But Guther Pendragon was very unlucky, his baptism failed that year.

Now his age has reached 117 years old, and he has entered a serious aging stage.

This is the fuse that triggered the conflict in the royal family.

The illegitimate children of the people under King Guser's knees, there are a total of five direct heirs in the royal family.

The eldest, second, and fourth are all princes.

The third and fifth children are princesses.

Among them, the fifth child who is most loved by the old king of Guser is the little princess Jenny Pendragon!

Princess Jenny has been smart since she was a child, and she also learned good tailoring skills from the maid of honor.

It's just that according to royal practice, the princess cannot inherit the throne of the king.

There is no precedent for this in the history of the royal family of Avalon.

The human kingdom in this world still practiced the eldest son system.

The most promising successor to the throne is the First Prince.

However, the old King Guser had expressed his cultivation of Princess Jenny before.

This made the other princes very worried.

Besides the eldest prince, the second child and the fourth child are not fuel-efficient lamps either.

They began to develop their own influence in the kingdom one after another, win over noble groups from all over the world.

The princes and nobles of this world have long since become smelly and long like foot wraps.

This also gave the princes the soil to play with bloodlines and tricks.

They took root in various regions within the Kingdom of Avalon

Even the princess, the third princess, is the same.

She controlled important ports and cities on the eastern coast of the Avalon Kingdom, such as the giant city of The Hague in the eastern part of the Kingdom, Elaraya Port, Whirlpool Bay, and Kekalima Islands.

On the contrary, Jenny Pendragon, the fifth princess who was deeply loved by the old king, disappeared some time ago!

For this reason, Guther Pendragon even issued a kingdom reward order.

Anyone who can find Princess Jenny and **** her back to the main imperial city can get the noble title of hereditary earl and giant city-level fiefdom, as well as a huge sum of five million dinars and a brigade of Avalon elite fighters.

According to rumors, the disappearance of the fifth princess is related to other princes.

Old King Guser also conducted a close investigation on several princes.

Unfortunately, there is no direct evidence.

The palms and backs of the hands are full of flesh, and Guser has nothing to do with the children's open and secret struggles.

He is indeed old, and the Kingdom of Avalon cannot live without an heir.

So he can only acquiesce in the struggle of his children.

The previous Calamity Raven Church was connected with the second prince Carter Pendragon.

In exchange for the support of the church for him, the right to preach in the kingdom controlled by the second prince.

It's a pity that the guy suddenly regretted it later.

That's why the Calamity Raven Church sent an apostle group to raid Odo Village near the Boneyard as revenge.

On the one hand, it is to excavate Balnazar's remnant soul and use it as a sacrifice to summon the spirit of the raven.

On the other hand, it can be regarded as the second prince's downfall.

Because the Marquess of Henry Lancaster of the giant city of Lentax has joined the camp of the second prince.

Several princes and three princesses are not good things.

Only the five princesses who disappeared mysteriously did not participate in it.

Under such circumstances, the kingdom of Avalon may soon enter a state of total chaos.

The shortest is three years, and the longest is five years. The old king of Guser will die.

The big and small nobles who are in charge of the major cities and state cities in the kingdom also need to stand in line in advance.

This is why the Calamity Raven Church wants to take advantage of this juncture.

The Calamity Raven Cult doesn't know much about news from other kingdoms.

But for the three kingdoms of Avalon, Nord, and Vaegir, the church has a unique intelligence system.

Some of the black street rats in the big cities also work for the church.

Rats are all suckers.

As long as you give me money, I will say anything.

Except for the Kingdom of Avalon.

The Nord Kingdom in the north is not peaceful either.

That Queen Sandina is not a good bird. She has served King Ragnar for many years, and behind her is the super family of Trivasin. She secretly develops power, and even the prince is at the mercy of her. It seems that there is a conspiracy brewing.

As for the northernmost Kingdom of Vaegia, the situation is also very complicated.

