However, in the Ganquan Palace, the center of the inner ring area of Seine City, it is quiet and solemn. As the founder and current ruler of the Burgundian dynasty, King John, known as the "Fearless One", was dressed in an extremely gorgeous military uniform and quietly knelt in front of the tall altar to pray.
He has big eyes and a broad face, and his muscles are taut and full of strength. His hair is loose and thick, and his facial lines are deep and wrinkled. He has a majestic and stern look that is easily associated with a lion. . Therefore, he is also respected and described as a born king.
The bright and mottled sunlight passed through the stained glass mosaic on the huge high window, turning into bright spots of light, shining on him and making him look particularly pious and sacred. However, this solemn and solemn atmosphere was quickly broken by the fierce movement of the door slamming in.
Then there were the faint sounds of a fierce battle in the distance, which also tore apart the illusion of peace in the hall. Surrounded by several white-robed and white-armored knights wearing dark blue cross cloaks, the Archbishop Roussillon, wearing a high crown with sacred symbols and a wide white cassock trailing to the floor, entered.
However, now the Archbishop of the Capital Region/Archbishop of the Kingdom/Metropolitan of Seine City appointed by the Burgundian Dynasty can't hide his worry and eagerness. He almost rushes to the altar regardless of his age, and He asked repeatedly: "Your Majesty, why are you still here?"
"Our troops and soldiers are fighting hard and need your personal leadership and instructions." "When will the reinforcements agreed in the north arrive?" "When will the regiments on the southern front arrive?" Return?" "Your Majesty, please open your eyes and take a look. Our only soldiers and followers are suffering continuous losses and retreat, and we need your encouragement and rewards." "The six city defense generals you appointed have already Four of them have completely lost contact." "Do you still expect those half-hearted ministers?"
"Are you...finished?" However, King John just listened quietly to what the other party said before slowly standing up. Although he didn't have any weapons in his hands, the pressure and suffocation that hit him made the knight next to Roussillon take two steps back.
"Your Majesty, at this critical moment, have you also awakened your ancient bloodline?" Instead, Roussillon took a deep breath without realizing it and asked: "This is really great...soldiers on the front line, We need your heroic demeanor to show off your power."
"Luang?" However, King John suddenly called him by his secular name: "We have known each other for thirty years, right? At that time, you were still the acolyte of the bishop of the Wang family; and I was just A hunting captain in the royal court; then agreed to support each other."
"Your Majesty?" Archbishop Roussillon asked with some confusion: "Of course I am very grateful to Your Majesty for the help and support you have given me over the years; however, what you said has nothing to do with the current imminent situation. relationship and help?”
"Luang, you know that when the five princes came together to rule, my Burgundian victorious army and I were the first to be jointly attacked by others." However, King John suddenly asked an unrelated topic. : "The Archduke Alemanni even claimed to have killed me."
"In fact, all my subordinates, vassals, and close guards were all killed or wounded in the raid; and the person who put on my robes to die in my stead was also a cousin of mine. And I can only Like a rat in a ditch, it fled along the river into the underground of Seine City.”
"But it was also at this desperate moment that I, who was unfortunately lost in the maze of the catacombs, also encountered that special 'being'; although it had been sleeping for a long time and still had no way to wake up, but inadvertently, Destroy the pursuers who went deep underground."
"This is also the first time I know that the legends about the Ancient One in the royal family are real. Although He has been extremely weak and can hardly respond to external stimulation, he still provided me with A crucial turning point..."
"Your Majesty, you..." Upon hearing this, Archbishop Roussillon's face changed slightly: "How can you continue to rely on the power of heresy? This is blasphemy and betraying the grace of God. However, this has been for many years. I believe you have already..."
"No, no..." King John turned to him and sighed: "I have actually been relying on and using 'His' power; it's just that you and most people in the church can't see it. After all, God There has never been a response, but 'He' can provide strength."
"That's enough..." As if he was hurt in his heart, Roussillon yelled sadly: "You are the supreme king in the world, and I have no way to stop or restrict you; but as a servant of God, I will never I will recognize and support your actions; I will lead my subordinates..."
