Chapter 166 The Order
Chapter 166 The Order
While he might wonder why the people he knew lived in Milishion, he also thought that perhaps it was precisely because it was a big city that Rigel's old acquaintances lived here.
"What kind of person is he?"
"He's a warrior."
Since he's a warrior, could he be someone he helped on the Demon Continent before?
Forget it, he won't be so nosy as to pry.
"Brother Yue, where are you planning to go tomorrow?"
"I heard that the religious community here has a library. I'll go see if I have a chance to visit it."
While it's called a library, it's more accurately described as the order's archive, containing various books on magic, history, and religion collected by the Milis Order itself, making it quite attractive to the Yue people.
"I see. But I heard that the Milis Order has three knightly orders (the Templar Knights, the Order of the Instructors, and the Order of the Temple Knights), making it a behemoth."
The Yue man smiled, understanding the unspoken meaning, and gave the brat a light chop to the wrist.
"That's right, so I'm just giving it a try. Don't worry, I won't force things if they can't be done."
As one of the world's top three powers, it's not surprising that the Holy Kingdom of Milis has a library. However, considering that it is a religious country with high requirements regarding beliefs and values, it should be difficult to get close to them.
However, the Yue people still wanted to give it a try, just in case the library was opened to the public.
The doctrines of the Milis Order did not impose any restrictions on him. The Order rejected races other than humans, and its discrimination against demons was the most severe. Such restrictions were irrelevant to him.
Marriage is based on monogamy, so it's none of his business.
If you don't want to be disliked, it shouldn't be a problem to just ask if you can borrow a book.
Moreover, he wanted to see some historical secrets, not borrow magic books, which would further reduce the difficulty. You should know that Milis's healing magic and barrier magic are thriving, far surpassing the three major magic countries. The only god-level healing magic is here, which shows how powerful it is.
It's not surprising that among the collections of such ancient religious countries, there are often some old objects that no one cares about.
"I see, I understand. Then I wish you a safe and successful trip."
Thus ended the first group meeting of "DeadEnd" in Milishion.
The next day, the four of them got up very early and then each went about their own business.
After being checked by Rudeus, Alice was the first to rush out of the inn. After all, this was her first solo adventure, and it was impossible for her not to be excited.
Yue Ren and Rijerluth set off next, followed by Rudius, who was surprisingly a little nervous. After giving himself a pep talk, he also went out the door.
The Milis Order's building is easy to find; it's the central tower of the town's large circular structure. You don't need any guides; just head towards the tallest tower in town. There aren't any walls or other obstructions around it.
When the Yue people arrived at the headquarters of the religious order, a building that looked just like the cathedral in their previous life, but was even more sacred, appeared before them.
Why is it considered more sacred? Probably because of its pure white marble material and the various enchantments and sacred magic circles carved into it.
The church exudes a faint, sacred glow, which is quite impressive.
There were quite a few people coming and going around, some dressed in ordinary clothes and others dressed in gorgeous clothes. What they had in common was that they all behaved very well.
The Yue people probably had a close relationship with those knights in blue armor who were on high alert.
He joined the queue and waited. Fortunately, the process didn't seem complicated. Although the queue was long, he only waited for about half an hour.
When it was his turn, he did not show his Milishon residence permit to the knight standing beside him like the other residents, because he did not have such a thing.
Instead, he handed his adventurer card to the other party, a middle-aged knight in his thirties dressed in full armor, who was very clean and tidy.
The other person took his card, glanced at it, and seemed slightly surprised.
"A-rank adventurer, member of the 'DeadEnd' team, what can the Order of Milis do to help you?"
Adventurer.
The Yue man anticipated this questioning and, with his signature smile, said, "As you can see, sir knight, I am a bard. I have the honor of coming to this sacred land and am very interested in the story of Saint Milis and the Order, so I have come here to pay my respects."
"I see."
Just then, another knight suddenly came to the older knight's ear and whispered a few words, which softened the older knight's expression as he looked at the Yue man.
"Well then, the Milis Order welcomes all friends who uphold justice. Welcome, 'Flower Magician' Kawasaki Koshito."
"Ah, I'm truly ashamed; I never expected to hear that title here."
"We have heard about your and your team's actions even in the continent of Milis. Milis welcomes righteous people like you. Please come in."
And so, just as he had expected, Yue Ren successfully entered the headquarters of the Milis Order.
I have witnessed the power of the Knights of the Milis Order.
Is it really worthy of being the world's second largest country? This glimpse of the tip of the iceberg is enough to reveal its true strength. He only had contact with that knight for a few seconds, and the other party already knew his experiences over the past year. Although it was partly due to the reputation of their team, it should be noted that that was only limited to the Demon Continent. They hadn't really made a splash on the Milis Continent.
The interior of the sacred building exudes an atmosphere of history and tranquility.
Some people were praying before the statue of Saint Milis, while priests in distinctive attire moved about quietly, instantly changing the atmosphere.
The Yue man originally wanted to wander around, but after a while, a man who looked like a priest found him and offered to take him around. The Yue man was naturally happy to have a personal guide.
The priest then introduced him to everything that could be said, including the deeds of Saint Milis, his status as a saint in the first war between humans and demons, the history of the Milis Order, and praise in two out of three sentences.
The Yue people said they would accept them all.
As he expected, upon arriving at the area containing the books, the priest only showed him books on history, culture, and miscellaneous topics, and simply bypassed any area containing magical information.
The Yue people didn't care. Although they were interested in the bustling healing and barrier magic of this place, it wasn't something they absolutely had to see.
The priest who was leading the Vietnamese people on the tour was initially only fair in his attitude, but he felt a sense of warmth and friendliness when he saw that the Vietnamese people had not shown any impatience along the way, and had listened carefully to every word he said, and even made some interesting remarks.
