Arcane brilliance, shining forever

Chapter 212 The 'Wave' of Faith

On the way to leave, Lando was still thinking about the harvest of this research. He was actually very interested in the oak tree of wisdom, but based on his friendship with Abile, he was not going to send it to the test bench, maybe There may be opportunities to cooperate in the future.

I didn't go to say hello to Abile, I left the Eternal Forest, and passed by the small town of Xiaka again. Compared with the last time I came, the small town of Xiaka at this time seemed a bit lifeless and lost the laughter of the past.

There were still quite a few teams from the chamber of commerce, but most of them looked worried, and everyone in the tavern was drinking alone, as if they were no longer in the mood of bragging and joking.

Lando was a little puzzled, and after a little investigation, he understood the reason.

It turns out that the situation in Gondor has been tense recently. The High King has already begun to mobilize his army and strengthened all aspects of control, and the Eastern Border is not far behind. In this turbulent season, those who focus on 'luxury goods' The Chamber of Commerce has almost no business at all, which makes all these caravans temporarily unemployed.

It's not that they didn't want to make war fortunes in the past, but it seems that because of the Gondor system, they don't have this opportunity now, and it may not be possible until the real war starts.

"Has the situation deteriorated to this extent?"

Lando felt relieved when he thought of the time when Marquis Pierce gave him the letter. It seems that the timing for him to end his retreat study is just right.

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Yuanfan Port, in a secret room.

Marquis Pierce, Brendan, and Lich are discussing the latest situation.

"Now that the army is on display at the edge of the eastern border, you are still calm when a big war is about to break out." Brendan said with some dignity.

Marquis Pierce glanced at Brendan, and said casually: "This is not an emergency. After such a long time of preparation, I have done everything that needs to be done. The rest will depend on our respective methods. There is no need to be nervous. .”

The always taciturn Lich said, "Do you need to ask the master to come back?"

Marquis Pierce thought for a while and said: "No need for now. Although your lord is powerful, the basic military force is also very important. We must first show our own strength and let those wavering people see hope before we can win more support. We need to see clearly which ones can be recruited and cultivated, and which ones are just mere folly! Even if the war starts, it will not be too intense in the initial stage, and we still have time."

The Lich nodded and said nothing.

"What's going on at the Mutual Aid Club?" Marquis Pierce looked at Brendan and asked.

The Mutual Aid Society was originally managed by Brendan. After pointing out some deficiencies, Marquis Pierce did not intervene. He is a very measured and smart person, knowing that his subordinates should not stretch their hands too far, but at the same time, although he I don't understand the meaning of the existence of the Mutual Aid Association, but I also know how much that adult attaches importance to it, so I occasionally ask about the current situation with concern.

The Lich was also very concerned about the issue of Marquis Pierce. Among the three present, it was the only one who knew a little bit about the inside story, and understood that this humble mutual aid might be of great use to its master in the future.

"The Mutual Aid Association has been operating very well recently. Not only has it attracted many wandering adventurers, but now there are also a large number of people who fanatically worship Lord Lando. I have made proper arrangements for them. Now all the people in the entire East Territory We have chapters in towns and cities."

Speaking of this, Brendan added jokingly: "Because of the existence of our mutual aid association, the security of all cities has improved to varying degrees."

Pierce nodded reassuringly. Although he didn't like Brendan's ability, he still recognized Brendan's achievements in terms of mutual aid.

"Very good, what about your side? Mr. Black Robe?"

Marquis Pierce looked at the Lich. Although he had been working together for so long, he still didn't know the name of the Lich. He was usually referred to as the Man in Black.

The Lich didn't speak, but took out a document and handed it to Marquis Pierce, who was already used to it.

After taking the document and looking at it for a while, Marquis Pierce smiled with satisfaction and said, "Forget that they are sensible, they didn't choose to confront us at this time, otherwise I will definitely take them!"

