Chapter 224 (1/2)
There were no furnishi+ngs in the hall This made it difficult to believe that this was the place the Tedoustine followed the Black Veil Saint into the hall After that, the door behind him was closed and the place became isolated from the eyes of the others outside the hall
The Black Veil Saint slowly turned to look at Augustine and whispered, ”Alright Augustine, you can now tell ustine looked around and laughed, then he said, ”Mouse, don’t you have a place to sit here?”
The Black Veil Saint looked unconcerned She pointed at a stone platforustine walked over and stroked the cold stone platforhed and said, ”Why do you do this? nobody is bla you At the very least, we do not bla does not hate you Why must you torture yourself?”
The Black Veil Saint re I never tortured er I did not feel apologetic for anyone…Also…” She hesitated a little and then continued, ”This includes Fielding”
Augustine frowned and said, ”Mouse, you have changed a lot! You did not use to be so cold in the past!”
The Black Veil Saint gave a ustine, was the Teustine to speak, she continued, ”You are a Paladin of the Tehts Let ustine instinctively stood straight and proudly said, ”The existence of the Holy Knights is to protect the dignity and strength of the Teht for the Temple! We bleed for the Teainst the Temple would first need to walk over the dead bodies of the Holy Knights!”
His deep voice echoed throughout the hall, filled with heroic pride His eyes were also unusually steadfast
The Black Veil Saint shook her head Herabout the past! What about now?” She slowly approached Augustine and softly said, ”Why did the Tehts? Why do death? Why did they send eighty thousand loyal believers to the southern continent? Why is that Elder suddenly interested in the position of Pontiff at this doms that were initially respectful to the Teers the moment the Temple is mentioned? Why did the Temple impose three additional taxes? Was the rain of rice being used to buy that sharp sword in your hands and that armor on your body?”
She did not speak impatiently or slowly Each as spoken unhurriedly and ustine could not answer a single question asked by the Black Veil Saint Perhaps Augustine also had doubts However, he was trained to be a loyal Holy Knight of the Temple since childhood As a result, he instinctively forced himself not to doubt the Temple that he had faith in
The Black Veil Saint looked at Augustine’s expression and asked a final string of questions, ”Also, how did five Paladins suddenly ehts? Is it really a rant us powerful chaustine, how much hard work does a person need to cultivate into a Paladin?”
Augustine was silent for a long tih He looked at the Black Veil Saint with a coed You have becoularities right noever, we have cultivated together in the Te all those years Your brothers and sisters are all fighting for the cause of the Te to stay at the side and watch?” He shook his head and continued, ”The Gray Robed Saint is dead and the God Slaying Bow is also lost Fielding was defeated and you…He does not seeer that brave and stalwart knight fro preparations for war against the Teranted you the highest honor and extraordinary power Can you abandon your faith in the Teh!” Anger appeared in her eyes as she said, ”I have never betrayed ustine’s eyes and coldly said, ”What you said is correct All the kingdoainst the Temple is inevitable! However, is this the will of God? Sounds more like the will of that Elder! God loves the people God would not desire war ast his devout people If this war cannot be avoided, it is because it was forced onto the people of the Roland Continent by that Elder! Paladin Augustine! Let aze became sharper and colder as she said, ”As a proud Paladin, can you call dealing with the pious people of the Roland as ‘defending the dignity of the Te one’s faith is not me but the Temple! If you continue to follow His Excellency’s leadershi+p, the Teustine flew into a rage and shouted He involuntarily held the hilt of his sword and a fierce aura elared at the Black Veil Saint The Black Veil Saint did not look away Instead, she looked at the angry golden armored Paladin in front of her Her eyes were filled with ridicule
Both of theustine gave a long sigh and loosened his grip on his sword He lowered his head and softly asked, ”Mouse, what do you want? Do you want to publicly rebel against the Temple? Even if you are the Black Veil Saint, you will ainst the Teustine had a hesitant expression, but he softly whispered, ”Before I ca you Soer put up with your current attitude Some of them want to immediately recall you and imprison you There are also some ant to strip the title of Saint from you and then execute you!”
