Chapter 627 Study
"Snake...Your Excellency Snake?"
Neil secretly thought this name was very strange, but he forced himself to remain calm on the surface and asked:
"What do I need to do for you to gain that 'wisdom'?"
"Find an opportunity and go to your uncle's study."
Chen Lun said calmly.
"Go to Uncle Miller's study...?"
Neil couldn't help but be stunned.
This matter is indeed very dangerous for him. After all, books are not only valuable, but also have a certain symbolic meaning.
This is a high-level resource that every ruler is qualified to master.
Except for the direct descendants of the family and the heroes who can read it, the rest of the people are not qualified to touch even the most useless miscellaneous book.
If Neil is discovered entering the study without permission, it is very likely that it will no longer be as simple as being beaten...
But compared to Neil's original guess of murder, arson, or cruel sacrifice, this was too simple.
"No problem! I will do it, Lord Snake!"
Neil took a deep breath and nodded heavily in agreement.
At this time, he suddenly thought of something and couldn't help frowning.
Tomorrow is the monthly High Mass. Uncle Miller will stop touring the villages in the Black Point Territory, return to the castle, and lead Croufok and other children to the Redemption Church to attend the service.
For a long time after that, I had no chance to enter the study room again.
After all, Neil was born into a noble family and knew that nothing should be done without further delay, so he decided to take advantage of the darkness and go to the study!
"Lord Snake, I will act now..."
Neil said softly.
"Very good."
He only heard a brief response, and the voice fell silent.
Neil rubbed his face to cheer himself up.
It took more than ten seconds before the action started.
He first simply cleaned up the bloodstains and dirty clothes on his body, then went to the yard outside and fetched biting cold water from the well to wash it, and at the same time calm down the restlessness in his heart.
Taking advantage of this little time, he made a plan in his mind.
After cleaning, Neil changed his clothes and quietly left the residence.
Following the familiar dark corner, he successfully avoided the guards patrolling with torches, slipped into the side building of the castle, and gently opened the door of the old butler Rolf's room at the corner of the first floor.
Apart from the eldest son Ke Lu, only the old housekeeper has the key to the study!
Fortunately, Neil knew that the housekeeper was old and slept lightly, so he couldn't be more careful and found the key hanging on the wall in the dark.
He held his breath and moved extremely slowly. It took him almost ten minutes before he quietly took off the key and left successfully.
Hiding in the corner outside the side building, Neil was covered in cold sweat and breathing heavily.
"Okay! Half the battle is done once you get the key!"
He immediately entered the castle with a sullen face and quickly climbed up the wooden stairs to the third floor.
Apart from Uncle Miller's bedroom, there was only the study.
Neil's heart was beating fast and his nerves were extremely tense.
Fortunately, he did not panic. He calmly took out the key and inserted it into the study door lock.
There was a soft click.
Neil ducked into the study and gently closed the door with his backhand.
Only then did he realize that his hands were shaking.
Because the temples are too tense, they beat rhythmically and powerfully.
"Snake... Sir Snake, I have completed your mission."
Neil said cautiously.
A chuckle soon sounded in his mind.
"Not bad."
Chen Lun used the crystals parasitic in Neil's body to expand his perception, covering every corner of the study, exploring valuable information.
Soon, there were not many books on the bookshelf. Chen Lun scanned more than two hundred books and finished them...
Chen Lun was quite disappointed.
Because these books do not record information about the mysterious realm, and at most there are only a few words about the Redemption Church.
But soon, he discovered valuable correspondence from the two secret compartments under the desk.
Several of the letters record Miller's exchanges with Pastor Jordan regarding the baptism process of his six knights this year.
According to Neil's understanding of the world, Chen Lun knew that "knights" were the backbone of wars between territories and even kingdoms and empires.
They are often from aristocratic backgrounds, and at worst they have some connections. They have received proper education and training since childhood.
In the beginning, you need to serve as a "knight retinue" and serve and gain experience beside real knights or nobles. When your physique and swordsmanship reach a certain level, you need to go to a large city in the duchy or above to be baptized in the Redemption Church there.
Only then will you be eligible to receive awards and officially become a knight.
Knights are not only the lowest noble title, with corresponding territory and population, they will also gain a leap in strength.
It's no problem to compare one to ten.
Chen Lun was surprised by this. This kind of "leap" was very familiar to him, just like a mortal stepping into a mysterious realm and becoming a transcendent.
But in reality, knights are not extraordinary beings.
They are still ordinary people, but they have physical fitness that surpasses ordinary people, and most importantly, extremely superb fighting skills!
'It doesn't seem to be the effect of potions or the influence of mysterious substances. It's interesting... The knights of the outer continent, in terms of strength alone, are definitely comparable to the royal city guards trained by the Cuisul Empire. But the knights here don't have firearms. With a cross sword, you can gallop freely on the battlefield. ’
Chen Lun was quite interested in this.
He also guessed that the most important thing about becoming a knight is the "baptism ceremony" in the large church of salvation!
This is the key to their leap in strength!
It's just that the information is limited, and Chen Lun doesn't know what it is yet.
Among Miller's letters, there were several secret letters that caught his attention.
That was Miller's conspiracy with his friend Baron Carl for several months.
