Temple of War God, dark hall.
Without the shining of the Holy Light.
The smell of blood in the shadows became more and more intense.
People with indifferent expressions and cold eyes walked silently on the wet floor.
The occasional screams lingered in the corridor, but no one cared.
Because, that's how it's been done since it was built.
Cold is the keynote.
Screaming is a remedy.
bloody
is the main one.
Compared with ordinary priests and deacons who are gentle, receptive, and trustworthy when preaching, sword priests and deacons with swords belonging to the dark hall only need two requirements.
First, strength.
Second, loyalty.
The order of arrangement is enough to explain that strength comes first.
As long as there is strength, no one will say anything even if loyalty is superficial.
After all, this is a world with gods.
Mortals can be powerful.
But in the face of the gods, there is still too much difference.
Recently, however, something has changed.
Sivalka, one of the deacons with swords, has such a feeling.
He was not a natural member of the God of War Temple. Fifteen years ago, he was just an ordinary mercenary. He encountered Xie Yi during a mission. The entire team, including the head and deputy head, died. Only he survived.
Not something powerful.
Just luck.
The hungry monster was full.
He was treated as the next meal.
Then, before the next meal, the dark hall team of the God of War Temple appeared to drive away the evil spirits.
He was saved.
Moreover, he is also inexplicably able to control the 'remnants' left by Xie Yi.
As a matter of course, he became the deacon with the knife in the dark hall.
However, he missed his mercenary career.
You can drink.
can laugh out loud.
Can bask in the sun.
Unlike here, you can only face the cold and cold.
But he couldn't resist.
Even if he could use that 'remnant'.
Because, in the dark hall, there are many people like him, and even many people surpass him.
Otherwise, he wouldn't just be a deacon with a knife.
Touching the 'residue' hanging around his neck, the inexplicable whisper sounded in Sivalka's mind again.
At first, he couldn't understand it at all.
Even, under this sound, it became difficult to sleep and eat.
However, after fifteen years, under the guidance of the dark hall, he gradually understood the meaning of these voices.
They are roughly—
1. The index finger and thumb of the left hand of an adult.
2, Adult female eyes.
3. One liter of blood, preferably a virgin.
After completing the above items, you can use the power of 'residue' once.
cruel
No.
Compared to some truly cruel 'remnants' that he knew, this 'remnant' was much gentler.
And the ability to give is not bad.
Allow him to hear farther sounds.
Or, see further.
There is no real danger.
Every time he goes on a mission, he is also at the rear.
This time is no exception.
He poured the blood in front of him on his body, and the 'residue' on his neck was like a sponge, absorbing the blood, and then, bursts of human voices came from his ears—
"I am willing to bear everything for them."
"I wish them a happy life."
"I am willing to carry the burden forward for them."
"Guys, I can't make any more promises."
"Because, I don't know if I can survive."
"But if I survive, I will do my best to protect you, as my comrades-in-arms, companions, your friends and relatives, and treat them as my own friends and relatives."
"I swear!"
…
A strong oath.
Ask Sivalka to confirm the information sent.
There is civil strife in the 'Secret of the Night'.
coincidence
at this time.
Sivalka pondered in his heart, but the speed in his hand was dissatisfied. He picked up the quill, signed his name on the document in front of him, and made an oath routinely: "I swear by the majesty of your crown, Everything heard is true."
"Deacon Sivalka, thank you for everything you have done for everyone."
After an ordinary deacon bowed and saluted, he quickly left with the documents.
What would happen next, Sivalka knew all too well.
The Temple of War God will not let go of such an opportunity.
Those guys are bound to be strangled.
No!
It should be half strangled!
Only in this way, the remaining half will arouse hatred.
Hatred can blind people's eyes.
Even if there is a little trickiness, it will make people turn a blind eye.
And just to be on the safe side, the dark hall will send a sufficiently concealed deacon with a knife to pretend to be the Snake Sect to perform such tasks.
Competing with mussels wins the fish!
"Sure enough..."
"The rumors are true!"
Sivalka's heart was beating extremely fast.
He didn't think or imagine anything concretely.
Even such a thought did not appear.
This is a dark hall, just below the Temple of War God, any disrespectful thoughts will be made known to that person.
call!
Taking a deep breath, Sivalka washed his body with hot water.
Although the blood had been absorbed by the 'residue', Sivalka always felt that it was not clean, just like when he ate roasted rabbits, he couldn't open his mouth when facing the rabbit's head.
After a full ten minutes of washing, Sivalka changed into casual clothes and walked out of the dark hall.
After each successful mission, he will have about six hours of free time.
Of course, such freedom is naturally relative.
At first, Sivalka was displeased.
After all, no one wants to be watched while doing something private.
However, gradually he learned to adapt.
What should I do if I am not used to it
Don't want such 'free time' anymore
Do not make jokes.
He cherishes every moment he can bask in the sun, even the afterglow of the setting sun.
This time is no exception.
Seeing the bloody afterglow, Sivalka fell into intoxication.
Then he thought about the sunrise.
What does the sunrise look like
He kind of forgot.
For fifteen years, except for the day he watched the sunrise when he was imprisoned as food, the best moment left was the sunset.
Mostly late at night.
Free Late Night
Unconsciously, Sivalka smiled.
The smile is full of self-deprecation.
He used to like the late night very much, but now, he likes the morning sun.
Warm morning sun.
Gentle warm wind.
Soon!
Everything is fast!
Closing his eyes, Sivalka opened his arms. He seemed to be embracing the sun that was about to disappear. The watcher glanced at the corner of his mouth in disdain, but he didn't notice it at all because he raised his arms and moved his collar, let alone noticed There was an inconspicuous tremor from the 'residue' on Sivalka's neck.
