hunting light

In the VIP room of the military headquarters, an old man wearing a red robe and a black belt showed a kind and warm smile to the young priest who walked in.

"Ian, my boy!"

"You've grown up, Ian." This is the exclamation that Archbishop Xiali sighed after looking at this junior under his guardianship for a long time.

In the small smoking room of the VIP room, the archbishop dismissed the entourage and military officials, leaving only Ian to accompany him.

"The last time I saw you, you were a child," said the Archbishop. "Your eyes were still light, your shoulders were young, and you were shy in front of your elders. Now, look at you, you have grown into a man." Manly."

"We haven't seen each other for more than nine years, Your Excellency the Archbishop." Ian sat sideways on the sofa next to the Archbishop, respectfully, "I didn't know that you would come to Magdeburg in advance, I thought you were always there What about the Atlanta Federation?"

"I was transferred back to Xilin," said the archbishop, "so I made a detour on the way back to see you in Magdeburg."

Ian froze for a moment, then said, "Should I congratulate you, archbishop?"

The wrinkles on Xiali's face stretched comfortably: "The Pope appointed me as his new Chief Cardinal Secretary."

"Congratulations, Your Excellency!" Ian was terrified, and his heart was shaken.

Archbishop Chali is the recognized successor of the Pope, and he has spent the past few years in Atlanta accumulating seniority, that is, to lay the bricks for his path to the Pope's throne.And now that he has obviously accumulated enough qualifications, he will return to the Xilin Holy See and set out for the Pope's throne.

The chief cardinal secretary of the current Pope Alfonso II is equivalent to the crown prince in the secular royal family. If there is no accident, he will become the next pope.

The rumors about Alfonso II planning to abdicate early have actually been circulating in the Holy See system for a year or two.

Ian understands how important this change of pope is to Xiali.He is 180 years old, he is no longer in the prime of life, and he has been in a high position for too long, and the young archbishops who are waiting to be promoted all regard these old people as obstacles in the way.

If Xiali can't be promoted to the Pope this time, then he is likely to be forced to retreat to the second line, and he will never intersect with that throne again.

This battle was so crucial to Xiali, so important that he would not hesitate to condescend to come and visit the youngest disciple among all his disciples with the lowest rank?

"What can I do for you, Your Excellency?" Ian asked respectfully, "Although I am light-hearted and have little qualifications, I also want to do my part for you in return for your kindness in adopting and raising me .”

"I've always known that you are a good boy who knows how to repay you." Xia Li lovingly shook Ian's hand, "and I have always been very proud of you, boy. Your performance always surprises me. No matter Whether you seized the political resource of the Duke of Oran with a keen eye, or you gained the trust of the Coleman royal family, these are things that ordinary people cannot do at your age."

He looked into Ian's eyes meaningfully: "And none of this can compare to your recent fantastic performance, Ian."

Ian already had a strange premonition in his heart.

"You went deep into the enemy-occupied area and helped Earl Wilman out of trouble. You relieved the pain of the soldiers in the barracks. You did a good job! Very good!"

Ian had a puzzled smile on his face, but there was a thump in his heart: Did Archbishop Xiali know the ability of his light guide?

"I've been paying attention to you, Ian." Xia Li said, "The Holy Lord has given you a special ability, you don't need to hide it from me, I know everything about it!"

Under the sharp eyes of the old man, Yi An seemed to be leaning against a piece of ice.

"I... don't know what you are referring to, archbishop." Ian reluctantly said.

"Listen to me, Ian!" Xia Li pulled Ian over and grabbed his wrist.

Even though the sound wave shield was turned on in the room, Xiali subconsciously lowered his voice.

"From the report we obtained from the Cruvia Army, the surviving soldiers all mentioned that the first big explosion was very inexplicable, and more than 1000 soldiers were instantly evaporated in the artillery fire. Although Earl Wilman took the credit for this body, but the militaries on both sides have always been suspicious of this. In addition, you are now so prominent in the military department to guide the soldiers. They have frequently mentioned a word: 'light guide'!"

Ian clasped his hands tightly, showing confusion: "I don't understand. I mean, I know this word, but the guide of light is an ancient human being..."

Xia Li said: "Our analysis shows that you and Earl Wellman are one in ten billion atavistic humans! He is the atavistic human from the Dark Sentinel, and you are the Light Guide!"

Ian was stunned: "This is too...absurd..."

"Listen up, kid!" Xia Li repeatedly emphasized, his blue-gray eyes fixed on Ian.

"Sentinels and guides have always appeared in pairs. The Byron Empire's army had suspected you for a long time, until you guided the soldiers and confirmed their guesses. Why do you think Earl Wilman suddenly went out to perform a mission? ? He was transferred on purpose! Without the Dark Sentinel around, they can attack the Light Guide—especially since you have just awakened your ancestral ability and don’t know how to use it yet!”

"My Lord..." Ian trembled, "What does the military department want to do to me? Capture me for experiments or something?"

"Experiment is for sure." Xiali said, "What a precious specimen you are, and you are weak and unable to protect yourself. But the more important meaning of you to them is that you are still a young and healthy Omega. You can help them Breed the strongest new human beings!"

Ian was really startled this time, his body trembled.

Because he knew Xiali's last words were true.Guang Ji also said the same thing to him.

But at the same time, he felt an unprecedented embarrassment and shame.

Although you are born as an Omega, you are born with the burden of fertility.But as a person who worships the gods, he has given up this ability of his own.But now even his teachers talk bluntly about his fertility.

"You and Earl Wellman," Xia Li said like a lizard staring at a butterfly, with greed surging in his cloudy eyes, "how excellent a child will be bred by combining the genes of the lost light guide and dark sentinel And mighty! You don't even know you're in danger, do you?"

