In the face of a mysterious ancient rebel with unknown purpose who controlled the Holy Light Church, Kamel, who was also a rebel, advised Gwen to be vigilant and keep his distance. However, as the Great Patriarch of the South Church, Wright, who advocated the implementation of the new Holy Light doctrine, thought that the other side could cooperate. This was a situation that Gwen did not expect before.
He looked at Wright and said, "Tell me your reason."
"From a practical point of view, we can't just leave the North Church alone." Wright seriously said, "The issue of faith can easily evolve into a fierce contradiction. In the past two years, the conflict between Holy Light Religion and other sects in the process of expansion is an example. This is the problem in front of us. For the time being, let's not consider the purpose of Her Highness Veronica. It's a fact that she currently holds the platinum scepter, and it's also a fact that the Northern Pope and the Bishops have all fallen. From these alone, she has the value of cooperation — she can help us control the situation. Otherwise, the turmoil in the North Church is likely to turn into a disaster. "
"Just based on value?"
"... No, there's a second point." Wright continued, "If her identity is true, then no matter what her purpose is, at least she is indeed a person who 'defies God'. On this path of betraying God, we can't find many like-minded people. Therefore, even if it's just a temporary companion, it's still very precious. "
After a short pause, he continued, "We have to convey the correct concept of faith to the world. In this process, violence may be inevitable, but we can't rely on violence. There are many people in the world, and faith comes from the heart. After all, we have to turn most people into friends, not enemies. Therefore, we must distinguish who can be won over and who can't be won over — in my opinion, Her Highness Veronica or Ophelia Norton? Norton is someone who can be roped in, at least for now. "
Gwen looked at Wright with surprise.
Distinguishing between the primary and secondary conflicts, distinguishing between the nature of opposing groups, distinguishing between who must be defeated, distinguishing between who can be fought for … He had indeed mentioned this knowledge to the people around him, and Wright had obviously reached a level of proficiency in using it to the extent that it was at his fingertips.
It seemed that after sitting in the position of Great Archbishop, Mr. Priest had really grown a lot. When the target of his preaching changed from a sporadic individual to a whole group, his vision of things had become very different from before.
Gwen pondered.
He was very clear about the hidden dangers of Veronica/Ophelia, an "inhuman person". Accepting such a mysterious person into his business would certainly mean certain risks, but her value was also obvious. The acceptance and transformation of the North Church were even more urgent. He needed to find a balance between benefits and risks.
In the end, he nodded slightly. "Perhaps, we can cooperate with her on a limited basis."
After all, it was impossible for Gawain to trust an enigmatic disobedient in such a short period of time based on limited information. However, he also couldn't directly reject the other party without sufficient information. After much consideration, he decided to work with Ophelia Sophia. Norton agreed to a limited degree of cooperation, provided that the Informant was willing to cooperate, be monitored to a certain extent, and be willing to share some knowledge and information.
After all, Gwen himself was also full of curiosity about Ophilia. He was very curious about what this ancient rebel had been doing in the Church of Holy Light all these years. He was curious about how much of the huge rebellion plan Kamel didn't know. And such a rare source of information was in the Cathedral of Holy Light at this moment … He really didn't want to miss it.
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The frontline war in the far west had calmed down a little, but the war that had spread across one-third of the Holy Spirit Plains and severely damaged the interior of the Ansu was far from over.
At the edge of the plains, east of Solin Castle, in the mountains, the thunder of war continued to roar.
This pass, made up of several ridges and a large number of terraces of varying heights, was the largest gateway to the Eastern Region. Its former owner was Silas Darth. Duke Loren, the guardian of the Eastern Region, rushed out of this barrier and launched a thunderous attack on Solin Castle, opening the prelude to the civil war of the kingdom. Its current owner was the Cecil Legion. The powerful arcanotech mechanized troops occupied the ridges and terraces here, using the steel defense line to resist the frenzied Crystal Clusters that were trying to break through the blockade and enter the Eastern Region.
Between the ridges, thunder rumbled. In the rock bunkers created by engineering spells, magic crystal railguns were extending their acceleration trajectories from the rocks and trees. Accompanied by flashes of light, deadly shells were sent into the distance. On the high ground, tongues of fire were spurting out. The heavy burners in the bunkers were constantly burning the mountain path, turning the Crystal Clusters that were lucky enough to escape the bombardment into ashes.
In the center of the pass, between layers of bunkers, walls, and sentry towers, was the core fortress and command post of the line of defense — the powerful armored train, Iron Throne Zero.
This mobile fortress covered in black armor and thick shields was slowly approaching the predetermined position. Accompanied by the sound of mechanical equipment, the repulsive nodes all over the train were locked, and the whole train was firmly parked on the track. At the same time, the main cannons of the train opened fire at the same time. Accompanied by a few sharp whistling sounds, the magic crystal shells fired by the heavy railguns whistled through the air and landed in the distance.
Iron Throne? In the tactical section of Zero, Commander Maryland was standing in front of the magic net terminal, reporting the battle situation to Gwen on the screen. "A new batch of chariots has been transported to the frontline. The line of defense at Solin Fortress has been consolidated. The Eastern Region is safe."
Behind the commander, the crystal window covered with strengthened shields showed a land scorched by cannon fire and burners. The sentry towers and armed platforms had a metallic and cement texture, and were illuminated by the flashes of the magic crystal railguns time and time again. The transport device of the armed platforms had been connected to the Iron Throne. A new batch of chariots transported from the White Sand Region to the frontline was being unloaded from the Iron Throne's transport section, ready to be adjusted by the mechanical scholar and put into the battlefield. A large number of soldiers from the Kant Region also got off the chariots. The fully-armed warriors in black armor were gathering on the armed platforms, being inspected by their respective commanders.
