In the most majestic castle in Oni City, the black-robed man carried Love, who had been knocked unconscious by him, through the long spiral staircase and descended to the deepest part of the castle.
It was empty, like a square hidden underground, and by the light of the surrounding torches, it was possible to see that a three-tiered stone altar had been built in the very center.
If Austen were here, he would have been surprised to find that the altar was in the same shape as the one he had been sacrificed to Kelborot in his nightmare.
On top of the altar is a black statue of the three-headed dog of hell, about three meters high, and at its feet, an old man is prostrate on the ground, praying earnestly to it.
"You're back, Tatax!"
Hearing the footsteps behind him, the old man turned his head, and when he saw that the black-robed man was still holding another person in his hand, there was a trace of doubt in his eyes, and he asked, "Who is she? "
"She's! she's a wonderful woman!" said Tataxus as he laughed, and took off his cloak to reveal his standard oriental face.
"Oh, don't sell it, just say it. The old man slowly walked down the altar.
"Surely you want to know her, Lord Count, her name is Love, a thief who stole your things. Tatax's smile grew stronger.
The old man was taken aback by the Oriental answer, and the embarrassed woman in his arms turned out to be the one who had stolen his dagger and had caused great trouble in the city of Oni. "You caught it yourself?"
"No, I should say that I personally rescued her! Some of the subordinates you sent to deal with her were very capable and almost killed her. Tataxus touched the two mustaches on the corners of his mouth and told the truth.
"It's Cassano, a knight who just retired from Sevilton, and I was right. The Count immediately thought of the Knight of Cassano, whom he had sent out from the city defenses. As for old John, and the rubbish of the church, he never lived up to expectations.
"No, no, no!" Tattacus shook his head, "an interesting special mage, well, he's supposed to be Zecil's apprentice, joining the investigation team on behalf of the court." "
Jersey's apprentice, the Earl, thought hard for a while, and finally remembered a few days ago when he had delivered a letter for Jersey, but he didn't think Austin was a very powerful spellcaster. "His level shouldn't be high, could it be that Jersey gave him the only few high-level magic items on his body?"
This explanation may be plausible, but it is not the right answer.
Tataxus shook his head again and said, "Last time, Zeciel was reluctant to even use a 'dimensional anchor' scroll, and might give away high-level magic items? "
"When you say that, I want to summon him. "
"Of course, if you want, but what are you going to do with her? she stole your dagger and reaped the reward you had prepared for me. Tatakus finally put Love down and let her lie down on the cold ground for a while.
"Since you saved her, you must have your own plans, say it, let me think about it. "
The Count had been in contact with Tattacus for a long time, and already knew his way of doing things, and he would never do things that didn't make sense, such as saving people back for no reason.
"It's easy to talk to smart people. If you are willing to put aside your old suspicions against her, I will make her a sacrifice of Lord Kerbolot, in which case she will be of the same faith as you. Tatakus gave the Count a rare compliment.
"You..."The earl didn't know what to say for a while, the Oriental thinking span in front of him was too big, for a woman who had added a lot of trouble to their affairs, not only did not punish her, but also promoted her to be a sacrifice?
"Lord Earl, I have chosen her, to be precise, Lord Kerborot, and after drinking her blood, I have heard the voice of the Lord with joy, and you should know what that means. "
Tatakus was not lying, he had indeed rescued her on Kelberlot's instructions.
"What does that mean?" the Count asked angrily, though he knew very well what it meant. "It means that Lord Kerberlot admires her more than you! And she has offered 76 virgins as a gift. This pleased Lord Kerbolot. Tatakus was not tactful at all, but simply said something that hurt the Earl's face.
The Earl's face turned red instantly, and he almost roared, "That's the sacrifice I prepared!"
"Oh, yes, but the account has been settled on her, why don't you explain it to Lord Kerberlot?"
"You... You—" The Count was utterly speechless, and after snorting heavily, he turned and walked away, his boots snapping like his angry mood.
After seeing the Count leave, Tatakus put on his cloak again to cover his face, and he picked up the woman on the ground, placed her on the altar, and began to recite the prayer skillfully, preparing to establish communication with Kerbolot.
As an important believer of Asmodeirs, the Lord of the Nine Layers of Hell, there is almost no devil who will not answer his prayers, and soon the statue of the three-headed dog of hell, the eyes of the head in the middle flashed red and lit up!
Needless to say, Kelberlot knew what to do, and set his eyes on the woman lying on the altar, first performing a 'recovery technique' across the border to restore Love's state to its best, and then slowly transmitting its power to the dagger in Love's arms into her body.
Half an hour later, the long-lasting cross-border transmission transformation was finally over, and the red glow in the statue's eyes could no longer be maintained, and it disappeared as soon as it dispersed, and it didn't even say goodbye to Tatax, because it was too tired and needed to sleep for a while to regain its strength.
Tatakus watched all this silently, from beginning to end, without saying a word, until the woman on the altar woke up leisurely, and then he asked, "Kelberlot must have told you." "
Love's eyes were blank for a moment, and as if she suddenly remembered something, she replied, "Well, tell me." From this day forward, I am no longer the love I used to be, and I have decided to abandon my faith in Cook, the god of thieves, and join the great Kerberlot as its most loyal sacrifice!"
"Very well, Love, I'm sure you'll do well. Here, on behalf of my lord Asmodeus, I have designated the city of Oni as a diocese for you, and I hope that you will slowly sow our faith here. Tatakus stepped forward and helped her up, and uttered things that were absolutely heretical to the followers of the gods.
Can I preach in this part of Oni City? Not to mention the power of the local church, Count Haniri may also make a stumbling block for himself, and he will spoil many of his good deeds.
Tataks saw her concern, reached out and gently stroked her long golden hair, and comforted, "Don't worry about that old fellow, the yellow leaves will always fall, and autumn is coming soon." As for the missionary matter, just do it secretly and secretly, Kelberlot is temporarily dormant, and will not ask for anything from you for the last year or so, and even your dagger will not continue to ask for souls for the time being. "
"Really?" Loaf confirmed happily.
Tataxus nodded: "So you can do it with confidence, besides, in a few years, the army of Felaman will be assembled to capture Casassem, and then our life will be much better." "
The Ferramane Continent is going to invade Casassem?Love was instantly confused by this shocking news, her area of activity for more than 20 years is only near Oni City, and even the Neuton Kingdom has never left, and she has suddenly come into contact with the events that have risen to the level of the entire continent, and her mind and consciousness cannot be turned at all.
"As I said, the yellow leaves will eventually fall, and after a thousand years, it's time for the land to change owners!