Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

第437章 情况（3k8，第二更！300~400月票加更）

Albert said, looking at Luo Xiu with dark red eyes, and continued:

"You just unlocked the veil of the 'Lightless Cage', and the angel you contracted is still here. He told us that it was you who finally killed the 'tyrant' and assisted us in the final battle."

“…It’s Him. I know.”

Luo Xiu nodded.

He did not recall Tatia in the end, but only made her return to her glory.

That was for a purpose - to prevent Albert, Lansas and other [Supreme] people from thinking that "Brigantis" abandoned the body container of "Omniscient Attendant" Calivian and used his own body as a container again - if he fainted afterwards, he would be properly handled and cared for, instead of being controlled or monitored because of the budding suspicion.

In Luo Xiu's memory of his previous life, there was indeed such a precedent - after the advent of version 3.0 of "The Abyss Upside Down", the clergy who were suspected of being possessed would be closely controlled and monitored for a period of time until they were confirmed to be safe.

That was an emergency decree jointly formulated and issued by the Holy See and the Empire.

Although the situation is not as serious as in the previous life, in the style of the Supreme - the style that doubt is the truth, Tatia appeared before them in the form of Glory and told them that the "Bishop" killed Brigantes. This was an insurance policy to avoid being suspected after she fell into a coma.

But letting a "fallen angel" look after me after I was unconscious was risky in itself... but I couldn't think more about it at the time.

No matter what, after I fell into a coma, I would still be under the watchful eyes of Albert, Lansas and others. As long as they knew that "Brigantis" did not possess me, that would be enough and there would not be any other major problems.

Judging from the reactions of Albert, Lansas and others, Tatia probably didn't reveal much to them.

The fallen angel actually had no great interest in these Supreme Beings. His current interest was in what the "Deathrattle Demon" Mourner, who had devoured most of Brigantis' soul, would look like after he was killed.
And, in order to balance the power between "angels" and "demons", how will Luo Xiu make Him equally sublime.

He was looking forward to the scene of himself being sublimated into a "four-winged angel", but he had been with Him for a long time and knew that He was a fallen angel who took pleasure in "deception" rather than "betrayal" - he still had reason to believe that He would not cheat him without any motive in such an occasion.

He had indeed never done anything like this that would really betray him... Luo Xiu recalled it in his mind, and Tatia had returned to the "Eternal Kingdom" due to the depletion of her mana. He is not in the world now.

After that, Luo Xiu heard Albert continue:

"After that, we successfully occupied and entered the city of Latama."

"There are only a few residents left in the city. Most of them have been used as food and devoured by the 'disaster'. Only a small number of them have gathered in the slums in the south of Latama City. Most of them were originally slaves in Latama City, about a thousand people."

"When Bianting found them, they didn't resist. They just begged us to give them some food. Their leader, who seemed to be a man named Binkel Lewis, said he could help us with work, no matter how heavy the work was, as long as we could keep them alive."

After a pause, an interested expression appeared on Albert's face, as if he was recalling something.

But soon he continued:
"I was quite impressed by them. The 'Border Court' did take them in, provided them with food and arranged jobs for them as they wished. This is the mercy of the Supreme Being."

"..."

Luo Xiu didn't say anything, just nodded with a smile in response.

Perhaps the situation of the slaves would become better because of this - but overall it wouldn't change much.

After all, he had witnessed with his own eyes the end of those "slaves" in Fort Caveri and Sigalia Mansion.

Luo Xiu thought about these things, but didn't think too much about them.

Albert did not continue the topic.

But his expression turned serious at the same time, and he said:
"And during the two days you were in a coma, Luo Xiu."

"An unexpected person appeared - that was the 'Hidden Sage' who appeared in Songyuan City, Hoffman Lotfi. One day after we captured Latama City, he appeared outside the city."

"You mean 'Hidden Sage' Hoffman?"

Luo Xiu's pupils shrank slightly.

This is an old rival - although Luo Xiu has never met him.

But when he was in Songyuan City, Hoffman almost ruined his plan several times, and his own strength was also quite strong - he was a saint with the sixth level of [Intelligence] and mastered many evil forbidden alchemies.

I didn't expect him to follow me here - but there are indeed traces. Because the "Omniscient Attendant" Kalivian, who was occupied by Brigantis as a vessel... he seems to be one of the elders of the "Hidden Omniscient", so it is normal for Hoffman to appear outside the city of Latama.

"It's him." Albert nodded.

"He seemed to be looking for Kalivian, the executioner of [Intelligence] - but when he saw that Latama City had changed its flag, he turned around and left. At that time, Lord Klein went to chase him."

As Albert said this, Luo Xiu immediately looked towards Klein, and the Golden Sword Saint just nodded lightly.

"He ran away." Klein then said succinctly, "I pierced through one of his puppets, but I couldn't pierce through him."

"..."

"I understand." Luo Xiu nodded.

"Hidden Sage" Hoffman...he was indeed here to find Kalivian.

It is not clear whether he knows that Kalivian has been occupied by Brigantis as a vessel... Or is it that the reason why Hoffman came here is because Kalivian once asked him for help?

"..." Luo Xiu thought about these things in a divergent manner.

But no matter what, he now knows that the "Hidden Sage" Hoffman, the enemy of the six destiny, is surrounding the expeditionary force.

This wise man who is known as the "Hidden Omniscient" is in alliance with the "Dragon of Destruction" Fafnir, the lord of Fafnir Territory and one of its chief executioners.

