Warhammer

She led the young choir in bowing to the pedestrians on all sides of the street, chanting each time she bowed:

"May the gods bless you."

Then they packed up their things, with each lady holding one under her armpit, and the older boys in the "choir" took charge of the others, making a total of four long boxes, symbolizing acceptance of gifts from anyone in the four directions, and also giving back to the four directions of the land.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

Seeing that the choir was leaving, the crowd that had stopped there dispersed. The people of Margarita were willing to give some love and attention to these orphans, most of whom were born in wars, now known as the "Orphans of Ai'er". It was a way for them to comfort and remember their fellow countrymen who had died with just a wave of their hands.

But not everyone is busy.

Among the crowd enjoying the chorus, there was a young boy who kept clapping and cheering, following the rhythm. When he saw the lady in black leading the group of children away, he did not go away to do his own thing, but instead followed slowly behind.

He looks like a kid from a wealthy family who has money and free time, always looking for fun.

The man in the blue hat took a quick glance and saw that he was just a young man, so he didn't pay any special attention to him. No matter how badly he had behaved in the past, no matter how cruel and tyrannical he was and how much he loved to bully men and women, he would not be stupid enough to target these orphans of disaster.

Once the truth was revealed, not only would it arouse public outrage, but the iron fist of the royal court alone would be enough to destroy the powerful mansion overnight, and their property would be confiscated and the family would be exterminated.

And the blue hats were happy to be on the front line at that time, to relive the memories they hadn’t experienced in nearly two years, “leading the people to break into houses and publicly try the enemies of the people!”

But he changed his mind and focused his attention on the present. As for the person who followed the "choir", in his opinion, he was just a bored teenager, and it was not impossible that he just wanted to take a few more glances at the lady in black.

Turned two streets.

The team stopped in front.

The lady wearing a black suit that was "invented" by Al - in fact, it was created by the artists in the Cult of Joy based on his description, similar to a suit, but now uniformly called "United Style" - walked to the back of the team and took the initiative to greet the young man who had been following them all the way.

A big boy with a handsome face, a birthmark on his Adam's apple, and a half-tattered mask hanging around his waist.

Yes, big boy.

The lady, who had extensive experience in raising children, "saw through" the boy at a glance from his eyes and physical features.

Out of curiosity and boredom, he followed them perhaps to see if there would be any more performances. In short, he was a teenager who might not listen to his parents, but wasn't that bad.

"Hello, boy."

She took the initiative to greet the boy. Generally speaking, boys like him hate being looked down upon.

"Ah?" The boy was stunned for a moment, as if he did not expect the lady to come to him.

"Oh, hello, hello!" He took his hands out of his pockets, raised them in the air, and then put them down again.

"Do you still want to see the show?"

the lady asked him bluntly.

"Uh, yes, I was wondering, will you guys sing next?"

"We have finished our prayer outing today. If you still want to watch, you can come with me to church. After dinner, we will have readings and activities."

Generally speaking, children of this age, especially those from wealthy families, do not like to participate in religious activities or go to solemn occasions like church.

Generally speaking, at this point, ordinary wanderers would almost give up and leave.

But something happened that was beyond Ms.'s expectations.

The young man still nodded and said, "Okay, I have nowhere to go. Can I stay at your place? I only need to stay for one night."

Running away from home... This thought came to the lady's mind, but she saw that the boy's eyes were clear, and there was no trace of anger or sadness on his face. He did not look like a rebellious teenager who had a quarrel with his family and was wandering around, unwilling to go home.

But no matter which one it was, she accepted it. Their responsibility was to raise and teach the children for El, and to do good in his name and serve the kingdom to the best of their ability.

"Al's orphans" is actually just a specific term to describe the children who were "taken in and raised" by Al. Based on the system he had personally experienced, Al established a system for raising orphans shortly after pacifying the situation in the south. The system brought together the widows, the elderly and the young who were previously cared for by the blue hats of the Ministry of the Interior, and provided collective care for the children who were still in the learning stage in the style of a large family and small class.

The purpose is very pure, to take care of the lonely, the elderly and the young, and then to cultivate a group of loyal and reliable new generations.

They are treated very well, and due to multiple factors such as Al's attention, the Ministry of the Interior's concern, and the church, it can almost be said that this "orphanage" is flawless.

Most of the ladies who directly raise children are former nuns who have changed jobs and work part-time, or are well-educated women with good moral character. Their treatment is very generous, no less than that of a blue hat who works diligently to "sniff out and eliminate threats" for Ai'er and the people.

The instructors who taught the children were all professionals from all walks of life, including capable military officers, prestigious priests, and even Pope Gregory himself would come to the "Paradise" from time to time to tutor these children, adding some glory to their status so that they could better move towards the future.

It can be said that their treatment and education are absolutely first-class, even comparable to the investment of ordinary nobles in their own heirs. Al did not arrange the path directly, he gave all the children the opportunity to choose:

The army, the government, and returning to society.

After a certain age, they will receive corresponding training. Those who choose the first two will go for further studies. If they do not want to join the "Father's" army or serve as employees of the United Kingdom government, they can also choose a job assigned by the church that suits their own situation or develop freely after completing a certain level of education, even if they are separated from the group of "Children of Ai" from then on.

"Paradise" is the largest, centrally controlled welfare institution in the United Kingdom, accepting and providing assistance to all refugees, displaced persons, homeless people, the elderly, the sick, the disabled and the widowed.

Although she had her doubts, the lady would not refuse a "child's" request.

