(52) Instructions (Elena Qiu Yue, II)
The members of the Shining Knights stationed there helped her register. In accordance with the rules of www.biquge.info the Church, and of Elena's own wishes, she will act as a chaplain with a squad of the Church Army and obey its command. After the formalities, a young squire knight led her to the barracks not far away to meet with the squad she was about to follow.
The team gave her a warm welcome. This is largely due to her status as a traveling nun - these well-traveled members of the church are apparently more accustomed to long journeys and more calm and experienced in emergencies than long-term pastors.
The Squire Knight told her that she was assigned to the same elite squad in the Church Army. This is to better cooperate with her and keep her safe.
In a sense, the church is somewhat utilitarian -- although it doesn't feel bad to be valued, Elena thought.
The team consisted of twelve people, including her. In addition to the ten members of the Church Army, there was also a squire knight of the Glorious Knights, the young man who brought her here.
These young men, as the reserve and future combat force of the Order, have been trained for several years in more rigorous techniques and tactics than the Church Army, and they are also expected to be in this holy war. They are appointed as the Squad Vice-Captain and are responsible for providing tactical advice to the Captain or, if necessary, acting as the Captain to complete the command.
Each of the Church Legions was armed with standard armor and weapons, but as seasoned warriors, they also carried the weapons they were best at. There were two women in the group, the younger, short-haired woman in her thirties, who seemed to have a crush on her, pulled her to sit on the edge of the bed, muttered to her all of the above, and brought the conversation to the interests and troubles of everyone in the group.
"I'll tell you, the captain's best thing is not fighting, but fishing." She nodded vigorously and raised her thumb, "The technique of cooking fish soup is also a must, you must try it when the time comes." β
"Sister Miria." Elena blinked, "What exactly are our usual duties, and will there be a chance to fish on the way?" β
"That's the point." Miria pretended to bend her eyebrows mysteriously, "Actually, the Church Army is divided into regular soldiers who are responsible for frontal combat, two knights who are responsible for storming fortifications, and those of us. She glanced at the squire knight not far away, "Carlo told you that we are the elite of the Church, right?" In other words, we usually carry out tasks such as infiltrating, probing, raiding, and mapping the terrain, which are not easy and require a few people to complete - how about it, not intimidated, right? β
"It's a scout team." Elena nodded, and turned to the people in the room, her eyes seemed to light up, "Then when the time comes, please give me a lot of advice." β
This reaction made the rest of the team very satisfied, and they praised Elena for being a bold girl. But in reality, she was just a little happy because she had easier access to the true situation of the Eda Sect.
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For the next few days, Elena ate and lived with the team while receiving simple instructions from Captain Anderson. She was physically gifted and had excellent comprehension, and soon mastered the necessary practical skills for survival, communication, stealth, and more. In the subsequent coordination drills, she was skilled and appropriate in the Guardian Arts, and also helped her own team, successfully winning the confrontation between the teams.
Friends from the church heard the news of her return and came to visit her with homemade refreshments. They sat in the garden of the church's side hall, sipping fresh refreshments and chatting about everyone's experiences during this time, as if returning to the warmth of the same afternoon every day before she embarked on a journey alone.
"It's only been more than a month since I saw you, Elena, you're so powerful." Sophie hugged her shoulders and shook it, the ponytail at the back of her head flicked and flicked, "It's so good, I want to go out and seeβ"
"Yes, there may be a lot of danger out there, but you can see more and learn more than if you stay in church." She pressed her friend's cheek, "Overall, I think it's a great experience." β
"Hmm...... Well, I decided! Sophie bit her lip and nodded suddenly, "I want to be like you, apply to become a traveling nun, see all kinds of scenery on the mainland, and taste delicious food from all over the world by the way!" β
The nuns gathered around the table exclaimed in a whisper, persuading the maiden to be more cautious; One or two people also looked at them thoughtfully. Elena saw all this in her eyes, and her heart was slightly warm.