…
What does 'Snake Pie' look like
So far, no one has the exact impression.
However, the Snake Pie also belonged to the witchers, and there was no mistake about that.
Divano knew all about the demon hunter.
A group of guys who don't know what is good or bad.
He used to be one of the emissaries to 'visit' those guys.
The Temple of War God doesn't mind their origins and the mistakes they made in the past, and is willing to give these guys a chance to reform themselves.
But what
Instead of being grateful, these guys humiliated His Majesty with words.
More importantly, they were powerless to resist such humiliation at that time.
This almost became the shame of Divano's life.
However, fortunately, the group of guys who didn't know what to do were all dead.
It's really wonderful to let this group of blasphemers die in an 'accident' with just a little trick.
But…
Among the group of guys, some people survived!
Unforgivable!
After hearing this information for the first time, Divano was extremely angry.
But as time went on, Divano became excited.
Back then, he was weak and unable to carry out that plan himself, but now he is already the sword priest of the dark hall.
His strength is no longer what it used to be.
He already has the ability to face the witchers of the Snake faction.
He looked forward to beheading the opponent's head with his own hands.
And just as he expected, the task came as expected.
Although it wasn't the task he expected to eradicate the Snake Demon Hunters, he was still very happy to stir up internal strife in the 'Secret Order of Quiet Night'.
Since the group of ignorant guys disappeared, this group of sneaky guys in the past has become bolder.
They probably forgot the days when they wanted to be with gutter rats in the past.
Now he needed it, they recalled.
He picked up the black windbreaker, put a wide-brimmed hat on his head, inserted a dagger into one side of his boots, tied a throwing knife to his waist, and straddled a silver-plated long sword on the other side of his waist. It was packed in several specially stitched vest pockets, and then the two large-caliber matchlock guns filled with medicine were carried on the back.
Divano checked in the mirror.
After confirming that it was correct, he turned around and looked at the five people behind him.
Like him, the five of them were the most devout believers of the God of War. They all went into the dark hall after experiencing unavoidable things, but this did not shake their faith.
On the contrary, they became more and more pious.
At this time, the five deacons with knives were all dressed as the rumored demon hunters.
"Are you ready?"
Divano asked.
"Okay, my lord priest."
Five people responded.
"Remember, I'm not a priest anymore, I'm a demon hunter now, and I should be called a companion!"
"And we need to kill the general target and let the rest go."
"For the five leaders, three must be killed."
"If you find Lunkar, you need to do your best to eradicate it!"
Divano repeated the order.
The most wanted arrest of the 'instigator' was an order directly issued by the bishop.
Although Divano didn't understand why the bishop attached so much importance to a guy who could only talk, but he knew that since there was an order, it must be carried out.
The moment the sun disappeared, a group of people took advantage of the night to set off.
…
Stone has been restless since the sun went down.
As one of the five members who were instigated by "Lun Carl", Stone has considerable strength, otherwise, he would not be valued by Councilor Collipo and would be under his command.
As a subordinate of Collipo, he knows some things about Collipo.
It is precisely because of this that he will believe what 'round Karl' said.
Some of Collipo's actions have completely violated the purpose of the 'Secret Order of Quiet Night'.
Not only that, sometimes, the congressman Collipo will do things that harm others and benefit himself.
as if...
Like a fool!
But can an idiot become a member of the 'Secret Order of Silent Night'
Obviously impossible.
In this regard, Stone was puzzled at first.
He only thought that this congressman had a deeper plan that he couldn't see.
But, with the instructions of 'Wheel Karl', everything unraveled.
Senator Collipo is not a real member of the 'Secret of the Quiet Night', but a witcher of the Serpent Sect!
The impact of this news was great.
So much so that some people still can't accept it.
Can,
Stone turned his head to look at nearly a hundred people in the temporary hidden stronghold.
Most of these are their friends and friends of friends.
Unknowingly gathered together.
Obviously, he wasn't the only one who noticed something was wrong.
His friend, his friend's friend, also noticed something was wrong.
However, usually no one dares to tell the truth.
But after the "round Karl" said it, it became a matter of course.
Thinking of 'Round Karl', Stone thought of the previous oath.
"Wish you all the best!"
Stone, who had already slightly guessed what 'Lun Carl' was going to do, prayed silently in his heart.
However, such prayers did not reassure him at all.
The opposite of…
More and more frightened.
"Bill, you reorganize a group of people to arrange the secret sentry."
Stone stood up and said to his friend.
Bill, a thin man with slender hands, was also one of the five people. Without any further questions, Bill nodded and walked out.
Bill is a man of few words.
Most of the time, I won't speak, and I'm used to expressing it with actions.
Therefore, after becoming a good friend, Stone trusted Bill very much.
He thought Bill was trustworthy.
Same goes for Bill.
Therefore, when selecting personnel, Bill selected the personnel carefully.
Long swords and arquebuses are not a problem at all for the members of the 'Secret Order of Quiet Night'.
Some even brought homemade explosives.
According to Bill's arrangement, they dispersed and hid in the shadows everywhere in the civilian area of the lower sixth ring road, in stark contrast to the four people guarding the gate.
The torches were stuck in the wall.
The brazier is placed on the ground.
Enough strong flames, shining on the buildings behind.
'Stone Warehouse'!
The wooden signboard is brand new and big enough that people can see it clearly from a distance without walking in, let alone a sword priest with extraordinary power like Divano.
He pulled up the black mask, revealing only two eyes.
Then, he waved his hand behind him.
Like civet cats, the five figures rushed into the shadows and rushed towards their respective targets.
Secret call
Doesn't exist for him.
Divano sneered a few times, subconsciously touching the 'residue' on his hand.
But the next moment, Divano's face changed drastically.
The 'residue' he wore on his hand is gone!