Dina in the Holy Father's Arms

The terrain of Outpost County was higher, and it was in a central location. The old Butler, Leisi, leaning on Sakre, stood on a large rock, squinting into the distance.

A continuous stream of steel poured into the city gates of Outpost County, heading towards the General Affairs Hall. Countless cavalrymen entered the city gates and then continuously dispersed and regrouped.

In the blink of an eye, the black Earth Dragon Legion flags filled Outpost County.

The small Outpost County was crammed with Papal cavalry.

"The Legion Commander has been attacked, cavalry, quickly go protect the Legion Commander."

"Cavalry, converge and reinforce the General Affairs Hall area."

"Infantry, search the civilians, others, guard all main roads."

"Except for the local Diocese, search all suspicious individuals."

Riding fast horses, with banners attached to their backs, the messengers galloped to every corner of Outpost County, delivering orders with blank expressions.

Careening warhorses knocked over countless civilians who couldn't dodge in time.

Hulking knights dismounted and kicked open houses.

Infantrymen wielding large shields occupied all major thoroughfares.

The low whinnies of warhorses, the curses of knights, and the pleas of civilians replaced the usual hustle and bustle.

Countless civilians who prayed every night looked at the Legion cavalry, representing the Holy Father's sword, and their faith began to waver.

Whether civilians or nobles, whether young adults or women and children, all were roughly pushed out of their homes by the soldiers, accepting the so-called "inspection" with fear in their eyes.

Compared to the smiling but deceitful Diocese priests, these cavalrymen were even more detestable, their desires even more naked.

Before Allen abolished the civilian tax law, the Diocese was like a blunt knife slowly cutting flesh.

But now, these cavalrymen were a one-time deal, grabbing as much as they could.

In the courtyards of some minor nobles, countless slightly valuable items were plundered by these cavalrymen under ridiculously flimsy pretexts. Many beautiful female attendants were indecently assaulted, enduring it with tears.

The civilians remained silent, quietly enduring the unreasonable demands and blows from the Earth Dragon Legion soldiers.

Allen, whose eyesight had become exceptional after eating the dragon egg, could see everything clearly from hundreds of yards away. He watched the "troublemakers," who were mostly decent people in normal times, with a growing coldness in his eyes.

However, he couldn't stop it, at least not yet. The immediate trouble had not been resolved.

Allen, who had already stopped attacking, heard Xiulunte's order to pursue and kill. Upon seeing Wood, he knew that Dina, at the very least, was safe for today.

He looked at Wood with a half-smile, Allen appearing completely unconcerned.

Wood hesitated. He knew very well that Allen attacking Xiulunte with his men had already put them in a life-or-death situation with the Earth Dragon Legion. He also wished for this useless noble, who had caused him such trouble, to die sooner rather than later.

But this useless lord couldn't die now, and if he had to die, it couldn't be in Outpost County. Wood had his own considerations and plans.

Dozens of Holy Protection Knights, belonging to the jurisdiction of the Outpost County Diocese, under Wood's signal, rode to Allen's rear, warily eyeing the knights under Xiulunte's command who held crossbows.

This was the first time Allen had enjoyed the treatment of being protected by numerous lackeys. However, the expressions on the faces of these lackey Holy Protection Knights, mounted on their horses, were very unwilling.

Xiulunte stared at Wood with a dark expression, seeking an explanation.

Wood shook his head helplessly, some things couldn't be explained in public.

In fact, put simply, whether it was the Holy Protection Knights of the Outpost County Diocese or the knights of the Heretic Extermination Legion, they were both armed forces and also belonged to the Holy See.

But there was an essential difference between the two. The former was responsible for spreading the blessings and glory of the Overgod.

If anyone refused to accept the Overgod's blessings, then the latter would come out, beat them all until they submitted, until they accepted the blessings, or if they didn't accept, beat them to death.

The priests and bishops of the Diocese were the Holy Father's left hand, the code of law, while the Heretic Extermination Legion was his right hand, the lightning.

One would trick you with a smile, the other would trick you with a raised saber.

Xiulunte's personal guards were wiped out. Strictly speaking, it wasn't Allen's fault, because in Outpost County, rashly attacking the local lord was tantamount to openly disregarding the ruling authority of the Kingdom of Locke. Moreover, those followers were arrogant and didn't announce themselves, high-handedly defining themselves as "private troops of some important figure," so they died unjustly. Allen and his group directly cooperated with the other party's performance.

