A Guide to Becoming a God Starting from a Monastery

Using a special mechanical structure, it is possible to achieve two shots at a time, or one shot twice.

Of course, this is just a concept. In reality, it was quite complex given the technological level of the time, as everything, including the mechanical components, had to be made by hand. The cost was definitely not low.

It cannot be universally equipped to the entire army, but it can be used by a small number of officers.

And now, Thomas wants to go and see that person's results.

Before leaving, he hoped to acquire a few suitable double-barreled guns.

Although in this era, firearms have not completely replaced bows and crossbows due to insufficient power, low rate of fire, and low accuracy, firearms have already demonstrated their huge advantages.

At least in Thomas's eyes, firearms have a very big, even decisive advantage.

That is the martial arts that can ignore humans.

It’s hard to say about the previous life, but these masters and strong men in this life really have the ability to deflect and block flying arrows.

There are special techniques in the Steel Soul Secret Art. Thomas can master it when he reaches the Elite level.

Although he had never actually tried it, Thomas believed he could do it.

But even though Thomas has now become a high-level protector of the country and reached the pinnacle of human physical capabilities, he does not have the ability to block bullets.

Especially in battles with national defense-level warriors... the musket is the key to long-range attacks.

If it weren't for the musket, he wouldn't have been able to kill the banshee so easily!

Thomas’ enemies in the future are likely to be the gods, and these gods are most likely protectors of the country in their physical bodies.

Arrows are useless against this kind of enemy, only bullets are effective.

But this went much more smoothly than expected.

When Thomas came out of the arsenal, he had a double-barreled musket in his hand.

It wasn't a lance, but rather what Thomas, in his previous life, had called a "carbine." Its barrel length was somewhere between a flintlock pistol and a regular matchlock. It could be held with one hand or two for easier aiming. It was well-suited for combat on horseback.

A total of four such muskets were made.

Thomas took them all.

He held one in his hand to play with and study, and the other three were placed in a dimensional bag.

Although I knew it a long time ago, it was still a bit surprising.

Unexpectedly delicate and durable!

There is no conflict between the two. Exquisiteness refers to the sophistication of design, but the structure of the specific mechanical parts is relatively sturdy.

Four guns should last a long time.

He walked a short distance when he heard Louis' voice behind him: "Grandmaster!"

Chapter 394 Farewell 6

Thomas turned around and saw the boy running out of breath.

"Grandmaster..." The boy looked over. "Are you...leaving?"

Thomas looked around and realized that he had arrived at the stable on the edge of the Knights' headquarters without knowing when.

Normally, if you don’t plan to go out, you won’t come here.

"What did Secretary Demetrios say?" Thomas did not answer, but changed the subject.

This was something he asked Louis to find out.

It would take half a day to explain the details of a contract in detail, but success or failure is a matter of a sentence, or even just a word.

"It worked," Louis replied. "We signed a fifteen-year non-aggression pact with the Emperor."

"Fifteen years?" Thomas repeated.

Not bad! Much better than expected.

"Captain, are you leaving?" Louis asked again.

To be honest, Thomas hadn't thought about it at first, but only then did he realize that he had come here.

It seemed like an arrangement by fate, but also seemed to be the instinct of my own subconscious mind.

"Well, because several things have been completed," said Thomas.

Louis opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but couldn't.

He knew that Thomas didn't need to carry much luggage when he traveled far away - because, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Captain Thomas had some way of storing things.

After all, many people have seen the wooden golem.

Moreover, the matter of sending an envoy to a distant place had been decided long ago.

Everyone in the Knights Temperance knew about Thomas's diplomatic mission.

Although not everyone agrees, no one is strongly opposed either.

Because everyone knows that Thomas's departure this time is beneficial to the entire Knights Templar.

In the short term, even if the Knights were not aggressive enough, they could at least protect themselves. The presence of the Grand Master and his absence made little difference.

The five protectors could temporarily suppress all covetousness. No one wanted to test how powerful the five protectors were.

Otherwise, the Sultan would not sign any treaty with you.

Once Thomas was gone, the Pope would no longer have any excuse to suppress the Knights. At least the suppression would not escalate further.

If you play any more tricks...

Not to mention the anti-(Pope) faction within the Knights Templar, even the compromise faction would not be able to stand it.

There will definitely be a rebound by then.

I'm afraid Rome will completely lose its influence over the Knights.

The same is true in Rome.

After all, Thomas's mission could be understood as a way for the Pope to save face.

Thomas may not have many allies in Rome, but as far as the Knights as a whole are concerned, they still have many supporters and sympathizers in the Roman Curia. Who doesn't have relatives and old friends?

The new Pope did not dare to risk the disapproval of the world.

As for when to set off, it is Thomas himself who decides.

The relevant specific work arrangements have been completed long ago.

The Knights Templar are a relatively united group, and even when Thomas is not around, they can be sure that everything is in order.

When the previous Grand Master died in battle, there was a nearly six-month vacancy before Thomas took over. During this time, the Knights were in dire straits, beset by internal and external difficulties, and even the fleet was stolen by a traitor. The people were in a state of panic.

