Chapter 258: With Her

“.The great Ilaril carved the Wound of Omros on the earth, splitting the continent into two, blocking the ancient disaster that devoured all souls.

She fell into the holy lake like the sun falling from the sky, bathing in it, and washing away the flames rising from the holy body in the lake water.

The guards surrounded the sacred lake to protect the great savior.

Six days later, Ilaril returned from the lake.”

When asked about the origin of the Knights, Irem solemnly told the Orlanders the myth of the Holy Lake of Dineshien.

"After Ilaril returned, the commander of the guards, Gelvin, left behind a group of the first guards to guard the Holy Lake, to prevent the powerful power contained in the lake from harming mortals, and to prevent the lake water imbued with sacred power from being stolen by villains.

And these first generation Holy Lake Guards are the predecessors of today's Ilaril Knights."

Listening to the long legend recorded by the Knights for thousands of years and passed down by the descendants and successors of the Holy Lake Guards, Leon couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. He didn't expect to hear a familiar name in this myth.

Gelvin.

Olivia was also dazed by this name that had the same pronunciation as her ancestor. She didn't interrupt, but just looked at Leon beside her.

Nodding to the girl, Leon asked Irem for confirmation: "Sir, the 'Gervin' you mentioned, is it the Twilight Knight Gervin?"

"Yes, it is the royal family of your Orland Kingdom, the ancestor of the Drakmar family, the king who founded Kronia, and the ancient hero sung by later generations." Irem confirmed that this was not a coincidence of the same name, but then explained: "However, at least in the records of our Knights, Lord Gervin, who was the commander of the Ilaril Guard at that time, did not yet have the title of "Twilight Knight". When he stayed behind to guard the Holy Lake, he had not yet made the unparalleled achievement of killing the dragon later."

When Leon heard this, he believed Irem's words by three points.

Because Laura once said that Gervin was the commander of the Yanyang Guard before she was deposed.

Although this is slightly different from the statement of the Holy Lake Knights, it is roughly similar.

You know, no matter whether it is folk legends or legends in church books, there is no mention of Gelvin's identity.

Just this record is enough to prove that the knights in front of us are indeed inherited from the era thousands of years ago.

However, Leon remembered that Laura said that Gelvin was not her guard.

This is strange.

Leon thought about it and felt that Laura must be right to be Ilaril himself.

Then perhaps the Holy Lake Knights recorded history in the process, because the years were too long, and there were some misunderstandings.

Of course, no matter what, now the identity of the Holy Lake Knights has been confirmed from the rangers of Dieneshien.

Regardless of what the situation is when hearing the oracle, at least for this wealthy knights, Leon does not think they will have any plots and threats to his territory.

Just the huge expenses spent by the other party in the past year to search for traces of the holy land on the earth, I am afraid that it is not enough to make up for his current baronial territory three times.

Not to mention who has nothing better to do, and traveled thousands of miles to a foreign country west of the continent to plot for a small barony. Even if they really want to do it, Orland's army is not a pushover, and Ledwin III is not so stupid as to allow a small foreign army to invade the territory of his own nobles.

No matter how elite these 1,000 people are, they can't fight against an entire powerful kingdom. No matter how rich the Knights of the Holy Lake are, they can't survive on gold coins. They obviously won't risk being enemies of the land under their feet and causing chaos in other countries.

After thinking it over again and again, Leon decided not to look ahead and behind.

A greater crisis is imminent, and he is reluctant to give up such a strong aid that comes to his door for free, especially when the price is just to allow them to make a pilgrimage in Avalon.

First take them to the border of Glade County for temporary stay. If Laura is okay, it's okay to let them go to Avalon to chant.

Moreover, the rangers of the Holy Court privately said that the Knights of the Holy Lake did not seem to be affiliated with the Holy Sun Church and were not very enthusiastic about preaching. There was no need to worry about any conflict between them and the primitive Feru faith west of the continent.

Taking Irem and others back to Marquis Deyatuk, Leon made a security guarantee for the Ilaril Knights.

". Even with Baron Pendragon as a guarantor, I still cannot allow you to pass through the heart of the royal territory without the king's decree."

Hadrian looked at the leader of the knights from a foreign country, but did not say it firmly. He compromised and proposed: "But I can let you go through my territory, leave the country from Dragon Claw Fortress, and leave the Kronian Royal Territory along the route that Lord Pendragon took when he came. The premise is that when marching in Deyatuk County, you must accept the "escort" of my army, and you must not wear armor or hold any weapons other than swords."

Feeling that this "uncle" of Olivia was really cautious, Leon turned around and waited for the opinion of Captain Irem.

