I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 337 The Secret of Holy War

"Lord Alpha, you are really okay, that's great!" Seeing Alpha secretly return to the city of Alman, Gilliana jumped up excitedly. Tears flashed in her eyes, and her face was filled with irrepressible joy. At this moment, she seemed to have forgotten all her worries and fears, and was only immersed in the happiness of reuniting with Alpha.

"I'm fine. What's the situation in the city now?" The information obtained from Graya was all hearsay and half-understood. Alpha needed to know the real news.

Gilliana took a deep breath and tried to keep her tone steady: "Now Lord Julius has assembled 150,000 Knights of Light to completely resolve the problem of the Dark Council. At the same time, the Holy See has secretly mobilized a large number of priests and high-level knights for support. Lady Athena is worried about your situation and has temporarily cancelled the order to return to the Holy See headquarters." There was a hint of fatigue in her voice, but more of it was firmness and support.

Hearing this news, Alpha breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that although the situation was still tense, at least everything seemed to be under control. He patted Gilliana's shoulder gently, as if thinking about something.

Gilliana nodded, with a determined light in her eyes: "We will always support you, no matter what happens." Her words were simple but full of power, making Alpha feel unprecedented warmth and support.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard, and a guard hurried into the room and reported to Alpha: "Sir, there is an emergency outside!"

Alpha turned quickly and looked at the guard sharply: "What happened?"

The guard was panting, his face pale. "The people from the Dark Council have already started to act. They seem to have received some powerful support. They opened the teleportation array, which ordered everyone to join the battle!"

Hearing this news, Alpha frowned and thought to himself. He knew that the next battle would be a life-and-death contest, but the Dark Council had just been turned upside down by them, so how could there be a counterattack order so soon? But now was not the time to discuss this, Alpha turned around and said to Gilliana and the others present: "Let's go meet Lady Athena!"

Everyone struggled to find Athena in the chaotic battlefield. When they finally found her, the fierce battle had lasted for an hour. Seeing Alpha intact, Athena showed a hint of excitement on her face. Her eyes were full of determination and hope, as if she saw the dawn of victory.

"We must win!" Athena's voice was particularly clear in the noisy battlefield, but unlike the fierce command, Athena actually retreated on her own initiative.

Athena knew that only by conserving her strength could she achieve a greater victory in the next battle. So everyone began to cover Athena and slowly retreated to the rear. After all, anything was normal in such a chaotic battlefield. If she accidentally died in a fight, that would be a really terrible thing.

During the evacuation, Alpha couldn't help but ask, "Lady Athena, why do both the Dark Council and the Holy See like to launch this holy war? I don't have any good feelings towards this kind of war. Normal wars are for profit, but what is this dark war for? Is it just for a name?"

Athena stopped and turned to look at Alpha, with a complex emotion in her eyes. Obviously, the next explanation would not be simple, otherwise she would not explain it to Alpha alone.

"Follow me." Athena said softly, and then took Alpha to a relatively quiet place. Away from the hustle and bustle of the battlefield, they could communicate better.

"Alpha," Athena took a deep breath and began to explain, "This holy war is not as simple as it seems. It is not just a struggle between darkness and light, but also a collision of beliefs and ideas. Both the Dark Council and the Church of Light hope to prove their own strength and status through this war, and at the same time try to consolidate their own believer base in this way."

"But does such a war really make sense?" Alpha asked puzzledly.

"Sometimes, meaning is not the most important thing." Athena sighed and continued, "In this world, some things cannot be measured by simple right or wrong. We can only try our best to understand the reasons behind them and make the most appropriate choice."

Hearing this, Alpha fell into deep thought. He understood that although this holy war was cruel, it also had its meaning. Perhaps this was the reality they had to face.

"Lady Athena, if you continue to fool me, I will withdraw from the battlefield." Suddenly Alpha seemed to realize something. If this was really the reason, then there was no need to explain it to him alone.

"Okay! Then let me explain to you the true holy war!" Athena turned and looked out the window, as if she had made up her mind. There was a hint of determination in her eyes, as if she was ready to face everything.

"It's okay, you know I won't say anything." Alpha firmly hugged Athena's delicate body from behind, and his hands began to grope dishonestly. His movements were gentle and powerful, as if he was giving Athena a kind of silent support and comfort.

"What do you think a holy war is? Or what do you think is the purpose of the Holy See launching a holy war now?" Athena's face flushed and she did not dodge Alpha's hands. Her voice was trembling, but she remained calm and rational.

"I feel like the Holy See's holy war is just about whoever doesn't obey me. I won't consider the gains and losses at all." Alpha seemed to disagree with this holy war concept and complained about it. His tone was full of dissatisfaction and doubt.

"You only see the surface. At the beginning, the holy war was to spread the doctrine and eliminate the pagans. But gradually the holy war changed and became a war of obedience, and now it has become a war of interests." Athena's eyes were confused, and she seemed to be puzzled and puzzled by what the church had done over the years. Her voice was low and heavy, revealing her helplessness and disappointment with the current situation.

"A battle of interests?" Alpha was even more puzzled now. What exactly were the interests of the war with the Dark Council? His eyes flashed with confusion, as if he was looking for an answer.

"That's because you don't see the essence of power. Whether it's dark or light energy, or magical energy, the essence is actually the same. Darkness can be transformed into light, and light can be transformed into darkness." At this point, Athena looked at Alpha, and it seemed that he had also become the Dark Knight. Her eyes were deep and complex, as if she was trying to see through Alpha's heart.

"It's okay, this is just a trick." Alpha's left hand activated the light magic to prove that Alpha was still a knight of light. Of course, this was the attribute power brought by Alpha's soul. His actions were swift and decisive, showing his confidence in and control over the power of light.