Even so, after Thomas took office and inspected the Order, he felt that the entire Order was well-organized, with everyone fulfilling their duties and no signs of chaos. He was particularly impressed by the clear accounts and the high morale of the members.

The Knights, led by the secretary Demetrios, also signed an agreement with the Byzantine Empire, temporarily guaranteeing the safety of Rhodes Island.

"The Secretary would probably want... a formal farewell..."

"Forget it," Thomas said with a smile. "I've already said that I can't set a specific departure date. Otherwise, the Crescent Moon Cultists will have the opportunity to ambush me. A farewell ceremony or something is unnecessary. If the clerk asks, tell him to keep an eye on the wooden golem and make sure nothing is left out."

Take the bloody cross flag with you, but leave the wooden golem behind.

Wood Golems are good against medium-sized enemies, but not so good against smaller groups of elite soldiers.

"Well, Grand Master... please be extremely careful! You'll need to pass through the Buyid Dynasty, and their King of Kings is undoubtedly aware of this. He will do everything in his power to hunt you down within his own territory. Furthermore," Louis finally spoke, "I've heard that not every Star-Moon Cult leader is reasonable. Many of them are fanatics, so you don't have to try everyone. Listen to the public's opinions before considering whether to make a formal visit."

Thomas sighed softly.

"Don't worry, I understand!" said Thomas.

"I'll go to the Holy Land first to observe the situation there and learn about the details of the Buyid Dynasty," Thomas said. "Don't worry, I won't act recklessly. If it's truly dangerous, I'll choose to give up midway!"

He turned and walked towards the stable, but Louis took a few steps ahead.

There was no one here, but there were a few well-fed horses waiting here.

The Knights also need to be prepared so that if there is urgent information, the messenger can set off on horseback immediately.

Louis came to the stable and selected the fattest horse and led it out.

He found the saddle and bridle from the side, put them on the horses one by one, and then handed them to Thomas.

Thomas didn't refuse and jumped on his horse.

"Louis," Thomas asked one last question from his horse. "How's my luck?"

"It's a slight increase, not much different from ordinary people... Grand Commander, I hope you return triumphantly soon."

"I will," Thomas replied, and then he spurred his horse forward at a slow pace.

This horse is a Turkic warhorse captured in battle. It is an excellent mount. It is not as good as a "BMW", but it is definitely a steed.

The BMW that Thomas brought from Ross is now quite old, so it would be better to keep it if there is a choice.

Old horses can be used, but they are not durable.

And this trip can't be too conspicuous.

After all, it was different from the last journey from Rus to Rome.

This time, Thomas planned to cross the territory of the Buyid Dynasty, and there was a high probability that he would be put on a reward for his capture.

A stranger riding a BMW would be too eye-catching.

He continued forward and left the Smyrna Castle through a side gate.

Now that the peace treaty had been signed and the Knights had acquired new territory, they were short of manpower. Consequently, the defenses of Smyrna were lax, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Thomas left without encountering a single Knight in his path.

He rode all the way outside the castle, a long distance away from Smyrna Castle, before he stopped his horse and looked back.

Now, the huge castle stood at the end of the sight, and the flag of the Knights of Rhodes fluttered above the fortress.

It was clearly my own choice, but looking at the castle that I had built with so much effort, the sadness of leaving still lingered in my heart.

This was the first time since he came into this world that he finally reached the peak he had always longed for.

Finally, he crossed the gap that blocked countless heroes and became the protector of the country.

He also truly became the leader of a faction, with many masters under his command and countless warriors willing to serve him.

Even the ruler of a great country was defeated by him and had to cede land in exchange for peace.

If Thomas had not accidentally come into contact with the secrets of the gods and learned that there were higher-dimensional forces in the world, becoming the Grand Master, or perhaps even a step further, becoming a monarch, would have made him satisfied and allowed him to live out his life in this position.

but now……

Now I am finally going to leave the scope of my own cognition, step out of my comfort zone, and challenge the unknown!

I don’t know whether this trip will be auspicious or not…

Whether it was a coincidence or due to a series of recent laws, the road Thomas was walking on was empty, without a single person in sight.

Thomas stopped on the road and stared at the castle in the distance for a long time. Until the autumn sun was setting, no other pedestrians passed by.

The sunlight cast a long shadow behind him.

If we don’t leave now, it will be dark!

Thomas then turned his horse around and slowly walked away along the road.

This book has four chapters in total, and I have finally finished writing the third chapter.

I'll write down my feelings tomorrow.

Some words written at the end of Chapter 3 (not relevant to the main text, please skip)

By this point in the novel, almost everyone has the same feeling.

The entire plot and world view have undergone a round of development and improvement and are about to enter the final step.

From the outset, this article was divided into four chapters: Bohemia, Kiev, Rome, and Samarkand.

It tells the story of a magically modified European Middle Ages.

In fact, it is what was mentioned in the "Preface", which is the normal world view of the "time and space visitor".

The worldview and plot of "Time Visitor" do not match.