The Grand Master of the Holy Lake frowned at the conditions of the Border Marquis and thought about it helplessly.

It was very risky to be surrounded by unfamiliar troops while taking off the armor and escorting the weapons, but considering that the Holy Land was almost within reach, he seemed to have no choice but to silently regard it as a test of the Knights by Ilaril.

Of course, even if he accepted this harsh passage condition, he was not stupid enough to give up the most basic insurance measures: "Then, if you don't mind, we will pass through your territory in three batches, how about? About 300 people each time."

Hearing this, Hadrian nodded slightly and did not continue to embarrass the other party.

The problem of the army passing through was solved properly, and the knights immediately broke camp and set off.

The Ilaril Knights were divided into three teams. After each team passed safely, they sent people back to report safety.

After a day of delay, Leon finally led the troops gathered outside the high walls of Dragon Claw Fortress and embarked on the return journey in the evening of the next day.

When the Knights' army passed through the land of Mamor County, they naturally could not hide as much as the dozen people when they came. Whether passing through the territory of Kantadar's rule or the territory of Orland's rule, the villages and towns along the way were frightened by this army with strange flags.

Fortunately, there were no accidents along the way. It took five days for Leon to lead them safely to the Glade County of the Thorn Flower Family.

More than a thousand soldiers from the Holy Court Kingdom walked on the road, so conspicuous that they could not hide from the eyes and ears of the family.

Leon went ahead and informed Baron Marcelo, who was stationed at the county border.

Although he was surprised that Leon had recruited such a large elite army, Marcelo did not doubt anything. He sent someone to report to Earl Elliver and arranged a temporary camp for the Ilaril Knights at the border of Glade.

Leon led the rangers and several high-ranking members of the Holy Lake Knights and rushed back to Avalon Castle without stopping.

After passing through the avenue in the forest and entering the river valley, the people from the Holy Lake stopped their horses when they saw the magnificent castle from afar.

"The riverside land surrounded by forests, the beautiful castle built on the mountain, named Avalon is here! It's here! The residence of my Lord!!!"

An elderly priest of the Holy Lake raised his voice several tones. He jumped off the horse with a nimble foot and immediately knelt down, chanting excitedly towards the holy land in the distance.

Seeing the same scenery as in the oracle, Irem and several other Holy Lake Knights were all ecstatic.

After nearly a year of pilgrimage, they finally found the holy land guided by the savior.

The Holy Lake Knights followed and dismounted neatly, walked to the old priest, drew their swords, knelt, and placed their foreheads against the flaming sun emblem carved on the end of the hilt, chanting prayers in a low voice.

". The Lord who controls the flaming sun, the last guardian, the great Ilaril.

Praise the mercy and justice of my Lord, praise the wisdom and teachings of my Lord, praise the beauty and purity of my Lord, praise the power and authority of my Lord."

Looking at the special atmosphere of the knights who believe in Ilaril, Leon scratched his head.

Although the original owner's memory is not lacking in the religious influence of the church, he has never stayed in Serian for even a day since he came here.

And Azerien, Lohak, Elena, Raya, and Sally are obviously just ordinary church believers, without such a fanatical temperament.

This is the first time I have seen such a devout believer of Ilaril.

Feeling a little awkward to continue sitting on the saddle, Leon also jumped back to the ground.

Of course, he would not follow his little teacher to worship and pray, but he had already arrived at the door of his house, so it would be okay to wait for these Holy Lake Knights to finish praying.

And several rangers from Dieneshien looked at the castle belonging to Lord Orland from afar, and then turned back and looked at the praying believers of the Holy Lake Sect with particularly strange eyes.

The rangers from the Holy Court are of course believers of the Holy Sun and the prophet Ilaril.

If the castle in front is really a holy place related to the prophet, they will probably immediately make a pilgrimage in the same manner.

However. Although the Holy Court rangers politely did not comment on the credibility of the oracles in these heretical words of the Holy Lake Sect, they always had doubts in their hearts. The oracle sitting on the throne had never made such holy words.

Olivia was shocked by the exaggerated behavior of the Holy Lake Knights.

Although Avalon is beautiful, it is where she lives every day after all. Such exaggerated worship.

Thinking of the special origin of the ancient city, the girl pulled Leon's arm and asked him to bend down, and whispered quietly:

"I remember you said before that Avalon is the disciple of Miss Lola and the castle of Lady Aphrodite, but the oracle of these knights said that our home is the residence of that Ilaril. Could it be that they worship Lady Aphrodite or Miss Lola?"

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Listening to the question whispered by his wife, Leon raised his head again and quietly made the shape of "Lola" to her.

