering the high-level spells, it was as easy as breaking a baby's arm to kill these people who had no way to resist his power.

He seems to be convinced that his actions are right, and that he is a noble person who moves forward for the sake of the great good. The blood and corpses of the innocent were sacrificed for the glory of his destination, and those who fell victim to him were undoubtedly a stepping stone to his honor.

The black-robed sorcerer was a dangerous man, most likely a convict—Grostide, who reconfirmed Curt's information, flipped through the file and told Sù Curt of his own inferences. At this time, he and his colleagues had already gone to the inside of the ossuary hall to ask the staff about other related matters.

Conviction of ...... It was a legal term proposed by the imperial legal scholar Ralde Bruch. It refers to the crime that certain people choose to commit based on moral, religious, or political beliefs. Terrorists are often referred to as righteous thieves.

The so-called conviction is to do what you think is right with your conscience. They believe that the relationships of other people around them with society, even government orders or laws, are wrong, and then carry out criminal acts that they believe are "right".

Among them, the convicted offender himself is usually convinced that his actions are sufficiently justified and correct. They generally have a clear understanding that the ongoing conduct is a violation of the relevant legal order, but they may not have imagined that they would be punished by the law.

The law can only control those who fear them, and in the eyes of those who are sure to violate what the law is, these provisions may not even be waste paper. They are not afraid of being punished by the law, because they are convinced that everything they have done is justified, and some are even willing to sacrifice for it.

"A qiē has just begun...... But we don't even have the initiative in this battle. Grostide smiled awkwardly at the sick mercenary and said, "We must speed up the efficiency of our work, otherwise we don't know how many more births will be given to such a funeral." ”

Huge chaos cannot be triggered by an event that unfolds at once, and seemingly inconspicuous events spread little by little, like a snowball. When such incidents accumulate enough to shake the city, it will be difficult to maintain the original order.

Hearing Grostide's words, Curt nodded with a stern expression in response: "Yes, it's only the outpost battle stage, and your garrison will have to work hard for a while." To protect the people who live in the city...... And we must protect this hard-won stable life. ”

The smooth daily life is no longer sustainable, and even if you can stop the other party's plan in time, it is impossible to continue the original life. They are swept into the maelstrom and swaying on the cusp of the storm - apparently, both Curt and Lizzie are the focus of each other's observations.

"What a hassle......

Curt looked back at the sky, his gaze traced the white smoke drifting from the funeral parlor's chimney to the gray sky, and in the misty rain of smoke, the white smoke drifting up was as hazy as a ghost.

Just as he was about to take Lizzie for a walk around the neighborhood, the young man, who had been silent, walked up to him: "I heard the security officer with the name of Grostede...... Your name is Curt Leinst, right? And you're a mercenary who works when you have money. ”

The young man's eyes clearly looked at the brother and sister in black mourning clothes, but there was no obvious activity in his eyes. It was as dark and filthy as the mud at the bottom of a pond, and the little light that once shone in his eyes seemed to be swallowed up by the darkness, and now he was like an empty shell.

"yes, that's right. Iron-level mercenary under the Mercenary Management Office, Curt Leinster. Curt nodded, and he looked at the boy with interest—this was probably the first time he had spoken to the boy, "Is there anything you want to do with me? I don't seem to know your name yet." ”

Curt didn't think there was anything that had to be resolved between himself and the boy, so he was a little curious as to why he would come to talk to him. (To be continued!)

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