Their attitude toward the Yue people improved, reaching its peak when the Yue people composed a hymn by Milis as a return gift after the exploration was completed.
You should know that when he received the mission, he was somewhat disgusted. "An adventurer, or rather, a bard who is in charge of logistics and enjoys pleasing others, what makes him, a priest, worthy of being a monitor?"
Yes, surveillance. The cult was unsure of the man's true intentions, and in this increasingly tense period of power transition, any suspicious activity should be taken seriously.
His superior suspected it was a scheme by some rivals, so he sent him to monitor him.
After all, the members of the team called "DeadEnd" are said to be quite strong. The Spelud race whose identities are questionable is one thing, but the "Master" who is suspected to be a magician of Saint level or above, and the "Mad Dog" who is a swordsman of level or above, are all quite a threat.
If a few people of this strength were to wreak havoc in Milishion, it wouldn't necessarily cause a major crisis, but if they were to carry out a precise decapitation as assassins, it would be quite troublesome.
Although the "Flower Magician" in front of him seemed to be the weakest, there was no guarantee that something wouldn't go wrong. So, despite his reluctance, he came for both practical reasons and his superior's sake.
He hadn't expected the other party to be such an interesting young man, whose real purpose seemed to be nothing more than to pay homage to the Milis Order. He led him through the magic book section, which was the most likely target, and the other party didn't show any unusual expression.
Furthermore, the subsequent conversation clearly showed that the other party had listened attentively to his explanation. Their gentle attitude, congenial views, and confident demeanor made them approachable.
It even made him forget his original purpose and try to convert Vietnamese people to Christianity.
Although Yue Ren ultimately declined his request, saying he preferred an adventurous life and wanted to see other places, Yue Ren wasn't angry. Instead, he was more lenient with Yue Ren's request.
Finally, the two spent half a day discussing the books and found a lot of useful historical information for the Yue people.
Labyrinth, the Order, the First and Second Human-Demon Wars, ancient ruins...
In just one day, Yue Ren and the priest became like-minded friends, leaving the other members of the Knights Order who were secretly watching them completely bewildered.
They sensed that the priest was bewitched, but they couldn't detect any magical aura or see him using any props.
Even they, after witnessing the entire interaction between the two, couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill towards the Vietnamese.
Yue Ren was naturally unaware of this. He was aware that others were watching him, but they were merely watching and didn't pay any attention.
But he certainly wouldn't be surprised if someone told him that these knights had feelings for him.
After all, this phenomenon is quite normal. Just like when someone admires a great person, they will be happy to hear another unrelated person talking about the great person's deeds and praising the other person's actions. They will also find that person more agreeable. In a sense, these kinds of people are actually quite easy to get along with.
As the conversation drew to a close, it was already evening, so Yue Ren had to take his leave. After agreeing on a meeting time with the priest for the next day, he returned to his inn. Watching Yue Ren's departing figure, the priest secretly decided to introduce Yue Ren to his superior.
Based on his decades of experience, everyone in the "DeadEnd" team is very capable, and this "Flower Magician" is no exception. He may not resort to violence, but he must be an important person in the team who holds things together. It would be very beneficial for both his faction and him to get along well with such a person. It is a win-win situation for both the public and the private, so why not do it?
Although his boss is about to become pope, as the saying goes, the more cards you have in your hand, the better, right?
Having good relationships with talented and extraordinary people might come in handy sometime.
As for the bargaining chips, Miris has plenty. Although he won't personally pass on some high-level magic, he can make exceptions for some low-level healing and barrier magic.
The other person's role in the team is support staff, and they also know some tricks like making flowers. They would definitely be interested in healing magic that could reduce the team's margin for error.
As long as you show generosity and help them complete their studies, you'll have incurred a debt of gratitude, won't you?
As long as the other party is grateful, then all that's left is to maintain a good relationship.
Meanwhile, the Vietnamese man, unaware that he had been "tricked," returned to his inn with satisfaction.
After a day of exploration, he had filled in many of the gaps in his understanding. Indeed, his decision was right; the Milis Order was a truly interesting place.
Besides filling in some interesting gaps in the history of this world, he also found some key information for him, such as the Dragon King Laplace, the Dragon Ruins he built, and the teleportation array.
Both are very interesting.
It seems that long ago in this world, the dragon race already possessed very advanced magical technology, such as teleportation arrays and magical aerial fortresses. However, after a world-destroying war, their civilization regressed, and because the teleportation magic arrays seemed to have been used in the war, the teleportation magic is deeply feared by the existing people of this world.
Regardless of which one it was, he could only say that he had gained a lot, and he looked forward to learning more in the following days.
As for the priest's enthusiasm, he naturally saw it clearly and didn't mind building a good relationship with him. After all, he could tell that the other party just wanted to establish a good relationship, which would be a good outcome for both parties. Why not do something like that?
As expected, when we were about to return to the hostel, we saw Alice looking very happy.
Judging from the girl's expression, her first day of solo adventure was sure to be quite interesting.
Back in the room, Rudius and Rigellud were already there.
Rajirude looked quite good, presumably because the meeting went smoothly. Only Rudeus looked serious, but it was only because he was troubled by the matter; his mood was still high.
It seems there has been some success.
"Rudeus, I'm back."
"Welcome back, Alice. How was your adventure?"
"Of course, listen to me, I not only fulfilled the request, but I also saved someone!"
"Oh, that's wonderful, as expected of the young lady."
"Of course, so what about you? Have you seen your father?"
"Yes, I saw her, and one of my sisters, Norren, was also there. It seems Norren was in Father's arms during the transfer incident..."
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