Han Jin and the others lived in the northeast region of the continent, while Jeddis came from the southwest, which happened to be opposite corners of the continent. Just like how Jeddis didn't know about Black Raven City, Gibran and the others didn't have much of an impression of Iron Fist City. They had only heard of it before. Everyone knew about the Holy See and the legends of its founding, but no one knew about Jeddis.
Jeddes didn't hide his identity. Gibran and the others were shocked when they heard that the person in front of them was the chief bishop of the Holy See's largest diocese and the supreme arbiter of the Inquisition. The leader of the Holy See was the pope, but as the spokesperson of the God of Light, the pope wouldn't easily intervene in the secular affairs of the Church. As a god, of course, he had to maintain a detached attitude. Under normal circumstances, the Holy See's affairs were handled by the Cardinal and the Inquisition.
There were similarities in the way any organization did things. With a stick in one hand and a carrot in the other, both attitudes were indispensable. The stick had to be hard enough and the carrot had to be sweet enough, otherwise there would be an imbalance. The Inquisition was undoubtedly the fist of the Holy See. Jeddes controlled the highest military force of the Holy See and managed the largest diocese of the Holy See. He could also intervene in government affairs and had great authority. He was worthy of being the second most powerful person in the Holy See. If one were to compare identities, even the Grand Duke of Solomon couldn't compare to him, let alone Yalina.
Jeddes' way of doing things gave people an indescribable feeling. He wasn't arrogant because of his status, nor did he feel inferior because of his current powerlessness. No matter who he was facing, even when talking to Han Jin, who had rejected his request, his attitude was the same and calm. If one were to say that Jeddes was a friend, there would be a sense of distance between them. If one were to say that Jeddes was an enemy, Jeddes would always make people involuntarily feel close to him.
In fact, Han Jin's knowledge wasn't shallow, but he really couldn't see through Jeddes! After rejecting Jeddes and seeing Jeddes talking and laughing happily with Gibran and the others, he was already vigilant and prepared himself. If Jeddes brought up the old matter again and hoped that Gibran and the others would volunteer to deliver a letter for the Holy See, then he would classify Jeddes as someone to be wary of. He wasn't stupid. Jeddes was doing this to save the country in a roundabout way. If he couldn't convince Han Jin, he could convince others. For the safety of his companions, he could only take on the task.
Who knew that Jeddes didn't mention the Holy See's crisis and didn't mention it again? He only talked about some worthless interesting things or answered various questions. Jeddes never avoided his identity as a loser, and Gibran and the others were were impressed by his temperament.. They were especially curious about Emperor Nicholas the Emperor. they wanted to know what kind of person could defeat the unparalleled in the world...
Han Jin, on the other hand, felt more and more uncomfortable. Although he knew that it was ridiculous for the eunuch to be more anxious than the emperor, he couldn't control himself. A voice was telling him to help if he could. With the speed of his flying sword and the protection of the earth, no one could pose a threat to him. Moreover, he was just going to deliver a letter. Another voice was telling him not to meddle in other people's business. The most important thing to do now was to improve his strength. Everything else should be put aside.
At this moment, Gibran and the others were sitting next to Jeddes, listening to him talk about a war. It was Nicholas's first battle after inheriting the position of Lord.
At that time, Nicholas had just turned eighteen and had been a Lord for three years. Although the people's lives were much better under his governance, he didn't do anything outstanding. Many people thought that Nicholas had just inherited the benefits of his predecessors.
Later, Lord Lynn of Doreen City, a city near Iron Fist City, requested a marriage alliance with Nikolay. Nikolay happily agreed. At that time, Nikolay's power was a little weak. He personally brought a dozen guards to protect his seventeen-year-old sister, Marian, and rushed to Doreen City. Lynn warmly entertained Nikolay. This was supposed to be a good thing for both sides, but in the end, something went wrong.
Lynn got drunk at the banquet and forced his way into Marian's room. He raped her. In fact, this wasn't a big deal. Although the two were more than twenty years apart, the wedding was about to be held. It was normal to practice in advance. Who knew that Lynn would get drunk and let a few guards take turns raping Marian. He sat there and watched, clapping his hands and laughing.