The Lister family of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Finn Lister, seems to be very concerned about developing the land north of the Impassable Great Wall. They are the richest family in the Kingdom of Vaegia.

It has almost monopolized half of the traveling merchant organizations in the northern border, and its strength is also extremely huge.

Even the royal family has to be afraid of three points.

Recently Finn Lister has had some conflicts with King Yarogluk of the Kingdom of Vaegir.

For this reason, he has left the capital and returned to the family's sphere of influence in the northern part of the kingdom.

According to reports from the fanatics in charge of intelligence in the church, a large amount of supplies are being gathered in the Great City of Eternal Winter, the Great City of Frost and Snow, and the Great City of Cold Forest in Vaegia these days.

In short, the interior of these kingdoms is not peaceful.

It was as if an undercurrent was beginning to surge.

As for the Kingdom of Swadia, the Kugit Empire, the Kingdom of Rhodoks, and the Sultanate of Sarande.

Due to the geographical separation, the Calamity Raven Church does not know the situation of these kingdoms. ,

On the vast continent, their hands can't reach so far.

As for why the Calamity Raven Church pays attention to the situation of the human kingdom, the reason is actually very simple.

Because the most important responsibility of any church is to spread the faith and gain believers.

Only the major human kingdoms have the largest population.

Just because theocracy is incompatible with kingship, the major kingdoms basically reject the church.

The two giant city-level strongholds of the Calamity Raven Church are both in the northern part of the mainland.

One is the Valley of the Jackdaws where Sapphire is now.

It is located in the border area from the northern plateau to the central part of the mainland.

The other is Calamity Island, in the gray fjords off the northwest coast of the mainland.

And the entire northern part of the continent is the territory of the Kingdom of Vaegia.

The reason why the Calamity Raven Church was able to establish a stronghold in the north was also the result of the acquiescence of the high-level kingdom.

Which involves some very complex interests of the game.

But this acquiescence does not mean that the Kingdom of Vaegia will openly let the Calamity Raven Church preach in its jurisdiction.

In fact, there are hundreds of churches, large and small, throughout the continent.

The Calamity Raven Church can only be regarded as a second-class power among all churches.

Most of the churches with more radical and paranoid doctrines are called heretics by the major kingdoms.

Only forces with relatively moderate and neutral teachings such as the "Holy Kingdom Temple", the Radiant Church, and the "Star Holy Church" can not be labeled as "heretics".

It is not as easy for most churches to spread the faith as they think.

They can only set up churches in small villages in remote areas and send church pastors.

It is completely seeking development in the cracks.

Even if it gets to this point, conflicts often break out between churches in order to compete for believers.

The entire Endless Continent is not a place where theocracy is supreme.

This is the real status quo of the church in the mainland.

If the Calamity Raven Church can take advantage of the Avalon Kingdom's imminent chaos in the royal family's power struggle, and find a way to acquire several giant cities, then the Calamity Raven Church will have a chance to become a first-class church power in the mainland.

The number of believers and the influence of the apostles can also expand rapidly.

into a virtuous circle.

This is the true purpose of the Calamity Raven Church.

Raven Saintess Safli naturally knew this too.

This is an opportunity for the development of the Calamity Raven Church, and it is also an important turning point.

It was precisely because of this that Safli felt that the responsibility on her shoulders was too great.

Of course, she is only part of the Church's action.

In order to ensure nothing goes wrong, the Calamity Raven Church selected three targets at the same time.

From the perspective of difficulty, the part she is responsible for is indeed the least difficult.

Jackdaw Valley is a giant city-level settlement.

It governs twelve state cities and one hundred and forty-six villages.

The total population within the jurisdiction of the influence has also reached tens of millions.

There are no towers built on the outskirts of the valley.

It is an open large settlement.

A large number of fortresses were built on the periphery, and there are neat patches of farmland around it.

In order to ensure the basic food supply, the reclaimed farmland covers almost all the vacant land outside the valley.

