Mount and Blade System: Start from Pioneer Lords.

Chapter 311 Ancient Secrets

Fatih's voice sounded beside Levi, carrying with it endless pride and awe.

If possible, the lord would rather have never been to this underground temple.

Knowing such a secret means that the Holy Light Church will not let him go easily.

This secret of the Holy Light Church is enough to shock the world!
A human being who has lived from ancient times to the present is enough to drive all the ambitious people with a short lifespan crazy.

The era when the Twelve Saints lived was undoubtedly the most prosperous era of magic. At that time, there was not even the concept of magic tides.

The Elf Empire is still in power, the dwarves are concentrating on digging their own gold mines in Ironforge, and the orcs have established the Orc Empire in the wilderness.

At that time, humans could only barely occupy their own one-third acre of land.

In that great era, these trendsetters were undoubtedly the overlords of the medieval continent.

Unfortunately, time is enough to erase everything, and these overlords have long lost their glory.

As for the reason why they became completely impoverished, it had long been buried in the holy war that swept across the entire medieval continent.

However, today the whole world seems to have collectively forgotten about that holy war, and there are only a few records of it in history books.

Therefore, the lord doesn't know much about this.

"Levi, if Saint Igo hadn't specifically asked to see you, I wouldn't want to involve you in the troubles of the Holy Light Church."

Fadil bowed respectfully to the handsome man in the pilgrimage pool.

If we were to rank people by seniority, this saint would be the grandfather of his great-grandfather's great-grandfather...

Levi also pretended to bow.

Anyway, courtesy is always welcome. Who knows what tricks this old antique has? It is only right to be in awe of him.

"Fatih, is our Saint Igo asleep? Should we wake him up?"

But after observing for a long time, Levi didn't find any signs of the saint waking up, and he couldn't help but say something disrespectful in a low voice.

"No, actually this body will never wake up."

At this moment, a light voice came from behind.

The lord, whose nerves were already tense, was so frightened that he hugged Fatiel's waist and jumped back about ten feet.

"Hey, where did you come from, you monster? Show yourself quickly." He was so scared that he uttered a line in the Far Eastern style of shadow puppetry.

"Okay Levi, don't be too nervous, this is Saint Ego."

Even Fatih was amused by the lord's behavior and patted the arms around his waist with his little hands.

"Ah?" Levi's face was full of disbelief.

He looked at the dwarf in front of him who was only one blade and sixty-seven, not even as tall as Fatil, and then turned his head to look at the huge man soaking in the holy water pool.

Levi would never believe that the dwarf in front of him, who was not even as tall as his chest, was one of the famous Twelve Saints - Saint Ego.

It's really no wonder that he made a fuss. A tiger has been replaced by a sheep, and no one can remain calm.

"Mr. Levi, could you please put our Holy Lady down first?" Saint Igo smiled and looked at Fatih who was held in the lord's arms with one hand.

"Hehe, Lord Saint Ego, please don't be offended. Your appearance is really too shocking." Levi laughed awkwardly twice, finally put Fatih back on the ground, and then looked at each other curiously.

Compared to the god-like man in the holy water pool who made people feel awe at just one look at him, the Saint Ego in front of him was obviously more ordinary and peaceful.

But the lord knew that this was the attitude of a truly strong person, or in the words of his previous life, returning to nature.

He has a handsome face, kind and solemn, and his eyes are as deep as the starry sky, as if he can see through people's hearts, yet they are full of pity and compassion.

He was wearing a plain white robe without any gorgeous decorations, but there were mysterious runes embroidered on the robe. Levi could feel the unimaginable rich magic power contained in it.

With long golden hair that almost reaches the ground, one can imagine that he must have been a famous handsome man when he was young.

"Levi, I'll call you that. I often heard about your deeds in Gunda, and little Tiel also told me something about you later." Saint Igo took the initiative to walk towards a small house next to the temple. "Before starting other topics, why not try the purple honey flower tea I brewed first."

"As you wish, Levi, Sir...anything is fine." The lord followed directly behind the saint.

Since they had already fallen into the wolf's den, he just let them go. According to records, the twelve saints dedicated their lives to helping others, selflessly giving of their strength and even sacrificing themselves. They were full of tolerance and understanding for the mistakes of the world, and each of them was a great monk with compassion for the world.

However, Levi noticed that this saint was not walking, but floating on the ground. No wonder he didn't notice that the other party came silently behind him just now.

"Really? What were those deeds? What did Fadil say about me?" Levi asked happily. The Lord was inevitably a little flattered to be remembered by a saint who existed in legend.

"At first he seemed like a country baron who sold himself, then he was a lucky baron... until now he has become the respected Marquis Levi." Saint Igo waved his hand casually, and the door opened without wind. After entering, he invited the two to sit at a round table.

"It's expected, but what on earth is this country baron who sells himself?" The lord was speechless.

Igo Saint tapped lightly, and the teapot on the table began to boil instantly. He then poured a cup of tea for each of them and said with a smile:

"As for Little Teal, a lot was said, but these are the only ones I remember - Pride, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust?"

"Saint Lord Igo always likes to joke. I hope you don't mind, Levi." Fatih sipped a cup of hot tea and said calmly.

"That's nothing." Seeing the smiling face of Ego Saint, the Lord knew that this was all his own words. He waved his hand in a magnanimous manner, but finally corrected him: "I admit the first three, but lust is purely an injustice done to me by the world."

"I have never had any scandal with any beautiful woman."

Speaking of this, the lord felt very aggrieved.

"Really?" Saint Igo looked at the Lord meaningfully, but did not continue the conversation. "By the way, Lord Igo, what on earth is going on with you now?!"

The lord finally couldn't help but ask this question, he was really curious.

