Pillars of Ita

Chapter 1256 The Story of the Emblem

In the final analysis, Fang He thought that the Son of God was just a gimmick. The Temple of Mirro chose him as the successor of the Son of the Sun, and the Knights of the Ancient Training chose him as the successor of the leader, but the chief priest of the temple and the Grand Master Gonzalez would not have failed to consider this point - the peak period of the Chosen One came and went quickly, and he would have to return to another world one day.

Therefore, this is destined to be just a flash in the pan, the Son of God of the Temple of the Sun is fine, but the position of Grand Master of the Knights of the Ancient Order cannot remain vacant for long.

But this is only the part of Oli's reward that Ms. Roman mentioned. The rest has little to do with him. If he enjoys the benefits, he must bear the obligations.

The Grand Secretary had explained to him the duties of the Son of God, which was basically to walk the world on behalf of Orli and only need to abide by the ancient precepts that knights should observe.

"Adhere to the integrity, kindness and honesty in your heart. The key is the heart," the chief clerk explained. "You should know the difference between appearance, principles and bottom line."

Fang He nodded. This didn't sound like a big deal. After all, he couldn't do anything bad even if he was asked to.

Orli's commandments sound somewhat ambiguous, but Ataria is, after all, a world where true gods exist, and the saints will naturally judge every believer equally.

But compared to a true knight of ancient precepts, these are nothing. Fang He asked Mei about many creeds that she had to abide by, including how to pray, how to wear a sword, daytime training, and not lying, having to respond to requests for help, and not turning a blind eye to evil.

It's no wonder that when she used these standards to demand the Second Regiment, it caused chaos in the Second Regiment, but the strength also improved by leaps and bounds. To this day, the people in the Second Regiment are still in awe of this knight lady.

"Do I need to go to Lotao once?"

"Not necessarily in principle," the Grand Secretary shook his head, "but after the Grand Master steps down, you still have to return to the Pillar of Stars to complete the succession ceremony."

Now is the twentieth year since Gonzalez became the Grand Master of the Knights of the Ancient Order. It will be at least ten years or even longer before the Grand Master steps down. It is not something he needs to consider for the time being. Fang He nodded slightly.

Miss Attila has returned, as has Mr. Big Catman. All the Seven Seas Brigade needs to do next is prepare to go to the Second World. As long as it does not interfere with this plan, everything else will be easy.

After leaving their gifts, the Knights of the Ancient Training quickly left Silverwind Harbor, but they will still travel to various places in Giant Tree Hill to assist the Elven Court in restoring this land as soon as possible.

Melfina wrote to say that the rift between the People of the Wilderness and the Sons of Light had been mended again, because the Eternal Emblem actually fell into the hands of Fang He, who was the Son of God.

Fang He never expected that he had inadvertently become the bond that maintained the friendship between Giant Tree Hill and Rotao, or perhaps this was all part of the business goddess' plan, and Ms. Roman would not suffer any loss.

"But only half of the Eternal Emblem remains. Saint King Kwenlar will give you the half that was placed in the Valley of the Former Kings. Perhaps one day you will be able to find the other half that you lost."

"For all you have done for the Hill of Giant Trees, the gift from the Elven Court is not even a fraction of what you have done, because you and Meryl and the others saved the sacred tree, which is equivalent to saving everyone in this land."

"You can regard this as a promise. As long as I am still here, the Elven Court and Silverwind Harbor will be your solid backing and your allies."

'Your friend, Melfina Quayya Alrinsa, the queen of the elves - besides, Alsana has recovered well, if you have time, you can come back to see her.'

Fang He folded the letter and looked at the seal ring on the index finger of his right hand. The deep emerald seemed to be pregnant with a natural and verdant light. There were several gaps around the gem, which should be the missing parts of the eternal emblem.

He could sense the connection between himself and his dragon rider from there. The blue light was like a fire scattered around him, surrounding him, and sensing everything around him at all times.

He felt someone disturbing the stardust-like fire and coming to him. He looked back and found that it was the Elf lady standing there. Atila looked at him carefully and smiled gently. Her eyes fell on the last few lines of the letter:

"Arshana is the best student I have ever seen. She has an idealism that no one else has, which is especially valuable in the Elven Court."