Even though she had some psychological preparation, Olivia, who had just finished listening to the myth of the Holy Lake not long ago, still widened her eyes in surprise.

She couldn't help but raise her hand to cover her mouth.

Her heart was beating, and the girl blinked her eyes and couldn't help looking at the invisible tower.

She usually chatted with Azerien and others, and also had some understanding of the Holy Sun Religion, which was different from the gods of Feru.

Leon's magic teacher, the ancient wizard lady in the tower, was actually a god believed by so many kingdoms! ?

No wonder Miss Lola recognized her ancestors from thousands of years ago.

It took Olivia a long time to calm her throbbing heartbeat.

Even if she was not a believer of Ilaril, she could think from his perspective, what would it feel like if a legendary Feru Lord stood in front of her.

Leon looked at Olivia with shining eyes, touched the girl's hair with a smile, and whispered in his wife's ear:

"Don't tell Azerien and Lohak yet, I'm afraid they can't bear such a great mental shock."

After the prayers of the believers of the Holy Lake were over, everyone continued to step into the valley.

Entering Avalon, the knights of the Holy Lake nodded frequently for the clean and beautiful castle scenery.

Only such a beautiful ancient fortress is worthy of the status of the place where the spirit descends in the Holy Oracle of Ilaril.

Entering the first floor hall of the main castle, seeing the huge scorching sun totem placed brightly in the main seat, the knights of Ilaril stopped instantly and raised their eyebrows to look at the Baron of Avalon.

They no longer doubted whether they had found the wrong place.

Such a huge and exquisite scorching sun sun statue must not be built for the Knights of the Holy Lake in a short time.

Seeing the mysterious smile on the face of Lord Irem, which showed that you are indeed a fellow believer, Leon waved his hand:

"This is an ancient totem that originally existed in Avalon Castle, and it was not carved by me."

Without rushing to explain the origin of this fortress, Leon saw Azerien coming downstairs to greet him, and hurriedly asked the castle maid to arrange accommodation for the rangers and the Knights of the Holy Lake.

After removing the armor and taking a breath, he took Azerien back to the office to discuss matters.

"How come you brought back three bears after going out?" Azerien asked in confusion about the beasts sent by the Wolf family not long ago: "Are you planning to build a zoo in Avalon?"

He heard that some nobles like to raise birds and animals in their territories for viewing and entertainment, but Azerien seems to have never heard of anyone raising bears.

"Of course not. Do you remember the giant bear that forced the three of us to jump into the river and almost drowned?" Leon shrugged: "On this trip, the rangers and I worked together to hunt it down. Those are the three cubs it left behind."

"What?"

Thinking of the savage beast, Azerien felt a chill on his back: "You don't want to raise that terrible bear monster, do you? I heard that bears are very evil beasts. Even if a hunter raises a bear from childhood to adulthood, it will still be attacked by it."

"I have this idea, but don't be nervous. It was just a handy hand at the time. I'll go to the tower to ask Laura. I'm afraid they haven't been weaned yet, and it's not certain whether they can be raised. If I really can't control their wildness, I'll let Deathclaw throw them into the northern wilderness and release them." Leon waved his hand.

But if there is a chance to tame three giant bears as war beasts and put armor on them, the power of Avalon in the future will be more than a little stronger.

"Is Aka back?" Leon took the hot water brought by Olivia and asked.

Azerien temporarily put aside his worries and nodded and replied: "Six days after you left, Aka came back from Magya, and he also brought back the alchemical materials given to you by Her Highness Ines."

"Where are the materials?" Leon was immediately surprised. He had been looking forward to it for a long time. Finally, he got the materials for the Neti cards promised by Princess Ines when he completed the last commission to search and rescue Marquis Aolade.

"Aka sent it to the tower for safekeeping. Not only that, a few days ago, a team of King Redwin's blood guards came to Avalon by Pegasus and brought you the "Moon Meteor Silver". I also gave it to Miss Lola." Azerien smiled.

Leon stood up excitedly and had no intention of resting. He just wanted to see Lola immediately.

Even if we don't talk about the gold medal that contains the little teacher's body.

Let's talk about other secondary Neti cards.

Whether it's the treasure card "Boiling Heart".

Still the Heroic Spirit Cards, "Garron" and "Canis".

So far, every Neti card he has obtained has been of great help to him.

Now the materials are complete for another card.

Even if there is no Spirit Soul Stone and he can only make a black card, it is still an unparalleled improvement in the safety of himself and his companions.

However, Leon has not yet decided whether to engrave the magic immediately after making it, or keep the empty card as the final insurance for saving people in the future.

This needs to be carefully considered.