"This is all I can do, if his hand was severed without holy power, I would have been able to heal him... I am sorry." The man said.
Leon belatedly looked at the battlefield, the orcs were already being subjugated, and some people in green robes had joined and we were casting spells that played a major role in vanquishing the orcs.
"Who are you?" Leon asked.
"My name is Aelfhelm, I'm a high priest of the Vita Convent."
"...ah..."
"...yes, it was a smart move stealing the most treasured item in the convent but nothing can be hidden from the goddess Vita. She knew and had decided to select you as her chosen one the moment you sent people to steal the sword..."
"Wait wait wait wait wait...all I did was steal a scrap of metal, you don't have to go to that extent."
"What do you mean? the holy sword is more than a scrap of metal, it was forged by the great dwarves and is a legendary item, by far the greatest." Aelfhelm replied.
"Scam, don't every temple order have their holy sword?"
"Might necessarily not be a sword, but yes an item blessed by a deity they serve," Aelfhelm replied gently.
"You see? then every temple order would as well say theirs is by far the greatest, what you all are doing is selling your gods to people so you can gain more followers. Chosen? I don't buy that bullshit, now if you'll excuse me, I've got spoils to take care of." Leon said as he helped Knight Finduilas up and was about to walk out on Priest Aelfhelm.
"Do you think this will end with Midras just leaving...your duchy has been marked and can be attacked any time. This is why you need religion in your territory, to serve as a shield for you against the god Khamisi." As he concluded Leon paused.
"I don't want to get mixed up in your god and goddess bullshit, all I want to do is live in peace, grow my territory in peace and be peaceful," Leon remarked.
"Then you wouldn't have stolen the holy sword"
[You have completed the territory management quest]
[Your affinity with the soldiers has increased]
[The people that witness your might and strength shall spread it]
[You have gained 100,000 territorial reputations]
[Territorial reputation can be used in reputation stores to purchase exclusive items]
[You have unlocked a new quest]
> Establish a religion for the people, and give them a beacon of hope.
> Quest rank: Ruby
> Quest reward: Your affinity with the people will increase, You will gain the influence and blessing of whatever religion you choose.
> Quest failure: Affinity with the people will decrease, Your duchy will be unprotected, ???
'...are these guys shitting me?' Leon squeezed his face in anger as he saw the new notification. "F**K YOU MORKGOL!!!!!!" He shouted into the air.
Knight Daryon jogged to him, all drenched in blood.
"Your grace, we have subjugated them." He said and looked at who Leon was holding up. "Lord Finduilas?" His body shook as he saw Knight Finduilas, he moved closer and helped Knight Finduilas.
"Take Knight Finduilas back to the territory, I will stay and finish things here," Leon said.
"Yes your grace" Daryon replied and helped Knight Daryon away.
Leon faced the r high priest Aelfhelm, "So, let's say I agree to allow your convent to stay in my duchy, what do I gain?" Leon asked.
Aelfhelm smiled, "You wouldn't have to go through so much to get the holy water, you will have the support of our convent mages and paladins, you will have the holy sword, and if you gain favour in the sight of our goddess Vita, you will be open to endless possibilities even I can't predict."
Leon looked up and looked down, upon looking forward, he saw Tessa walk towards him. "Let's talk more on this back at the duchy. I need to take care of some things." Leon said.
Aelfhelm bowed slightly, "Our mages will be available to help you whatever you need," he said and walked away.
"You see you are indeed a parasite," Leon said as Tessa arrived.
"It's your war, not mine... did you expect me to come, so you can use me as a meat shield? Besides the internet is bustling right now, looks like someone posted a video of the red orc. It seems no player had ever encountered a red orc, the exp and items drop must be quite high."
Leon looked at her, "Speak too much and I'll change my mind about letting you into the gold mine." he said.
They all proceeded into the Ungar city, the soldiers subjugated any orc that showed signs of resistance. Leon reached the front of an orc he recognized,
"I'm glad you didn't die," he said.
"Ueweergh" the orc groaned to him.
[Monster information]
> Name: Ungar Orc(former chief)
> HP: 45,680/67,470
> Lvl: 69(AAA)
> A orc of the ruling lineage of the Ungar orcs, he lost his position with the arrival of the red orc and feels cheated. This monster is a variant.
[Variants are monsters that are capable of exponential growth; becoming intelligent]
Leon smiled, the orc was chained to the ground and was on his knee, "I can give you your city back if you work for me...?" Leon said, looking down at his face.
"What do you think this is? world of warcraft or something, cause I don't get why you are speaking to a monster?" Tessa said but Leon paid no attention to her. The orc glared at him with disdain.
Leon smiled, "It's always like that at first, you'll come around." He said and faced Tessa, "I hope you know the way to the mine?" he asked
"Of course." She replied.
Leon faced the next in command knight after Daryon, who was a blond, wavy-haired knight named, Hensel. "Take care of things, I want to go and get money, and the merchant Conrad will be here soon. Make sure he gets all he needs and waits for me." Leon said. The knight responded with a respectful bow, "Yes your grace."
Not just him, as Leon walked past the knights and soldiers they were all bowing and looking at him with astonishment.