activa-t Chapter 178 Saint-level expert
Chapter 178 Saint-level expert
Lucy was filled with melancholy.
She knew very well what price was required to train a knight.
This summer's hunting season.
Frost exhausted all its efforts and only managed to capture five combat mounts.
After they return, they will need to be slowly tamed, loyal and capable knights will need to be selected, magical equipment will need to be crafted, and life-sustaining food will need to be provided.
At last.
It will take several years for the rider and mount to develop and grow together; the effort and investment required...
It's something that money can't measure!
However...
In the North, more than five hundred knights died overnight!
This number is painful to even hear!
...
Richard frowned as well. He put down his glass and pressed for an answer:
"Within that Legion of Light..."
"But what high-end combat capabilities do you have?"
In his view.
It is highly unusual that the Wolf Riders could still lose more than a hundred knights.
Most high-ranking legions are a mix of mid- to high-ranking extraordinary soldiers, while the Knights Order requires at least a high-ranking soldier to join, with a very small number of Star-level soldiers mixed in.
After the Wolf Knights allied with the Darkmoon Knights, they gained a large amount of resources, most of which were spent on the Wolf Knights.
and so.
The Wolf Riders are far more powerful than other knightly orders; out of more than six hundred Wolf Riders...
--Nearly three hundred Star-level!
This was also the source of the Wolf Knights' fame and confidence that made them famous in one battle ten years ago, and their reputation resounded throughout the Golden Forest and the Dwarf Valley.
On the other hand, regarding the Ming Dynasty...
Although the number of people is relatively large.
However, they follow an elite route, allocating life-saving supplies and resources to the Tribunal and some top legions to ensure that their high-end combat power can rival the royal family.
These low-ranking Knights of Light, who were originally tasked with maintaining the churches in various territories, generally have a low rank.
and.
Most of the more experienced Knights of Light have been ambushed and killed in the Cape region.
and so.
Even if they regrouped more than four hundred Knights of Light, their combat strength would still be relatively low and their equipment would not be complete.
However...
The Wolf Riders, facing such a knightly order and possessing the advantage of a night raid, should have had a one-sided victory.
How could we have lost so much?!
He considered a possibility...
...
The chief minister nodded.
His expression became much more serious.
"Yes, there is."
"According to the battle report, there is a Saintly Glory expert in this Legion of Light named Charles. I heard that he was once the Holy Guardian of the previous Pope."
"The reason why the Wolf Knights lost more than a hundred knights was because this Holy Light expert made a move, and in the end, it was he who led the priests to break through and escape."
!
"Charles!?"
"Old charcoal maker!?"
The young couple, who were watching the drama unfold, exclaimed in surprise at the same time, their faces filled with disbelief.
Especially Richard.
My heart skipped a beat, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on my back!
At the time, I thought he was just an ordinary preacher, but later, when he displayed the Great Light Healing Technique, I realized that he was also a high priest.
And now...
--Holy Radiance-level Divine Guardian!
...
He felt incredibly fortunate at that moment.
Back then, if that old coal maker had been intent on killing, even with his luck, he wouldn't have been able to crush him with a single finger.
Lucy was also a little flustered.
Fortunately, out of respect for his high priest, he immediately stopped his father's order to extort the Church of Light and also let go of the young priest who had clashed with the city guards.
This was considered giving the other party some face, avoiding a complete breakdown in relations.
otherwise...
The consequences could be disastrous!
The young couple exchanged a glance, both seeing the relief of surviving a disaster in each other's eyes.
Come...
Bump into one...
...
Just how powerful is this High Priest Charles?
Lucy composed herself.
He asked with a hint of apprehension in his tone.
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The chief minister shook his head.
"The true strength of the Saintly Glory experts is far beyond our comprehension. If it weren't for the large number of Starshine Knights from Benlang, the losses would probably have been even greater."
This is true.
The total number of Saintly Glory experts openly recognized throughout the entire empire is only about ten.
Different professions.
Their strengths are naturally different as well.
Especially the powerful figures of the Holy See, who usually keep their abilities hidden and will not take action unless necessary.
It can only be said that Charles's ability to escape the battlefield with a large number of priests during the night raid by the Wolf Knights is already ridiculously strong.
It's likely that Earl of the Wolf didn't expect such a person to suddenly appear out of nowhere.
Otherwise, the Knights Order wouldn't have been sent into battle alone, without bringing along high-level support forces like mages, which led to the deaths of over a hundred Wolf Knights.
Lucy nodded gently.
But then she frowned.
"Aside from the believers, the Church of Light's influence in the North has now been wiped out, and all the churches are closed."
"This is equivalent to eliminating any worries. What if Charles holds a grudge and comes back to assassinate us?"
This is not just needless worry.
If a Saintly Glory expert attempts an assassination, it's virtually impossible to defend against unless you have a powerful expert of the same level providing close protection.
The chief minister thought for a moment.
"Unlikely."
"At this point, if Earl of Strider or Grand Duke of Frostmoat were to get into trouble, the Empire would not care whether the Church of Light was behind it or not; they would directly pin the blame on them. This is the right of the victors, and they have to admit it even if they have no evidence."
"As long as the Papacy is not ready for a full-scale war with the Empire, it will never dare to make any move at this time."
Richard echoed this sentiment.
He reached out and patted Lucy's hand.
"You can rest assured. Since the imperial high command has set up this scheme, it means they are confident that the Papacy will not dare to act recklessly."
"Besides..."
"Your family neither went with Grand Duke Shuangmo to the Cape Region to wipe out the Papacy's forces, nor are you a vassal of Benlang."
"Since he didn't participate in the siege of the Holy See from beginning to end, even if Charles wanted to retaliate, it wouldn't be Frost's place."
Speaking of which...
Richard chuckled.
"It has to be the Viscount who left the North long ago under the pretext of selling technology, and completely eradicated the frost."
"Right now, he might be somewhere in the Southern Territory, just like us, drinking and watching the fun."
Lucy chuckled at his words, and most of her worries instantly dissipated.
"That's true."
"Father was indeed farsighted, but I also have to thank you. Without you, I wouldn't have found such a good reason to leave before the summer planting."
Who would have thought that the deal not only made Frost a fortune, but also inadvertently avoided some problems.
Richard smiled and raised his glass.
"No need for thanks, let's raise a glass together and celebrate that frost and chiffon cake have escaped this turmoil!"
Lucy smiled and raised her glass with the chief minister.
"Cheers!"
The chilled wine slid down my throat, carrying a subtle fruity aroma, dispelling the lingering heaviness and lightening the atmosphere in the lord's hall once again.
...
We chatted for a while longer.
After the chief minister stepped down, Richard prepared to say goodbye to Lucy. He toyed with his wine glass, and the smile on his face gradually faded.
"I need to go back to chiffon cakes."
Lucy's smile froze, and her eyes instantly welled up with reluctance.
"So fast?"
"Won't you stay a few more days?"
During this time, the two were very affectionate and happy. Apart from the final act, they did almost everything, and even took a nice bath together.
no way.
Lucy bears the responsibility of continuing the Frostblood lineage, and there are some things the two cannot afford to do before marriage.
The warm touch of their skin still lingered on her fingertips, and now Richard suddenly said he was leaving. Lucy felt a pang of emptiness in her heart, as if something had tugged at her chest.
Richard sighed.
He reached out and gently stroked her beautiful hair.
if it is possible.
He didn't want to leave either.
The leisurely days he spent in Frosthold were arguably the most comfortable time he had experienced since transmigrating to this world.
but...
The [Mount Enhancement] process is almost complete.
tomorrow!