A Guide to Becoming a God Starting from a Monastery

"And you told them I'd give them three chances, but only three? And after three, I'd completely destroy this city with fire and sword? And this was the first time!"

"Yeah, I did, but they just laughed even louder."

"Okay, you wait here." Thomas raised the bloody cross flag and rode forward.

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Author's words: I have something to do tomorrow, so I may not be able to update. I will update one section in advance today.

Chapter 170 Expedition 7

Soon, about a hundred foot knights, passing their companions, came forward and gathered under the cross banner. They all carried a large package and held a lighted torch.

Everyone knelt in front of the cross flag, put down their torches, and prayed to Christ.

The soldiers on the city wall couldn't understand what was happening, and they just stared at the enemy's strange behavior in surprise.

Everyone has heard of the Bloody Cross Flag, but has not witnessed the power of this divine object.

Then they saw a hundred knights stand up, and suddenly, one by one, they began to levitate.

Third-level spell: Flying.

This spell allows the recipient to fly. Although the flight is not high or fast, and cannot be compared with the speed of a bird, the effect of flying is enough to intimidate the ignorant and make people fear it.

But this time, it wasn't just fear.

One hundred knights flew into the sky and approached the city of Tripoli from the air.

On the city walls of Tripoli, the defenders looked at the enemy approaching from the sky in surprise.

Although I was surprised, I was not afraid.

Because the other side had too few people, only about a hundred.

One hundred people against a city like Tripoli with plenty of troops...even if they could fly, it would be useless.

You can fly to the top of the city wall, but you will be swallowed up by the absolutely superior defenders.

However, these enemies did not rush to the top of the city as expected.

Instead, they started dropping something from a high place.

"It's... it's a grenade!" Someone among the defenders on the city wall exclaimed.

Although the grenades of this era were not very powerful, they could still be very dangerous if they hit someone at close range.

Even the best armor cannot withstand the power of gunpowder.

Thomas had very clear memories of his previous life. As long as the building was not more than seven or eight stories high, a nail dropped from it could smash a person's head.

Not to mention grenades.

Therefore, the flying technique is not about making people fly to the top of the city wall at all. This is its real and effective killing method.

The city walls were in chaos. Some were hit by grenades, others were injured by explosions. Grenades ignited gunpowder barrels in several artillery positions, causing massive explosions.

In fact, the casualties were not that great, only a few dozen or a hundred at most. But the psychological impact was completely different.

This is completely one-sided suppression.

Although there are many weapons on the city walls, they have no defense against enemies coming from the sky.

This is a one-sided beating.

Magic in this world is extremely precious, so using it on the battlefield is simply a squandering and a waste.

But when magic really appears on the battlefield, there is no solution for a while.

Soon, the one hundred knights threw away all their grenades and returned to their positions without stopping.

After the bombing was complete, Thomas said to the messenger, "Go again, and remember to remind them this is the second time. Oh, and by the way, the money needs to be increased to 400,000!"

"Will they compromise?" asked Pierre beside him.

“Probably not,” Thomas replied.

He knows a lot about the business community.

The inherent compromising and profit-seeking nature of the merchant class means that they will never be loyal to a regime or organization. When the benefits are big enough or the losses are too great, they will choose to compromise without hesitation, and may even betray anyone.

They waited patiently for a while, and the messenger came back again.

"Lord Thomas, although they dared not laugh this time, they still refused."

"Okay," Thomas said.

It’s time to play the trump card.

He held the flag high and rode his horse towards the city wall.

He stopped at the limit of the defenders' effective firing range. To be honest, the enemy could already hit him from this position, but of course the hit rate was very touching.

There was originally a city defense cannon on top, but it was destroyed by the bombing just now.

Thomas planted the flag in the ground and pretended to pray earnestly, but he wasn't actually praying.

But casting a spell.

Sixth-level spell: Earthquake!

For the first ten minutes, nothing seemed to happen. But starting from the tenth minute, people around could feel the ground shaking slightly.

The vibrations were so slight at first that people mistook them for illusions, but as time went on, they began to intensify and become stronger.

The towering city walls ahead were shaking.

After all, this is a city wall from a previous era, not a real bastion.

Whether facing siege artillery or the shaking of the earth, it seems too fragile.

The city wall was like a toy in the hands of a naughty child. It was shaken up and down, swayed left and right, and finally collapsed amid screams.

The once towering city walls turned into a pile of ruins.

It can be seen from a distance that an ordinary person can easily climb over the ruins without the help of any tools.

However, the earthquake lasted too long and the guards on the city wall had already fled, so although a large gap appeared in the collapsed city wall, it did not cause any casualties.

