Grandmaster Hunter of Age of Mythology

In order to get Tok back safely, he would need a month to recover from his injuries. Kashin was busy training the soldiers and handling the daily affairs of the castle in an orderly manner.

At the same time, Tan Aili kept her promise and set out with 20,000 regular troops, all types of troops for positional warfare, and 30,000 auxiliary troops to ensure logistical supplies.

There are still 20,000 second-line troops staying in the barracks and Antu is carrying out construction. Infrastructure such as dormitories, clinics, parade grounds, and restaurants are being completely renovated. The soldiers' daily benefits will never be withheld and all standards will be raised.

The military camp must be self-sufficient in equipment, consumables and medicines. It is not allowed to wait for supplies from the empire. This is simply impossible during wartime. It is better to rely on ourselves than on others, so a large amount of funds are allocated to complete the construction of the military camp.

The drunkard Rubili stayed behind to oversee the military camp renovation project. The army would not come back to rest for a while after going out to battle, so the second-line troops had to cooperate with the craftsmen to slowly build it to perfection.

Tan Aili led the imperial army out of the capital and began to suppress the rebellion, completing the transition from defense to strategic counterattack. It was unprecedented that the arrogant armed forces suffered heavy losses.

Beihai Gospel Island～～

At this moment, the Pope's face seemed to be completely covered by a thick haze. The heavy cloud of sorrow made him feel as if he was suffocating.

Every tense muscle and every deep wrinkle on his face revealed the solemnity and worry that penetrated deep into his bones.

Although the church's armed forces have temporarily suppressed the Mercenary Association, the price they paid is truly horrifying. The heavy casualties are like a ruthless blade, piercing the foundation of the church.

Judging from the current situation, it would be a fantasy to fully compensate for such a huge loss without twenty years of persistent and unremitting efforts.

The news that the church secretary had unfortunately died in battle exploded like a thunderclap yesterday. The moment the Pope learned of the sad news, he felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife. He simply could not bear this heavy blow that almost crushed him.

You know, this clerk is no ordinary person. He is a super priest who has mastered the art of resurrection. His position in the church is extremely high and his importance is self-evident. His extraordinary ability makes him like the mainstay of the church, indestructible. However, his death now is undoubtedly a great shame for the Pope and the entire church.

As for the specific process of this battle, it was obtained with great difficulty by bribing the undercover agents in the Mercenary Association. Because of this, the situation in the entire Puma Race was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, and it was completely out of control.

Although the situation getting out of control itself may not be a big deal, the series of subsequent impacts caused by it are like a snowball, getting bigger and bigger, extremely significant and far-reaching. It is very likely to act as a fuse, causing other countries to join the ranks of the crusade.

At the very least, the people of Pumasai have tasted the sweetness brought by the church. Once human desires are aroused, they will inevitably become worse like a flood that breaks through a dam.

Today, although the church holds the dominant position in public opinion and may be able to play a role to a certain extent, as long as someone dares to break the rules and attack the church at the risk of falling into hell, then, there will inevitably be a bad trend of wantonly confiscating churches.

If it really develops to that point, the entire religion will be in a shaky and precarious situation.

Looking back from a comprehensive historical perspective, in countless disputes and conflicts, the deterrent power of hell is often just a formality in the face of the temptation of real interests and cannot scare many people at all.

Therefore, in principle, the church must never lose any struggle.

The Pope is only thirty years old now, and has only been on the throne for a few days. As the Son of the Trinity, he should be carrying the expectations of the people and bringing light and abundance to the world.

Unexpectedly, during his reign, he encountered many misfortunes. This series of setbacks and blows, like a heavy hammer, mercilessly struck his heart, which undoubtedly greatly affected his control over the believers.

In the long history of religious development, the new Pope often faces many severe challenges and difficult tests in the early stages of his reign.

Everyone's attention was focused on whether this young Pope could turn the tide and restore the dignity of the church under such difficult circumstances.

At this moment, what choice he should make to lead the church out of these difficulties is really worrying, as if the whole world is holding its breath.

At this moment, hundreds of people wearing black priest robes with their faces covered entered the hall. Their steps were orderly and solemn. They saluted the Pope devoutly and chanted scriptures in unison (omitted)…

The Pope closed his eyes for a moment, then slowly opened them, expressed his approval to the Black Priests, and said with a smile: "The Holy Path has been blocked, and now is the time for you to contribute. The pagans are rampant, and the pressure on the Church is enormous. We suffered a disastrous defeat in Shadowmoon City this time, and the losses were extremely heavy. Alas, no miracles have come, and those damn magicians..."

The Pope was furious when he said this, and couldn't help cursing. His anger burned like a flame. The black priests all wore masks, so that their expressions could not be seen. They just listened quietly to the Pope's lecture.

After cursing, the Pope took a short break, then said solemnly: "Black pastors, I sincerely hope that you can leave Gospel Island and start a brutal massacre of those pagans. You must use any means necessary, such as spreading the plague, instigating fights between countries, in short, you must try every possible way, use every possible means..."

Missionary work requires miracles. The black priests have learned only evil methods. At critical moments, they spread plague to non-believing areas, and then the merciful priests of light come to save their lives.

The priests hypocritically distributed "holy water" and held ceremonies, and the plague was immediately contained. As a result, more and more believers came, and the future was getting better and better...

The Black Priests have their own specialties in what they have learned, which are common to all traditional professions, so they are very terrifying. They are also proficient in spreading the plague and cooperating with the church in missionary work.

Therefore, the two opposite but complementary forces of light and darkness were skillfully used to form a unique and mysterious missionary method. At this critical moment, the hidden and terrifying black priests are about to appear, and they will personally create a series of disasters, plunging the whole world into chaos and turmoil.

At this moment, the solemn and dignified temple was silent, with only the low and majestic voice of the Pope suddenly ringing out:

"Ms. Rice, please stay!"

In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on the petite figure in black robe. She looked extremely thin and her height was obviously shorter than the other black shepherds who were traveling with her, but her steps were firm and steady.