Either the church is covering up, or the nun is lying.
In the latter case, Isabella couldn't think of any need for them to fabricate orders. After all, being abandoned is a fact. Judging from the sluggish faces of this group, I'm afraid that if it drags on for another half a month, the monastery will become a dead place. .
If it is the former, the church has recalled all the official personnel to Hermes, but has not had any defense against the ladder in the cloud and the old holy city, what are they trying to do
She temporarily suppressed the guess in her heart and looked at the leader, "What's your name?"
"Your Majesty, my name is Qiu."
"Have you ever thought about escaping from here?"
"What...?" The nun was stunned.
"Although this compound has high walls and thick doors, it's not impossible to climb over. One and a half months is enough time for you to build a wooden ladder, or you can pile firewood under the gate, burn the doors directly, and blow the iron cables. It's all feasible. The method." Isabella wondered, "Since you can think of sending a representative to report the situation, why don't you choose to go out together? Even the food supply has been interrupted here. Even if there is no Dawn Army, there is only a dead end. "
Qiu was silent for a while before muttering, "But... where can we go after we leave here?"
This sentence made everyone present bow their heads.
"I never left the monastery..."
"Me too."
"Although I can't get enough to eat, I can at least have something to eat every day. It's not much better outside." There are also the voices of orphans.
"If you go and ask others for it, it will become the same as before."
"The book says we shouldn't take begging for granted."
"I don't want to… live like I used to."
It turned out that, looking at the bewildered crowd, Isabella suddenly understood. They are not all stuck here because of the order of the church, but their living habits make it difficult for them to have any other choice. This is good and bad news. The nun can say that she would kill those who have the heart of the Holy City. If these orphans become die-hard believers of the church, then Your Majesty will have a headache.
"In addition, I want to ask you a question," she took a breath and asked in a deep voice, "Why do you call me the Pope?"
"This..." Qiu showed a timid expression, hesitated for a while, and then said, "His Majesty Mayne has now passed away, the three major bishops have passed away one after another, and Hermes has not issued a new appointment and removal order, according to the principle of automatic replacement. , you are the closest person to the temple."
"Your Majesty Isabella, please save us!"
"Don't leave us here, we are willing to accept any punishment!"
"Please take us to Hermes!"
The nuns pleaded again.
It seems that the reason they call themselves crowned is not premeditated, but a desire to regain the attention of the Holy City, Isabella thought. Although the principle of substitution does not apply to the top of the church, how can those who fall into the water account for these details? As long as there is a chance of survival, they will seize it tightly, even if it is a straw.
Thinking of this, an idea quickly came to her mind, "I have an important thing to tell you this time, listen carefully!"
Everyone immediately held their breath.
"The church is no longer the church it used to be," Isabella said loudly, "Mayne is not the real Pope. He not only betrayed Lord O'Brien, but also stole the Pope's throne! In fact, O'Brien Lord Berlein wants someone else to pass the throne!"
These words were like a stone that stirred up a thousand waves, and everyone was in an uproar.
"That person is his first pure person, Zero." She didn't know what His Majesty would think about these words, but since she started, she decided to do her best, "Graycastle is not from the church either. Enemy, in order to fight against a real powerful enemy, Lord O'Brien even hopes to form an alliance with Greycastle."
"Do you mean... Evil Beast?" Someone couldn't help but ask.
"It's more terrifying than demonic beasts," Isabella shook her head. "These are all recorded in the canons of the church, and only very few people can see them. Mayne was unwilling to let the pure take away power, and secretly launched a rebellion to frame Yu Zero, who served as the ambassador to Greycastle, broke out the battle of Cold Wind Ridge. Fortunately, Mayne's trick failed. I survived this battle, but the rebel envoys were all killed within more than a month. To die. No doubt, it is the punishment of the gods."
"So there was no one-and-done battle, and there was no single-handedly guarding the monastery until the last moment." She paused. "You are safe now."
Both nuns and orphans showed disbelief.
"Then... the punishment for the priest..."
"What they did is not qualified to be called a priest at all, and I forgive you for not guilty."
There was silence in the compound for a moment, and then a huge cheer erupted, "That's great, Your Majesty's kindness!"
"Long live Isabella!"
"Long live the Pope!"
Isabella pressed her hands down, calming everyone down a little, "I have already said that the Pope is not me, and the principle of substitution does not apply to the handover of religious power. same as before."
"Then you also represent the Hermes Church!" Qiu excitedly said.
"So I have a task for you," Isabella said irrefutably, "of course, after you have filled your stomach."
Everyone who finally stood up knelt down in unison, "Please give me your orders."
She knew that these people did not support her because they believed what she said... They were outcasts, the door of fate had been closed to them, and now there was hope of returning to the church, she was naturally willing to give everything even if this "church" was not It really doesn't matter.
If the real Hermes Church is still alive, they may still think about whether this choice is the right choice after they get out of the predicament and calm down, but now this premise no longer exists. When the main force of the First Army arrives, everything she said will become Reality.
Shatter the old concept, make up a half-truth story, and instill a new "fact" in them, so that His Majesty Roland can truly master this land.
"It's very simple, I need you to restore order in the old holy city." Isabella said in an orderly manner, "Qiu, you first gather the people from the other two monasteries and tell them my words. Then before tonight , organize the distribution of rations for all children. The First Army of Greycastle is connected to you. They already know about the betrayal of Mayne and others, and they will not embarrass you any more. Next, you need to notify each household one by one, by the way. Count who has left, and those who are still there, if you encounter a priest or cleric of the traitor family, let me know immediately."
As the orders were issued, the nuns quickly agreed, and then turned around to get busy. Although their situation had not improved in any way from half an hour ago, the expressions on everyone's faces had changed at this moment.
The gates were quickly torn apart, and as a nun and children lined up to leave the convent, one of them suddenly bent deeply towards her.
"Thank you, Lady Isabella."
Every child does the same after that.
"You are very kind, my lord."
"I won't forget you."
This kind of voice runs through almost the entire team.
Thank you... Isabella closed her eyes slightly. Since she became a pure person, she has received a lot of hatred and curses, and this is the first time she has heard words of thanks.
She does this not as a thank you, but as a means to an end. For the same purpose, she can also put these people to death without any hesitation. So... this kind of gratitude is superfluous to her.
Even though she thought so, she felt as if there was something in her heart... a feeling she had never felt before. Slightly bulging and warm as light. She thought she would resist, but unexpectedly... this feeling is not so annoying.
Is this the purpose of His Majesty Roland
Isabella let out a light breath, and slowly walked towards the camp at the end of the group.