What bad thoughts can a paladin have?

Chapter 98 What is pulling a tiger's skin to make a banner?
Just as the three of Ryan went to the copper mine in the south of the city to seek help from Mr. Baraba Smenko, the news of the attack on the Giant's Roaring Tavern spread throughout Lahal City.

"Boss, what should we do?"

Several high-level mafia gang members who had just returned to the city from the copper mining area set their sights on the leader of the gang, Hadala Blackhand.

Facing the question from his subordinates, Hadala Blackhand's expression was gloomy.

He was silent for a moment, and finally said: "Even if this incident happened in a slum, such a big commotion will definitely attract the attention of the city guards and the city lord's mansion. We must not show up at this time, otherwise we will become Target. Hmph, didn’t the pastors of the Fortune Church charge us a lot of money every month, it’s time to use it. At the same time, tell the faceless man about this and see if he can do anything Find out the reason why our station was attacked, if he doesn't want to completely cut off this source of income."

"that one……"

Mentioning the mage Your Excellency, all the faces present were not good-looking.

After all, no one would like to deal with a mage who is proficient in necromancy, especially a mage who believes in evil gods.

"Also, everyone pack up their valuables. If the situation continues to deteriorate, then we will go to the surrounding towns to avoid the limelight."

Years of gang life gave this wanderer a near-intuitive perception of danger, and he instinctively detected the hidden undercurrent in the entire city of Lahar.

City Lord's Mansion, Security Office.

A soldier in heavy armor hurried into the room, and shouted to the two people sitting on both sides of the desk drinking tea and laughing:
"Captain, Lord City Master, something happened in the slums!"

"Just at noon, the Giant's Roaring Tavern of the Mafia was suddenly attacked. It is said that the attacker was a passing old paladin!"

"Paladin?"

Sir Constantine Holler with a short beard, the master of the city of Lahar, the legendary swordsman of Destiny put the teacup in his hand gently on the tea stand, rubbed his temples and said with a headache: "A paladin? Really? Troublesome fellow!"

For these paranoid guys who are as smelly and hard as rocks, no nobleman likes to deal with them.

Even if he is a legendary powerhouse, it is the same.

"I remember that the Giant's Roaring Tavern is the residence of the Mafia? What's the situation at the scene?"

The captain of the guard looked at his subordinates and asked in a deep voice.

It's just that if the paladin intervened, his subordinate would not come to report with such fanfare.

"Gu..."

The heavily armored soldier's throat moved, and he said in a harsh voice, "Captain, all the more than twenty gangster members at the scene were killed. It can be said that, except for the high-level gangster who was not present at the time, none of the other gangsters were left. They all died in the tavern. inside."

Thinking of the tragic situation in the tavern, even the heavily armored warriors were well-informed, and couldn't help but feel chills.

"They're all dead? How is that possible? Aren't paladins the most particular about mercy and forgiveness?"

Hearing the report from his subordinates, the captain of the guard was startled, subconsciously stood up, and said in a low voice.

"Captain Andrew, that's just what people think of as a paladin."

Sir Constantine Haller's complexion gradually became serious.

"Don't forget, the group of paladins under the crown of the Wrathful Fighter...Could it be that something really happened in the dark of this city that even I, the person in power, didn't know about, and even alarmed the Holy Avenger?"

Holy Avenger...

Hearing this name, the captain of the guard subconsciously shuddered.

The strange ones among these paladins have never compromised with evil, and the places where they appear, nine out of ten have already been infiltrated by evil...

"My lord, is it because of the disappearance of people a while ago? These holy avengers found clues elsewhere, so they traced it all the way to Lahal City?"

The captain of the guard asked cautiously.

"I can't rule out this possibility," Sir Constantine Haller rubbed the space between his brows, and said a little tiredly, "Troublesome things happen one after another, which makes people feel uneasy."

A month ago, there was a large-scale disappearance in the city of Lahore. About 20 people disappeared within a few days. It was already a week later when the security team found their bodies.

Moreover, these discovered corpses have a common feature, a large hole was opened in their chest by a sharp weapon, and the heart was brutally taken out by the murderer.

Although the City Lord's Mansion made great efforts to minimize the influence of this incident, rumors of the "heart-drawing demon" gradually spread in the city.

However, until now, since the city lord's mansion and the guards have not found the whereabouts of the murderer, the pressure on the city lord is increasing.

"We may have somewhat underestimated the seriousness of this matter."

The captain of the guard asked in a low voice.