"Melfina is different. She has shown her calculating side since she was a child. She approached me because I am the Saint of the Great Sacred Tree."

"But she doesn't really regard anyone as a tool. That's why I became friends with her. You can choose to trust what she says to you—"

Fang He nodded. He and Melfina had faced the Gray Disaster together. Even at the most dangerous moment, the other party still kept her promise. It was particularly valuable to be able to do this in this era.

But compared to integrity, she has unparalleled confidence in her own vision, which is true in her treatment of Miss Attila and herself.

Rather than investing in a promising team, it would be more accurate to say that Her Royal Highness the Princess was investing in the person she favored, exchanging sincerity for sincerity. Such an open conspiracy is sometimes invincible.

That's why he chose to accept it.

"Miss Attila and Princess Melfina are good friends?" Fang He was a little surprised by this. Judging from Miss Attila's tone, the two had known each other for a long time and had a close relationship.

"Didn't she tell you?" Atila nodded. "She can be considered my ally in the Elven Court. Otherwise, I would not have left the Sacred Forest so easily."

Fang He has figured everything out. That woman - rescuing Attila must have been part of her plan, but she never mentioned a word about it, as if the Seven Seas Brigade had received a favor from her.

From beginning to end, she kept them in a state of confusion.

When Atila saw his expression, she understood the reason and couldn't help but smile: "Melfina is like this. Although I am her friend, I sometimes have to be wary of her schemes."

Fang He smiled bitterly, but after all the result was good. The Gray Disaster was quelled, and Miss Attila returned to the Seven Seas Brigade as she wished. He could hardly object to this result.

Because of the oracle given by Aimaya, there was no obstacle for her to go looking for the Twelve Stars. Princess Alsana's performance during the Gray Disaster was obvious to all, and it was she who finally opened the door to the Gray Forest.

Therefore, in fact, she has become the first gatekeeper of the holy tree. In name, she is still the acting saint, but in reality, she is already exercising the duties of the great saint.

After Attila completed her resignation and handed over the position of Saint to this most outstanding student, everything went smoothly and unexpectedly.

Now the Elven Court has welcomed a new queen, the Sacred Forest has gained a new saint, the Silverwind Harbor Council has been reborn from the ashes, and the history of the Hill of Giant Trees has opened a new chapter.

"About the Elf King?"

Fang He asked about another thing. After the Grey Disaster ended, the Elf King died suddenly. He was in Silverwind Harbor at the time and just missed this major event.

But it was still surprising when he thought about it. When he first met the Elf King, although he looked very old, he did not look like someone who was about to die.

"You mean Eloris?" Attila sighed. She had not experienced that era, but she had heard many rumors. "Two hundred years ago, he had a dispute with Quildra. Outsiders don't know the details, but he did something wrong, and he made up for it with his life."

Fang He thought about all the stories about the past that he had seen in the mist, and suddenly realized something, "Ilan (Luminya) wove the mist of fate around the three of them?"

Atila nodded. "The easiest thing to see clearly in this world is people. The saints can see the end of a mortal's life at a glance. But people are also the most elusive. The goddess of fate has woven the fate of the three parties on the longitude and latitude, and only they themselves can keep the secret."

"The price is the starlight, the weight of the soul. Eloris was originally the oldest among the three. They used the fate in the mist to guide you, and they also used up their last time."

Fang He finally understood, "What about Soria Deep Shadow?"

"The swordsman is fine, but he is seriously injured. It may be difficult for him to recover his strength as a dragon knight in the future. As for Miss Tata's mother, she left a gift for you."

Atila handed him a glowing crystal shard.

Fang He's eyes widened, "Fairy gem?" Miss Dragon Soul also flew out and appeared beside him, staring at the crystal intently.

There are nine goblin gems, and legend has it that they can locate the legendary lost Holy Grail of the Elves - Naqualia - an eternal object sealed in amber.

The Numelin elves and humans left five holy relics, four of which - the Hand of Philosophy, the Eternal Mark, the Crown of Helin and the Sword of Morning Light - were given to the Oshurs, the elves, the Kaolins and the dwarves respectively.