The holographic screen above the magic net terminal glowed. Gwen's voice sounded slightly disturbed. "Have you found any large-scale anomalies on the plains?"
"Not yet. We have pushed the northern line of defense to the crossroads of the forest. We have set up observation posts along the way, but we have not found any anomalies," Commander Maryland replied solemnly. "Now we are opening up the battlefield in the south and building a second railway line. Maybe we will find something."
Outside the Iron Throne, between the rocks, a metal rail with an elegant arc suddenly protruded and pointed to the battlefield. With a low humming sound, a dazzling and terrifying white beam of light cut through the dusky sky, crossing the Iron Throne, the armed platforms, the frontline fortress, and the bunkers. It slowly swept across the plains and the battlefield.
The powerful flash penetrated the window and shone on Maryland's cheeks. At the same time, it also lit up the interior of the tactical section. Gwen frowned on the communicator. "Was that the Rainbow Cannon? The monster's attack is very fierce? "
"Yes, I was about to report. This is the situation in the last two days. The frequency and intensity of the attacks of the crystal cluster monsters are increasing. There are even situations where a large army is charging. We have to rely on the four Calibrator Beam Cannons on the mountain to clear them out. This kind of large army rarely appears after the crystal cluster monsters have fallen into a frenzy. "
"This may be some kind of sign. The most powerful 'monster' created by the Doomsday Order and out of control should have started to move," Gwen said quickly. "Continue to pay close attention to the situation on the plains. Report any anomalies as soon as possible. Also, remind the armored assault team entering the war zone not to fight to the death if they encounter a strange, powerful, and difficult enemy. Retreat immediately. Ensure that intelligence is of the highest priority."
"Yes."
After the communication ended, Maryland exhaled slightly and came to the shielded window. He looked at the steel defense line and the scorched plains outside the defense line.
The track system that carried the Iron Throne had extended to the edge of Solin Fortress, and the defense line had also advanced to the edge of Solin Fortress. At the foot of the mountains that connected the Eastern Region and the Holy Spirit Plains, countless temporary bunkers, sentry towers, artillery positions, and the Iron Throne formed an impenetrable defense line. But this defense line did not use solid walls and shields to defend against the enemy. Or rather, it was not only using solid walls and shields to defend against the enemy.
Its main defense method was to crush everything that came close.
Maryland, who had been the commander of Monolith Fortress for many years, had always been confident in the field of defense. But until he came into contact with the Cecil people, he seemed to have opened a door to a new world and found the true meaning of defense.
The best defense was offense. Just like the popular saying of the White Knight, the best healing was to kill the attacker in advance.
Behind the "platform" where the Iron Throne stopped, on top of a stone ridge, a sentry tower built with a metal frame stood in the wind. The sentry tower was surrounded by a glimmer of a shield. At the top of the sentry tower, a crystal device used for communication and signal transmission was slowly rotating under the mechanical structure. Below the crystal device, in a small room covered with steel plates, a sentry was vigilantly looking at the plains.
The sentry was holding a military telescope in his hand. This new telescope was based on the original optical structure and had a spell to enhance vision, further improving the effect when used by ordinary people. In the clear vision produced by the telescope, the sentry's sight slowly swept across the ruins in the distance.
Other than the crystal cluster monsters that appeared from time to time in his vision, everything seemed normal.
The sentry retracted his gaze and rubbed his eyes. But just as he was about to turn his gaze in another direction, a strange flash suddenly shone into his vision.
That flash of light came from far away. It wasn't bright, but it seemed to have some kind of magical power that gave it a strong sense of existence. At first, the sentinel thought that he was hallucinating, but soon he saw a second flash of light appear, and then the flash of light became a constant radiance, rising in the distance …
In a war zone filled with all kinds of magic, a light was nothing to be surprised about. But after the sentinel stared at the light for a moment, he suddenly felt his heart palpitate. He actually felt a substantial malice from the light!
Without hesitation, the sentry immediately pressed the button closest to him.
A shrill alarm instantly rang in the tactical section of the Iron Throne. Maryland looked up and heard the communication from the sentry on the mountaintop. "Sir! An unknown flash has been observed in the southwest! The flash has extraordinary power! "
Very soon, Maryland also observed the light that appeared on the plains. Right now, it had completely turned into a hazy beam of light that emitted a strong sense of existence. As the light fluctuated, a strange sense of malice and insanity was constantly spreading out.
This kind of illusory aura could not have a substantial effect, but it was enough to make Maryland instantly raise his guard. He realized that this might be the 'anomaly' that Gwen was talking about.
"Connect to the Saint Sunil immediately," the commander said loudly. He then turned to his subordinates. "Ampere Knight, immediately send a reconnaissance team to the place where the light rose to check the situation. Remember, do not be careless!"
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In the southwest direction of the Iron Throne defense line, near the ruins of Solin Castle covered in wastelands, the ground had already cracked open. A huge figure shrouded in holy light and filled with chaotic aura slowly walked out of the crack in the ground, quietly standing in place.
This was a huge giant deer, with horns that seemed to be made of light and eyes that seemed to be made of crystal. Pure light surrounded it, and holy sounds faintly floated in the light. However, this giant deer's body was ferocious and terrifying. Its fur was cracked, and dirty flesh was wriggling in between the fur. A large number of charred or festering wounds were all over its limbs. Around the wounds, there were also swollen and deformed structures. Every muscle and every inch of skin was constantly pulsating and trembling, as if those flesh structures were forcibly pieced together by countless disordered elements and were struggling to split apart at this moment.
However, the giant deer did not seem to notice these terrible wounds and mutations at all. It just stood quietly at the edge of the ruined town like a soulless body.
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