"Because the essence is the same, the essence of the holy war is still plunder. Ordinary holy wars are plundering resources, and the dark holy war is plundering energy. Now the surrounding area has been covered by the church's sacrificial formation. The more dark enemies they kill, the more their strength will be fundamentally improved." Athena said the fundamental. Her voice was calm and firm, revealing a clear understanding of the situation.

“Whether it’s a holy war against ordinary people or a holy war against the Dark Council, both sides can use each other’s power to enhance our own strength, so the purpose of the Holy See launching a holy war is to enhance its own strength.

Among these hundreds of thousands of knights, as long as a few paladins show up in the end, it will be worth it. The Church has never cared about the lives of lower-level knights. "Athena was once a member of the lower-level knights, and she could be abandoned at any time. There was a hint of bitterness and helplessness in her words, as if she was recalling the past.

"So that's how it is. Then everything makes sense." Alpha thought to himself. Regardless of whether he agreed with this method of increasing strength through holy war, at least it could explain why everyone was so excited when they heard the news of the holy war.

"Of course, this method of improving strength also has its limitations." Athena continued, her voice gentle but firm, "but this method cannot break through the bottleneck. In other words, if I am currently at the peak of the gold stage, then this method will not allow me to directly leap to the diamond knight level. It can be said that for us at the moment, the holy war does not provide much substantial help." After speaking, Athena gently closed the window, then snuggled in Alpha's arms, enjoying the rare warmth and tranquility of this moment.

"I understand." Alpha nodded to show his understanding. "Let's stay here for three days before leaving the battlefield. This way we can avoid attracting unnecessary attention. After all, if I take you away now, some people with ulterior motives may notice my situation."

In fact, Alpha had another consideration in mind: Gilliana was only at the early bronze level, and Graia had just started her training; plus the dark knight he had transformed into was at the middle silver level, so they could both quickly improve their strength in this way. Three days was enough for them to fight to their heart's content and accumulate experience points.

However, what really worries Alpha is the attitude of the Dark Council. After all, he had caused such a big commotion at the headquarters, who knows if it will lead to more violent retaliation? If he had known this would happen, why did he do it in the first place?

If I had chosen to keep a low profile, I might not have been in such a dilemma. Thinking of this, Alpha couldn't help but sigh, and at the same time, he became more determined to find a solution as soon as possible.

Alpha and Athena practiced frantically in the room for several hours and finally came out. At this moment, Alpha was in high spirits and full of energy. It was obvious that his mental strength had been greatly improved and satisfied. Athena did not come out because she was either tired or because she could not improve her strength.

"Prepare for battle." Alpha's voice was full of determination. He knew that the holy war was endless, with no beginning or end, and no truce. The knights were divided into dozens of waves and continued to join the battle. No one would pay attention to these dozens of knights.

"Everyone, try to leave the kills to the knights who have not reached the bottleneck yet, so that we can make progress together." Alpha said to the knights around him. He knew that only through actual combat could one improve strength, and he was willing to contribute to the team. At this moment, Alpha has gained everyone's trust and support. After all, he is strong and treats everyone sincerely. Along the way, Alpha can always create miracles, and this is the leader they hope for.

In the battle, Alpha showed his great strength and wisdom. He used tactics skillfully and commanded the knights to fight in an orderly manner. Every attack hit the enemy's vital points accurately, and every defense was as solid as a rock. His leadership and fighting ability impressed everyone.

However, Alpha did not become complacent because of this. He always maintained a humble attitude and continued to learn and improve. He knew that only by constantly improving himself could he better protect the people around him and the team.

"Lord Alpha, after this crusade is over, can I follow you back to your territory? I want to fight with you." Gilliana approached Alpha and swore while killing the enemies around her. Her eyes were full of determination and loyalty, as if she had regarded Alpha as an indispensable part of her life. For Gilliana, Alpha was not only a powerful leader, but also the knight master in her heart. She was willing to guard him and fight for him all her life.

Hearing Gilliana's words, Alpha was slightly stunned, and then he smiled warmly. "Knight Gilliana, and all of you," he looked around at the warriors who were fighting, his voice full of gratitude and encouragement, "I welcome you all to my territory, which will be our new home. But before that, I hope you can continue to stay with Lady Athena, constantly hone yourselves and improve your strength. When one day I really need your help, I hope you can stand by my side in a stronger posture."

It turned out that in a conversation not long ago, Athena revealed to Alpha some little-known secrets about the Vatican - especially the core force that supports the operation of the entire papal system: the Holy Ring, which was also the mission Alpha was looking for at the beginning.

These holy relics not only symbolize the supreme status of the Church, but also possess incredible power. The most basic function is to give the Knights of Light the so-called "power of discipline", turning them into more powerful knights of discipline; in addition, different types of holy rings can also bring additional bonus effects such as physical enhancement or special skills.

More importantly, in certain specific areas, the holder can even use the power of the Holy Ring to allow the surrounding Discipline Knights to directly absorb the energy released when the enemy dies on the battlefield, thereby maintaining their own combat effectiveness at the best state. According to Athena's speculation, there is probably such a Holy Ring hidden near the City of Alman, otherwise it is impossible to explain why the area can always quickly recover its vitality and continue to fight against external threats.

Based on the above information, Alpha realized that in order to gain an advantageous position in possible future conflicts, it must establish its own intelligence network and network of potential allies as soon as possible.

Although Alpha trusts Athena very much, she is the Pope's daughter after all. At certain critical moments, she may instinctively protect her father's interests, which is not what Alpha expects to see.

Therefore, it is particularly important to cultivate a group of absolutely loyal and capable followers. In this way, even in the face of complex and changing situations, he has the confidence to lead everyone out of difficulties and welcome the dawn of victory.