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Chapter 379
chapter 308 part 2
There were actually more suitable locations, but to avoid causing too much of a commotion, it was not held in the city center.
When Tang Zheng and his party arrived, they found that a large number of elites had already gathered here. A quick glance was all it took to distinguish three factions.
The Holy Knight Order, the Cleric Corps, and the Sunlight Scripture!
The three groups were dressed differently, making them easy to identify. The Holy Knight Order wore full-body armor with the blue national emblem of the Holy Kingdom on their chests.
The Cleric Corps wore white priest robes with blue markings on the hems and cuffs, and were also equipped with light armor on their upper bodies and arms.
Although their attire was different, one could still see a shared heritage in their overall style.
The attire of the other group, the Sunlight Scripture, was even stranger. Their entire outfit was predominantly black. Upon closer inspection, one could notice that the black outer coat was made entirely of special metallic thread.
Under the moonlight, it reflected a cold, clear metallic luster.
On their heads, they wore bottle-cap-shaped silver helmets, with only a fist-sized, circular hole for breathing and vision.
These three units each stood in their own designated areas, their numerous gazes turning toward Tang Zheng and his party.
"Ninjutsu: Detect."
Tang Zheng quietly activated the detection magic, a slight arch in his brow. *The Holy Kingdom couldn't have brought all their elites, could they?*
The Sunlight Scripture was one thing; as one of the Slane Theocracy's ace units, the minimum requirement for entry was to be a third-tier, faith-based magic caster.
The Holy Knight Order was more normal, but even so, the lowest level among them was above 7.
And the average level of the Cleric Corps was as high as 10 or higher.
"So strong."
Enri pressed her body against the evil spirit hound, her gaze cautiously observing the three elite units. It made her heart skip a beat.
Even though the three units were currently at rest, the imposing aura of true elites still radiated a powerful sense of oppression, along with a conviction that no enemy could withstand.
This "sense of conviction" in particular was something only a unit with a deeply religious atmosphere could possess!
*Bang!*
*Bang!*
The Paladin led Tang Zheng and his group to the combat meeting room and knocked lightly on the large door with an armored arm.
"Please enter."
A calm voice came from within the room.
The Paladin pushed the door open, took a step to the left to clear the way, and gestured for Tang Zheng and his party to enter.
Tang Zheng looked into the room. The first thing that met his eyes was a large, rectangular table in the center, with several figures seated around it.
The room's interior was rather sparse, without much else in the way of furniture. Several Paladins stood ramrod straight in the various corners of the room.
As the door opened, all eyes, filled with curiosity, probing, and mostly suspicion, turned toward them.
"I'm not late, am I, everyone?"
Tang Zheng showed no signs of being flustered. He spoke in his usual calm and quiet voice, took a step forward, and walked steadily into this makeshift meeting room.
The Green Leaf Witch tensed slightly; she could clearly feel that the auras of several people in the room were no weaker than her own.
Interestingly, compared to the usually impassive Green Leaf Witch, Enri was not as nervous this time, her expression relatively composed.
*I can't bring shame to Lord Captain,* Enri took a shallow breath, silently repeating to herself. *No matter how strong these people are, their position isn't as high as His Majesty the King of the Kingdom.*
Back in the Kingdom, she had already met His Majesty the King, the princess, and the princes. The thought of this actually made her feel more relaxed.
As a normal person, Enri wasn't very sensitive to the auras of the powerful individuals in the meeting room, as long as they weren't deliberately directed at her.
Deputy Commander Gustav turned sideways and raised his arm in greeting. "We also just arrived a moment ago, Leader Tang."
"The matter is urgent. Sorry to trouble you to make a trip this late."
Among all the people from the Holy Kingdom present, as the official representative, he was the only one who had met Tang Zheng, making him the most suitable person to offer greetings and explanations.
This young man before them not only possessed the strength of an adamantite-rank adventurer but was also a representative of the Adventurer's Guild assisting their Holy Kingdom.
In terms of attitude, caution and seriousness were a must.
"The undead are the enemies of all living beings. There's no need for pleasantries over such a small matter."
Tang Zheng gave a simple reply to Deputy Commander Gustav, stating his position.
The statement, "The undead are the enemies of all living beings," caused the subtly confrontational atmosphere in the meeting room to pause. The way everyone looked at Tang Zheng changed.
The Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy were already at odds. Now, not only had the Slane Theocracy discovered the problem in the Hills Region first, but they had also entered the Holy Kingdom's territory in a rather high-profile manner.