"Levi, let me explain this." Fatih put down the teacup and seemed to be thinking about where to start before continuing: "As you can see, Saint Igo is now completely in a spiritual state, and the one immersed in the holy water is his real body."

"Then this..." Levi looked at Ego Saint, who was swallowing tea, and looked completely no different from an ordinary person.

Logically speaking, shouldn't the soul be incorporeal? Why doesn't the tea flow out of the other person's body?

"It's just a little magic trick. Since I became what I am now, it's inevitable that I will pay more attention to the holy light magic of the soul system." Saint Ego smiled slightly.

This saint is almost exactly the same as described in the records. His every move exudes a holy aura that makes people involuntarily feel awe and trust.

Just because he is a soul, people would never think of him as an evil spirit, causing unreasonable fear in their hearts.

"Don't worry, Levi. You can ask any questions you want before you go get the Holy Word Book. We have plenty of time."

Saint Igo seemed to have noticed that the lord was surrounded by various problems, so he comforted him.

"You're so polite." Levi's impression of the saint was good so far.

Although he is old, his thoughts are surprisingly unconventional. He does not have the old-fashioned preaching style of conversation or arrogance.

On the contrary, he was unusually close to the common people.

Although he himself is as cunning as a devil, he never hesitates to admire those people with noble character.

"First question, I want to know why you want to see me." The lord was not polite and asked directly.

"Levi." Igo Saint's eyes were kind and compassionate, and even his request did not evoke any ill will: "To be honest, we need your help, but it is up to you to decide whether to help or not. Even if you refuse, we will not feel dissatisfied. But before that, I sincerely ask you to listen to my story from beginning to end patiently."

“This may involve some ancient secrets, but it won’t cause you any trouble.”

"You say." Levi found that Fatih also sat up straight.

Obviously, the saint was not aware of the content of the subsequent conversation.

"This is a long history, so long ago that I almost forgot it." Saint Igo's eyes showed a look of reminiscence, and then he gently waved his hand. A golden light burst out from his body and spread in all directions. "Before that, let me activate the magic circle to isolate the outside world. After all, it is inevitable that some annoying rats will set their sights here."

After doing all this, he fell into deep thought, as if recalling something. "All this should start with the elemental tides, but now you should generally call it the magic tides. The two are actually similar."

"In the ancient times, the elemental tides were very strong. Although the legendary masters in the material world were still rare, they were definitely not like today where they could be counted on a few hands."

"The magicians who are most sensitive to elemental power have discovered that the magic power of this world is decreasing at an unimaginable speed."

"Perhaps it has no effect on ordinary people, but for legendary masters, it is like water to fish, and it is indispensable for a moment."

"Why can't it be missing?" Levi asked curiously.

Logically speaking, apart from those magicians, the lack of magic power actually has little impact on the Fighting Knights and other professions.

"Because at that time, most extraordinary professions were linked to magic power. Lack of magic power meant that a legendary wizard who could unleash world-destroying magic would become a street liar who only knew a few tricks."

Saint Igo continued, "Both Dou Qi and the Holy Word Book were products that came into being later. In that era, druids, planeswalkers, priests, necromancers, blood mages, etc., all relied on magic power."

"So you are?" Levi thought that this saint was also practicing the Book of Holy Words, but it seems that is not the case.

"I can actually be said to be a person favored by God. Everything I have was given by the goddess, whether it is magic power or a strong body." Saint Igo had a pious look on his face, as if as long as the topic of the Goddess of Holy Light was mentioned, this top powerful man in the material world would immediately become a devout believer.

But at the end he explained: "But the Holy Word Book was created based on the power source of the twelve of us. I will talk about this later."

Levi nodded and did not ask the Goddess of Holy Light whether such an idiotic question existed.

When the abyss appeared and fought a battle with the Demon Prince, there was no need to say more about these things.

"Faced with the survival crisis, the first to act are the planeswalkers. These guys control powerful space spells."

"Are you looking for a new world?" Levi asked based on speculation.
After all, the easiest way to deal with the magic tide is to change the living environment. Considering that the opponent also controls space spells, it is not difficult to guess what actions will be taken.

"Yes, the planeswalkers used magic to detect a world with a high concentration of elemental power and that was suitable in every way, and they found the coordinates of this world."

"All the powerful beings from all races above epic level in the material world, whether they are elves, dwarves, or dragons, held an unprecedented council and unanimously approved the establishment of a huge portal to this world, waiting for the tide of the elements in the material world to rise again before returning. However... an accident happened!"

"There are indigenous people here, and they don't agree with you going there?" Levi guessed.

"No, it's much more terrible than this!"

“No one expected that this world had just been devoured by the fallen servants of God and the undead, dragging the entire world into eternal chaos.”

"So this is the beginning of the holy war?" Levi asked.

"Yes, the fallen servants who control various divine arts, the undead dragon, the Lich King... there is absolutely no possibility of negotiation with these guys. The battle reached its climax as soon as it began."

"Can't we just close the portal and look for a new world?" Although the lord was an idiot about magic, he also knew that the portal could be closed.

"Levi, you have to know that the two worlds are like a hunter and a vicious tiger in the dark. As long as the position is exposed, the battle is inevitable."

"When we built a portal to this world, the other side's fallen servants who controlled space magic also knew the coordinates of the material world. Even if the portal is closed, they can still build a new one."

"It must have been a fierce battle." Levi sighed.

After all, the undead of a world, just thinking about it makes one shudder.

"Yes, it was so brutal that it lasted for a full 121 years and 132 days." Saint Igo added two-thirds of the tea to the bottom for the two men, and then continued, "In order to meet the needs of the war, the dwarves took out all the artifacts they had made, and all dragons above youth participated in the battle, and even all warlike races were pulled in to participate in the war."

(End of this chapter)