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The small town of Gianni, originally an ordinary town in Gondor, was temporarily requisitioned by the army of Gondor because it was located on the edge of the eastern border.

Residents of the entire town were evicted from their homes after the temporary tents were distributed, and they could only build temporary shelters on the edge of the town. Facing the molestation and harassment by the soldiers, they did not dare to be angry or speak out.

At the mayor's house in the center of the town, four people are holding an impromptu meeting.

Among them was the legendary leader of the Guard Knights who once prevented Lando from meeting the High King Elessa Telconta in Osgiliath. Sa Telconta directly commanded, and this time he was able to send a team, which is enough to show that the High King attaches great importance to this matter.

The two generals are iron-blooded generals who sit at the border all the year round to defend against foreign races. The soldiers under their command are all seasoned and brave. These two generals themselves are legendary powerhouses.

The last person is an enshrinement from the royal family, a legendary peak powerhouse, and his status in the army is probably that of a military supervisor.

"Your Majesty sent an order, so that we don't have to wait any longer, and set out immediately to capture that traitor Pierce!" The enshrinement issued the order just sent by the Supreme King.

"Yes!" The two generals and the leader of the guard knights immediately responded loudly. They had been waiting for this order for a long time, and now they received the order, and they couldn't wait to start dispatching troops.

"Wait!" The three people who were about to leave after being stopped by the priest took out a list and said: "The people on this list need to be cleaned up, you should remember them clearly, and this matter should not be publicized. I also don't want to hear similar rumors outside, this is also what the above means, you... get it?!"

The three of them were shocked: "Yes, they all died in the war!"

The priest nodded in satisfaction.

A moment later, a resounding bugle sounded, and the soldiers who were playing lazily changed their temperament and assembled immediately. In just a short while, they completed the transformation from a police officer to a fierce soldier, and there was even a faint smell of fishy sweetness in the air !
This changed the complexion of a proud imperial guard. They didn't expect that the 'country army' they looked down upon had such a side, so they couldn't help but look at it with admiration.

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The news of the army's suppression quickly spread throughout the entire Eastern Territory. During this period of time, the news of the tense relationship between the two sides has been spread all over the sky, and this time the Gondor army did not deliberately conceal the news. They played an upright banner, Marquis Pierce If you disobey the lord, you must take him back to be judged by the Supreme King.

This made many nobles in the eastern region choose to wait and see and retreat, and even many forces joined in, making it clear that the chariots and horses were hostile to the uncrowned king of the eastern region.

The power of the Marquis family is not to be outdone, and they have already expected the development of the situation to this day, so naturally they will not be unprepared.

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Luca walked calmly on the slightly empty streets. He knew that this was due to the recent situation, and the war was not far away. Like the current town, because it may be on the action route of the Gondor army, it is capable of People have already fled to other cities, and those left behind are basically unable to leave.

Luca is no longer dressed as a tramp. At this time, he is wearing a gray robe and holding a book in his hand. He looks like a scholar.

Since he joined the mutual aid society and ended his precarious life, his life has a new goal. Compared with the life of a homeless man, everything is like a paradise now. In order to keep his current life, he began to rack his brains. climb up.

Because of his hands, he gave up all work related to physical strength, so he set his sights on the preacher.

Because his family was relatively well-to-do when he was a child, he also learned to write for a while, and his family still hoped that he could have a decent job when he grew up. If he could read, it would undoubtedly be much easier to find a decent job.

It's a pity that he didn't realize the good intentions of his parents at that time, and it was too late to regret it.

Now there is another opportunity in front of him, and he intends to seize it no matter what.

After more than half a year of hard work, coupled with his little foundation, he finally got a chance to give a speech. After successfully completing a speech on the deeds of the dragon slayer, Lando, he finally got the approval of the high-level , So, he became the new preacher!
At this moment, he knew that he succeeded, and at the same time confirmed his guess.