They claimed to be assisting, but their attitude felt more like a form of urging.
Tang Zheng's sentence set the tone at a relatively high level. Both sides were composed of Paladins and priests, all staunch believers.
This sentence was perfectly suited for the current situation.
In the combat meeting room, some of the Paladin guards standing around the perimeter looked at Tang Zheng with a newfound sense of approval.
At the same time, the few clever people at the meeting table quickly perceived another layer of meaning, or a subtle thought, in Tang Zheng's words.
Seated in the main position at the head of the long table was a girl with tea-colored, waist-length hair. She propped her chin on one hand, her face wearing a benevolent expression.
After hearing Tang Zheng's statement, her light-brown pupils immediately fell upon the tall and conspicuous Gagaran, who was in a corner of the long table.
*'Heh, the enemy of all *living beings*, not just the enemy of *humans*, is it?'* the corners of the tea-haired girl's long, narrow eyes twitched as she thought to herself.
There were only eight people at the conference table.
Aside from one person he didn't recognize, Tang Zheng knew who the rest were.
Sitting at the head of the long table was a young, tea-haired girl. Judging by her attire, she was likely a priest, and she looked very much like the woman in full armor to her left.
Like twins.
If it were just one of them alone, Tang Zheng might not have been certain, but given their appearances and attire, it wasn't difficult to guess.
Kelart, the captain of the Cleric Corps!
Remedios, the captain of the Holy Knight Order!
*Kelart actually came too?* Tang Zheng was somewhat surprised internally.
Holy Princess Calca had dispatched both her left and right hands. This showed the gravity of the situation and her attitude towards it!
However, Kelart agreed to this?
Holy Princess Calca had just completed a purge of the nobles within the Holy Kingdom. Leaving at a time like this might not be a good choice.
Beside Remedios sat two middle-aged men also clad in Paladin armor. One was Deputy Commander Gustav.
The other, Tang Zheng did not recognize and had no impression of. Next were "Crimson" Orland and "Black" Pavel.
Opposite the contingent from the Holy Kingdom sat a man with short blond hair and a plain face marked by a scar, who looked serious and unapproachable.
Nigun, the captain of the Sunlight Scripture!
Although he was just one person, his aura was in no way inferior to the group from the Holy Kingdom.
Finally, in the corner, was Gagaran.
(end of chapter)
There were actually more suitable locations, but to avoid causing too much of a commotion, it was not held in the city center.
When Tang Zheng and his party arrived, they found that a large number of elites had already gathered here. A quick glance was all it took to distinguish three factions.
The Holy Knight Order, the Cleric Corps, and the Sunlight Scripture!
The three groups were dressed differently, making them easy to identify. The Holy Knight Order wore full-body armor with the blue national emblem of the Holy Kingdom on their chests.
The Cleric Corps wore white priest robes with blue markings on the hems and cuffs, and were also equipped with light armor on their upper bodies and arms.
Although their attire was different, one could still see a shared heritage in their overall style.
The attire of the other group, the Sunlight Scripture, was even stranger. Their entire outfit was predominantly black. Upon closer inspection, one could notice that the black outer coat was made entirely of special metallic thread.
Under the moonlight, it reflected a cold, clear metallic luster.
On their heads, they wore bottle-cap-shaped silver helmets, with only a fist-sized, circular hole for breathing and vision.
These three units each stood in their own designated areas, their numerous gazes turning toward Tang Zheng and his party.
"Ninjutsu: Detect."
Tang Zheng quietly activated the detection magic, a slight arch in his brow. *The Holy Kingdom couldn't have brought all their elites, could they?*
The Sunlight Scripture was one thing; as one of the Slane Theocracy's ace units, the minimum requirement for entry was to be a third-tier, faith-based magic caster.
The Holy Knight Order was more normal, but even so, the lowest level among them was above 7.
And the average level of the Cleric Corps was as high as 10 or higher.
"So strong."
Enri pressed her body against the evil spirit hound, her gaze cautiously observing the three elite units. It made her heart skip a beat.
Even though the three units were currently at rest, the imposing aura of true elites still radiated a powerful sense of oppression, along with a conviction that no enemy could withstand.
This "sense of conviction" in particular was something only a unit with a deeply religious atmosphere could possess!
*Bang!*
*Bang!*
The Paladin led Tang Zheng and his group to the combat meeting room and knocked lightly on the large door with an armored arm.
"Please enter."
A calm voice came from within the room.
The Paladin pushed the door open, took a step to the left to clear the way, and gestured for Tang Zheng and his party to enter.
