eurekapd #127 - The church rebelled and war came!
#127 - The church rebelled and war came!
In the following days.
Zorn steadily digested the [Golden Law Ring Origin Fruit], causing his sequence level experience to surge.
At the same time, Zorn also began to grind skill proficiency in the hidden depths of the world corners he had previously explored.
The changes in the outside world seemed to be better than Zorn had expected.
First of all, the contaminated [Tarasque Steam Train] was perfectly trapped underground by Zorn's plan.
The information obtained from Sanma was that.
The sewers had been completely occupied by thick steam mist.
Dense steam would occasionally spew out from the sewer manholes, mixed with the sound of steam whistles and the clanging of iron rails.
Although the situation was a bit strange and frightening.
But there was no substantial pollution or harm.
Alvin entered it for some exploration and encountered bewildered passengers who were "forcibly soliciting customers."
With his strength, he naturally solved it easily.
The situation of using the [Tarasque Steam Train] to pollute O'Glan City did not occur.
Those powerful [Harvesters] also seemed to disappear suddenly.
But judging from the previous killings of those nobles with status and power, the attacks on the transcendent mentors, and Zorn's own experiences.
The [Harvesters] were clearly plotting something.
Or was it trying to find a way to get the [Tarasque Steam Train] to the surface?
Regardless of what plans those powerful [Harvesters] from St. Smann were plotting.
Improving one's own strength was the key.
… … … …
In the depths of the hazy gray fog, beneath the towering tree wall.
A stream quietly flowed out from the cracks beneath the towering tree wall, gathering into a secluded stream pool not far away.
From time to time, one or two golden jellyfish would follow the stream into the stream pool.
The dissolving golden jellyfish made the entire stream pool look like liquid gold.
The mysterious golden stream, the towering tree wall in the depths of the fog.
This was originally one of the clues that players collected when exploring and excavating this world, eventually revealing the secrets of the Law Ring Tree world.
But the players wouldn't think that way.
The "Golden Stream" was an excellent place to restore energy.
After attacking the "Golden Tree Wall", one could gain rich skill proficiency.
Understood, this is the place to practice skills.
After a week of frantically grinding proficiency here.
Zorn's skill and witchcraft proficiency increased rapidly.
For forbidden spells and ancient god incantations, with the improvement of proficiency, the power would also increase to some extent.
In the future, Zorn planned to grind skill proficiency here.
After all, this was one of the few places in the entire O'Glan City where one could grind skill proficiency for a long time.
Just as Zorn finished a round of cultivation, drank the golden spring water, and began to recover.
"Goo goo… goo goo…"
A low hooting sound of an owl came from the gray fog not far away.
Zorn's mind stirred slightly, and he quickly got up and came to the depths of the gray fog, raising his arm.
The gray-white owl landed on Zorn's arm and spoke human words: "Zorn, come quickly to the gathering camp on the fourth layer of the gray fog, something big has happened!"
It was Mrs. Mabel's voice, and it was quite urgent.
After speaking, the owl quickly took off, and then fell into the depths of the gray fog and disappeared.
"The [Harvesters] finally… can't hold back and are about to take action?"
Zorn's brow furrowed slightly.
A large amount of Calamity Black Mist quickly bloomed from behind Zorn, like a giant palm, and with the giant Calamity Black Mist palm grabbing, Zorn disappeared from the spot.
When he reappeared, he had already arrived at the edge of the gray fog near the camp layer on the fourth layer of the Gray Mist World.
Arriving at the hall of the gathering.
Zorn felt the aura of several middle-level powerhouses.
Not only was there Marquis Albert, but also the other two seventh-level transcendent councilors of O'Glan City.
In addition, Mrs. Mabel, the Undead Assassin mentor, and three other sixth-level transcendents were also here.
One level 8 transcendent.
Two level 7 transcendents.
Five level 6 transcendents.
This accounted for half of the top transcendent power in O'Glan City.
It was also the power that O'Glan City invested in maintaining and ensuring the safety of the ancient ruins.
In addition, more than a dozen level 4 and level 5 transcendents were also rushing here one after another.
With so much power gathered here, it was clear that a huge change had already occurred in O'Glan City.
At this time, the meeting hall was noisy.
"How dare the Holy Radiant Sun Church?"
Someone angrily slammed the table.
"They actually conducted a full-scale investigation of the ancient ruins in the name of God's will. Do they really think that the transcendent power of our O'Glan City Council does not exist?"
"What else would they not dare to do? They don't even deal with the contamination of their own archbishop, and even want to use it to contaminate our O'Glan City."
"If we hadn't handled it properly, O'Glan City would probably have to kneel at the feet of the Holy Radiant Sun and beg for their purification!"
"Now it seems that the Holy Radiant Sun is going to completely tear off its mask. They are trying to find a way to get us out and then kill us all."
"What investigation? It's just an excuse."
"I've long endured those church members. Now is an excellent opportunity to drive them out of O'Glan City, and even out of the Otanston Republic."
"Easier said than done, but it's not easy to actually do it."
"I dare say that those damned [Harvesters] are definitely hiding inside, disguised as Radiant Sun Church members. It's not rational to fight them head-on."
"If we don't fight them, are we going to continue kneeling?"
From the noisy quarrels in the crowd, Zorn in the corner had already grasped the general outline.
As more than thirty transcendents gathered in the entire Gray Mist Council Hall.
At the end of the simple stone table, Marquis Albert, with a solemn and dignified expression, slowly raised his head.
In an instant, the hall immersed in the endless depths of the gray fog quickly quieted down.
After coldly scanning the audience, Marquis Albert slowly spoke.
"Everyone, just now, the Holy Radiant Sun Church, led by Bishop 'Andrew Burke', surrounded the entire Rift Mist Town with a large number of deputy bishops, high priests, priests, and knights."