Marian agreed to marry Joelson to make a sacrifice for her brother. However, the sacrifice could not be at the cost of dignity. When Joelson walked out of the room with satisfaction, Marian asked the maid to inform Nicholas and then she pulled out her sword and committed suicide.
Nicholas was so angry that he did not care that he was in the enemy's capital. He immediately launched an attack and killed the drunk Joelson on the spot. It was said that the battle was extremely tragic. Nicholas fought an entire province by himself. His guards and his sister's maids were all killed. In the end, he was the only one left. He carried his sister's body and fought his way out of a river of blood and returned to his territory.
At that time, Nicholas's strength was far less than it was now. Although he came back alive, he was injured dozens of times and was on the verge of death. Fortunately, several Cardinals happened to be recruiting believers in Iron Fist City. Jeddes was one of them. Under Jeddes's pleas, several Cardinals worked together to cast a spell and saved Nicholas's life.
Following that, Nicholas held a grand state funeral for his sister Marian. Then, he personally led an army to take revenge. Lynn was killed, and Doreen City was leaderless. They couldn't resist Nicholas's crazy attack. It only took seven days for Nicholas to conquer the whole of Doreen City.
In that battle, Nicholas made a leap. In the hearts of all the people of Iron Fist City, he had become a shining hero. His influence in the army was also at its peak. In fact, the combat power of Iron Fist City was not very strong, and the morale of the army was not high. In the past, they were always bullied by Doreen City. If it weren't for the protection of the Holy See, they might have been wiped out long ago. And Nicholas's achievements were like the most powerful stimulant, making all the soldiers incomparably brave. Their Lord dared to kill his way into the enemy's capital alone, and even killed the enemy's Lord. What was there to be afraid of? In those seven days, the rhythm of the soldiers' battle could completely keep up with Nicholas's footsteps. Wherever Nicholas rushed, they shouted and followed. They were unstoppable, and all the enemies in their way were crushed into powder. For the surrounding Lords, when the army of Iron Fist City was mentioned in the past, they would twitch their lips. But in those seven days, the frightening Iron Army had begun to show signs of its strength! It was an army that was completely condensed from Nicholas's blood, courage, and will. As long as Nicholas was still alive, they were invincible! And those Lords who used to look down on Nicholas had become the dust of history. What was even more tragic was that all the meaning of their existence was only to prove Nicholas's strength.
After the great victory, Nicholas's reputation soared. He immediately replaced the Left and Right Governors. When he inherited the title of Lord at the age of 15, all the officials, big and small, bullied him because of his young age and looked down on him. Nicholas had been holding back. Now, in just a few days, he firmly controlled the political and military power. He became the idol in the hearts of the people, and laid a solid foundation for his future expeditions.
"So evil! That guy is so evil!! "Yalina shouted angrily." He sacrificed his own sister for his ambition! Doesn't he have any human feelings?! " Because of Jedis, she had a preconceived impression of Nicholas and believed that it was all a conspiracy. If it wasn't for Jedis, she might have liked Nicholas very much after hearing this story.
"His scheming is too scary," Gibran frowned. Gibran frowned and said, "Taking advantage of the situation to firmly control all political and military power, is this what he really wants?"
"You're wrong." Jedis smiled.
"What? How are we wrong? "Yalina was stunned.
"If you want to judge a person fairly and accurately, the most important rule that must be followed is that you can't doubt the motives of others in the name of morality," Jedis said calmly. "There's no way to prove a motive, and we're talking about that war, not Nicholas. Doubting and revealing a motive is a deviation from the topic. Besides, self-interest is a common trait of all intelligent life. Under certain circumstances, maximizing one's own interests is not a sin."
"Hey! We … we are helping you! "Yalina was a little dissatisfied.
"Thank you." Jedis smiled. "But … let's not waste energy on things that can't be proven. Let's think about what can be proven. His bravery, his fearlessness, his wisdom, his determination, all of these, have you seen clearly? "
"If Nicholas is so powerful, why does the Vatican fight against him?" Han Jin couldn't help but ask. Since yesterday, his heart had been in a fierce battle.