Tang Zheng looked into the room. The first thing that met his eyes was a large, rectangular table in the center, with several figures seated around it.
The room's interior was rather sparse, without much else in the way of furniture. Several Paladins stood ramrod straight in the various corners of the room.
As the door opened, all eyes, filled with curiosity, probing, and mostly suspicion, turned toward them.
"I'm not late, am I, everyone?"
Tang Zheng showed no signs of being flustered. He spoke in his usual calm and quiet voice, took a step forward, and walked steadily into this makeshift meeting room.
The Green Leaf Witch tensed slightly; she could clearly feel that the auras of several people in the room were no weaker than her own.
Interestingly, compared to the usually impassive Green Leaf Witch, Enri was not as nervous this time, her expression relatively composed.
*I can't bring shame to Lord Captain,* Enri took a shallow breath, silently repeating to herself. *No matter how strong these people are, their position isn't as high as His Majesty the King of the Kingdom.*
Back in the Kingdom, she had already met His Majesty the King, the princess, and the princes. The thought of this actually made her feel more relaxed.
As a normal person, Enri wasn't very sensitive to the auras of the powerful individuals in the meeting room, as long as they weren't deliberately directed at her.
Deputy Commander Gustav turned sideways and raised his arm in greeting. "We also just arrived a moment ago, Leader Tang."
"The matter is urgent. Sorry to trouble you to make a trip this late."
Among all the people from the Holy Kingdom present, as the official representative, he was the only one who had met Tang Zheng, making him the most suitable person to offer greetings and explanations.
This young man before them not only possessed the strength of an adamantite-rank adventurer but was also a representative of the Adventurer's Guild assisting their Holy Kingdom.
In terms of attitude, caution and seriousness were a must.
"The undead are the enemies of all living beings. There's no need for pleasantries over such a small matter."
Tang Zheng gave a simple reply to Deputy Commander Gustav, stating his position.
The statement, "The undead are the enemies of all living beings," caused the subtly confrontational atmosphere in the meeting room to pause. The way everyone looked at Tang Zheng changed.
The Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy were already at odds. Now, not only had the Slane Theocracy discovered the problem in the Hills Region first, but they had also entered the Holy Kingdom's territory in a rather high-profile manner.
They claimed to be assisting, but their attitude felt more like a form of urging.
Tang Zheng's sentence set the tone at a relatively high level. Both sides were composed of Paladins and priests, all staunch believers.
This sentence was perfectly suited for the current situation.
In the combat meeting room, some of the Paladin guards standing around the perimeter looked at Tang Zheng with a newfound sense of approval.
At the same time, the few clever people at the meeting table quickly perceived another layer of meaning, or a subtle thought, in Tang Zheng's words.
Seated in the main position at the head of the long table was a girl with tea-colored, waist-length hair. She propped her chin on one hand, her face wearing a benevolent expression.
After hearing Tang Zheng's statement, her light-brown pupils immediately fell upon the tall and conspicuous Gagaran, who was in a corner of the long table.
*'Heh, the enemy of all *living beings*, not just the enemy of *humans*, is it?'* the corners of the tea-haired girl's long, narrow eyes twitched as she thought to herself.
There were only eight people at the conference table.
Aside from one person he didn't recognize, Tang Zheng knew who the rest were.
Sitting at the head of the long table was a young, tea-haired girl. Judging by her attire, she was likely a priest, and she looked very much like the woman in full armor to her left.
Like twins.
If it were just one of them alone, Tang Zheng might not have been certain, but given their appearances and attire, it wasn't difficult to guess.
Kelart, the captain of the Cleric Corps!
Remedios, the captain of the Holy Knight Order!
*Kelart actually came too?* Tang Zheng was somewhat surprised internally.
Holy Princess Calca had dispatched both her left and right hands. This showed the gravity of the situation and her attitude towards it!
However, Kelart agreed to this?
Holy Princess Calca had just completed a purge of the nobles within the Holy Kingdom. Leaving at a time like this might not be a good choice.
Beside Remedios sat two middle-aged men also clad in Paladin armor. One was Deputy Commander Gustav.
The other, Tang Zheng did not recognize and had no impression of. Next were "Crimson" Orland and "Black" Pavel.
Opposite the contingent from the Holy Kingdom sat a man with short blond hair and a plain face marked by a scar, who looked serious and unapproachable.
Nigun, the captain of the Sunlight Scripture!
Although he was just one person, his aura was in no way inferior to the group from the Holy Kingdom.
Finally, in the corner, was Gagaran.
(end of chapter)
