Chapter 309 Departure
You have something urgent to tell me...? Looking at the panting Anthony in front of him, Luo Xiu felt a faint sense of unexpected urgency.
That was the sense of urgency that I couldn't feel just from the [Player Forum] and the chat channel - Anthony's state when he came back was no different from when he left. He just went ahead on the pretext of seeing off the "Bishop" halfway. Returning, the players didn’t see anything wrong.
But now Anthony was clearly trembling slightly, as if he had discovered some secret and terrifying truth.
"What happened?" Luo Xiu said to him in a calm tone, "Don't be impatient, you can speak slowly."
"Okay, okay..." Anthony breathed a long sigh of relief and said solemnly word by word:
"I did successfully complete my mission to Oncica Town to carry out the Holy Judgment, but I found this on the body of their big leader, a 'flesh ghoul' -"
With that said, Anthony reached into his arms and took out a secret note stained with blood.
The blood stains on it had long been oxidized and turned black. Luo Xiu reached out to take it, opened its envelope, and took out a three-fold letter paper wrapped in soft oilcloth.
The blood stains on the outside of the secret paper did not penetrate into the inside due to the protection of the soft oilcloth. This allowed the handwriting on the letter paper to be clearly legible. There were brief orders written on it in concise, old Nolan Empire script.
[In the name of the ‘Black Emperor’, I give you a new mission, ‘The Flesh Ghoul’ Vazik——]
[Destroy the town of Onsica in flames and blood, use their corpses to create more 'blood followers' and 'body destroyers', and secretly transport them to the imperial capital - the more, the better, the more, the better …】
[With this secret note as evidence, Hodwell, the ‘Knight of the Throne’ of the Songyuan City Round Table, can pave the way for you. The Black Emperor allows you to exploit him and turn your back on him at critical moments if necessary. 】
[If I learn that Holdwell is dead, I will tell you the new secret pick-up person. 】
【……】
After that, there is no other content in the secret note.
"The Black Emperor...'Knight of the Throne' Hodwell..."
Luo Xiu frowned slightly and asked Anthony: "You have already read this letter, right?"
"Because it involves the [Supreme], is that why you are panicking?"
After Luo Xiu finished speaking, Anthony nodded solemnly:
"When I rushed into the deepest part of the stronghold of the 'Flesh Ghoul Sacrifice', I ran into him preparing to burn this letter. He looked a little panicked when he saw me, but I stopped him from burning this sealed letter and cut off his The arm that holds the letter.”
"I think... at least the message can be seen in the letter - there is a traitor within [Supreme], and it has penetrated quite deeply."
After a pause, Anthony said, "I came back early just to tell you this. I hope you will be more careful in Songyuan City."
"And I haven't let the second priest know about this matter... If you are going to Songyuan City, you can inquire about the situation of the 'Knight of the Throne' Hodwell and take precautions early."
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"I understand." Luo Xiu nodded slightly, patted Anthony's shoulder and said, "During my absence, you stay in the church and don't move around, let alone go to the 'side court' - Ya Bert may not cause trouble for you, but I'm not sure if the 'Black Emperor' has an informant in the side court."
"Before I come back, 'Holy Deacon' Hubert will still stay in the church, and he will protect your safety, Anthony."
"As for this sealed note, give it to me first."
"...Okay." Anthony nodded heavily again, "I understand. I will do what you said."
……
Afterwards, Antony left the bishop's seat.
Luo Xiu was still sitting on the armchair, took out the secret note intercepted by Anthony, and looked at it repeatedly.
Like Anthony, Luo Xiu also smelled considerable danger.
Anthony is really lucky to get this letter... No wonder "Suncasting Moment" will give him instructions to solve the disaster in "Oncica Town". It turns out that there is such a thing hidden...
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And Anthony, the Holy Judge, and the Saint Protector players were not chased by anyone on their way back, which means that the other party did not react immediately, or thought that the 'flesh and blood sacrifice' had destroyed the secret note?
If the "Blood of Thorns" really involves the [Supreme] traitor, Anthony chose not to tell the other priests, but to come back and report to himself as soon as possible. That was indeed the wisest choice.
Luo Xiu thought divergently, as for the traitor in [Supreme]... Luo Xiu, who has memories of his previous life, actually does know about this.