The things she did may be insignificant on the mainland, but they unconsciously change the people around her. She can't guarantee that she can become a spark that changes the world, but at least at this moment, she feels that her hard work has been well rewarded.
"You have to prepare well for a trip, it's not okay to be too anxious~" She recalled what Hylancia had said, and seemed to have a wonderful sense of immediacy, "When I return from this mission, let me accompany you to set off." β
"Uh-huh, I knew you were the best!" Sophie rubbed her nose and hugged her violently, "Don't regret it!" β
Time flies like an arrow in the blink of an eye.
On the morning of the forty-first day of the winter moon, the first group of jihadist troops was integrated and trained, ready to leave for the eastern front of the empire. Before leaving, Elena met Hylancia again.
The silver witch was now dressed in a gorgeous white robe, holding a silver staff that symbolized authority and mystery in her hand. Standing in front of a church army of nearly 10,000 people, she was the second in line among the Templars to give a morale-boosting speech before departure.
"Good morning." A clear, soft voice seemed to descend from the sky not far away, and Elena looked up to see that she was waving to everyone, "You seem to be fully prepared, so I won't say much about the things that need to be taken care of." β
"For the first time in recent decades, the Church is waging jihad for two reasons. First, the Oron Empire's declaration of war on the Elders Kingdom seems reasonable at first glance, but it is actually suspected of taking advantage of people's danger. Second, I can be sure that the Sect of Eda that circulates within the Empire is not a normal sect that benefits the believers, unlike us who believe in the Lord of Light, the Ravens who believe in Mar, and even the Elna people who believe in Edda. As for the exact reason, you can confirm it with your own eyes. β
There was a slight commotion in the square. Hylanthia paused for a moment, letting the cacophony of chatter subside.
"However, the fact that the Eda sect has problems does not mean that its adherents are evil." She said word by word, in a serious tone, "The sword of the church should be pointed only at those who are truly evildoers, and not at the point where hatred blinds you." Remember, we go to war to save more people. She seemed to sigh softly, "This is not a clichΓ©, for those who use war for their own desires, or those whose hearts have been deceived by prejudice, what awaits you will be the judgment of the Church without discrimination." β
"That's all I want to say." The silver-haired woman's voice regained its lightness, "Good luck to you, and may miracles and light always light your wayβ"
She stepped off the makeshift wooden platform and disappeared from Elena's sight. After a moment of silence, Pope Oswald stepped up to the podium and began to explain the specific arrangements and arrangements.
Elena had little interest in them, and she searched left and right for silver-haired women, but found nothing. She looked back on the stage with some disappointment, but suddenly felt a gentle tap on her left shoulder.
She instinctively turned her head to the other side, where there was no one she knew.
"I guessed wrong." Familiar, smiling words sounded from the left, "Little Elena, it's been good lately~"
"Sister Yinyue!" She almost shouted, but quickly lowered her voice to avoid attracting too many eyes, "I want to know...... Is it really a good thing to hurt others in order to save them? β
"Of course not." Highland Sia gently stroked the top of her head, "So, what does little Elena want to do?" β
The girl took two deep breaths and felt her body regain courage and confidence. The silver witch never dismisses her, but listens to her wishes and tells her how to make them happen. So this time, Sister Yinyue will definitely be able to help her find a path that truly meets her wishes.
"I know that war is supposed to be merciless." "But is there a way to punish only the truly wicked and the rest...... At least most people don't have to sacrifice because of this? β
The silver-haired woman looked at her, her eyes shining like a starry sky. After a moment, she closed her eyes and nodded slightly.
"Maybe there is." The silver witch whispered, "Of course, this is much more difficult than solving the problem through war. On this path, you can only go it alone, and the success rate is not yet expected - is that okay? β
There was no hesitation, she turned her head and gave her own answer.
"Even if it's only a 1 percent chance, I'll still do my best for it."