Twenty verses of the mission

Leo replied, "The prophetess is a priest who serves the god of nature. Of course, it wasn't chosen randomly. Sometimes, there will be children with strange and mysterious abilities in the Stygia region. For example, some children can change the color of their eyes, some can have a premonition before an event occurs, and others may claim to see ghostly figures walking around or being heard talking to creatures that others can't see. When the children were a little older, the prophetess would visit their families and tell their parents that the child had been blessed by the gods of nature. She would take the children away from the mortal realm and send them to the sacred mountain where the Great Altar of the God of Nature is located – some say to the sacred realm of the God of Nature. In short, the boys will never appear again, and the girls will be groomed to be prophetesses. ”

"Do prophetesses use magic?"

"Of course, some magicians from the Central Seven Kingdoms once came to visit the Holy Mountain and even challenged the prophetesses, and all of them returned without exception. According to them, the magic of the prophetess was very powerful. However, many knights believed that the prophetesses used a different amount of power than normal magic. Because in addition to fighting, they can also predict the unpredictable future, and they can also explore the truth hidden in people's hearts. The most important thing is that they can spread the healing winds of the gods of nature somewhere, cure the spreading plague, or drive away locusts, droughts, and heavy rains. The most powerful of the prophetesses were called the saints or nymphs, and they were the leaders of the prophetesses. ”

"Master, this can be done with magic. In Ashrufat's mind, Carrie explained softly. "If you practice more, you can do it. ”

"So, who is the Knight of the Grail? I remember you said that the boys who were taken away are no longer there. Eshurufat ignored Carrie's interjection and continued to ask.

"The Knight of the Grail, that's my kind of person. Leo grinned, causing Ashrufat to froze for a moment.

"I lied to you. The Knights of the Holy Grail are those who renounce earthly authority and wealth to devote themselves wholeheartedly to the gods of nature. Take me, for example. If, one day, I come to a calm lake, fall on my knees and swear that I will walk the Way of the Holy Grail, I will return to my fiefdom, leave my family, and wander around in search of a challenge to prove my faith and strength to the gods of nature. Year after year, I hunted monsters and fought evil, until one day the gods of nature recognized my strength and piety. He will appear in front of me as a lakeside girl. I will fall at her feet, and she will let me drink the holy water from the Holy Grail. Once I drank the holy water, I could no longer refuse it, and I could no longer regret it. I will always be young, I will have an ageless countenance, I will always be at the peak of my youth, and the blessings of the gods of nature will always bless me. However, I also departed from the world, and henceforth only obeyed God's call to fight, fighting only against fallen creatures or protecting the prophetess. That's it. Leo spoke like he was singing a hymn.

"You seem to ...... Do you look down on the Knights of the Holy Grail?" Ashruphat felt that there was more sarcasm than respect in Leo's tone.

"No, I'm just lamenting that I'll never be able to become a Knight of the Holy Grail. Suddenly, Leo seemed to be depressed. "If I become a Knight of the Holy Grail, I will be surrounded by beautiful maidens everywhere I go. But when the time comes, even if the girls scream around me, begging me to hug or kiss them, I can't help it. ”

He made a gesture of helplessness. "Ashrufat, when you arrive at the Holy Mountain where the Great Altar is located, you must be polite and do not provoke the wrath of the Grail Knights. Those guys are so strong that they don't look like humans. ”

As he spoke, they had already left the big tent far away, and had already arrived at the position of the logistics barracks. Thomas has said that all kinds of preparations are made here for their mission.

Leo walked over to the quartermaster and began to inquire about the preparation of various details. Ashrufat, on the other hand, stood aside and began to consider another question.

"Can humans stay young and immortal?" he whispered to himself.

"Impossible, master. Unless the relevant modifications have been made...... Otherwise it is absolutely impossible. Carrie replied. "There is no such strength in this world, nor is there such technology and equipment. ”

"But Leo is not a lie...... It doesn't matter, just go and see it. ”

"According to my calculations, this operation is likely to be very dangerous, and I suggest that you turn down this mission to Lord Thomas. Carrie suddenly appeared in the field of vision and said with a pitiful look.

"Don't do that, Carrie. I'd really like to see the immortal Grail Knights. ”

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As Ashruphat and Leo prepared to leave for the distance, somewhere in the barracks, two other men were discussing. However, even if a third party passes by, there is not much suspicion about it. Because of these two people who discussed the issue, one was an adjutant general in the army, and the other was a clerical officer who had just arrived.

