NOVEL NEXT Chapter 76 Famine Sacrifice
"The day before yesterday, I received an official letter from the provincial governor, and the monster coalition began to attack the border of Xeropu Province."
While Verin read the official letter, Flora explained on the side.
Weilin closed the official letter and asked with some concern: "Sailop Province, will we face any impact?"
"It's not clear yet, but I think it will be a matter of time."
"So, we have to speed up the process."
Then, Flora changed the topic and her tone suddenly became serious: "Weilin, the governor is urging the nobles from all over the province to send troops to strengthen the defense force. In addition, five thousand provincial troops will be transferred the day after tomorrow. "
"Commander, please give me your orders." Verin stood up straight, looked at Flora, and said equally seriously.
"When the provincial army arrives, I will combine these 5,000 troops with your 7,000-man army into one army, and build a city to defend the border between Serop Province and Cardero Province as an early warning force. , forming an horn with Lumen Mountain."
"Please rest assured, Commander, I will definitely be able to complete this mission." Weilin solemnly accepted the order without any resistance.
Flora put her hands on Weilin's shoulders and said, head to head: "This is an opportunity for you to practice commanding an army of ten thousand people. It will help you fulfill your obligations when you lead your troops to join the army in the future, and you will get a better position and voice." , and make the nobles under his command obey."
"If you are in danger, I mean if your life is in danger, save yourself first, and I will bear the consequences."
"Aunt, you..."
"Look at me and answer my questions."
"Yes, aunt, I understand."
"Just understand, go back and have a good rest."
Afterwards, Weilin left the command camp in a daze.
Walking on the flat yellow land, Weilin touched his heart and felt very warm. This was a feeling he had never felt before, not even from his mother.
Three days later, Weilin successfully took over the 5,000 provincial troops and began their seven-day training.
With Flora's support, Verin planned to replace all the officers who disobeyed his orders within seven days and replace them with officers who were willing to obey his orders, completely taking these five thousand people into his own hands.
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September 20th, Monny Province, Falkreath Earldom, central city Falkreath City.
A large number of troops and personnel were withdrawn. In addition to 600 security personnel, there were only less than 2,000 city defense troops left in the entire city. Including church and adventure union personnel, the total number was less than 3,500 people.
In addition, the defense of the castle located 20 kilometers outside Falkreath City was empty. Except for the basic personnel left behind, there were not many troops that could be mobilized.
In the basement of the City Lord's Mansion, four people, the Bishop of the Famine Order, the Lord of Falkreath City, the Priest of the Church of Life, and the President of the Adventure Guild, gathered here.
"Tonight, offer a sacrifice to my god."
"Yes, Bishop."
The eyes of the three people revealed their enthusiasm for the God of Famine. They devoutly prostrated themselves on the ground and knelt before the statue of the god.
In the city of Falkreath, thousands of cultists were hiding in the dark. Hundreds of Famine Priests are distributed at various points in Falkreath City, waiting for orders from the Famine Bishop.
At night, in the magic defense tower area of Falkreath City, the Lord of Falkreath City relied on his identity to easily enter the central area of the mage tower.
"Master Whateley, good night."
The Lord of Falkreath paid tribute to a high-level silver mage.
"Good night, Mr. Tevli, what are the important things you are here for?" Out of courtesy, Master Silver asked the Lord of Falkreath.
"Naturally..."
The Lord of Falkreath suddenly grew in size, his limbs turned into sharp claws, thick hair covered his body, and his head evolved into a monster head, with a terrifying mouth occupying one-third of the head.
After a while, a six to seven meter tall monster appeared in front of Silver Mage.
"Eat you"
The terrifying sonic boom caused the Silver Mage to retreat continuously.
"The Hungry Beast."
"How would it appear here."
"Teacher, what should I do?" The bronze mage stood up from the ground and asked the silver mage Whateley.
"Quickly, leave here and go..."
Before Silver Mage Whateley could finish speaking, the Famine Beast pounced and divided the slow-dodging Bronze Mage into several sections.
"Appetizer."
After swallowing it whole, the famine beast felt extremely satisfied.
Seeing his student die in front of him, Silver Mage Wattray attacked the Famine Beast like crazy.
Dozens of fireballs were condensed and attacked the Famine Beast together.
But in front of the gold-level famine beast, these attacks have no effect at all.
In less than three minutes, the Famine Beast picked up the Silver Mage's head and threw it into his mouth. While chewing it, he grabbed the remaining parts of the body and walked towards the control center.
In the mage tower, without exception, all the mages were swallowed by the famine beast and turned into part of their power.
"Boost."
"Yes, Lord Bishop."
The famine beast responded in his mind, speeding up and heading towards the heights of the mage tower.
Ten minutes later, the reconnaissance array covering Falkreath City disappeared, and all magic arrays on the city wall were ineffective.
At the same moment, a large number of famine cultists appeared in the city and began the last carnival before the sacrifice.
A large number of famine priests silently recited the sacrificial words, using themselves as nodes to form a huge sacrificial circle, covering the entire city of 200,000 people.
"Hahaha, the fifty-year plan is finally coming to fruition."
The Bishop of the Famine Order stood on the bell tower, looking at his masterpiece and venting his inner emotions freely.
Half an hour later, a pillar of light rose into the sky, and the evil aura spread around.
Everyone in Falkreath City is struggling, whether they are high-ranking nobles or poor slaves as low as dust, they are all twisted by the omnipresent power of the evil god and turned into fuel.
Even the cultists of the Famine Cult took the initiative to sacrifice themselves, making the scope of this sacrifice wider.
"I'm late."
Thirty kilometers outside of Falkreath City, a space crack was torn open, and several legendary powerhouses flew out. They felt helpless as they watched the sacrificial ceremony gradually coming to an end.
"Archbishop, please take action, don't let this sacrifice affect the entire kingdom." A legendary knight saluted to the priest beside him, with firmness in his tone.
"Oh, it's just going to hurt the West. I don't know how many believers will return to the embrace of the goddess."
Archbishop of the Life Cult of the Kingdom of Ilia, the legendary priest St. Albo Tasman holds the priest's scepter tightly, closes his eyes, communicates with the gods, and activates divine magic.
In an instant, a holy and gentle power appeared in the sky, lighting up the entire night sky, constantly competing with the power generated by the Famine Sacrifice.
At the same time, the churches of life in all the eastern provinces of Monny bloomed, forming pillars to hold up the curtain.