Alice in the Land of Steam

Has Chapter 1186 been resolved?

To be fair, Lingge could understand this approach. Because the current Ash Guerrillas were too weak and did not have the ability to control and supervise the prisoners. If they rashly accepted them, it would probably only cause greater chaos. Moreover, according to Regina's explanation, they did not kill the enemy after accepting their surrender, but rejected their surrender. Both sides fought until the last moment and annihilated the enemy. This can be said to be the result of a fair victory on the battlefield, and there is no moral flaw.

Of course, some people may think that this approach is too cruel, but if it is not cruel, how can it be called war? Even young soldiers like Mitch are ready to sacrifice when they step onto the battlefield. Fighting and death are the eternal topics in war, regardless of gender, age, strength, and naturally, identity and position.

But how can I tell Metien about something like this?

Her understanding of war has always been limited to the word "cruel", so she was worried about her friends who were about to go to the battlefield; but if no one told her how cruel it was, the girl would never understand it in her life, unless she went to the battlefield herself and witnessed everything happening with her own eyes.

So, when the young soldiers laughed at Mitch for being injured on the battlefield due to carelessness, Metien laughed along, not realizing how cruel it was; when Cadora raised her head alertly at the slightest movement in the forest, Metien asked her what was wrong, but only got the answer "Nothing, just an illusion", and when she believed it, she did not realize that this was a scar imprinted in people's instincts by war, which was stimulating people's over-protection of themselves and distrust of the world; when someone complained that the battles in the game were easier and the enemies were stupid and dumb and could not fight back, Metien agreed, not realizing that this contrast was essentially the alienation of war on people's hearts, and that she and these peers seemed to get along well, but in fact there was an insurmountable gap between them.

The Goddess's teachings had tried to bridge these gaps, but ultimately failed, because the heart is the most complicated thing in the world. It was not even shaped by the Goddess, but an imitation of the souls from other worlds by Her - in other words, it was an innate product, as unpredictable as fate.

Actions, thoughts, reflections, decisions... everything is shaping this mold called human being, and at the same time being shaped by it.

The same heart, the same reason, the same desire, but not the same request, when she can understand this truth, maybe she can become a true Holy Spirit. The great existence that Sister Livia devoutly serves is not the Holy Spirit who saves mankind, but the Holy Spirit who saves all things.

"Metien." Kadora whispered to the girl beside him, "In a few days, at the latest three days, I will go to Tianxin Church to fulfill our agreement. Before that, can you give me some time to prepare?"

She also had to tell her friends, brother Carson and sister Regina about this news. Before that, no one except Mitch knew that she had made the decision to convert to the goddess faith, and even the pink-haired girl herself didn't know until she confessed it to Metien. This may prove that everything was the girl's spontaneous behavior and had nothing to do with the influence of others.

Without hesitation, Metian nodded and agreed with a happy smile on his face: "Okay, it's okay, you don't have to be too anxious, I will wait no matter how long it takes!"

After all, this is the first believer of the goddess in the world since the death of his adoptive father and the closure of the church.

A good start will herald a good future.

The pink-haired little girl giggled, feeling very satisfied... and expectant.

That's right, now, she was just looking forward to it.

Perhaps it will take a long time, one day in the future, for her to realize that she is the one who is expected.

……

Metien was chatting with his friends so enthusiastically that he completely forgot the excuse he had made at the beginning. Lingge, however, still remembered it, so he, accompanied by Regina, distributed the food and medicines brought over with the stone guards, and also helped the injured soldiers clean their wounds, bandage and disinfect them. His technique was not as professional as Metien's, but he was also quite skilled, and he could remain calm no matter what the situation was. He was so meticulous that it seemed like he was holding a ceremony to praise the gods. This mentality seemed to infect his wounded, making these rebel soldiers, who were always bold, straightforward and carefree, a little restrained in front of the young people, and even their tone of voice became a little respectful.

Regina watched this scene with wide eyes, a little curious: "I didn't expect Mr. Linger to know battlefield first aid techniques. Aren't you a pastor?"

“Well, I read the book myself to understand it, and then I could teach it to Metien,” Linger explained.

When her adoptive father, Mr. Yanke, died of lung disease—of course, this was an excuse, but Metien believed it—the sad girl began to want to become a doctor. However, at that time, the compulsory education jointly promoted by the church did not include medicine, and the price of professional medical schools was too expensive, far beyond Linger's ability to afford. The young man, who did not want to let his sister's ideals be shattered, bought a lot of thick and obscure books, studied them hard in his spare time from running the church, and then taught what he learned to Metien in a more understandable way.

After listening to Ling's explanation, Regina admired the young man in front of her even more, but Ling didn't think it was a big deal. He just regarded it as his responsibility as an older brother.

"Besides, I can only teach her the basics."

Ling said: "More profound theories, specific skills and techniques, and even the dosage and usage of drugs...are all mastered by her own hard study. In addition, Xiao Xia and Miss Shesta also gave her a lot of help. Although Medien is still young, she is already a qualified doctor, and I still only know these little tricks of first aid and bandaging." Regina understood the young man's implication. He could no longer grow up, but Medien's future still had unlimited possibilities.

"Despite this," she said with emotion, "you are still a great person."

Also the best brother.

Ling Ge smiled and said nothing more. At this time, there was a commotion coming from the direction of the base entrance. The two turned their heads subconsciously and found that the whole base seemed to be boiling. Many people gathered at the entrance, talking excitedly, and from time to time they could hear one or two cheers and applause. Ling Ge looked at Regina in confusion. The latter thought for a while and soon showed a surprised expression: "It must be the eldest brother who is back!"

