Alien Knights

Todd flipped through the pamphlet in his hand, which recorded in detail the high-level list of the church army, as well as their recent actions.

Turning to one of the pages, Todd's hand stopped.

"Who is this Katli?"

Yarborough replied: "Katili is the southern contact person for this weapon purchase. I heard that this person has a close relationship with the imperial army."

"What kind of person is he?"

Abele pondered for a moment, and then said: "This man is obviously from the Southern Empire, but he has the face of a man from the northern plains. Whether it's talking or acting, he doesn't look like a soldier, but rather like a down-and-out nobleman. No matter when and where, he always wears thick clothes and has a lingering strong perfume smell on his body."

"Katiri...Katiri."

Todd recalled it carefully, and the name didn't have much impression in his mind.

Just as she was about to ask some more questions, Evie walked up to Todd's side, leaned down and whispered in the latter's ear, "The grand master of the Muxi Knights is back."

Todd paused, then turned his head and asked, "Is Cumberland the only one?"

Evie curled her lips, and said in a lower voice: "The Queen of the Holy Acropolis is here too."

Todd nodded, indicating that he understood, turned his head and said to Abel: "I probably understand the situation, and I will let the Prime Minister of the Kingdom confirm with you the details."

Knowing that the king wanted to leave, Abel lowered his head, bowed slightly and took a few steps back.

Todd got up from his seat, turned and walked into the passage at the back of the hall.

Evie followed closely and walked out, raised her eyebrows and asked, "Who do you plan to see first?"

Todd gave her a sideways look. "Cumberland, of course."

Evie shrugged: "Cumberland is in the king's audience room, and Mary is in the bedroom. I'm just worried that you went in the wrong direction."

Todd shook his head helplessly, followed the corridor steps, stepped onto the second floor of the main hall of the palace, pushed the door and walked into the king's audience room.

Cumberland, who was wearing a suit of armor, didn't even have time to wipe off the dust on his body, just like a javelin, standing in the room of the audience room.

At Cumberland's age, if placed in a different world, he would already be considered an elderly person.

But whether it is words or deeds, he still gives people an indescribable majesty and tenacity.

"His Majesty."

Cumberland gave a simple military salute to Todd, and then spread a large stack of reports and letters on the table in the audience room.

"The situation on the eastern border is not very good. Perhaps it should be said that it is very bad. The kingdom that supports Protestantism and the Church of the Heavenly Father has been divided into two incompatible forces."

Pointing to the densely packed red crosses on the map, Cumberland said in a deep voice: "Graham, Gonzano, Far Lake...every parish has become a battlefield, and flames and thick smoke can be seen everywhere on the land. "

"The children of the Knights even eat and sleep on the horse every day, in order to save one more village and kill more bastards!"

"Last week, due to the distance and the lack of help, the Principality of Quiconaville was captured overnight by mobs. The Protestant Grand Duke's family was stripped naked, their limbs were cut off, and they were hung upside down on a tree. The cross wound was cut and all the internal organs were emptied."

Cumberland, who became more and more angry, slammed his palm on the table: "Your Majesty, this can't go on!"

Todd flipped through the documents, and stretched out his hand to stop Cumberland's roar: "I met with the cardinal of the Church of the Heavenly Father today, and he brought a ordination document."

Cumberland was taken aback: "The consecration document?"

"They wanted to unite Protestantism with the Church of the Father and elected me as the new pope."

Cumberland was a little confused: "Why?"

It took Todd a few minutes to give Cumberland a brief introduction to the factional struggle within the Heavenly Father Church.

The latter quickly reacted: "Your Majesty! This is a good opportunity!"

"I understand that if everything is true as the cardinal said, then this is the best time to settle religious disputes once and for all."

Rubbing his hands together, Cumberland said excitedly, "I'll go back and start assembling the armaments and counting the soldiers!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Cumberland turned around and walked to the door. Just as his hand touched the handle, he stopped again.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing."

Cumberland turned around slowly, with a subtle expression on his face.

Todd asked strangely: "What's the matter?"

A rare hesitation appeared on Cumberland's face: "Your Majesty, I don't like to beat around the bush. I want to ask, has the Muxi Knights lost their value to you?"

Todd looked at the old knight in surprise: "Why do you say that?"

Cumberland sighed: "In the north, you established the Crusaders by yourself. These alien soldiers who are no longer human are better than the knights in combat ability. My subordinates often tell me that His Majesty values ​​these more. Crusader, the Knights have come to an end."

Todd frowned and did not interrupt Cumberland's speech.

"Many members of the Knights heard that the crusaders are servants of the gods, and they can enter the kingdom of heaven after death. In order to have a good place to live after death, they either leave forcibly, or leave without saying goodbye, and give up everything. Sail to the north to participate in the transformation ceremony."

Cumberland shook his head and said, "Especially those young people who yearn for the power and status of the Crusaders. Regardless of their parents' objections and their wives and children's persuasion, they would rather sever ties with their families and give up all their wealth before going to the northern border." Go for a transformation ceremony. In their words, if you succeed, you will not only have unrivaled power, but you will also become a member of the servants of the gods. Even if you fail, it’s okay. When the soul returns to the kingdom of heaven, There will always be a good home, so I won’t be sent to hell to suffer.”

After saying these words, Cumberland lowered his head, fatigue made the old man look a little older.

"Except for those strong-willed old men, the hearts of the knights have gradually dispersed. People no longer admire honor and responsibility, but instead pursue the power and eternal life brought by alien races."

Cumberland raised his head and looked at Todd: "Your Majesty, if you wish to replace glory with faith, then I implore you, from the past, at least give the children of the Knights a suitable way out."

"As for me... I'm old... When I wake up in the morning, I can even hear the rusty sound between my bones. I'm used to being a human being, and I don't want to see my old man in heaven after I die. When he was married to his wife and son, he looked like a foreigner, so he would be laughed at."

"Your Majesty, when the Knights are no longer needed, it is time for me to retire..."

After saying these words, Cumberland gave a military salute to the king, and walked out of the king's audience room with heavy steps.