"My lord, do you want to decentralize the authority and let the church in the temple area also participate in the investigation? Moreover, now that there are foreign paladins involved in this matter, the church has a reason to do it."

Get the church involved?
There was hesitation in Sir Constantine Haller's eyes.

The priests of the church are easy to deal with, but the paladins under his command are much more troublesome.

However, priests are a scarce resource of the church, and there are usually no more than three people when dispatched, but paladins, as the church's military guarantee, should be at least a small team (6 people) once they are dispatched.

Once this group of brainless guys are dispatched, they will launch [Detect Evil] on a large scale.

No matter where the nobles are, their bodies are not completely clean, not to mention all black, or at least gray.

But these paladins don't care if you are a noble or not, as long as you are confirmed to be of the evil camp, cut them first and then talk about other things.

In this way, even nobles can't stand it.

Because this means that not only their interests will be damaged, but their own lives will also be threatened. Most importantly, through this matter, the church's influence on the city will increase significantly.

This is something that no one in power wants to happen or see.

This is the eternal contradiction between secular power and religious power!

"Wait and talk. I will let one-third of the pro-guards participate in the investigation of this matter."

In the end, Sir Constantine Haller gritted his teeth and said.

Today's Lahal City is jointly controlled by the City Lord's Mansion, the Mage Tower and the Warlock Academy, but on the surface, the City Lord's Mansion is the master of the city.

In this city, there are already enough people involved in the struggle for power at the top.

He didn't want another opponent to appear on this poker table called Power!

…………

South of Lahore.

After several hours of trekking, Ryan and his party finally arrived at the manor of Baraba Smenko.

"This is Mr. Barabba's private domain! Idlers are not allowed to enter!"

Two guards stopped the three of Ryan.

"I am the paladin who guards the temple. I have some things to ask your master."

Ren took out the holy emblem of the Guardian Temple and said in a deep voice.

Originally, Ren was a paladin who believed in the god of contract and guardianship, and took the oath of protection. Even if he changed his oath and embarked on the path of an avenger, the holy emblem that originally belonged to him was not taken by the bishop Jonathan of the Guardian Temple in Fanlin Town. Take it back, so at some point, Ren can also play a guest role as a paladin who guards the temple.

"I am a disciple of Grand Master Elbride Erdgau. A few days ago, a fellow disciple disappeared, and the last clue pointed to Mr. Barabas. I hope to get some useful information from him."

Leolina took out her ID card with a smile on her face, and waved it in front of the guard.

"I, I am a member of the Ring of Oaks. Mr. Barabba's copper mine has seriously affected the surrounding natural environment. I hope to have a talk with him. Of course, if he refuses, then the next time I come, it will be a few A druid, not me, a little ranger."

According to the identity information Renn gave her, Angelica forced herself to say these words calmly.

Of course, this is the first time Angelica has lied since she was a child!
The oak tree is the tree of natural wisdom.It is said that the ancient god [Father of Nature] was the first plant, the first oak tree, born in the main material plane of Erathia.

The Ring of Oaks is an organization established by druids and rangers who believe in the way of nature. It is dedicated to protecting the natural world and resisting the erosion of nature by humans. It can be regarded as Erathia's version of the environmental protection organization.

It's just that this environmental organization has the power to make people look sideways.In the entire Ring of Oaks, in addition to nearly ten Archdruids and Rangers who have been promoted to Legendary Destiny, there are also many Treemen, Dryads, and Nature Spirits with legendary strength.

In the Ring of Oaks, the Druid Order has the greatest say.It's just that the Druid Order has never been monolithic. In order to promote their own teachings and expand their right to speak in the Ring of Oaks, various sects have been in constant disputes.Although there was no big fight, the private conflicts and frictions intensified.

In Ryan's view, letting Angelica disguise herself as a member of the Ring of Oaks could put more pressure on Mr. Baraba Smenko.

"This……"

Facing the three people standing in front of him, the two guards looked at each other, looking at you, quite at a loss.

This is simply a bad guest coming to the door!
"Hold on three, I'll report to my lord."

One of the guards gave his companion a look, then turned and ran towards the manor.

"you……"

Looking at the companion who ran into the manor in a hurry, another guard blinked.

Shouldn't this sentence be said by me?
He didn't want to face these three plague gods alone!
However, in less than a quarter of an hour, his companion ran back and saluted the three of Ren:
"My lords, please come in. His Excellency Baraba is waiting for your arrival in the living room."

Saying that, he opened the gate of the manor together with his companions.

Ren nodded to the two women and walked in with his head held high.

　Thank you book friend [Asgust] for the reward of 100 starting coins!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)