And as if in response to his declaration, the knights in white robes did not hesitate to draw their swords in front of the Archbishop Roussillon, making a vigilant and alert attack posture. However, the next moment, these knights suddenly stiffened and then fell down one after another.
Their faces quickly turned black, and they fell straight to the ground like puppets and sculptures. Then, with a faint hissing sound, several people shrouded in black robes came out from behind the pillars and from the shadows, dragging these knights away.
"..." Archbishop Roussillon, who had experienced this scene, was even more horrified and fell to the ground, pointing at King John and trembling so much that he could not speak. King John then walked up to him and sighed: "After so many years of learning, He is really too weak."
"Therefore, more weighty soul and flesh sacrifices are needed. Since neither you nor the church members behind you are willing to support me, you can only try to find another way to help me. Don't worry, I will do my best. Treat your mistresses and your only illegitimate son favorably."
"John, John, you can't, you can't hurt me!" However, Roussillon struggled up from the ground and said: "I am the representative and symbol of the church. Without my existence, how would you face the doubts of those people? How many people will truly obey you..."
The next moment, a man in black robes stood up and lifted his hood; a squirming face was immediately revealed, and finally solidified into the general appearance and appearance of Roussillon. "Transformer!" Roussillon lost his voice after seeing this scene: "Stop, I can..."
However, a man in black robes quietly touched behind Roussillon. Then it wrapped around him weakly and bonelessly; suddenly it raised its head and bit his neck. Then Roussillon's face turned flushed, and then gradually turned as white as snow, revealing an expression of intoxication and absent-mindedness.
Finally, what slipped out of the too-large robe and fell to the ground was a pair of shriveled and yellowed bones. Then, both the black-robed vampire demon and the shape-shifting monster trying to stabilize its image all bowed respectfully to King John: "Ancient blood descendant, please give me your order."
"Let all the blood knights in the church gather at the Sacred Heart Church!" King John nodded and said: "With this batch of energetic and energetic blood sacrifices, we should be able to continue to pollute the former royal guardian. Or, continue to maintain the activity of the extract for a period of time."
"Then, let's release all the hungry and thirsty failures in the underground experimental site! After sacrificing and consuming such a huge amount of resources and population, they should be put to the last use. Then fully activate those seeds between the cities. , create more chaos."
"After all, since these humble people have eaten relief food for so many days, it is time for them to pay the price." King John nodded and said: "Since the enemy has penetrated deep into this city, it is time for them to arrive. It’s time for us to fight back with all our might.”
However, when these existences hidden in the darkness all rustled away quietly one after another. Behind the tall altar, a knight who was wrapped in thick patterned plate armor walked out and said to King John: "Your Majesty, the knights respect your orders."
"Keep an eye on these aliens carefully." King John said with a cold face: "Although I have reached a blood contract with them with the help of the power of the ancients, it does not mean that they have obtained enough sacrifices and blood. After eating, they will not try to fight or bite me..."
So that night, the Free Army soldiers who had suspended their offensive and were consolidating their defense lines suddenly discovered that many strange and strange creatures such as corpses and skeletal dogs suddenly appeared in the streets and sewers behind them; and they went crazy on their own initiative. Attacking all living creatures it sees and hears.
And in the homes of citizens in some neighborhoods, shrill screams and calls for help were also heard; however, one after another, in full view of family members, suddenly fell to the ground vomiting, and then their bodies suddenly deformed. , sprouting thick manes and fangs and claws;
Then, after unconsciously biting the family members around him to death, he rushed out of the street driven by some invisible force. Therefore, just this night, the whole city of Seine once again fell into great chaos and instability; at this time, the counterattack in the inner ring area came quietly.
Troops came out from several royal palaces, wearing conjoined plate and chain armor, holding long swords, axes, halberds and spears. The troops marched through the streets and lanes like a torrent in the dark to the sound of some kind of low trumpet. alleys; mercilessly slaughtering and slaughtering all living creatures that could be encountered.
Wherever he passed, the lights and illumination of large areas were quickly extinguished and plunged into continuous darkness. However, the darkness seemed to have no effect on them, and instead became their shelter and cover. Only occasionally the moonlight shines through the clouds, and some figures are vaguely visible.
