"Rescue the scholars?" Sitting on the bench, Bulville asked while drinking his ale, "Why would the Supreme Dragon God value those scholars so much?"
As Randall recalled, he said, "His Majesty seems to be very interested in the research those scholars are conducting."
The lizardman Kellogg rolled his yellow eyes: "The scholars at Twilight University have the best academic environment in the world, while those scholars living in the Father's Diocese live under the Church's terrifying rule all day long, hiss... their research can actually attract the attention of the Supreme Dragon God..."
“Those scholars are the elite of the Royal Academy, and some of them have even taught Master Terence. Moreover, these people have maintained correspondence with Muxi University for a long time, and the two sides have always been engaged in academic exchanges.”
Randall continued, "However, the scholars of the Royal Academy used to have the support of the royal family, which allowed them to escape persecution by the church time and time again. But now, the Taro royal family has been controlled by the church."
Carroll downed his drink in one gulp and said in a deep voice, "Time is precious, so let's cut to the chase and get to the rescue plan."
Randall spread out a map and explained, “We’ll start from Twilight City, pass through Watchtower, and enter the territory of the Eastern Diocese. Lord Cumberland will lead his army to draw the enemy’s attention on the main battlefield, and we can take this opportunity to quickly pass through the gaps between the battlefields, bypass the Church of the Fathers’ outposts, and enter the Papal States.”
Bulville nodded and said, "It doesn't sound complicated. The key question is, what should we do next after we enter Tero City?"
"After entering the city, we are not fighting alone. There are people close to Protestantism in both the Church of the Father and the Secular Court of Tyre. Moreover, there are people from the Interracial Association in the city who will come to meet us."
Barbara looked around and suddenly asked, "Randall is human, so his appearance won't attract attention. As for me, wearing a hat won't be a problem, but how did the four of you manage to sneak into the city with your looks?"
Kellogg flicked his tongue and said, "Lizardman scouts possess a special ability: our skin can change color and texture at will, allowing our bodies to blend into our surroundings."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kellogg changed his body to the color of wood and earth, and except for his yellow eyes, he looked as if he had become invisible.
Randall said, "The Alien Association will provide you with the necessary cover regarding the appearance of the Crusaders, so there's no need to worry about that."
Kellogg restored his body to its original state, thought for a moment, and asked Randall, "What if we find that the scholars are already dead after we enter the city?"
Carol and Aldnan looked at the lizardman with surprise, somewhat taken aback by the question he had raised.
Randall pursed his lips: "If that's the case, it means the worst has happened."
"As per His Majesty's orders, we will recover the equipment and manuscripts of the Royal Scholars of Tello as completely as possible for their research use at Muxi University."
Kellogg flicked his tail and said slowly, "I'm fine now."
Seeing that the others had stopped talking, Randall clapped his hands and said, "Now that everyone has no questions, it's time to set off."
As the others dispersed to prepare their belongings and weapons, Aldenan leaned closer to Carol and whispered, "What are you planning to do next?"
The orc turned around, momentarily confused by the werewolf's question: "Later?"
"I mean, what are you planning to do after this mission is over?"
Is this kind of question even relevant?
Aldnan looked annoyed: "Are you planning to follow Miss Barbara around and be her lackey? Listen, after this operation, Randall and Barbara will get married, and you'll be an eyesore then."
Carroll stopped what he was doing and fell silent.
Fifteen days later, the six-person team crossed the snow-capped mountains, avoided the main roads, traversed the swamps, and finally stepped into the territory of the Father's Church.
"This is the Duchy of Quiknaville. The lord's family were all devout Protestants, but they were brutally murdered by church thugs."
Randall looked into the distance, where the setting sun was like blood and crows flocked.
Aldenan licked the hair on his arm and said uncomfortably, "We've been walking for most of the day and haven't seen a single living thing. The smell of blood in the air is almost making my sense of smell useless."
Kellogg, the lizardman, stared at the half-boned skeleton in the grass not far away and said softly, "In every period of history, humanity has been synonymous with destruction and annihilation, hiss... Thank you, supreme dragon god, for it is he who purified our souls and bestowed upon us peace."
Seeing Randall's embarrassed expression, the minotaur Bulville comforted him, "Kellogg speaks bluntly, don't take it to heart, that's just how the lizardmen are."
Randall waved his hand: "Kellogg is right, but not all humans are violent and tyrannical bastards."
Kellogg glanced at Randall, withdrew the tongue he had spat out, and said nothing more.
Aldenan suddenly stretched his neck and pricked up his ears: "Listen."
Carroll bent down, bringing his ear close to the ground, and said as he listened, "The sound of horses' hooves."
Kellogg took off his cloak, placed the dagger on his back waist, and said to the others, "You stay here, I'll go check things out ahead."
After saying this, the lizardman's body slowly blended into the environment, and he disappeared from sight.
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