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Chapter 57 Did I let you leave?
of course.
Richard did not generalize and condemn everyone.
He still greatly admired those priests and preachers who were truly compassionate, such as Charles in front of him.
Even if the old man's original intention was to bring more living beings into the embrace of the Goddess of Light.
But his ability to travel alone through the desolate and treacherous northern wilderness, using light magic to help those in need, is ultimately worthy of recognition.
But at the same time.
Richard also felt that these people were nothing more than pitiful souls who had been deeply brainwashed by the Vatican.
They did good deeds not because they believed in the light, but rather it was their kindness that gave the Holy See a golden veneer of righteousness and magnificence.
...
Just as he was feeling lost and dejected.
A joyful exclamation broke the brief silence between the two sides.
It moved!
"I can really move now!"
Ilara's eyes widened as she slowly climbed down from Linor's back. Although her legs were still a little weak, she was able to stand steadily on the ground.
A tingling, itchy sensation spread along my spine throughout my body—a long-lost, life-affirming tactile experience.
She could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down her face like beads from a broken string.
"thank you!"
Illala bowed deeply to Charles, her voice choked with emotion, "Your Excellency, thank you for curing my illness."
Everyone who witnessed this scene was astonished, and a cacophony of excited chatter erupted from the crowd.
Is this the magic of light?
It actually enabled paralyzed people to stand up!
That's amazing!
Charles put away his cane, a hint of weariness on his face, but a gentle smile on his lips.
"Child, you don't need to thank me."
"This is the mercy of the Goddess of Light showering upon humanity. May her radiance forever envelop you, leaving no place for sorrow to grow."
Ira wiped away her tears.
He turned around.
Looking up at Richard standing on the back of the rock-armored earth dragon, she suddenly knelt down and slammed her forehead heavily onto the grass.
"master..."
"I... Waaah!"
At this moment, she was even more agitated than before, and her whole body was trembling.
If her words of thanks to Charles still carried a hint of politeness, she couldn't even utter a complete sentence now.
She burst into tears.
He kowtowed repeatedly.
The cries were louder than the words of thanks.
Linor was also overjoyed and wept. Seeing Ira's appearance, she knelt down in Richard's direction.
Shout loudly!
"Long live Lord Richard!"
This shout was like a pebble thrown into a lake, instantly creating ripples.
The serfs inside the walls knelt down and joined in the shouting.
"Long live Lord Richard!"
May chiffon cakes live on forever!
Having just faced a fierce invasion by thousands of alien races, the lord's sudden and powerful return undoubtedly brought them a great sense of security.
He not only averted the impending battle, but also spared no expense, offering a gold coin just to have the High Priest treat Ilara's injuries!
Yes.
The High Priest is indeed very powerful.
But they were even more grateful to have such a lord!
Only by following a lord like this can they feel at ease!
...
The shouts that echoed across the wilderness instantly froze the smile on Charles's face.
Over the years he has preached far and wide, and has performed many healing rituals during that time.
Those whom he pulled back from the brink of death were all deeply grateful to him, and some even threw themselves into the arms of the Goddess of Light on the spot.
But this time...
The injured man did thank him, but he devoted all his admiration to the young lord.
The serfs shouted "Long live the Lord!" to their lord, without uttering a single word of praise for the Goddess of Light.
This was a situation he had never encountered before.
Charles looked down at the glittering gold coins in his hand, then looked up at the seemingly indifferent lord standing on the dragon's back, and a strange feeling rose in his heart.
He did not reveal his thoughts, but simply bowed slowly to Richard.
"My lord, the task you entrusted to me has been completed. Now, I wonder if you can fulfill your promise and release Snowmoon back to her people?"
Richard looked at Illara kneeling on the ground, crying her eyes out, and the self-blame that had been weighing on his heart finally dissipated.
In a good mood.
He beckoned to Lina with his finger, signaling her to bring the rabbit over.
Lina accepted the order.
Before long, he helped Xueyue walk to the middle of the standoff between the two sides.
"You can leave now."
"Be careful in the future, so you don't get caught again."
Hearing the lord's voice, she suddenly came to her senses, bowed blankly to Charles and the chieftain, and then ran quickly towards the direction of her people.
"daughter!"
Two middle-aged snow rabbits rushed out from the group; they were Xueyue's parents. They opened their arms and hugged Xueyue tightly, and the three of them embraced and wept.
"My darling daughter, you're finally back!"
Xueyue's mother stroked the back of her daughter's head, sobbing uncontrollably.
"We thought we'd never see you again in this lifetime!"
Xueyue's father's eyes also reddened. He patted his daughter's back, his voice hoarse and choked with emotion.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"
The sight of the family of three weeping with joy relieved the Snow Rabbit Chieftain standing at the front, and his tense expression finally relaxed.
He strode up to Richard.
He bowed deeply.
He said with a hint of apology:
"My lord, I apologize. I was worried about the safety of my people, which is why I did the foolish thing of besieging the territory."
"We will leave Chiffon Wasteland now and will never cause you any more trouble. May the Goddess of Light protect you."
Charles, who was standing nearby, also bowed to thank Richard for releasing the animal.
Seeing the two men's humble appearance, Richard burst into laughter.
The laughter was hearty and cheerful.
Just when everyone thought this tense conflict was finally about to come to an end...
His smile vanished instantly!
His eyes instantly turned cold.
His tone was menacing.
"Feed, feed..."
"Are you misunderstanding something? When did I say I agreed to let you leave?"
These words instantly plunged the slightly lively atmosphere into a deathly silence.
Both the Snow Rabbit tribesmen and the Chiffon tribesmen were stunned, looking at the young lord with astonishment.
Charles felt a chill run down his spine.
I was just about to speak.
But he was interrupted by the lord's angry shout!
"How dare you, while I was away, attack Chiffon's stronghold with weapons and intimidate my people! You have seriously violated the laws of the Empire!"
"The priest healed my serfs, but that was merely the price for getting your people back. What makes you think that the heinous crimes you committed can be so easily overlooked?"
"If you can't give me a satisfactory explanation, nobody's leaving today!"
That's all.
Richard raised his hand again and roared angrily.
"Ready!"
--Whoosh!
Upon hearing the order, Karl and the other eight guards simultaneously raised their longswords, their blades pointing directly at all the Snow Rabbit tribesmen!
The militia led by Kelsarina also raised their logging axes, their eyes gleaming with a desire for glory!
On the other hand, the Snow Rabbit tribe, having had their weapons confiscated, had lost their means of resistance.
Many elderly, weak, women and children were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground, covering their faces and weeping bitterly. Even the young snow rabbit looked desperate and trembled all over.
The Snow Rabbit Chieftain's face was as pale as paper.
He could clearly feel the rock-armored earth dragon beneath the lord's throne staring intently at him with its fierce eyes.
If he makes the slightest move, he will surely be met with the most ferocious attack.
At this moment, he was filled with regret.
He regretted not heeding Charles's advice at the beginning and insisting on taking up arms to besiege Chiffon's camp while the lord was away.
I also regret laying down my arms so soon, which has left me completely at their mercy...