Ian clenched his teeth, "Did you come here to remind me?"

"Of course, my child." Xiali sighed, "Since I picked you up from the ground in the refugee camp, I have an unshirkable responsibility to you. You are my disciple, my most beloved disciple. Ian, there is a sentence that I can finally say to you honestly: I have always regarded you as my successor."

Ian was stunned: "I thought, Carol..."

"Carol is a good boy." Archbishop Xiali said lightly, "but he has some weaknesses that will hinder him from going further. But you are not, Ian. Your past deeds have fully proved to me, you don't need me You are able to make a great achievement just by relying on your own strength. You are the strong and capable person, and you are the talent that the Holy See needs!"

"Your praise for me makes me terrified." Ian hurriedly said, "But what should I do now?"

"Don't be afraid, child." Xiali patted Ian's hand, "I came here to visit you specially to show Byron's army that you are my most important disciple. You are also backed by the Holy See of Xilin. Since the surrender of Atlanta, there is no country that does not fear the power of the Holy See. They dare not act rashly against the people of the Holy See."

Ian was apprehensive and grateful.

"You have just awakened, and you still need to practice to increase your strength. The front line of the battlefield is indeed a suitable place for you to exercise." Xiali thought, "And I also need you to stay here. Are you willing?"

"I obey your orders, Your Excellency." Ian looked extremely submissive.

Xia Li nodded in satisfaction: "The ability to guide the light is a gift from the Holy Lord. As my disciple, you will walk on the battlefield and use your guiding power to help people in need. You must use this to preach, Spread the glory of the Holy Lord, as well as my name. Can you do it?"

The meaning of Xiali's words is to let Ian use his own strength to build word-of-mouth and reputation for Xiali among the common people, which will help him to be elected as the next pope in the future.

In exchange, he will represent the power of the Holy See and serve as Ian's backstage, giving him personal protection.

"With your merits, you should have been promoted." Xiali said, "I will give you a new title when I return to Xilin. How about the district bishop, my child? You must be very suitable for the purple robe. And the army The Ministry is even more afraid to touch a bishop!"

He didn't discuss with Ian, and Ian knew very well that he had no room to decline.Ian immediately leaned over and kissed the archbishop's ring, and said a lot of words of gratitude in a trembling voice.

"However, archbishop, how did you get this news?" Ian asked, "Are you sure I am the guide of light?"

"Of course." Xia Li said meaningfully, smiling, "All of this is arranged by the Holy Lord."

It took Ian a lot of effort to control his expression into a confused and grateful expression.

This sentence came from the mouth of Archbishop Xiali, and its meaning is completely different from that of ordinary people.

If the archbishop, who is at the center of power of the Holy See in Xilin, says that all this is arranged by the Holy Lord, then it is arranged by the Holy Lord.The Holy Lord monitored everything, obtained information, and issued instructions.

If the Holy Lord is the "he" who sent the SOS to Ian, it means that the person who manipulated "him" got the information and began to try to control the newly born pair of sentinels and guides.

Ian bowed his head and said reverently: "God is indeed omniscient. His light can shine into all dark corners and purify all evil. Since I am fortunate to have the power bestowed by him, I will spare no effort to serve the world with it. "

Archbishop Xiali patted the back of Ian's hand with satisfaction: "By the way, you and Earl Wilman... I seem to have seen you take off the commandment ring?"

Ian hastily pulled up his sleeves, revealing a thin silver bracelet.

"My commandment ring is broken, and the military department doesn't have that kind of ring, so they gave me a bracelet, which has the same function." Ian's tongue froze, and he said with difficulty, "I will never dare to forget my love for you." God's oath..."

"I'm not accusing you." Xia Li smiled extraordinarily generously, "You've always been too harsh on yourself, Ian. Young people like you are hardly seen in the Holy See. I hope you and Earl Wilman Maintain a good relationship. Although each of you is a very precious talent, when you are together, you will burst into invincible power. And as an old man, I really want to see that miracle in my lifetime ..."

When Ian sent Archbishop Xiali out of the living room, there were many people standing in the waiting room outside.

It is a great honor for an archbishop of Xiali's level to visit the military region.Some military officers even brought their family members to the audience, just to get a blessing from the archbishop.

"Bishop Xiali!" Collins squeezed into the front row due to his thin body.He had a frantic look on his face, and he almost knelt down and kissed the archbishop's shoe.

"I served you in Xilin when I was young and held the guard of honor for you. My name is Collins..."

"Ah, may the Holy Lord bless you with light."

Xiali was absent-minded, raised his hand to Collins, then turned around, held Ian's hand, and exhorted him with concern.

"Keep the faith, my boy. Remember to write me too."

Surrounded by his entourage, Xiali left in a mighty way.

The crowd stayed on for a while after he left, whispering to each other.

"Hey, Ian." Asura turned into a little black mechanical spider, covered by Ian's robe, lying on his shoulder, whispered, "I heard them talking about you and Collins. It seems that Collins They are fighting for a chance to be transferred back to Xilin, and there is only one place in the Magdeburg area. Now they feel that this place belongs to you."

Collins was left alone, his face was blue, and his eyes looking at Ian were like poisonous thorns.

Ian ignored him, turned and walked outside.

"Asura, is it true that Leon has not come back because the task has not been completed?"

"It's absolutely true!" Asura swore to the sky, "The company he led encountered a resistance force by chance, and the two sides are in a stalemate. I can send you all the relevant information from the military department."

"No, thank you." Ian said with a stern expression, "But I hope you can contact him for me. I'm afraid he needs to find a way to come back as soon as possible."