There is no other reason, no disguise techniques, only the most honest and sincere emotions.
He said:
"Valentina, come with me."
That’s the only request.
Even if death is beside me, please walk with me.
"Hmm~"
Valentina half-closed her eyes, stared at his eyes for a long time, and finally nodded slowly: "Okay, since you asked me so sincerely, I will help you.
"Then this ring—"
"Is there any need to say that?"
Valentina stretched out her hands in front of Herbert and shook them impatiently, almost snatching the ring and putting it on her hand.
"What are you waiting for?"
Herbert looked at her excited and impatient look, and he suddenly realized something - was I deceived by her acting skills just now
After hunting geese all day, you will eventually be pecked by them.
But at this moment, Herbert did not feel embarrassed, he shook his head and smiled.
“Hehe——it will be dangerous.”
"The great dragon never fears any danger!"
Valentina snorted proudly, then asked back, "Do you need me or not? Why do you have so many questions?"
"I need you."
"Then stop talking nonsense and take me away!"
Herbert was stunned for a moment as he looked at Valentina's excitement which she could no longer control, then he shook his head with a smile.
Really, I was led astray by this old guy, the Archbishop—
Will Valentina refuse
What bad intentions could a hungry dragon have
"good!"
"I'll take you away!"
Herbert did not kneel down on one knee. Instead, he took her left hand that was stretched out in front of her and slowly put the silver ring on the ring finger of her left hand.
Then he took her hand, lowered his head and gently kissed her finger with the ring on it, and whispered softly:
"I don't swear in the name of any gods or fate, I promise you my soul."
"I, Herbert, will never betray your trust."
Out of selfishness, I kept you, the overlord who should have been soaring in the sky, by my side and let you take the risk.
With the coffee lock named "love".
But at the same time, within the constraints of this lock, I will share everything I have with you.
No betrayal.
Chapter 121 I'm going to launch a purge (available tomorrow on 3/3!)
Chapter 121 I'm going to launch a purge (3/3, available tomorrow!)
The holy place.
The archbishop looked at the boy who had returned, and the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously. He said gently: "Looking at your expression, haha, I guess you have got the answer."
"Yes."
Herbert bowed his head respectfully and thanked him sincerely, "Thanks to your teaching, I now understand what I lack."
If the Archbishop hadn't reminded him, it would have taken Herbert a long time to notice that something was missing when he was interacting with the Monster Girl.
sincere.
After all, what is lacking is a sincere heart without any distractions.
Maybe other people may still have some distracting thoughts in their minds, but Valentina really doesn’t.
To a monster girl like her, I should show my true heart.
Sincerity for sincerity, true love for true love.
The Archbishop looked at the young Paladin who had clearly undergone a spiritual transformation, and nodded slowly.
Young man, your eyes have become very different.
not bad.
Not stupid.
The archbishop looked at the young man, and from his gray eyes, he saw many images.
There is blood and fire, killing and death.
A giant dragon soared in the sky, breathing fire, and countless creatures wailed and died in the ruins.
Is this the disaster you want to bring to that city
But at the same time, he saw other completely different pictures.
There is sugar and honey, flowers and fine wine.
Countless people took to the streets, their faces filled with joy, singing and dancing to celebrate the beauty.
Is this the happiness you want to bring to them
Which one is your real choice
"Well, let me ask you again."
So the Archbishop asked: "Herbert Albert, are you going to bring death and destruction to Frost Crystal this time?"
This was a sharp and heart-piercing question, but with previous experience, Herbert had already prepared the answer.
"No."
He straightened his back and said firmly:
"I will indeed bring killing and death when I return to the royal city this time, but I am not here to destroy."
"It will bring what the people of Frost Crystal expect - justice!"
His eyes were full of determination. He made no attempt to hide his true feelings and stated his goals without hesitation.
He went back for revenge.
But...it's not just about revenge.
He said:
"The glory of the dragon-slaying hero has faded. Today, the Frost Crystal Royal Family has become corrupt, and there are too many fallen people among the royal family members."
"They colluded with other nobles in the royal city, enslaving and oppressing the people, collecting land, sending debts, and selling slaves..."
"Too many people have died because of their greed, and too many families have been broken up because of their desires.
Too many people have been driven down evil paths as a result.”
"Those people do deserve to be punished, but the real source of evil is not them, but the corrupt nobles who forced them to that point."
"Although they have been able to clear themselves of the charges due to their connections, and the money stained with blood has been cleaned and placed in their pockets, this sin will not disappear."
"They are the real sinners, and sinners should be punished!"
Herbert laid the groundwork for a long time and then dropped the real bombshell: "The Frost Crystal Kingdom needs a cleansing and a thorough transformation."
"I will join forces with the Frost Crystal Royal Family and launch a top-down purge in the Frost Crystal Kingdom. No corrupt noble will be able to escape."
"Even the Albert family is the same."
This was why Herbert was confident that he could convince the archbishop not to interfere with what he would do when he returned.
Although he did intend to seek revenge, it was not simply a vendetta, but he used a very legitimate excuse.
"The Frost Crystal Kingdom is like a big tree. Some of its roots have rotted. What we need to do now is to cut off the rotten parts so that it can continue to grow."
He did not intend to impact the original order of the world, nor did he intend to abolish the aristocracy or slavery.
That approach is too radical, it is far from the right time, and it is meaningless.
All he could do was to carry out a bloody purge of those people in the name of justice.
The Paladins are indeed kind, but they can do much more than just soft kindness - they can kill people!
Sure enough, after hearing this, the archbishop hesitated for a moment, and instead of accusing, he asked, “What if they disagree with your idea?”
"Then I'll help them!"
The young man responded in a deep voice, firmly announcing the bloody future that was about to come for Frost Crystal City.
"If the Frost Crystal Royal Family disagrees, then I will do it myself."
"No matter what, evil must be purified!"
The Archbishop nodded, agreeing with his point of view.
But he shook his head and sighed, "But your strength is not enough for you to do this."
After all, the Frost Crystal Kingdom is a powerful kingdom and has no shortage of truly strong people.
Facing such a behemoth, a high-level Paladin is really not up to the task.
"I understand this, so I would like to ask Your Excellency to bless me."
"oh?"
Herbert drew out his sword, held it in both hands and brought it to the archbishop, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully:
"I already have a strong shield to protect my safety. Now I pray to you, please give me a sword to destroy evil."
Yes, this was the real purpose of Herbert's visit to the Archbishop this time.
He just came here to get free food and drinks.
All the preparations before, whether true or false, were all for this moment: Lao Deng, send me the money!
The Archbishop blinked, picked up the blade, shook his head and sighed: "Child, you have selfish motives."
"Yes."
Herbert admitted without hesitation, and said seriously: "But it is precisely because of anger and hatred that I will not let any fallen person go."
"But at the same time, as a paladin, I can also promise that I will never harm any innocent person. The archbishop looked at him, thought about it, and finally nodded.
"good."
"Since you have this intention, then let me go with you this time."
Herbert looked up suddenly.
He looked at the old man in confusion.
ah
"Yeah!"
He kept blinking and said with a stammer: "Then, then there is no need for this—"
That, they are indeed guilty.
But————·It really shouldn’t be this bad, right? !
Did they violate the laws of heaven and offend the gods
Not really!
"Are you—seriously?"