With these four relics, the Oshur Empire, the Hill of the Great Trees and the Korin-Ishurian Alliance were established. Today, most of these relics are lost, and only a few remain in the hands of mortal monarchs.

However, compared to the four holy objects, the fifth holy object - the Holy Grail of the Elves is said to be the treasure left for mortals. The Numelin elves wrote a prophecy for it, but the Holy Grail of the Elves will not be born until the disaster star really comes and the twelve stars shine together in one place.

Therein lies the secret to saving the world.

But prophecies are prophecies. After a long time, people have long regarded it as a myth and legend. It was not until the seven obelisks appeared one after another that the prophecy of the twelve stars shining together was once again spread among the continents. As for how to find the Holy Grail of the Elves, the elves who forged swords together with the elves and gods left behind nine gems, which were forged with the leaves of the two sacred trees in the past. It is said that they have the ability to sense the Holy Grail of the Elves.

"These gems are actually part of the Eternal Emblem—"

Atila said softly, "Among the four holy objects, the Eternal Emblem has the ability to sense the Holy Grail of the Elves. The Crown of Hailin, the Sword of Morning Light, and the Hand of Philosophy are all useful, so the people of the Light left them behind."

The elves called the elves of the Numelin era the People of Light and the People Who Lead the Light. Therefore, as descendants of the elves of that era, they called themselves the Sons of Light.

The first king of the elves, Kwevenlar, was generally believed by them to be the Man of Light and the founder of the history of Tree Hill.

"When the people of the wilderness parted ways with the Sons of Light," Atila continued, "the lion-men of Lotao took away the Eternal Emblem. It can be said that the emblem chose them—"

"They removed the gems from the signet ring and divided them into nine pieces. Later, when the incomplete Eternal Signet returned to the Hill of Giant Trees, one of the fragments returned with it."

As Atila spoke, she took out another fragment. The fairy gem was a secret item of the sacred forest, but she received the oracle of Aimaya and went to find the elven holy grail.

Therefore, the Council of Elders naturally handed the fragment to her.

Fang He took the two pieces and placed them on his seal ring, only to find that they fit perfectly with the gaps on the seal ring. The two gems flashed with light and then merged into one with his ring.

He raised his head and looked at Attila.

"The main ring of the Eternal Seal is in your hand," the Elf lady said, "which means that the late king recognized that you are the one who can repair it and find the whereabouts of the Elf Holy Grail."

"This matter does not require the consent of the Council of Elders. The Holy Forest gave the fragment to me through the oracle of the lady. Since she did not object, it means she approved it."

"Besides," she said, "you, Mia, and Sylvie were the ones she chose in the first place."

"Melfina actually thinks so too," Atila smiled as if she remembered something interesting, "Her original plan was to have you marry Alsana. The Eternal Emblem is a treasure shared by the people of the wilderness and the Sons of Light, so your identity is actually quite subtle—"

Fang He widened his eyes, almost choking, and started coughing loudly.

"But Alsana refused," the Elf said with a smile, "She seemed to respect you very much. Melfina's proposal made her very unhappy. The two sisters were still arguing before I left."

Fang He scratched his head, not knowing what to say. He knew that the Elf Lady was teasing him. He had a crush on Alsana, but only as a friend, and the princess should think the same way.

Atila also agreed with his opinion. "You two have similar ideas and the same ideals. If it weren't for Sylvie, I would really suggest that you get in touch with Alsana. But the ship officer has given you a lot of help. You must not let her down, Ed."

"I understand, Miss Attila."

"Then that sea witch..."

Fang He's face turned red and he felt very uncomfortable. He looked at Attila, but found that there was no blame in her eyes.

"You have to think about the matter of feelings yourself, Ed. Our clan does not have that kind of passionate pursuit of feelings. Time has already turned everything into flowing water, so I can't give you too much advice."

She spoke in a sisterly tone, and Fang He nodded seriously. Atila took out a sword from under her cloak and said, "This is what she asked me to bring to you. This elven holy sword, Quvenlar, is for you to share with her, but as the daughter of the White Tree, she cannot use this sword, so Alsana asked me to bring it to you."

