GBP Chapter 109 Heresy
Chapter 109 Heresy
Samuel was not surprised to hear what Captain Qin said.
As early as when he was in a remote corner of the training ground where the Knights were stationed, he could see that it was most likely related to the abyss, but he was not sure.
After all, he had never seen what the power of the abyss was like, he had only read related descriptions in books.
——Weird, ominous, rejected by the seven elements, and full of blasphemous meanings.
So after purifying Batda, he deliberately did not purify Rentel.
The purpose of bringing him to the headquarters of the Knights was to inform Qin of what happened and to confirm through Qin that this was indeed the power of the abyss.
Of course, there are certain individual emotions.
He didn't like this person. Even though the other person dared to say these words because he was contaminated by the power of the abyss, what he said was not pleasing before he was infected.
After confirming that the power in Lenthel came from the Abyss, Samuel cleansed and healed him.
Then he asked the Knight of Favonius who was guarding outside the door to come in, drag out Rentel, who had been freed from the pollution, reacted, and looked confused and terrified, and asked them to find a place to lock him up.
After giving all these instructions, he watched the two knights carry Rentel away, then sat down with Qin in the office and explained the whole process to her.
Qin listened and looked at the white-haired boy wearing a crown sitting across the table with a serious expression:
“…The darker the soul, the easier it is to be tainted by the filthy power of the abyss.
"Let the other party fall into irrational negative emotions, then deceive and instigate them to use their power for their own benefit.
"This is a common practice of the Abyss Cult. They have tried it once before on the East Wind Guardian who was soaked in poisonous blood, and it was successful."
She paused for a moment and reminded:
“Your Majesty, I believe that after the Abyss Cult heard that you, the North Wind Wolf King, and the East Wind Dragon had resolved the wolf disaster, they set their sights on you.
“Lentel is just a tool they use to irritate you and make you feel negative.
“It is their purpose to pollute you.
"I think this was just a test and they didn't really make a move."
Samuel listened quietly and nodded in agreement.
If they really wanted to attack, it would not be such a weak invasion. Even the crown left by Lord Barbatos could easily detect and resist it.
It was obvious that there was no adequate preparation for this pollution. Perhaps just one of the Abyss Mage of the cult saw him when passing by, so he wanted to give it a try.
Maybe there will be a second, third, or fourth time later... I just don’t know when.
Thinking about it, he said, "I know, I will pay attention to it."
He then added:
"To my surprise, the power of the Abyss Cult has spread to Mondstadt and even infiltrated the Knights Order, attacking me from their outposts."
Qin couldn't help feeling a little guilty after hearing this.
She has been concentrating on dealing with the financial vacancies recently, and secondly, she has been very busy with the approval and revision opinions of various documents submitted by various towns in the Cangfeng Highlands.
Therefore, she actually neglected the most important security!
Qin lowered her head and quickly thought about the countermeasures, then said:
"…Thank you for your reminder, Your Majesty. I will order an inspection of all departments and subordinate institutions of the Knights Templar, and strengthen the defense of Mondstadt to prevent the Abyss Cult from invading again.
"Also, Your Majesty, for your safety, I sincerely suggest in the name of the Knights that you try not to travel alone again."
Samuel was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and said:
"…I will take Giuliana with me from now on."
Qin denied it:
“Sister Giuliana is only arranged by the church to take care of you. She cannot guarantee your safety when you face danger.
“I think the Knights will need to recommend a few Knights of Favonius to you as guards to protect your safety.
"I know, Your Majesty, that there are not many knights who can serve as your guards with your strength, so I will consider the selection carefully."
Samuel looked at her for a while, and understood from her determined look that this matter probably could not be shirked.
It seems that Captain Qin takes this matter very seriously...
Although he didn't like being followed, he had no choice but to accept it.
“…Headmaster Lao Qin is here.”
"This is what I should do, Your Majesty."
He sighed slightly and discussed some follow-up matters with Qin.