Even stepping back, if they were merely Xiulunte's private troops and not affiliated with the Holy See.

But Allen daring to attack a Papal Legion Commander, and even colluding with a heretic possessing the Titan Bloodline, was a crime punishable by ten papal hangings and two free burnings at the stake, an unforgivable offense.

Wood didn't want Allen to die in Outpost County for two reasons. Firstly, the Grand Duke. You were operating on someone else's territory and you killed their youngest son. The Grand Duke's reputation echoed across the continent, and for public and private reasons, he would definitely be the first to seek Wood to be buried with his youngest son.

Secondly, Wood had just played the role of a divine stick a few days ago, solemnly acknowledging Allen as a devout believer who had heard the whisper of the Overgod.

The whisper of the Overgod, that was a joke. Such a grand matter wasn't something you could hear just because you wanted to.

High-ranking clergy of the Holy See had repeatedly stated publicly that only extremely devout believers were fortunate enough to hear the Holy Father's whispers, such as themselves, those old divine sticks.

So the question arose, was Allen devout? Extremely devout. Didn't you see the Holy Father whispering to him?

As a result, two days later, you, Wood, a clergyman, killed him in the name of the Overgod!

What did you, Wood, mean? How would you explain it? How idle must the Overgod be? One moment telling Allen, "You're very devout, I'm watching you, follow me closely," and the next moment sending another subordinate to kill him. How bored was the Holy Father?

Moreover, regarding the matter of the "Holy Father's whisper and the purification of the dragon egg," Wood had already reported it to the Cardinal and even received a commendation.

The commendation was for him successfully tricking another top noble into believing in the Holy Father. The divine stick family had gained another silly and rich believer, and they would develop more high-quality subordinates like this, blah blah blah, etc.

Therefore, to avoid exposing his lie, Wood refused Xiulunte, not only refused but also insisted on protecting Allen and his party.

"I have my reasons, Commander, I hope you will not interfere in the affairs of the local Diocese," Wood said with his head bowed. "For your losses, the Diocese, ah no, for your losses, I am very sorry."

Xiulunte was furious but then laughed, looking at Wood with contempt.

With a few words, he managed to fool a minor regional bishop. Xiulunte might as well give up being a Legion Commander and go home to bully idiots.

A knight clad in the standard armor of the Earth Dragon Legion stepped forward, leading a group, and declared loudly, "Attacking a Legion Commander is equivalent to disrespecting the Holy Father and should be punishable by death."

Wood said unhurriedly, "Attacking a Diocese Bishop is also equivalent to disrespecting the Holy Father!"

Allen, completely ignored, chimed in, "Damn it, attacking a local Lord is equivalent to rebellion in our Kingdom of Locke."

Sakre rolled his eyes. Big brother, they're not even paying attention to your opinion.

Seeing that Allen and Dina dared not move with twenty crossbows pointed at them, Xiulunte walked up to Wood and growled, "Don't take me for an idiot. Do you know who that Maid is? A Titan Bloodline, a Heretic with the Titan Bloodline."

Upon hearing this, Wood's expression changed drastically. He looked at Dina, who was whispering with Allen, with disbelief and uncertainty, unsure how to explain.

The situation had completely exceeded his expectations. He felt like Allen had screwed him over for the second time, and this time, he was utterly disoriented.

Finally understanding what Titan Bloodline meant, Allen beckoned to Wood and called out, "Old Wood, come here for a second."

Wood pretended not to hear, wishing he could draw a line between them with a look that said, We're not acquainted.

Seeing that the other party wasn't responding, Allen crossed his arms and shouted, "Hey Old Wood, why aren't you explaining to His Excellency the Legion Commander? You didn't report Dina's situation, did you?"

Wood looked at Allen, completely bewildered.

Allen continued, "Dina has already returned to the embrace of the Overgod and is a devout follower of the Holy Father. Isn't that right, Old Wood? Under your influence, Dina, who originally believed in Kakarou, has now converted to the Holy Father's embrace. A Titan Bloodline, the light of hope for Heretics! Under your influence, Dina rushed into the Holy Father's infinitely vast embrace, right, Old Wood?"

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