Chapter 382
Chapter 382: Snatching one’s Subordinate
When Bollands heard Han Shuo’s statement. The earthworm-like scars on his face seemed to be alive due to his excitement, causing those who see him to be frightened as though they’ve seen a ghost during the day.
Even Bollands’ current master sacred swordmaster Karel did not have a way to control the killing intent on his body. All along, Bollands had been experimenting by himself. As the exploration into the unknown was filled with uncertainty and danger, even sacred swordsmaster Karel was unable to provide him with any form of assistance.
To sacred swordsmaster Karel Ascot, Bollands’ meticulous studying of killing intent was completely unorthodox. He didn’t believe in wasting time on such things and had previously persuaded Bollands to go back to training in the orthodox field of training dou qi. Unfortunately, Bollands had already delved deeper and deeper, gradually becoming obsessed in the experimenting and it was hard for him to extricate himself. Karel was unable to persuade Bollands and with his heart feeling disdain, he naturally would not be able to assist Bollands in this “unorthodox” path.
At present, he heard Han Shuo mention that Han Shuo possessed a technique that could conceal and control his killing intent. To Bollands who had always been alone in this unfamiliar field, Han Shuo’s statement was like words from heaven, as though ripping open Bollands’ many years of lonesomeness. Bollands immediately couldn’t maintain self-control.
“A-Are you for real?” Due to Bollands’ excited mood, his face trembled violently and his tone was filled with disbelief.
Previously, Bollands had seen Han Shuo’s battle against Brut Merchant ‘s Leah Cain, as well has the miracles Han Shuo displayed the first time Bollands saw him. These gave Bollands the surprised feeling of meeting someone similar to him. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have stayed behind today after Lawrence had left and attempt to chat in detail with Han Shuo. He wanted to see if he could obtain any long-awaited gains from Han Shuo.
Affirmatively nodding his head, Han Shuo confidently replied, “Not only to wield the killing intent on your body, I also have a way to absorb the aura of death in a battlefield. Heh heh, I believe that in the entire Profound Continent, I am the only one who is proficient in such a technique.”
With that sentence, Han Shuo’s demonic aura ferociously flowed out, clouds of blood red fog suddenly emerged from Han Shuo’s body. Contained within the blood red fog clouds was a ruthless killing intent filled with despair and endless resentment, causing one’s spirit to tremble. Under Han Shuo’s mental manipulation, the clouds of killing intent transformed into blades that similar to needles, forming a seemingly corporeal petal of a blooming blood red sinister devilish flower.
Bollands’ eyes popped out, his gaze fixed on Han Shuo. The numerous, crisscrossed scars on his face appeared to be wriggling about, resembling earthworms. The heavy scent of blood on Bollands’ body couldn’t be contained as it spread out. However, he was unable to emulate Han Shuo’s proficient manipulation of this bizarre energy.
“Heh heh, once you enter the path of demons, you never be able to leave from my control. Karel, Karel, it’s not that I intentionally want to snatch your subordinate. In reality, you are simply unable to properly instruct such a talent.” After Bollands left, Han Shuo muttered to himself, feeling immensely pleased.
Within the Duke’s mansion.
Today, Duke Ashburn secretly met with a few special guests, a group of clerics belonging to the Church of Light.
The Church of Light’s Red Archbishop Kosse, who was based in the Lancelot Kingdom, as well as a few Temple Knights and White Priests were chatting happily with Duke Ashburn and eldest prince Charles within Duke Ashburn’s mansion.
The Church of Light was viewed as the religious organization with the largest influence in the whole continent. In the Profound Continent, many countries had various kinds of military organizations. Any country with a Temple of Light would have the protection of Temple Knights. The number of Temple Knights varied depending on the size of the temple.
Within the Oden Kingdom where the Church of Light was headquartered at, the Temple of Light possessed a regiment of ten thousand Temple Knights. All these years, there always existed ten large knight regiments with the continent. The Church of Light’s Temple Knights have always had an impressive reputation. It is even rumored in the outside world that the Temple Knight regiment was the strongest knight regiment in the whole continent.
Furthermore, numerous figures in the Church of Light similarly had astonishing strength. For example, a character like Red Archbishop Kosse, who possessed a divine artifact, was a nightmare to anyone, especially darkness magicians and necromancers. Once they met the divine artifact-wielding Red Archbishop Kosse, it would basically allow Kosse to proclaim the might of the God of Light, proving their lowliness. The Church’s strength in the Profound Continent was unfathomably large. Faith was the vaguest and the hardest thing to comprehend. Often, it could cause an ordinary person to become fanatic and prejudiced and then doing unreasonable things. The Church of Light was an expert in exploiting the strength of faith, causing both the ignorant masses and nobility to become prejudiced, not necessarily in a proper orientation.