"Oh, Ryan, my dear nephew, it looks like you're in trouble with an adversary. I saw Ashrufat himself on the spot today, and he really wasn't an ordinary person. Even though he said that, Rook's smile didn't look like he was in trouble. "Those eyes were as sharp as the eyes of an eagle. ”

"He's just a wandering mercenary!" replied Ryan. "Vicious bandits. ”

"I'm afraid it's not that simple, you didn't notice the look on Thomas talking to him today? What kind of amulet did he give, it's really inexplicable. Rook shook his head.

"Ah, uncle, did you peek at the meeting that Thomas had with us?"

"Oh, dear nephew, don't say it so badly. It wasn't a confidential meeting, and no one was allowed to see it. And our Count Ashruphat had already spotted me, and he didn't squeak at all. ”

"Since he didn't squeak, how do you know that he found you?"

"Well, this can only be understood but not spoken. Anyway, he must have noticed that I was listening, I am absolutely sure of that. But that's not the point, dear nephew, have you noticed that our General Thomas seems to be very fond of and partial to Ashrufat? ”

"What are you talking about? But I'm ......."

"You are his publicly declared disciple. But as far as I could see, that Ashruphat looked more like his disciple. Do you know what it is for Lu Dao that he sent Ashrufat instead of you as an envoy?"

"Because I'm only a knight after all. It is indeed inappropriate to go on an embassy in my capacity. ”

"It's just scratching the surface. My dear nephew, although he has the title of earl, there are many people in the army who have the title of earl. And Ashrufat is a newly canonized earl from a foreign land. This kind of diplomatic mission is not suitable for all. Rook shook his head. "You don't seem to understand the meaning behind this task. ”

"What's the point behind this?"

"Let me elaborate. If the messenger fails this time, and the prophetesses have no interest in helping at all, will the messenger be punished, even if not very severely?"

Of course not! It is a tradition for the prophetesses not to intervene in the Five Civil Wars. If they had already made a decision, then even if the tongue bloomed, it would be useless. No one can blame the messenger for this. Master Thomas should be prepared to fail. ”

"Well, if the mission is successful. The Prophetesses have joined our army with the Knights of the Holy Grail. Did the messenger have no merit, or was there only a little bit of errands?"

"This ......"

"Yes, no matter how you look at it, there must be a share of the messenger in the reward for meritorious deeds, but there is no responsibility for mistakes. It's a task that everyone wants. And our General Thomas, without consulting anyone else, directly sent Ashrufat over, and the meaning of this is not self-evident?"

"Uncle, what do you mean ......"

"Isn't it clear? This is the most obvious partiality, not to mention the inexplicable amulet. I could tell from his demeanor that Thomas admired Ashruphat very much. ”

Ryan's expression darkened, but he didn't speak.

"But it's all right, dear nephew. Now that our target is Princess Irina, it's a good thing that Thomas sends Aerufat away. Rook smiled and comforted his nephew. "Give us a lot of freedom of movement. ”

"What can we do?"

"Prepare some gifts, gifts that girls will love, for Princess Irina. When I have time, I go to accompany her, talk, chat, and play small games. Let her have a little more time to get away from His Majesty Rangier. I don't know what Lu Dao is for, but when he said the last sentence, a frightening smile appeared on Luke's face.

"Did this work?"

"Of course it works, and the feelings are cultivated little by little. Although this does not make her marry you, at least, when our conditions are right, Princess Irina will not be averse to marrying you. This is also important. ”

"Uncle, you've been playing dumb riddles with me. Can you tell me bluntly how far I have to go to marry Irina?"

"Ha Luha, dear nephew, you are really too young to hold your breath. Rook looked left and right to make sure there was no third party eavesdropping nearby. "Tell me, for what Ashrufat can get the title of count, though his fief is only symbolic, but the count is the count. ”

"Because he saved Princess Irina, he is tantamount to declining the title of a duke. Thomas said that if such behavior is not rewarded, then it will appear mean and unkind. Ryan said impatiently.

"That's right, that's the truth. The Paros use the title of a duke to want Princess Irina...... Of course, this is only a claim of the Paro people, and in fact, it is impossible to confirm whether the Paros will regret it afterwards, that is, the title of this duke is still risky. So it's fair to give the title of Count of Eshurufat...... According to my opinion, when you can become a king, or when you have the potential to be a king, Irina will have to marry you in order to reward you. ”

"Become a king, uncle, you ......"

"Shh......h Tap the sound. Normally this is not possible, but now it is special. Rook stopped Ryan's voice just in time. "I already have an initial idea. However, this concept is still far from perfect, and needs to be carefully studied and refined. But if my plan succeeds, you have a chance to become king. When the time comes, whether you choose to be king or Irina is up to your own judgment!"