After that, he might continue to create new troubles for the expeditionary force. The only one in the expeditionary force who is at the same level as him is the "Golden Sword Saint" Klein Fesera. Maybe he can compete with Hoffman in terms of strength alone, but it is better to let Klein Fesera defend him alone...

Luo Xiu thought to himself, and he quickly figured out in his mind how to deal with him if the "Hidden Sage" Hoffman really attacked.

After making all these plans, Luo Xiu stopped thinking about it. His eyes fell back on Albert and asked:
"What else happened? What's the current situation of my clergy and the 'Guardians'?"

"Most of them are fine, Luo Xiu."

Albert's voice suddenly became heavy, and he said, "But one of your priests, the 'priest' of the secret chamber, Fran Demir, died."

"He was a gorgeous priest. He was guarding the clergy behind him, and was besieged by three 'Scourge' monsters, and his body was pierced."

“He was gorgeous to the end.”

"..."

Fran is dead...

Frans, one of the three "priests" sent from the Catholic Church and the one he appointed as the "priest" of the secret chamber, died.

On a battlefield of that intensity, death is a normal thing.

Luo Xiu was mentally prepared for this, but he still felt uncomfortable when he heard Albert say the result.

He still remembered that the three priests applied to come to the Red Maple City Church from the An Yi General Church because they admired the deeds of the "Bishop of Red Maple City".

The sacrifice of a "priest" would also be a significant blow to other clergymen.

The death of a clergyman at the "Quadruple Destiny" level was a significant loss from the perspective of high-level combat power, and the vacancy of the "priest" function in the secret office was also very troublesome. Currently, among the clergymen following the expedition, no one was suitable to take over Fran's position.

"..."

"……I see."

Luo Xiu nodded and said:
"I will preside over the soul-sending ceremony for him and guide his soul to ascend to the eternal heaven."

"Anything else?"

"After the priest died, one day after we successfully captured the city of Latama," Albert said, "a holy deacon and a shining knight from your church also arrived."

"The name of the 'Glorious Knight' is Evans. As for the 'Holy Deacon', you and I are both familiar with him, Luo Xiu."

When Albert said this, Luo Xiu could only think of one person.

He then blurted out:
"Hubert?"

"It's him." Albert nodded.

Evans and Hubbard... they are actually here.

Hubert was indeed an old acquaintance, and Luo Xiu was also very familiar with the "Glorious Knight" Evans, who was one of the two Glorious Knights who went deep into the bottom of the Black Crystal Factory with him at that time.

It was the shining knight carrying the exaggerated holy shield.

According to the information Luo Xiu obtained, they had originally stayed in Songyuan City and did not go on the expedition with other expeditionary forces.

They should have come with a mission - arranged by Archbishop Sid to provide us with necessary reinforcements because of the "disaster" in Latama City?
At the beginning of the Holy Crusade, the "Divine Revelation" that he had made against the city of Latama was indeed transmitted back to the General Church for backup. Evans and Hubert... these two people who truly knew about the [Abyss] and the devil, did they come here for this?

But the "disaster of Latama City" had been solved by himself. If they really came here for this, then it would be a wasted trip...

No, it is not a wasted trip. I can lead them to continue the "Holy Expedition" and serve as the high-level combat force of the "Five-fold Destiny" of the Red Maple City Expeditionary Force. In this way, the expeditionary force will have a luxurious combat force configuration of one "Six-fold Destiny" and five "Five-fold Destiny"!
Luo Xiu was thinking about these things in his heart.

But he still maintained a smiling, gentle expression, his face looked pale and his spirit was weak.

In front of him, he saw Albert, Lansas, and the "Golden Sword Saint" Klein standing up from their seats one after another. This time, it was Lansas the "Winter" who spoke:
"Well, it's just like Albert said."

"Seeing that you finally woke up from your coma, Lord Luo Xiu, I congratulate you for resisting the temptation of death and not dying just like that."

"We have arranged a waiter for you, Lord Luo Xiu. I hope you can rest well and recover as soon as possible."

"Then this afternoon, right here in this palace, we will discuss the next goal of the 'expedition'. Lord Luo Xiu, if you feel well, I would like to invite you to participate."

"..."

Lansas's tone was gentle, and his signature gentle smile was still on his face, but he always gave people a cold feeling.

It's a strange feeling that you feel close to someone when you first meet him, but feel distant when you meet him again, but that's indeed Lansas' style.

"I'll be there." Luo Xiu nodded.

Lanzas then nodded in response.

"That's all we have to say, then."

After saying this to Lansas, Albert said goodbye to Luo Xiu:

"Goodbye, Luo Xiu."

Then they walked out of the room.

Lansas of "Winter" followed behind Albert, and Klein Fesela of "Golden Sword Saint" followed at the end.

Only after Albert and Lansas left the room did Klein turn around and face Luo Xiu. The Golden Sword Saint did not say anything, but bowed deeply at a 45-degree angle to Luo Xiu before walking out of the room.

Then, from the direction of the door, there was a crisp sound of the door closing and being locked.

Luo Xiu was still sitting on the edge of the bed, and when the three left the room, he had already opened his panel.

He felt that he had recovered and adapted almost completely. He would be able to leave the room soon and go to the church's headquarters to meet the two "Glorious Knight" and "Holy Deacon" who came to support him, as well as Evans and Hubbard.

But now, there is no one to disturb us, and we can perform the "sacrifice" with full sense of ritual.

——He will deal with two heavyweight settlements: the reward for killing the "Gluttonous Tyrant" Brigantis and the reward for completing the "Hell Difficulty" hidden mission [Tyrant of Latama]!
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(End of this chapter)