Within the Lancelot Kingdom, the strength of the Church of Light similarly not be underestimated. Every city in the Lancelot Kingdom had a temple of the Church of Light. Places with a Temple of Light would naturally have the armed forces from the Church of Light. The private forces that completely worshiped the God of Light was, in fact, a factor of instability to any kingdom.
However, perhaps it’s due to the Church of Light’s influence being too large, in any country, the private forces of the Church of Light was actually a lawful existence. This stemmed from the thoughts and demands in worshipping the God of Light. Even Lancelot Kingdom’s King Uhtred accepted this tacitly.
Fortunately, the Church of Light wasn’t the principal church in the Lancelot Kingdom.The people also worshiped the Goddess of Nature, the Goddess of Ice and Snow as well as other deities. These numerous churches were distributed across every city in the Lancelot Kingdom, but were unable to shake the foundation of the kingdom.
Now that the Lancelot Kingdom is caught up in the struggle for power by the various princes, it is inevitable that religions choose a candidate to support. The correct choice would bring immediate benefits to their church. For the possibility to be the only religion within the Lancelot Kingdom, Kosse had precisely eyed eldest prince Charles. That was why he would appear within Duke Ashburn’s residence.
The support of the enormous Church of Light was naturally a joyous affair for Duke Ashburn. Eldest prince Charles was similarly overjoyed. As an orthodox knight, he already had a favorable impression of the Church of Light. When the Church of Light planned to support him, this favorable impression naturally increased many times over.
Both sides were perfectly contented regarding the discussion of the pledges of power and the provision of assistance, satisfied with the collaboration. As Duke Ashburn and eldest prince Charles showed their hospitality to the clerics, Kosse suddenly sighed before saying, “How does Lord Duke view Brettel City’s Count Bryan?”
“He is just a lucky guy who curries favor as he schemes for profits. In addition, this fellow has no foresight. I believe his happy days will soon be over.” Duke Ashburn’s face darkened as he lightly smiled, giving his judgment of Han Shuo.
“Lord Duke is mistaken. That person is definitely not easy to deal with. That person has the backing of the Calamity Church. Being our old adversaries that have hiddenly fought against our Church of Light for hundreds of years, we are fully aware of the fearsomeness of the Calamity Church. To be honest with you, I’ve previously acted personally, bringing a few Temple Knights to seize said person. Yet, I returned in failure twice and was even injured.” At this point, Kosse sighed again, before continuing, “The pontiff has instructed that our members within the Lancelot Kingdom should disregard all costs in eliminating this person. I hope Lord Duke will be able to help us.”
When Kosse mentioned the Calamity Church, both Duke Ashburn and eldest prince Charles’s expression suddenly became a little unsightly. A high-ranked noble like Duke Ashburn naturally knew of the existence of the Calamity Church. They were a demonic lair that gathered true fiends. Duke Ashburn could never have thought that Han Shuo actually had such an origin. This made Duke Ashburn a little apprehensive.
However, Duke Ashburn and eldest prince Charles had made a move previously. Both of them believed that Han Shuo was already aware of that. Regardless if it’s Han Shuo himself or the Calamity Church, both parties were ruthless and would settle their grievances. Hence, both of them understood that they had already become mortal enemies with Han Shuo.
Although the Calamity Church was infamous, the Church of Light was capable of suppressing the Calamity Church in their few hundred years of battle. That was sufficient in proving that the Church of Light was similarly a powerful religious organization. When he heard Kosse mentioning his intention to eliminate Han Shuo, Ashburn immediately replied frankly, “We have tried previously, however it ended in failure. This person supports that illegitimate child, I believe sooner or later he would be at death’s door. Mister Kosse’s opinion is to eliminate him earlier?”
Nodding his head, Red Archbishop Kosse sighed as he said, “This person is the cause of the Profound Continent’s instability. His existence would bring about disaster to the Profound Continent. The Church of Light’s goal all along is precisely to eliminate all existences within the continent that defied the will of God. He is precisely the target that we need to immediately get rid off.” “In that case, Lord Bishop, what is your plan?” Duke Ashburn seized the moment when Kosse ended his emotional statement to question closely.
“I have a plan. However, I need both of you to assist me…” , Red Archbishop Kosse nodded as he started describing his intention to the two of them.