Just as [Glory] gave birth to the "Pure Order" and [Intellect] gave birth to the "Hidden Omniscient One", there are also serious differences within the "Supreme". They call themselves the "Order Killers".
Currently, the largest "Order Killer" known is the "Dark Duke" of the Dark Principality - his destiny is [Supreme].
But unlike the promotion path of domination and dominance, the promotion path of the "Order Killer" comes from destroying the order created by others and usurping the power in the hands of others. It is a destiny trend of destruction and transcendence.
According to Luo Xiu's guess, the "Black Emperor" in the secret note should refer to the Dark Duke.
However, the influence of the "Order Killers" in the previous life was not great - at least the rule of Emperor Augustwell of the Empire was not overturned, and the "Order Killers" who were discovered only reached the fifth level of destiny.
But this secret note mentioned the "Imperial Capital" - so judging from the current situation, it is the "Order Killers" who have at least "sixfold destiny" who are still hiding in the ranks of the lawful, but in their previous lives. Not exposed.
Luo Xiu's thoughts were racing in his mind. He looked at the secret note in his hand and began to think about the necessity of finding and eradicating potential "Order Killers".
——At least remove the "Knight of the Throne" Hodwell and his superiors unnoticed. This is to protect Anthony's safety and to avoid possible crises for himself.
From Emperor Augustwell's point of view, he would never tolerate such an insect hiding around him.
Coincidentally, the same is true for Luo Xiu.
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In the afternoon.
The time came to around two o'clock in the afternoon, which was the time Luo Xiu was scheduled to set off.
Almost all the clergymen above the "deacon" level in the church temporarily put down their work at this time and went to the door of the church to send off the sacrament to their "bishop".
At this time, Luo Xiu was riding the "Golden Pegasus" Pegasus - its flaming mane had been covered by spirituality, and now it looked like a strong and vigorous ordinary war horse, raising its four Hooves, flexed neck, gasping for air.
Luo Xiu on horseback looked back at the priests who came to see him off with a smile.
"The Holy Light will guide your way forward, Luo Xiu."
Hubert lightly held his chest with his left hand and said to Luo Xiu:
"After you arrive in Songyuan City, remember to tell the Archbishop about Babelun and the 'Black Crystal Factory'. The Archbishop will send someone to assist you. Remember one thing, you will never be alone in Songyuan City. ”
"Well, I understand, Lord Hubert." Luo Xiu nodded and sincerely thanked Hubert, "Thank you for your continued care and help. Thank you very much."
"May the Holy Light protect you, Bishop." Anthony, Fran and other "priests" also sent their blessings to Luo Xiu before leaving, and Luo Xiu responded to them one by one. Afterwards, under the devout gaze of all the clergy, the "Golden Pegasus" Pegasus galloped towards the east city gate. The backs of it and Luo Xiu quickly disappeared around the corner at the end of the street.
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About ten minutes later, Luo Xiu had arrived under the gate of the east wall of Red Maple City.
According to the agreement Olga had told him about meeting with "Thunder General" Albert in the side court, Luo Xiu stopped his horse under the east city gate and waited for Albert to come and see him.
When Olga was asked to relay his words to Albert, Luo Xiu and Albert agreed on a time of two-thirty in the afternoon.
But when another twenty minutes passed and the appointed time actually came, Albert could not be seen at all. Apart from the civilians passing by on the street where Luo Xiu was, there were only guards standing guard and checking people passing by.
Out of etiquette, Luo Xiu decided to wait for Albert until three o'clock. And if Albert does not show up before three o'clock, Luo Xiu will not wait any longer and will directly embark on the journey to Songyuan City.
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Another twenty minutes passed until about 2:50 pm.
Luo Xiu, who was meditating on the horse with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes.
His spiritual perception has been detected, and several strong and surging spiritual surges emerged not far away.
It was several strands of spirituality wrapped in one mass of the strongest spiritual surge.
And the spiritual group at the core is filled with an extremely strong and domineering aura. Even without using a panel to peek, Luo Xiu can quickly identify that it is the spiritual surge of "Thunder General" Albert!
Luo Xiu looked up.
At the end of his field of vision, dozens of armored men and horses appeared.
They walked leisurely towards the city wall, and in Luo Xiu's field of vision, their images gradually became clear from blur.
