Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 83: Killing Prison

Looking at the subtle changes in Anthony, Luo Xiu inexplicably had a sense of déjà vu.

The style of the "Priest" of the Inquisitor Squad seems to be a little off.

As the "Great Shepherd of Purification", why does Anthony seem to be a reckless man of the same lineage as Connor... ?
Calling him a reckless man might be a bit of an exaggeration, but Anthony's straightforward temperament during the "battle in progress" was also fully revealed in the battle just now.

This is not a sign of temptation.

Judging from Anthony's expression, he might want to challenge the entire "Ancient Hermitage"...

"Please be careful, Captain Anthony." Luo Xiu reminded Anthony from behind.

He was really afraid that Anthony would get too excited in a fight and get himself involved.

Anthony was stunned, then turned around with a confident expression on his face.

"Don't worry, I know what's going on."

……

When everyone went deep into the stronghold of the "Ancient Hermitage".

They were soon ambushed.

Many "holy servants" wearing candlesticks on their heads and robes of the "monastic order" poured out from the corners.

In their hands, they all held a three-pointed knife coated with wax.

However, they did not swing their tridents and spray out flames like the two holy servants guarding the entrance.

They just waved their weapons and howled as they pounced towards Luo Xiu and the others.

Pamier thrust the greatsword in his hand to the ground, emitting a strong spiritual shock to the surroundings, causing all these "pagans" to lose their balance and fall to the ground.

Then, the golden flame in Anthony's left palm suddenly rose.

A moment later, the "holy flame" transformed into thunder from the sky, descending equally on every "pagan".

These attacking "holy servants" were turned into dust one after another.

But this made Anthony feel inexplicably nervous.

It was a one-sided massacre and a bizarre victory.

——But he did not sense any extraordinary aura from these people.

In other words, these attacking enemies are not even real "holy servants" but are just wearing the clothes that belong to the "holy servants".

Anthony frowned and turned back to the three people behind him and said:

"I feel something is wrong..."

Anthony began to analyze: "It seems that except for the two guards who are true believers of Lost, everyone else in this 'stronghold' we entered is..."

"The others are all fake." Luo Xiu took over Anthony's words.

He noticed something was wrong long before Anthony did.

The detection results of his panel told him that these so-called "holy servants" had not embarked on any extraordinary destiny at all.

Their main occupations are also just "secular" criminal occupations - "murderers", "robbers", "tomb robbers"...

This is an identity that should not appear in the Priory's stronghold.

But Anthony was unable to perceive such detailed information. His intuition told him that something was wrong. If he went deeper, he might really encounter an accident.

After a brief thought, Anthony made a decision.

"——Retreat." Anthony ordered.

Even though he was eager to fight against the "Spirit Descendants", he would not easily put the entire team in danger.

……

Just a few minutes later, Anthony realized that the situation was not good and ordered an evacuation.

Deep inside the "stronghold", in a fairly open space.

Countless "wandering spirits" are hovering in the air, hungrily waiting for the arrival of their "prey".

And in the very center of this space.

A huge and complex magic circle painted with blood was emitting a strange deep scarlet light.

Its name is——【Killing Cage】.

This is a "curse" ritual that can be mastered by the followers of [Lost].

The effect is:

When the "Killing Cage" is activated, anyone in the center of the magic circle whose hands have been stained with "mortal blood", that is, the blood of "non-transcendent beings" within one day, will be forcibly imprisoned for a period of time.

As time passed, the "wandering spirits" still hadn't waited for their "prey" to come to them, and they gradually became anxious.

Sensing the dissatisfaction of the "wandering spirits", a ball of bright red spiritual fire suddenly emerged in the center of the magic circle.

The "Spirit Fire" looked around and felt a bloody smell coming from the outside world. "Tsk..."

A strange sound suddenly came from the core of the "Spirit Fire".

"Actually, they actually retreated..."

The spiritual fire wailed, and its sight hidden in the flames swept over the "wandering spirits".

"I didn't arrange it well enough..."

"The plan...is not thorough enough..."

"Come on, children, come on..."

"Come and devour, devour my flesh and blood..."

"This is my atonement, my price..."

"..."

When Linghuo's pious and humble words fell to the ground, countless wandering spirits hovering in the sky suddenly flew towards "Linghuo".

The wandering spirits tore at and devoured the flames of the "Spirit Fire", causing it to groan in pain.

But this is its contract, it must use its own soul and flesh to "please" these unsatisfied wandering spirits.

……

Red Maple City, Glorious Church.

In the lightless room, Anthony lit a candle to provide subtle lighting.

"This is a test." Anthony spread his hands and said, "I think it's a trap."

"……agree."

This time it was Connor's voice. "Based on experience, the followers of Lost are not like Red Lotus. They should not be interested in ordinary people."

This time, Connor didn't take any shots. With Anthony in the lead, Connor seemed a little uninterested.

Pamier said nothing, but nodded slightly.

"So." Luo Xiu suddenly said:
"If, let's assume, this is a trap."

Connor and Pamier were old acquaintances, and "Captain Anthony" did not seem to have the airs of a superior, so Luo Xiu communicated with them in a normal manner.

"We will go to the 'stronghold' to conduct the first round of probing. This intelligence may have been leaked."

"..."

Luo Xiu spoke slowly, but Anthony's brows were tightly furrowed.

"That's a reasonable guess." Anthony nodded.

"Well, that's the case."

Anthony said: "I need to verify the loyalty of everyone here to 'Moment'."

……

Then, with Anthony as the origin, a strong spiritual pressure spread out, covering everyone present.

"Please cooperate... As citizens of the Glory, you should know that this is an indispensable part."

This sentence was mainly for Luo Xiu to hear. Anthony first looked at him and said word by word:
"——You swear to 'Xu Yu' that you have never committed any crime of adultery with 'Lost'."

Luo Xiu looked directly into Anthony's eyes and swore to follow his words word for word:
"I swear to Xu Yu. I have not committed any crime of adultery with the Lost."

"..."

Not sensing any abnormal spiritual fluctuations from Luo Xiu, Anthony's eyes turned to Connor and Pamier.

"...I have not committed any crime of adultery with the Lost." Connor and Pamier also swore.

Anthony then nodded and withdrew his spiritual pressure.

This is a temporary test method often used within the "Holy Judge" when facing a possible crisis of trust.

"……So."

Anthony said in a deep voice: "Except for me, you have all proved your innocence."

"And I... I am unable to prove myself at this moment. But please believe me, I will not do such a thing."

Anthony really had no reason to commit adultery with [Lost].

Pamier and Connor acquiesced to the captain's confession, and Luo Xiu did not say anything extra.

After some thought, Anthony murmured:
"The information was provided by the 'Mansion', that is, Lord Rodif."

"If things are really as I guessed. Rodif, what is the purpose..."

(End of this chapter)