The crops in the north are very monotonous, and a crop called highland barley is also grown here.

The overall output is not bad, coupled with the blessing of the natural magic circle, it can basically meet the food supply of the population within the jurisdiction.

The area under the jurisdiction of Jackdaw Valley is basically the believers of the church, and every village and state city has built [Raven Tower] and prayer churches of different levels.

These [Raven Towers] can summon ravens that are wandering around.

So the raven has also become a different kind of companion beast in the Jackdaw Valley.

The deacons in the church can control the ravens through special magic.

It can even gain the vision of ravens for scouting or harassment.

Strictly speaking, this valley should be a large basin.

The overall terrain is relatively flat.

To the north is the cold forest of permafrost.

To the south, it borders the kingdom of Swadia in the middle of the continent.

Judging from the location of the continent, it belongs to the edge of the Kingdom of Vaegia.

It is precisely because of this that the Calamity Raven Church can gain a foothold here.

Right in the center of Jackdaw Valley stands a majestic cathedral.

The cathedral has tall towers.

There is also a large stone statue of the Raven God at the highest point.

The wings on the body are carved with a striped path, which is filled with materials such as mithril, fine gold, gem powder, rune stones, etc. It is not as simple as a simple statue.

At this time, the Raven Saintess Sapphire was on one of the towers of the cathedral.

This is already the commanding height in Jackdaw Valley.

Bitter cold wind blows from the northern plateau, bringing the cold air from the north to the central part of the continent from north to south.

Sapphire leaned on the stone stack on the top of the tower, and beside her was a huge black crossbow.

She was wearing a fur coat with a red fox fur scarf around her neck.

She also wore a velvet hat on her head, which could cover her ears under her hair, so she stared at a very distant place with clear eyes, her eyes seemed to be out of focus, in a state of emptiness.

Just when Safley was in a daze, an old man walked out of the top door of the tower behind her.

The old man looked quite old.

The beard and hair on the face have turned white.

The wrinkles at the corners of the eyes are layered upon layer, containing the depth of the years.

He wore a red cloak with three black ravens sewn into it.

Wearing a well-dressed church leather jacket, it is sewn from the fur of the best northern storm bear.

On his feet were leather boots made of deerskin from the Gwell flower of the northern plateau.

His expression was as calm as water, and he looked benevolent.

This is also the appearance characteristic of the high-level church.

This is true from the bottom-level pastor to the deacon of the church, the elders of the apostles, and the elders of the church.

Regardless of whether their thoughts are extreme or dirty, at least they always look so kind on the surface.

This is their unique skill!

It is a unique face that has been cultivated after years of persistence.

If they seem too vicious, how can they preach?

Sapphire heard footsteps behind her, and slowly turned her head.

After seeing the old man, he quickly turned around and bowed respectfully to him.

"Archbishop Byron, why are you here?"

The old man in front of him has a great background, and he is one of the three archbishops of the Calamity Raven Church.

He is also the Archbishop in charge of Jackdaw Valley.

The three archbishops are the real power figures in the Calamity Raven Church apart from the Pope.

Even Sapphire, who is a saint, had to bow and salute when meeting her.

Two of the three archbishops are in charge of the two strongholds of Jackdaw Valley and Calamity Island.

There is also an archbishop who controls the apostles and the Judgment Army under the church.

As for Raven Maiden Saffrey, she doesn't actually have much real power in her hands.

More like a mascot in a church.

Even the status in the church is not as good as that of the archbishop.

It's just a lot higher than those church elders.

After Saffrey bowed and saluted, Archbishop Byron nodded slightly, with a kind smile on his face.

"Saints don't need to be too polite."

"Are you ready for this operation?"

"Be sure to prepare everything well."

"Your goal is the giant city of Lentax."

"And in three weeks' time it will be time for the Marquess of Henry Lancaster to hold a banquet."

"At that time, nobles and nobles from all the major cities under the giant city of Lentax will participate in the banquet!"

