Chapter 80 Painful Confidant: "What do you think of An Su?"
It was a dark and windy night.
Thick dark clouds overlapped the mountains, night fell, the color of the sky was dim, almost like lead carbon, and the bone-chilling cold wind weighed down the thorny roses on both sides of the mountain road.
Between the leaden night sky and the pale blue mountains, an abandoned outpost can be vaguely seen.
Rosen subconsciously clenched the hilt of the sword in his hand. He slowly adjusted his breathing and observed the scenery around him. He turned his head to look at Alice who was following behind him, but saw that the delicate face of this proud noble lady was a little pale, and her cat-like eyes were staring nervously at the road ahead.
They were cautious, nervous even.
The reason is the adult I am about to meet.
【Painful Confidant】
The reputation of being a painful confidant was vaguely known even in Setian Town.
Rumor has it that he is the 'Chosen One of Pain' and was watched by the Mother Goddess when he was born.
Some people say that he is the 'man who slew the snake'. According to legend, there was a painful snake blocking the road and wreaking havoc on the mountain behind the esoteric sect. The believers were miserable and the situation was not good. Then the man who slew the snake stood up, and the believers' lives became better from then on. He was then supported by everyone and was regarded as the man destined to succeed.
But no matter whether these rumors are true or not, they all reveal one message: this painful confidant's methods are very terrible.
It is reasonable for the second-in-command like this to have rebellious intentions.
Since ancient times, there has never been a shortage of esoteric believers who have devoted themselves to the holy religion.
Although Rosen had been in contact with the adult these days, he mostly just received his letters unilaterally.
At first, Rosen was also skeptical.
But after Rosen checked the information revealed by the painful confidant, he found that every word was true.
Everything was recorded, including the personnel composition of the cadre school, the guard changing times, the distribution of the magic eyes, and a rough map of the stronghold.
That's why we have this meeting today.
It was called a meeting, but in fact they were trying to win over the painful confidants.
Regardless, this progress is already quite gratifying.
As long as they could establish a relationship with the second-in-command of the cult and ask him to be their insider, then breaking through the stronghold would be a piece of cake - by then, their contribution would surpass that of Ansumoningstadt.
The night grew darker, and the gray moonlight cast a dim hue on everything around.
After being inspected by several guards, Rosen first put down the sword tied at his waist, and Alice also took off the staff in her hand. After confirming that there were no eavesdropping magic devices on their bodies, they were allowed to pass.
Rosen observed the expressions of the guards and felt even more the horror of their painful confidants.
But these soldiers had pale yellow complexions, and their pupils seemed to hide deep darkness and desire (they couldn't hold it back anymore). They bent their torsos slightly, and all the muscles in their bodies were tense. It was a hunting posture (bending over to hold it back more easily). Deep in their souls, a certain fanaticism burned (Long live Boss Ansu).
That adult is truly terrifying, as he was able to train the unruly Pain Cultist into this state.
"Go in." The guard said slowly.
Rosen and Alice entered the wooden house and went up to the second floor. The dim candlelight dragged their shadows into long strips, swaying in the wind.
The moonlight gradually dimmed, and the stars in the sky became brighter and brighter.
The night is turned over into a new one, perhaps on the canvas of the night, the uneven painting makes the stars fall down, drip on the verdant plain, and also cover this narrow wooden house.
They finally met the suffering confidant.
The adult had his back to them at this moment, bathing in the starlight.
It's quite classy.
When facing a target with high standards, you must fight back with the same high standards.
This is something that the border bumpkins can't learn.
Alice coughed lightly. At this moment, she showed her perfect social skills. She first gently lifted the hem of her skirt, slightly bent her knees, and elegantly performed a noble etiquette. "Your Majesty, hello."
She parted her red lips and her voice was as clear as the singing of a lark, sounding neither flattering nor unfamiliar.
"You can call me Alice Sean. This is Order Knight Rosen. We are honored to work with you."
The Painful Henchman ignored Alice's greeting. He was still gazing at the starry sky, with half of his face shrouded in darkness.
Only teammates in the same team can view each other's identities.
It was obvious that the face had changed, and neither Rosen nor Alice could recognize Ansu.
In the long silence, the two waited patiently.
Finally, Ansu said slowly, "In fact, I have always been the most loyal believer of the Goddess of Glory."
You are farting.
Rosen and Alice thought to themselves.
But since the other party said this, they couldn't go against his face; and since he was willing to say such polite words, it meant that there was hope for this negotiation.
"May the goddess always illuminate your path." Rosen said solemnly, "It is a blessing for the Holy See to have a devout believer like you."
"If you can do something insignificant for the Holy Church," Alice continued gracefully, "that would be great."
"What does the goddess want?" Ansu said softly.
"If you can dismantle the stronghold's defense system at 11:30 tomorrow night," Rosen raised his eyes and looked straight at Ansu, "that would be the best contribution to the goddess."
Ansu didn't reply.
Rosen knew what Ansu wanted. He took out a silver amulet from his waist. There was a faint glow flowing through it.
"This is a high-level magic tool created by the Church of Order and the Church of Alchemy, called 'Forgiveness of the Law'"
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Rosen also felt a little painful, after all, this thing was indeed a treasure, but you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing the lamb.
【Legal forgiveness】
[High-level magic tools]
[Can temporarily eliminate hatred, lasting for five minutes]
As expected of a law student, An Su admired the young man's progressive consciousness.
"It seems that the goddess is very sincere."
"I heard that you have a guy called Ansu there." He said with a clean smile, "What do you think of him?"
Rosen's heart sank, and Alice's heart trembled as well.
Obviously, Painful Confidant said this to warn them.
Ansu has assassinated too many secret believers in the past month, so he must have been suffering from the underworld.
This rude border man has angered this lord.
"Ansu is a despicable and shameless person."
Alice started cutting instantly, and her disgusted expression wasn't even acted, "Just some vulgar people from the border."
"As a Knight of Order, what I hate most is Chaos." Rosen also replied, "Anzu is obviously a born Chaos."
"But he is also from your Vatican, so he can be considered as your companion." An Su tilted his head and smiled.
“We never identified with him.”
"What if I ask you to capture him and hand him over to me?" An Su's smile became calmer. "I think you would be willing to do that, too?"
"Of course."
For the sake of the achievements of all the saints, and even more for the collective good, sacrificing a border man is completely in line with justice and order - the two men thought to themselves.
"That's great," Ansu said.
"Let's sign the contract now."
Both parties took out a contract blessed by God, which was also one of the holy relics obtained.
No signature is required.
Instead, they used their own mental powers to touch the contract, leaving traces of their own souls.
This is a very high level contract and there is no way to violate it.
Rosen's condition was that Ansu had to cancel the cult's defensive formation, support them from within, and not betray them.
Ansu proposed two conditions.
[1. If you get any news about Ansu Morningstar, you must capture and kill him immediately]
[2. Never harm or betray your allies]
An Su smiled, a smile that was truly joyful from the bottom of his heart. He stood up and shook hands with the two men. "For our great cause, let us work together sincerely. I believe in the [friendship] between us."
(End of this chapter)