Thomas mounted his horse and rode off, then galloped off in another direction.

Just like before, he knelt on the ground and prayed silently. Then ten minutes later, the ground began to shake.

The thin city wall could not withstand such a severe earthquake and collapsed again, forming a large gap.

Then there is the third place.

In about an hour, three gaps were opened in the city wall of Tripoli.

In fact, using siege cannons to attack can also produce the same effect. This old-style city wall cannot withstand the attack of siege cannons. Basically, half a day of bombardment will collapse part of the city wall.

But there is a difference between mysterious power and cannons, and the difference lies in the degree of impact on people's hearts.

If the city wall was brought down by artillery, then when a crack appeared in the wall, the defenders on the wall must have been running back and forth, organizing their forces, building temporary fortifications, and preparing to stop the enemy in street fighting.

Because everyone knows what a cannon is.

However, faced with this mysterious power beyond their comprehension, the defenders on the city walls could only stare in amazement and pray to the gods for protection.

On the contrary, the expeditionary forces outside the city were in high spirits, eagerly waiting for the order to attack the city.

Now there is no need for any siege equipment, we can directly break into the city through those gaps.

The morale of the defenders was at its lowest point.

People are always afraid of unknown things.

One doesn't even need the vision of a commander; even an ordinary soldier can notice the obvious hesitation of the defenders on the city wall.

Thomas returned to his army, but did not order an attack. Instead, he sent the messenger into the city again.

The conditions are the same as last time.

This time the envoy returned soon after entering. Obviously, he did not go to the city hall this time. Instead, after entering the city, he met the person in charge of the city, or the head of the Merchant Council.

"Lord Thomas, they are willing to accept our request, but they ask us to withdraw first. They will bring the money tonight."

"Okay. Go tell them that if they dare to deceive me, this city will be completely destroyed tomorrow!"

Thomas said bluntly.

"Thomas, if we attack the city now..." Pierre said beside him, "We have at least a 70% to 80% chance of victory."

"No." Thomas shook his head.

This is not our goal.

Moreover, Thomas knew very well that after the city was captured, a massacre would be inevitable.

This conflicts with Thomas's plan.

After hundreds of years of religious wars, everyone's enthusiasm has been largely exhausted. Sooner or later, the war will end, and peace will come.

This was not something he took for granted, but in Thomas' previous life, the Jews had really conquered all the surrounding countries.

It was truly conquered with a record of six undefeated victories in wars.

If the Jews had not firmly implemented their racial policy, they would never have treated other nationalities and beliefs as human beings, not allowed them to convert to Judaism, and not allowed them to join their country (even if they joined, they would still be slaves, or second-class citizens).

Then the Star-Moon Cultists would have stopped resisting long ago.

I can’t beat him, so I can only lie down and enjoy it.

If Thomas wants to live a good life, he also has to consider this issue.

If we want peace in the future, we cannot have too much blood debt.

Sometimes, for the sake of long-term interests, we have to sacrifice immediate benefits.

Of course, the future is the future. Now when it comes to robbery and extortion, Thomas will not hesitate for even a second.

Chapter 171 Expedition 8

Time flies and it is already early summer.

News about the expeditionary force has also gradually spread.

Although the two captains tried their best to hide the secret beforehand, the news of their actions along the way could not be concealed.

At least the Star-Moon Cult cities that were blackmailed had no obligation to keep their actions secret.

In the afternoon, Lucas listened to the report in the secret base he rented.

In just a few months, the construction of the island was basically completed.

It can be used as a close-range monitoring point, making it easy to travel to and from Rhode Island.

"That captain really is..." Lucas was speechless after hearing the news.

At this point in time, what do these knightly orders want to do?

"Sir, our preparations are almost complete." The subordinate reported.

"Not yet," Lucas said. "As long as the Order still has religious honor, it is not complete."

Reputation is important.

If there is a just cause of defending the country or fighting for Christ, then the people will be more tolerant of the Knights' harsh rule.

Just like in a siege, the living conditions of the city residents will definitely deteriorate.

But if there is a righteous cause, the residents will show a high degree of patience and be willing to fight for the monarch to the end.

On the contrary, a less legitimate ruler will soon face betrayal.

"Merchants are already dissatisfied with the situation in Rhodes Island, and residents are also facing rising prices. However, the honor of the Knights has not been tarnished."

Dissatisfaction is dissatisfaction, but dissatisfaction and hatred are two different things.

We need to continue to increase the stakes and work hard to weaken the reputation and honor of the Knights.

"How to do?"

"Don't do anything, just wait patiently. The Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce will help us," Lucas said with a smile. "I think they'll just use their pirate tactics. The Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce isn't as simple as it seems."