Luo Xiu recognized several old acquaintances - "Grand Inquisitor" Baines, "Knight of the Throne" Frosa, and on both sides of them there were about four "Fourth Fate Path" [Supreme] Transcendents, Luo Xiu Xiu had never seen it before.
That might be Albert Perez, the entourage he brought from Songyuan Castle.
And in the very center of the dozens of armors in front of him, a tall figure stood out particularly—
That was "General Thunder", Albert Perez himself!
He looked to be in his middle age, exuding an air of calmness and authority; his face was resolute, with clear lines, and his eyes were as hot as fire in a cave, shining with unquestionable arrogance and majesty.
And between the slender arrow-feathered eyebrows, a scar ran across it, from which it seemed as if one could glimpse countless battlefields intertwined with blood and fire.
This was the first impression Luo Xiu had involuntarily when he saw Albert's face.
As Albert continued to approach on his armored war horse, Luo Xiu saw more details of his image.
He was wearing a solemn and gorgeous black-red war robe, with golden decorations inlaid on the edges with exquisite craftsmanship, shining in the sun; the wide cloak behind him was flying in the wind, like the most dazzling eye on the battlefield. The flag shows his identity and strength.
At this time, Albert was holding the reins with one hand and the hilt of the giant sword hanging at his waist with the other. The hollow part of the scabbard spurted out a crimson light like blood, revealing a rather dangerous, as if it was about to be unsheathed. A burning breath.
He held the reins tightly and galloped towards Luo Xiu at a steady speed together with the other [Supreme] people. Soon, he stopped in front of Luo Xiu.
"Are you the new bishop of the church, Rossio Carlos?"
Albert glanced at Luo Xiu with majestic eyes, and then said lightly: "You are too young. You make me feel like a sheep - but that's okay."
When Albert sent his first "greeting" to Luo Xiu, Luo Xiu looked at Baynes behind him and then at Frosa. Their faces were expressionless, but their eyes showed A palpable sense of awe for Albert.
At this time, Luo Xiu was wearing relatively simple regular clothes. The guards who were on duty around them realized that the young cleric who had been staying under the city wall was actually the "bishop" of the church, Rossiu Carlos!
They did not dare to neglect and trotted over to pay military salutes to Albert and Luo Xiu respectively. Then they dispersed to the street entrance to maintain martial law and temporarily blocked this section of the road.
"You are late, Sir Albert."
Luo Xiu responded to Albert with a smile and said, "The time we agreed on was two-thirty in the afternoon, but you were twenty minutes late."
"But it doesn't matter, Sir Albert. I'm still very happy to see you. You are more heroic and majestic than I imagined. It's a pity that I don't have more time to talk to you, but I still look forward to the future with you." cooperation.”
"..."
"...It seems that I should change my evaluation of you as a 'sheep', Bishop of the Church."
Albert said, "You are a poisonous snake, you will only show your fangs at certain moments."
"That's a very interesting comment." The smile on Luo Xiu's face did not diminish. "It is an honor for me to hear such a comment from a [Supreme] Divine Seal Knight."
"Thank you for coming to see me off at the appointed time, Sir Albert."
Luo Xiu tightened the reins, and Pegasus turned the horse's head and began to tap, tap.
"But it's time for me to set off. Please take care of Red Maple City and the church. When I come back from Songyuan City, I will go to the side court to visit you with the church clergy."
"Huh." Albert snorted, raised his hand, and waved the riding crop in his hand.
"Go ahead, Bishop of the Church. We will meet again soon."
After speaking, Albert whipped his horse whip, and the horse under his crotch turned around and returned to the side court.
Baines and Frosa also returned with him one after another. Luo Xiu seemed to see it faintly, and there seemed to be a handful of fine beads of sweat on their foreheads.
In their opinion, the "Thunder General" was indeed a very powerful and dangerous person... They were also worried that Albert would directly fall out with Luo Xiu, but fortunately, the matter did not develop to that point.
While thinking about this, Luo Xiu watched Albert, Baynes, and Frosa disappear at the end of the field of vision, and then turned his head to look at the open post road and overlapping hills in the distance. .
The "Golden Pegasus" he sat on finally took four hooves and galloped like a strong wind on the post road.
He finally set off officially.
……
Until the early morning of the next day.
In Luo Xiu's field of vision, the outline of the dark gray city wall finally appeared.
He arrived at Songyuan City as scheduled.
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(End of chapter)