"Because of differences in principles," Jedis said softly. "We are the servants of God, and Nicholas wants us to serve him like we serve the God of Light. So, sooner or later, the Vatican and Nicholas will go against each other. In fact, the Pope and Nicholas have already seen through it, but … the Pope wants to drag it out. After all, human life is limited, and dragging it out is victory. The successor can only inherit Nicholas's foundation, but not his will and power. But … Nicholas doesn't want to waste time with us. " After that, Jedis stood up and walked to Han Jin. He smiled and said, "My friend, you don't look so good. What's troubling you?"
"You know." Han Jin replied slowly. He still couldn't figure out why he wanted to help Jedis. Was it because of an indescribable influence?
"How would I know if you don't tell me?" Jedis laughed.
"Haha …" Han Jin also laughed. Jedis' words reminded him of a famous line. "Didn't you say you never lie? You know, but you pretend you don't. Is that a lie? "
"I don't know if what I'm guessing is what you're thinking." Jeddes shrugged.
"Why don't you tell them that you need a messenger? You should be able to see that … they won't refuse you. "
"You are the strongest among your companions, aren't you? If even you don't dare to accept my request, they … will only sacrifice themselves in vain. "
"At least you can force me to agree to it."
"Don't you think that's unfair to you?" Jedis said softly.
"But if you do nothing, won't it be unfair to your friends and family?"
Jedis was silent for a moment. "Right now, I am powerless to change fate."
"You mean … I have the ability to change fate, but I'm not willing to help you, right?" Han Jin smiled bitterly. How did they get back to the topic?
Jedis fell into silence again, and Han Jin also remained motionless. However, his eyes narrowed at a very slow speed, and his eyebrows became lower and lower, as if he was enduring an invisible pressure. The air also became stagnant. Gibran and the others didn't know what was going on, nor did they understand what Han Jin and Jedis were talking about. They could only stare blankly.
Suddenly, Han Jin's eyebrows twitched like an unsheathed sword. The stagnant feeling in the air was swept away, and his eyes opened. He slowly stood up and said without rhyme or reason, "The scenery in Iron Fist City must be very beautiful, right?"
"You …" Jedis showed a shocked expression for the first time.
"My friend once told me a story." "There was a philosopher who had been living in seclusion in a mysterious place. One day, another philosopher went to him and asked him if he could make a lot of people live a better life if he plucked a hair from his leg. Would he be willing to do that?" "That's not true."
"It was a trap," Jedis said with a smile. Jeddis laughed. "If he agrees, there will be a new problem immediately. Cut off one of his hands so that more people can live a better life. Or even cut off his head so that everyone in the continent can live a better life."
"He immediately refused. Many people laughed at him, saying that he was a stingy person." Han Jin said lightly, "But, is that all?"
Jedis was stunned, then frowned and thought hard. After a long time, he said tentatively, "Could it be … your friend means that everyone has the right to refuse to sacrifice for others, for the group. Only then will the relationship between people become truly equal?"
"I don't know." Han Jin smiled. "You are a person who can uphold justice. You won't change just because you are close or distant. Maybe … you are a true believer. I like you."
Gibran and the others didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This was the only thing they could understand. Jedis' smile bloomed little by little. "Is that why you are willing to help me?"
"You won't lie to me, and I won't lie to you," Han Jin said softly. "It's not all because of this." Ever since he met Jedis, he had always been restrained in front of him. But now that he had truly let go, he was able to do as he pleased.
On Han Jin's path of cultivation, energy wasn't a problem. His state of mind was the most important thing! Of course, if he hid in a place where no one could find him, he could peacefully absorb energy. Sooner or later, he would be able to cultivate an indestructible golden body. But an indestructible golden body was definitely not the end of cultivation! At that time, he would have just left the mountain and would have no one to fight with. How could he temper his state of mind? Maybe at that time, he would find a stronger opponent and then have to hide?
After Han Jin made the decision, he immediately knew that he had done the right thing. He let go of his fear and panic, and his heart became extremely light. This was true freedom! Since he really wanted to help Jedis, and the hostility of the world was faintly threatening him, then he might as well go and help! (To be continued, if you want to know the future, please go to www.qidian.com. There are more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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