The Black Veil Saint shook, feeling startled However, she did not show any fear and coldly asked, ”Is that so? The one that proposed to have ustine shook his head and replied, ”No! On the contrary, he was the one who persisted in defending you! Mouse…” His tone grew soft and said, ”No matter what, you are the Teenius that appeared in the Test the twelve Saints who could obtain a Master level! No matter what, the Temple currently needs your support! Did you not think about it? It would be a huge blow to the Tee if a Saint of the Teritted his teeth, ”Mouse, if you are willing to coustine, swear upon nity that I would always stand by your side Even if you take up position as an Elder, a Chief Elder, or even a Pontiff, I will still support you!”
A flash of disappointustine to finish and then she whispered, ”Are you done? Augustine, you really disappoint me” Her beautiful eyes were filled with tears ”Do you truly believe in your heart that I, Mouse, areedy for power and influence? Do you also believe that I aht for opportunities for a higher position and power?”
Augustine was shocked by the tears in her eyes and whispered, ”So…sorry”
The Black Veil Saint took a deep breath and said, ”I have already thought enough I will not rebel against the Temple If that does not work out, I will quietly leave”
”Leave?” Augustine anxiously asked, ”Where will you go? As long as you are in the Roland Continent, you cannot escape the Temple! Are you…” His sturdy body treo to the Radiant Continent? Are you going to look for the Duke of the Tulip Family?”
There was a waraze seemed to drift away as she muttered, ”I do not know Maybe I will, ustine’s expression beca’s words were true? You fell in love with a heathen? You fell in love with a demonic and blasphemous butcher whose hands are stained with the blood of the Roland people?”
”He is not a demon! He is also not a butcher!” The Black Veil Saint shouted Her eyes turned ice cold again as she said, ”If there is anybody in this world that could understand ustine took a step back His voice turned hoarse and he had a helpless expression ”Mouse, you are crazy!”
”I am not crazy!” The Black Veil Saint shook her head ”The one who is crazy is that Elder, the Te! You are all drea the world like hundreds of years ago! All of you thought of going back to the age where the continent is ruled by the dictatorshi+p of one Pontiff!”
Augustine clenched his fists and lowered his head When he raised his head again, his expression had turned cold and devoid of any expression
”Your Excellency Mouse!” His voice sounded indifferent, ”I, Augustine, Paladin of the Temple, received orders fro Sauron of the Sauron Kingdo with the heathens of the Radiant Continent I am ordered to kill the envoy of the Radiant Continent As the Saint of the Sauron Kingdoave the Black Veil Saint a profound look and said in a low voice, ”Before cohes that had been ordered to intercept them has failed! Twenty-four sorcerers, three warshi+ps, five hundred and sixty well-known sailors and one hundred knights were dispatched with Ale one of them returned!”
He looked at the Black Veil Saint’s indifferent expression Augustine took a deep breath He said in a cold tone, ”The Chief Elder had also given me another secret order! Your Excellency Mouse! If you continue to defy us, I am ordered to execute you on the spot! His Excellencyto cooperate with the Temple one last time, he would allow you to ‘leave peacefully’!”
The Black Veil Saint stared at Augustine’s face and sneered, ”Really? Execute ustine Do you really think you can kill ustine looked down to the sword on his waist ”Mouse, do not force my hand At this distance, I have absolute certainty that I can kill you You also know that I would have ways to kill you even if you are a Great Practitioner!”
The Black Veil Saint gave an unusual expression and said, ”I know” Her tone gradually becast the people cultivating at the Temple You cared for me and I would always remember it I have also never told anyone about your secret”
Augustine laughed bitterly and said, ”Thank you Thank you for keepingme for my cowardice”