Only the return of the Gray Hill Eagle could make these battle-hardened resistance fighters so excited. They had just won a glorious victory and needed recognition from their leader to share the joy of victory with him.

Regina couldn't sit still any longer.

"Please wait a moment, Mr. Linger," she said to the young man. "I will be back in a moment."

After saying this, she hurriedly ran towards the noisy crowd. Seeing this, the young man couldn't help but shake his head slightly. He was not angry that Regina neglected him, but felt that the Gray Hill Eagle had a very high prestige in the hearts of these resistance fighters. Once it came to him, even the calm and reliable Miss Regina would become like an irritable little girl. This kind of personality charm might be the reason why he was still able to be followed by many people after he left the original Night Church.

Even the original God of Night is still thinking about this gifted believer. However, the reason why he is thinking about him is really not a happy one. Ling Ge suddenly thought, if Carson Borg intends to unite all the resistance organizations in the Ansers region to confront the Seventeenth Legion head-on, will the original God of Night hiding in the dark also become their enemy? Although this is equivalent to standing on the side of the invader and being the enemy of his original believers. But do these gods in the East Continent who are corroding and devouring their own kind really care about their positions, righteousness, aggression and being invaded? Since they are "original" believers, it means that they are no longer believers now, and can naturally be sacrificed.

Not to mention, when he had not yet abandoned his believers and died, and was still worshipped and worshipped by this land, he had done many things to sacrifice believers. At that time, he did not show much mercy and hesitation, so now he should have no psychological burden, right?
The more he thought about it, the more he felt the difficulty of this road - not only Grayhill Eagle's road, but also his own road.

Be enemies with invaders, witches, false gods, evil gods, and all the madness and evil in the world.

The young man suddenly felt emotional.

At this time, the noise coming from the entrance of the camp had subsided at some point, and the crowd gradually dispersed and went back to do their own things. Carson Borg walked towards Lingge with Regina. He had just experienced a great battle and had a meeting with the resistance leaders who had their own ideas. He argued fiercely for their own goals. His face was tired, but his eyes were bright and his waist was straight, like a flagpole that would never fall down, with an ash flag flying on it. This man has a resolute temperament in his bones, his soul is as tough as an iron helmet, and his body is the rock under the armor.

Even as he walked, the young man could vaguely hear the sound of metal rubbing against each other in the shadows. When he came to his senses, he realized that it was just the branches of the cursed tree being roasted by the blazing bonfire. Carson Borg walked to the bonfire. Someone dragged two tree trunks to serve as temporary seats. Grayhill Eagle sat on one of the tree trunks, pointed to the other tree trunk, and said to the young man, "Would you like to sit down and chat for a while, Mr. Ling?"

"Happy to oblige."

The young man replied and sat down beside the bonfire. Although the tree trunks were hard, they were warmed by the bonfire and were very comfortable to sit on. It was really strange that these trees, which had been absorbing light all their lives, had created countless darkness and death, and were notorious, could burn hotter fires and brighter light after falling down, as if the light they absorbed had not actually disappeared, but had only been accumulating, waiting to explode after death.

Regina knew that the two must have something important to discuss, so she found an excuse to leave. After she left, Grayhill Eagle picked up a branch from the ground and turned the dead branches and fallen leaves in the campfire, causing it to suddenly rise several feet and burn more vigorously. Then he spoke and said to Lingge: "Regarding the results of this action, I believe you have learned about it from the battle report sent by Regina, Mr. Lingge. With your ability, it should not be difficult for you to see what intentions are hidden behind the rash actions of the Ash Hand and the Forest Ranger, right?"

"Yes, I know very well." The young man nodded gently, and then said: "But I also know that this is probably within your expectations. You have already thought of a way to deal with them, right? Now, has the matter come to a satisfactory conclusion?"

He asked Carson Borg, who showed a surprised expression, although it was only fleeting, and then he smiled: "This is the nth time I am surprised by your sharpness, Mr. Ling. As you said, the matter has been resolved with the most satisfactory result."

"for example?"

"For example, Dita and Elesent are no longer the leaders of the Ash Hand and the Forest Rangers." Grayhill Eagle stated a surprising fact in an understated tone: "Of course, you may not know these two people, but you only need to know that they are just idiots with empty ambitions but no ability."

He rarely used such a sharp tone to evaluate others, but Lingge could understand it. Internal struggle is the nature of mortals, but it is also human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm. When facing an irresistible external enemy, even beasts will give up the struggle and temporarily unite. However, facing the pressure of the 17th Legion, the leaders of the Hand of Ashes and the Forest Rangers completely ignored the current situation and still insisted on their temporarily impossible ideas, putting their own little thoughts above the interests of the entire liberation cause. They did not have enough reputation and strength to advocate the establishment of an alliance like the Eagle of Gray Hill, so they could only rely on the latter's hands to achieve their goals. It is not an exaggeration to say that they have ambitions but no ability.

This time, thanks to Carson Borg's correct command, the heroic fighting of the Ash Guerrillas, the strong cooperation of other resistance organizations, and accurate intelligence from the allies, their intrigues did not affect the success or failure of the operation. But will we be so lucky next time, and the next time after that?
Such internal hidden dangers undoubtedly need to be eliminated. However, Linger did not expect Carson Borg to do it so thoroughly. The more critical question is - how did he do it?
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