A Guide to Becoming a God Starting from a Monastery

And I am not the type who is good at networking and making friends.

In fact, he knew very well that even if he made friends, they would only be drinking buddies, not friends who could help him in times of crisis.

Because he can't offer any benefits in exchange.

If he had become the governor of Smyrna as originally planned... then he would have had the capital to make friends with others.

But now it is obviously impossible.

"No, you must come back with me!" The messenger bowed respectfully again, bowing deeply. "This is an order from the Council of Elders."

Ferdinand narrowed his eyes and sighed softly.

The next second, he drew out his sword and slashed down at the moment when the opponent bent over and had not yet straightened up.

The messenger heard the sound of wind at the last moment before the sword fell, and dodged instinctively, but was unable to completely avoid it.

Originally, this sword was going to chop off his head, but now it landed on his body.

One shoulder was cut open, and about a quarter of the entire cross-section of the person was cut off.

He was knocked face up to the ground by this unexpected blow.

It was so sudden that he was in disbelief at this moment.

"Ferdinand...you..."

"Do you think I will go back?" Ferdinand smiled coldly.

The Star-Moon Sword Cult is no longer useful to him, so he naturally won't go back!

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Chapter 355 Backlash 3

"Do you...know...the consequences..." The messenger took his last breath.

Ferdinand did not make any unnecessary moves to finish off the dying man.

no need.

"You know... I've long been fed up with your scheming sect!" Ferdinand sneered.

To be honest, when the Star-Moon Sword made a deal with him, it promised to let him go to the magic node.

As long as he betrays the Knights.

But afterwards, he immediately denied it and never mentioned it again.

When Ferdinand proposed it again, the other party immediately added various conditions, requiring Ferdinand to kill a protector of the Christian camp or a half-protector of the Christian camp.

Even at this point, it's all still a lie.

Because Ferdinand had to go through a series of assessments, comparisons, reviews, etc. by the cult, and after repeated difficulties, he finally got the opportunity to enter the magic node.

If any of these steps fails, Ferdinand will lose the possibility of contacting the magic node.

For someone as arrogant and self-centered as Ferdinand, this was undoubtedly a deception and a broken promise again and again!

Even though he could easily deceive and betray others, or even betray the entire Knights, when he was deceived and betrayed by others, he would hold a grudge.

If he still felt a little uneasy about betraying the Knights...

Ferdinand would have no psychological burden at all if he abandoned the Order of the Moon-Star Sword!

"Traitor... He is indeed a traitor... Heretic..."

Ferdinand did not express any opinion on this assessment, but he agreed in his heart.

He was indeed a heretic, because from his youth on, he had no reverence for the gods.

It’s hard to explain why, but he awakened his extraordinary ability of “Lucky Balance” early on.

This extraordinary ability actually seems insignificant at the elite stage, but its effect is that it allows him to accumulate luck in normal times, and then use it at critical moments, making himself very lucky in a short period of time.

This blessing is so effective that it even gives people the illusion that gods are no more powerful than this.

This is how he really came all the way before trying to set foot on the path of protecting the country.

Whatever the world desires is readily available to him.

Easily acquired nobility...

It is easy to find a famous teacher and master superb martial arts...

Others’ recognition and admiration...

Even the record of commanding an army...

Everything is going smoothly, as if my life is full of luck.

For no reason, merit and glory fall on one's head.

Even after arriving in Rhodes Island for various reasons, I encountered some strange adventures and learned a lot.

He once thought that he could easily become a protector of the country, and then possibly obtain the position of Grand Master of the Knights, becoming the true master of a region... and finally set foot in the realm that only exists in legends.

Therefore, he had no respect and no piety towards all gods, including Christ.

Unfortunately...it turns out that some things cannot be achieved by luck alone.

The chasm between the Protectorate and the Elite blocked his way, making him realize for the first time that there are things in the world that cannot be achieved by luck.

No matter how much luck he accumulates, it is all in vain.

The power of luck is limited.

He just calmly watched the other party curse "heretic" again and again, took his last breath, and died with his eyes open.

"Sir!" A surprised voice came from behind him. Ferdinand turned around and saw his follower standing behind him.

"Help me deal with this," he said.

"But sir, this..."

"You don't need to go through the trouble of digging a hole. Just find a dirt pit, a pond, some bushes, or something like that and throw it there. If that doesn't work, you can get some rocks to cover it a little."