Then Samuel stood up and walked out of the office accompanied by her.
After asking the two Knights of Favonius guarding the door and performing the etiquette of the Knights Templar to him, Samuel and Jean arrived at the room where Rentel was imprisoned.
……
Rentel lay on the ground with lifeless eyes, looking at the ceiling of the room.
This was the headquarters of the Knights Templar that he had longed to visit for a long time. Not far from the room was even the office of the Knights Templar, the symbol of power that he desired most with great ambition.
This was the first time he was so close to it.
But he wasn't thrilled by it.
Rentel, on the other hand, felt that he was doomed.
His Holiness Saint Samuel, the Pope of the Church of West Wind, is the earthly representative crowned by Lord Barbatos, the God of Wind.
In a sense, Samuel represents Lord Barbatos.
His family had previously sent him a message, giving him the opportunity to try to contact the Pope and curry his favor so that he could help them restore the glory of the old aristocracy.
Although he disdained the "glory of the old nobility" mentioned in the family's letter.
Because he doesn't care about what the old aristocracy is like, he only cares about himself.
Although when he heard the conspiracy talk about His Holiness the Pope, he felt it made sense and that it was the truth.
Therefore, the attitude towards Samuel was only contempt, without any awe at all.
But in the face of the Pope's lofty status and absolute power, even for his own sake, he would definitely shamelessly try to please him in order to gain more benefits.
But he actually made sarcastic remarks and slandered the other party!
Although he heard the content of Captain Gunhild's deep voice before he woke up, he realized that he was infected by the power of the abyss.
But when he realized this, he felt guilty.
——He already had those thoughts in his mind, and the power of the abyss only magnified them, making him say them out regardless of the consequences!
And the acting leader of the Knights Templar must know this!
To blaspheme Saint Samuel is to blaspheme Lord Barbatos.
Blasphemy in a country where everyone devoutly believes in the god of wind is more than just a pagan act.
This is heresy.
——Heretics are more hateful than pagans!
Rentel couldn't imagine what he would face next.
Even if His Holiness the Pope says nothing, as long as the woman from the Gunhild family is not going to let him go.
Then neither his family nor his current order would be able to treat him kindly anymore!
Mond can no longer accommodate him!
Unless, unless...
Unless Your Majesty is willing to put aside past grudges and protect him!
As he was thinking, the door of the room was pushed open, and the acting master of the Knights Templar and His Holiness the Pope of the Church walked in.
Almost instantly, when Rentel saw Samuel, he crawled over anxiously with a panicked and embarrassed look and knelt in front of him.
His voice was trembling and filled with fear, but he still tried to defend himself in order to survive:
“…Your Majesty, Your Majesty!
"I was controlled... Yes! I was controlled! It was those damned abyssal forces that controlled my emotions!
"Those words, those words, were said by that strange power guiding me!"
“…I am innocent, I am wronged!”
He didn't dare look at Samuel, but looked at Jean Gunnhildr beside him.
Looking at the other party's cold eyes, Lentel's heart seemed to fall to the bottom.
With the last hope in mind, he raised his head tremblingly and looked at the Pope, only to find that there was no emotion in the other's blue eyes.
He suddenly felt that he still had hope.
Your Majesty does not hate him!
Then he became even more excited and shouted at the top of his voice:
"Your Majesty! I was really corrupted and that's why I said those words!
"You know, you know! I'm innocent, right?!"
The noble, crowned, white-haired young man just stood with his hands behind his back, head lowered, and looked at him indifferently.
Under Rentel's eager gaze, he saw the white-haired boy wearing the crown slightly open his lips.
He heard His Holiness Pope Saint Samuel say:
"Tell me everything you know. Where did you hear these rumors about me?"
Rentel, who seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, spoke hastily:
“…Tavern, yes, that’s right, a tavern!
"I heard a man in a dark blue cloak say this when I was drinking in the tavern!"