Baron Karl is the lord of Libo Territory, which is adjacent to the northeastern part of Black Horn Territory.
Miller plans to join forces with them to attack the Yadan Territory in the southeast, occupy and divide it, and expand their own strength...
"Lord Snake?"
Neil stood in the darkness for more than ten seconds and couldn't help but asked in a low voice.
Soon, he heard the male voice say:
"Under the desk, there is a secret compartment under the drawer on the right. Open it, read the fifth letter from the beginning."
Neil was startled at first.
Immediately, he walked forward obediently and did as he was told.
Sure enough, he found the secret compartment and opened it to find a stack of thick envelopes inside. Following Lord Snake's instructions, Neil carefully opened the fifth envelope and read Uncle Miller's conspiracy letter completely.
Neil's eyes showed disbelief.
He didn't expect that this uncle's ambition was far greater than he imagined!
After all, within the Morris Kingdom, it is strictly forbidden for lords to attack each other... If Uncle Miller does this, if he is exposed, the whole family will be exiled!
Suddenly.
There was a burst of footsteps outside the study.
Neil's expression changed drastically.
He hurriedly put the letter back into the secret compartment, and then hid in the corner as quickly as possible, between the bookcase and the wall.
The next second.
The study door opened from the outside.
"Father, the kingdom strictly prohibits private fighting. If you are discovered..."
The voice of Kelu, the eldest son of the Dut family, came.
Neil didn't dare to peek and could only listen to the conversation silently.
Yet he held his breath and his heart beat rapidly.
Uncle Miller came back early!
The unexpected occurrence made him break out in a cold sweat.
Immediately I heard Miller's deep voice saying:
"Kelu, my child, rules are designed to be broken... These are special times. Your grandfather once served Count Franco. I got the exact information from the Franco family a few months ago. The Brilliant Empire is about to go to war with the Mela Empire, and the Grand Duke of Rainbow Island is preparing to go to the front line in response to the call of King Morns II. This is a critical period for recruiting people.”
Miller paused.
Then there was the sound of flints being struck, and the sound of kerosene lamps being lit.
The sofa creaked, and then Miller continued:
"So no matter how we little lords fight among themselves, the Grand Duke of Rainbow Island will not pay attention. As long as the final winner can obediently apply and join his command, then everything will be forgotten... and even receive corresponding rewards based on strength! ”
"I see, if we can really swallow the Yadan Territory, we will not only have more people and land, but also get more rewards from the Grand Duke of Rainbow Island!"
Kelu's excited voice came.
He was silent for a few seconds, and then asked carefully:
"But father, except for Uncle Thomas and Uncle Singer, you only have thirteen knights under your command. Can you handle the coming battle..."
"Don't worry, I have already made an agreement with Pastor Jordan. After tomorrow's mass, you will follow Sheez and the other six to Rainbow City to complete the baptism at the Salvation Cathedral there and become a true knight."
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Miller laughed lowly.
"That's great! Thank you dad!"
Kelu said excitedly.
The father and son continued to communicate in depth based on this topic for a while, then ended the conversation, stood up and left.
Neil was sweating profusely and didn't dare to make a sound.
It wasn't until the kerosene lamp was blown out and the study door was closed again that he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Come out! You bastard!"
With a loud shout, Niel's scalp suddenly exploded.
The next second, he felt his neck being pinched by a big hand, and his whole body was pulled out of the gap uncontrollably.
Bang!
Neil felt like the world was spinning, and then he hit the ground hard.
In the darkness, there was only the faint moonlight.
He saw the dark outline of Uncle Miller and the sinister expression on his face.
Kelu stood by, shocked and angry.
The moment he left the study, he noticed that his father's eyes were fixed on the floor by the door. There was a faint footprint there!
Immediately, he saw his father suddenly turning back and dragging a figure out from the corner of the bookcase.
Neil!
This guy actually hid in the study the whole time and eavesdropped on his conversation with his father!
Damn it!
"Kill him! Father!"
Kelu said angrily.
"If things are exposed, we will be doomed!"
Miledut didn't reply. He just made a sound and pulled out the shimmering British lion sword from his waist.
"Neil, my good nephew, why are you in my study?"
Miller gave a gentle smile.
Neil opened his mouth and sweatdropped.
He did not reveal Lord Snake's existence rashly, so he lied:
"Uncle, I, I want to read a book."
"Well, yes, many knights don't like to read, but in fact books can increase their knowledge and cultivate virtue... It would be great if Fokker could be half as diligent as you."
Miller shook his head half in approval and half in emotion.
But his eyes suddenly turned cold.
"But you shouldn't take it upon yourself to open the study door with a stolen key and overhear something you shouldn't."
"Uncle, I'm sorry! I was wrong and I won't tell anyone!"
Neil was extremely nervous. He stared at the sword with wide eyes and stammered.
"Of course you won't tell, Neil."
Miller's eyes spoke volumes.
Neil suddenly felt creepy and had a bad premonition in his heart.
The next second.
With a cold face, Miller pressed Neil's right hand under his horrified gaze and cut off his thumb with a slash of his long sword.
"Ah——"
Neil's scream lasted only a short second and then stopped abruptly.
It turned into a dull roar. His tongue was picked away by the tip of the sword!
(End of chapter)