She handed the holy sword to Fang He, and then looked at the big boy - when she first saw him, he was just a teenager, but now he has become a man who can take on responsibilities.

She is the saint of the elves, and he is a traveler from a foreign land. The two should have no connection at all, but due to some strange reasons, her fate, his, and the fate of all people are connected together.

She looked at Fang He, and then at Tata beside Fang He. Finally, she showed a gentle look and said softly, "Thank you, Ed."

Fang He was taking the holy sword - to be honest, he didn't need the sword, but he couldn't let Miss Attila take the sword back, and besides, it was Princess Alsana's kindness.

However, with this sword on me, at least in the Giant Tree Hill, or even in certain areas of the Second World in the future, it might be able to play a certain role.

Therefore, he was feeling grateful to Her Royal Highness the Princess, but suddenly heard Miss Attila's words, and couldn't help but look up and look at her.

After a moment, he nodded seriously, but that nod was not an approval, but a response of trust.

Welcome back, Ms. Attila.

Welcome back to the Seven Seas Brigade.

……

After a short rest, it was back to the busy life - surveying a suitable dock in Yinfeng Harbor, and then going through the procedures and declaration formalities.

Because of Kalandil's constant care, the whole process went smoothly. Merrill mobilized the connections of the Holy Maiden Society to find reliable craftsmen for them.

This is also due to the contribution of Ailin Ironheart - now he is a court scholar and vice-president of the Craftsmen's Guild, so it is a piece of cake for him to arrange the staff.

The craftsmen were also interested in the mithril-shelled sailboats. This technology was not unprecedented. The Oshus had proposed the idea at least ten years ago. The Magic Emperor's flagship had used mithril outer armor and keel.

But it is at least a cutting-edge field. It's not that the technology is incredible, but it is too extravagant. Warships are built with mithril, cold steel and fairy gold. Everyone rushed to the port to see who the sucker and prodigal son came up with this plan.

After all, even the Imperials didn't use all metal to build their sailboats. This wasn't to say that the Seven Seas Brigade was richer than the Empire, but the Emperor's flagship was 157 meters long, a veritable aerial behemoth. Even if it was made entirely of lightweight metal, the magic engine might not be able to move the entire ship.

The upgraded Seven Seas Traveler was only about half the size of the first generation Seven Seas Traveler, with a total length of less than 40 meters. According to the Ossuarian classification, it could only be considered a light cruiser at best, and a smaller one at that.

When the news spread among the Craftsmen's Guild, Ailin Ironheart's recommendation became redundant. Everyone wanted to come and see what was going on, and there were even great craftsmen and master craftsmen among those who came.

In the end, Fang He had to entrust the vice president to select reliable people from among them. After all, although he was only involved in peripheral work, he was also worried that these big guys would see through the clues of the demon's heart at a glance.

This incident caused a stir in the rebuilding Silver Wind Harbor. Many newspapers competed to report the news that someone was planning to build a new type of sailboat, which made Fang He laugh and cry.

In addition to the turmoil caused by shipbuilding, Fang He also had to deal with the troubles caused by pirates.

Alice, Lolo and Ina actually just met by chance. In addition to acting as a contact person, she also brought them another message:

"I heard that you and the Blood Shark Pirates have made enemies."

"Now the rumors are spreading across the sky and sea that you have taken away the pirate king. Even the military has received the news. The Blood Shark Pirates are plotting against you."

"Other pirates on the Sky Sea are trying to take advantage of the situation. If you stay at Giant Tree Hill, they won't be able to do anything to you. But if you leave, you must be careful."

"Let me remind you over there."

Fang He was stunned for a moment before he remembered this matter, but the pirate king had disappeared in the fog. He thought that he had escaped in the chaos, but he didn't expect that he hadn't.

It seems that the Blood Shark Pirate King did not return to the Blood Shark Pirates. No wonder he did not encounter any revenge from the other side along the way. Even he almost forgot about this matter.

But why did the Blood Shark Pirates suddenly think of dealing with them?

While he was wondering, the door was suddenly pushed open, and the female pirate Catherine, who had not been seen for many days, rushed in from outside and said:

"Ed, I need you to do me a favor."

……

(End of this chapter)