"They detained and controlled the entrance to Rift Mist Town under the pretext of the Radiant Sun Oracle."
"And the first-layer transcendent guards have all been arrested and imprisoned by the church."
"Currently, we have lost control of the surface and the first layer of the Gray Mist World."
"Although it is under the pretext of the Holy Radiant Sun Oracle."
Speaking of this, Marquis Albert paused, and then his voice swept across the audience with unusual solemnity.
"But the Holy Radiant Sun Church has already de facto formed a war against O'Glan City."
"We don't need to have any doubts or fluke mentality. Those [Harvesters] who came from St. Smann must be lurking in the knight order outside."
"Currently, the Holy Radiant Sun Church has given us 1 hour to go out and accept the investigation."
"After one hour, they will officially launch the knight order to clean up the entire ancient ruins."
The general situation unfolded before everyone's eyes.
In the faint mist, everyone's faces and expressions were different.
The not-so-large stone hall conference room was quite dull and depressing.
The power of the Holy Radiant Sun Church was already not weak, and now, coupled with the power of the [Harvesters] who came from St. Smann.
The transcendents of O'Glan City themselves are absolutely difficult to resist.
"Marquis Albert, what is the current situation outside O'Glan City?"
At this moment, a noble in a black dress stood up and asked from the crowd.
This sentence also asked the doubts in the hearts of many people.
The current situation outside O'Glan City is still more important.
If the outside of O'Glan City is difficult to resist, once they are trapped here for a long time, even if their will to resist is extremely strong, it will be difficult to last.
Marquis Albert said in a deep voice.
"A part of the power of the Holy Radiant Sun Church is besieging here, and another part of the power is being transferred to the O'Glan City Council."
"Although the war has not yet started, Grand Duke Simon Bach outside has already prepared for war."
"Even if the Holy Radiant Sun does not actively attack, when the power we have prepared is sufficient, we will also launch a war against the Holy Radiant Sun."
"So… war outside is only a matter of time!"
A war is about to begin!
At this time, everyone in the conference hall felt a slight sinking in their hearts.
The fluke mentality that they had previously held was also completely annihilated at this time.
War! Is coming.
It broke out so abruptly.
The crowd discussed with each other privately.
Zorn in the corner glanced at the several middle-level transcendents sitting above.
Carefully savoring the few words that Marquis Albert had just stated in his heart.
Preparing power! Actively launching a war!
This is not a statement made by the current O'Glan City itself with the confidence to face the Holy Radiant Sun and the [Harvesters].
"The high-level officials of O'Glan City have indeed contacted the Sun Church."
After a private discussion in the conference hall.
Marquis Albert once again spoke in a deep voice.
"Everyone, soon the Holy Radiant Sun Church will attack and clean up the world layers of the ancient ruins one by one."
"Let's start the operation according to the previous war plan!"
"Also…"
Speaking of which, Marquis Albert looked at Zorn in the corner of the crowd.
"Zorn, come over here!"
Following Marquis Albert's instructions, everyone began to move.
Before leaving, many people glanced at Zorn, more or less.
Although Zorn was only level 4.
However, it was already well-known that [Fighter] Zorn was powerful and had amazing knowledge of the transcendent.
It should be known that the difficult-to-solve [Trask Steam Train] was directly guided underground by Zorn's strategy, helping O'Glan City solve a huge problem.
It's normal for Marquis Albert to treat him specially.
Inside a stone house that had just been built not long ago.
Besides Marquis Albert.
Madam Mabel and the undead assassin instructor Roseanne were also here.
As soon as Zorn came in, everyone's eyes fell on him.
Marquis Albert looked at Zorn with extra caution.
"I heard that you have the ability to easily travel through many world layers?"
"Yes!"
Zorn nodded very simply.
"How did you do it?"
Albert asked curiously.
"Resonance of the origin of the Law Ring Tree."
"Using your magical castle as a springboard?"
Marquis Albert was, after all, knowledgeable and saw the key at a glance.
"Yes!"
Marquis Albert showed a very satisfied smile on his face.
"Very good!"
Then he slowly said.
"You killed the [Masked Spider King] on Golo Long Street, right?"
Roseanne and Madam Mabel, who were listening, had surprised expressions on their faces.
The level 4 [Fighter] killed the [Masked Spider King].
They knew that the [Taboo · Masked Spider King] was a strong existence even among the Reapers.
As the number of transcendents in O'Glan City gradually increased.
Battles in the city obviously could not escape the eyes and ears of those transcendents.
"I didn't kill it alone, I had helpers."
Zorn said truthfully.
"But no matter what, you have the strength to fight against level 6 transcendents."
Marquis Albert carefully scanned Zorn, and said slowly.
"Your strength is not weak, and you can freely travel through various layers, I plan to let you take Roseanne to act together."
"Your Fighter sequence is extremely good at frontal attacks, and after attracting the target, Roseanne can complete a perfect sneak attack."
"This time the enemy is coming fiercely, and we need to maneuver with them more to effectively prevent them from going deeper."
"And the kind of travel ability you have happens to be able to perfectly exert this effect."
"Although this action is more dangerous, if it can effectively prevent the enemy from advancing rapidly, it will be a great achievement."
"It should be known that we have a lot of resources stored here, and it is not impossible to let you quickly advance to level 5!"
Marquis Albert's words made Zorn's heart beat faster.
Zorn knew that the official transcendents of O'Glan City had always been doing the [Golden Law Ring Origin Fruit] task.
They must have a lot of such resources in their hands.
"Also… now the enemy is coming fiercely, and the situation in the ancient ruins is very critical."
Marquis Albert scrutinized Zorn with unusually deep eyes, and said in a low voice.
"No matter what means you have, at this point in time, you can just use them."