He has always had complete faith in the loyalty of his followers.

"If this happens, you will never be able to return to the cult!" the follower finally spoke.

"We can't go back!" Ferdinand replied.

"You should know that many within the Order are unhappy with my membership in the Council of Elders," Ferdinand said. "The slightest setback on my part provokes their fierce attacks... And I have no spies or allies back at headquarters. So even though he's just asking me to go back, the truth is, once I do..."

"There will definitely be no good ending!"

He doesn't fight a battle unprepared.

As a protector of the nation, even if he was deemed "responsible for leadership" after returning, his personal safety would not be in any danger. At most, he would only lose his status as the Great Elder.

But all the power he has now, especially the command power over dozens or hundreds of subordinates, will definitely be completely deprived.

He couldn't tolerate this.

Without this team, the risk for him to go to Rhodes Island would be several times greater.

After all, the Knights now have five protectors, and all five of them possess extraordinary combat abilities.

Although Ferdinand was protected by the power of the "Lucky Balance", he was unwilling to gamble.

After all, the power of luck is limited.

"But now, what should we do? Besides, if we treat the body like this, it will definitely be discovered in a few days!"

"As long as we don't get discovered for the time being," Ferdinand said with a smile. "Because we are leaving now."

"Leave here? Where to go?" the follower was stunned.

"To Rhodes!" Ferdinand replied. "I've already had a ship prepared in advance, docked in a small harbor. We just need to go there. The Sultan has no time for us now and won't hinder our actions."

"But……"

"Thomas is dead!" Ferdinand replied. "I suppose he was ambushed while bargaining with the new Pope."

"What..." The follower's voice sounded a little choked.

"Rhodes Island's defenses are extremely weak right now, and without a Grand Master in charge, its defenses must be lax," Ferdinand confidently judged. "The Knights' fleet should be in Smyrna. After all, the battle just ended there, and the Knights suffered heavy losses, leaving them with countless matters to attend to."

This is a precious window of time.

Thomas was dead, so he was sure there would be no ambush waiting for him there.

Plus, with dozens of elite soldiers around him... there will be no problem at all.

Now is the time to go!

"But why are we going to Rhodes Island?" The follower still didn't understand.

With just a few dozen people, let alone whether they can capture Rhodes Island, what’s the point even if they do?

If the Knights counterattack, what will we use to deal with it?

There are five of them protecting the country!

Although he knew that Ferdinand was also a protector of the country, in a one-on-five situation, the chances of winning were very slim.

"Go get the opportunity I've been waiting for for so many years..." Ferdinand said.

In fact, he would rather say it is "fate".

Chapter 356 Backlash 4

In the waters near Rhode Island.

A medium-sized merchant ship slowly drew a white line on the sea.

Seabirds circled and chirped overhead.

Large schools of sea fish swam and gathered around the ship.

This is a common scene near the coast.

During this period, the temperature rises significantly, which is a rare short-term warming in winter and also a sign that spring is approaching.

Ferdinand stood on the forecastle of the ship, gazing at the distant harbor dock.

He was very familiar with this place. With just a telescope, he could roughly estimate the situation at the dock.

Better than expected.

When he was still in the Knights, Rhodes Island was at its most prosperous, but it was not as prosperous as it is now.

The entire dock area was bustling with activity.

Whether dock workers or businessmen, they all seized this rare opportunity and worked hard to make money.

Their labor would bring a steady stream of tax revenue into the Knights' purse.

From this point of view, maritime hegemony is really important.

Hegemony means stable business and the tax revenue that comes with it. Without it, no one will come even if there is the best port.

The Knights of Rhodes Island currently possessed the strength of four fleets. While certainly not as strong as a true maritime power, they were still capable of controlling this stretch of water.

"Sir, are we entering the harbor?"

Behind Ferdinand, the attendant's nervous voice came.

"No." Ferdinand answered decisively.

The war hadn't ended long ago, and the atmosphere was still quite tense.

The landing of the Star-Moon Cultists on their ship would definitely attract attention... If the identity of the Star-Moon Sword Cult was exposed, it would immediately attract the soldiers of the Knights.

Even if the island's defenses were lax, there were still a thousand or two thousand soldiers, and there was no shortage of weapons like muskets and artillery.

Not only that, the others were fine, even though they were from the Moon-Star Sword Order, they were at least strangers. But Ferdinand and his followers were not!

It would be troublesome if someone recognized us after we left the ship.