Although Luka is not smart, he is not stupid either. Occasionally, he wonders why the Mutual Aid Society exists. At first, he always believed that some well-meaning adventurers did it to imitate those great adventurers, but then he gradually felt a little Something is wrong, because the so-called promotion of those great adventurers, only Lord Lando, the dragon slayer, came and went, and there were no other stories of legendary adventurers other than that.

At that time, he felt that the Mutual Aid Association might be established by some people who fanatically admired Lord Lando. In order to please those in power, he began to tell himself constantly how much he admired Lord Lando, day after day!
Finally, when he got to preach the deeds of Lord Landau, he completed a shocking speech. Not only did he get great feedback from the audience below, but also some big shots came to him immediately to give him better treatment, allowing him to continue this career.

This made him not only excited, but also moved himself. He felt that Lord Lando had given all of this, and he was determined to carry this business through to the end.

Now that he came to this small town where war is about to break out, in addition to wanting to appease the townspeople who are in fear and let them seek sustenance in Lord Lando's deeds, it is also out of his own wish. He sincerely hopes to be more Many people can join the big family of the Mutual Aid Association, where everyone loves each other and helps each other.

Pushing open the door of the hall, what came into view was the confused and frightened faces of everyone in the hall. Luca couldn't help feeling pity, and said in an emotional voice: "Brothers, sisters, don't panic, I'm here to help you... ..."

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Lando stood high above the sky, looking at the town below, with a strange expression on his face.

He didn't pass by here by accident, but followed the thread of faith. Looking at Luka who was giving a passionate speech below, Lando fell into deep thought.

At this time, in his perspective, Luca exudes a strange brilliance. This brilliance has no effect on reality, but it shines abnormally on the spiritual level, and even faintly twists the hearts of other listeners, rendering their hearts Effect.

This can't help but remind Lando of a film adapted from a true story in his previous life. The film is called "The Wave", which tells the story of a high school teacher leading students to experience the Communist dictatorship through classroom experiments.

Lando was impressed by the very beginning of the story.

The teacher asked: Is dictatorship still possible in contemporary society?

This kind of question undoubtedly made the students scoff. How could such a thing like dictatorship happen in a civilized modern society? !
And so the experiment began...

The teacher named the class organization "Inspur", and guided the students to set up a unified slogan, a consistent way of greeting, and wear the same style of clothing.

In just three days, the students in this class have established a high degree of identification with their organization. They are united, excited and radical. All students who hold opposing opinions are regarded as aliens and are rejected by them.

Things got worse and worse, and by the time the teacher felt that the situation was out of control and wanted to terminate the experiment, it was too late.

Before the establishment of "The Wave", a student was timid and cowardly, and he was the target of other students' daily bullying. After joining this organization, he was confident and public, and would fight back immediately when he was bullied, because he knew that his Companions are by my side.

In the end, the student committed suicide because he could not accept the disillusionment of 'faith'.

In the whole process, the teacher did not actually do much, but the establishment and consolidation of "faith" seems to be more of a spontaneous behavior, just like the Luka that Lando saw in his heart, there are more, although he did not Those who see, but feel along the thread of 'faith'.

"It's really an interesting phenomenon, and it seems to be more conducive to my research."

Lando showed a smile, he felt that this unexpected joy and his previous research were almost a match made in heaven.

Lando stretched out his hands, and the brilliance condensed in his hands. After a while, it became a seed with seven colors. This is based on his research on the talent of the mind space and the spiritual power of the mind flayer. This world's magic net network , and the new product researched by Xiao Liuli's special talent, Lando called it --- the seed of the soul!

The Mind Seed should be regarded as an upgraded version of the Mind Golem. Compared with the Mind Golem, which can only sneak into the opponent's mind, as a mind bomb, the ultimate ability of the Mind Seed is to expand a mind network led by Lando. The network is similar to the magic net, the only disadvantage is that only those who have obtained the spiritual seed can join it, unlike the magic net, which is open to all mages.

(End of this chapter)