"As long as you control these guys, you can control the entire Lentax giant city without a single soldier."

"This is an important part of the "Dragon Devouring Project", absolutely nothing can be lost!"

Archbishop Byron said emotionally.

The emblem of the kingdom of Avalon is the nine-faced dragon god.

The meaning of this "Dragon Devouring Project" is clearly revealed.

Regarding the archbishop's words, Raven Saintess Safri just lowered her head deeply.

"I understand Archbishop Byron."

"Safley will definitely dedicate her blood and soul to the church!"

"Take the giant city of Lentax, and let the glory of the Raven God shine on the earth."

"Archbishop, I met a friend when I was in Odo Village."

"His strength is very strong, maybe he can help us."

"If it wasn't for him in Odo Village, I'm afraid I would have been captured by the Knight Squadron Captain Kunel of the Lentax Giant City and the Dragonborn Knight."

Hearing Saffrey's suggestion, Archbishop Byron shook his head.

"No! Saffrey, this shows that this operation is of great importance!"

"It must not be disclosed to any outsiders!"

"Unless you can turn him into a fanatic of the church."

"Let him complete the believer's conversion ceremony..."

"Then perhaps I will agree with your suggestion."

Archbishop Byron said calmly.

Raven Saintess Safli was slightly dazed for a while before she nodded.

"I...I see, Archbishop!"

Hearing what Saffrey said, Archbishop Byron showed an inscrutable smile in satisfaction.

"Very good, Raven Maiden Safri."

"Don't disappoint the Pope's expectations of you."

"Don't disappoint the church's cultivation and nurturing of you."

"May the Raven God protect your soul forever!"

With his chin raised, he raised his right hand and lightly brushed the top of Safley's head.

With his arms waving, a silver-white trail of frost also appeared above Sapphire's head.

Raven Saintess Safli didn't answer, but just bowed her body down.

After Archbishop Byron finished speaking, a pair of blue and white frosty wings condensed on his back.

Then, the pair of wings flapped, and with each flap, white snowflakes emerged and fell to the ground, and then Archbishop Byron flew directly from the top of the tower.

The flying speed of the frosty wings was very fast, creating a blue-white streamer trail under the night, and it disappeared into the night sky in a blink of an eye.

It can be seen that this old guy has a high attainment in frost magic.

This is also a normal situation. If you don't have a few brushes, how can you become an archbishop?

Moreover, the Raven God worshiped by the Calamity Raven Church has two characteristics.

One is the characteristic of frost magic, and the manifestations of monsters and magic are frost raven and frost magic.

The Frost Raven that was captured before Zong Shen is now in charge of cooling in the territory.

As for another characteristic, that is the disaster characteristic.

This is a very peculiar property.

Represents such characteristics as plague, natural disasters, and bad luck.

Therefore, the top leaders of those churches basically have the power of frost or the power of disaster.

The same is true for the Raven Maiden Saffrey herself.

When she received the baptism of the Raven Spirit, she obtained a special bloodline enhancement.

Even the blood in the body carries bits and pieces of frost power.

So when the Calamity Raven Church was excavating the Boneyard, the magic circle arranged to suppress the undead needed to use Sapphire's blood as a main material.

It is because her blood contains a wealth of frost power~lightnovelpub.net~ that can suppress the recovery of the undead to a certain extent, this is the power in the blood.

After Archbishop Byron flew away, Safley slowly raised her head.

Her expression was unprecedentedly dignified.

The Lentax Colossus will be her last chance to prove herself.

If she fails again, according to the tradition of the church, the frost blood in her body will most likely be deprived.

This is a cruel fact.

When she is unable to gain benefits for the church, she will also lose everything the church has bestowed on her.

Even being a saint of the church cannot avoid it.

She, who grew up in the church since she was a child, has a very deep understanding of this.

It can be said that no one understands the cruelty of the church better than Safley.

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