If the boy ran away from home, his family would definitely seek help from the man in the blue hat. The man in the blue hat has a high level of knowledge about the situation in the "paradise" and would be able to find the lady quickly.

If he were left running around on the streets, who knows what kind of situations he might get into.

Although Margarita may not be prosperous enough under Al's rule, the social order and stability and some other indicators have surpassed the old days. But this is, after all, a giant city with hundreds of thousands of floating population, hundreds of ships coming and going at the docks every day, and tens of thousands of people entering and leaving the city.

The lady would rather spend more effort herself than have a clear-minded boy fall into the shadow.

Thinking of the stories and legends of foreign lands she told the children...

The Arab court is particularly fond of male prostitutes and eunuchs, and is very fond of the Old World, the Empire, Bator, and especially their mortal enemy, the Southern Kingdom, which has beaten them badly in several holy war expeditions.

In the past, there was such an underground dark industry chain in Margarita, which specialized in buying, selling and kidnapping young children from all over the place. Then they would board Margarita's ship and sail out to sea in the guise of trade, sending the children to the Arabs for training and turning them into slaves.

Even during the Greenskin Wars the damn business didn't stop! It was only because of the pirates' massive slave trade that the market was temporarily saturated.

Even some powerful families were involved. When this matter was known, Al was furious and immediately took strong action. He chopped off hundreds of heads of those involved and hung them on the highest flagpole in the port to make a gourd. He also gave a death order to the "United Kingdom Fleet", which was rebuilt with difficulty with some colonial sailors and ships as the backbone, to attack desperately, intercept two slave ships, capture Araby and southern slave traders on the ships, and erect them in the quiet harbor by piercing them from bottom to top. Only then was the matter settled.

This may sound bloody, but it is praised by the Estalia people and the neighboring country Tyrell as "wise governance and virtue". The horrifically horrified heads and human traffickers, the bodies with torn genitals and bodies eaten by seabirds and fish are proof of Aiur's achievements and "kindness" to his people.

Chapter 2: Paradise Church and Al's Sims

The boy followed the group of children who came out to "pray" back to the church.

Al's Paradise provides more than just book education to the children. Led by ladies and teachers, they will go out of the Paradise and practice in society.

A choir like this is a model, and the donations received in the process will eventually be used for various public affairs.

He mingled in the team, and the eyes of the children of all ages around him were mostly kind or curious. The strange thing was that it had been a long time since they last met, and the gap between the two worlds was not a little bit big. The system of the El Magic Reform was also far from that of the Human Union. However, once he entered this environment, as a teenager who had not left the category of "child", he unexpectedly felt at ease and adapted to it like a fish in water.

The boy soon mingled with the other kids, and some boys were even kind enough to share their spare jackets with him. The jackets had a white background with gold edges, and a red six-pointed star on the back and chest, which was the symbol of the "Orphans of Ai'r". Wearing this, one would not have to worry about getting lost in the city, and could always ask passers-by or the people in blue hats for help.

The boy put on a white robe and walked among the crowd, looking no different from other "Children of El". They sang cheerful children's songs together and returned to the church "paradise" under the guidance of the lady in black.

But before that, they went to another place:

The Invalides established by Ayr.

It is a place arranged for soldiers who have been discharged from the army due to disability or personal wishes, have nowhere to go, and do not want to work on the land alone.

In fact, it could also be placed in the Pina Forest, but many people would hope to be close to a civilized and orderly city even if it is difficult for them to survive alone, so Al set up such a "Veteran Resettlement and Placement Agency."

The lady in black led them to perform for the retired soldiers here, singing a hymn describing the royal army's expedition to the east and the liberation of the southern country.

Then they did voluntary labor and cleaned the Invalides, a large complex that combined offices and residences. Then they gathered the team and returned to the "Paradise" Church not far from the Invalides.

During the process, the lady was paying attention to the teenager who suddenly cut into the line. She found that the teenager did not show any impatience or laziness whether he was performing for strangers, doing physical labor or cleaning. This overturned her previous negative judgment.

In any case, obedient and hardworking children won't be too bad.

If the boy can't stand the torture and wants to run away, the lady will stop him, let him rest aside, and then contact the blue hat to verify the boy's identity as soon as possible, contact his family, or arrange for someone to send the boy home.

But now his performance is pretty good.

The lady thinks that if such a child goes to church and experiences something, it may be good for his future growth?

Then there is the usual self-study before meals, prayer, rest after meals, and various group activities and entertainment activities.

This paradise church has adopted nearly six hundred children for El, ranging from infants in swaddling clothes to young boys and girls who have begun to think about the charm of the opposite sex and the affairs of men and women, and who can almost be taken out for training to vent their abundant energy and undergo accelerated forging. There are children of all ages.

There are a total of twenty "ladies" working here, as well as a number of faculty and staff.

The boy was extremely devoted to the group activities, whether in the dinner or activities, as if he was originally from here. Because of his wisdom and physical strength, he soon became the focus of the group activities, being "besieged" by the crowd or leading his "henchmen" to "attack" others, playing hide-and-seek, competitive ball, chess, and some children's entertainment activities...

The lady in black saw this and felt deeply moved by the charm of youth, which made her heart beat fast. She felt that this boy seemed to belong here naturally, or had belonged here before.

"If his family comes, maybe they can help him stay a few more days? As long as he is willing."

The lady thought so, and led the children back to the room, and finally took the boy to a separate room and told him:

"This was originally the room of a teacher. She has gone to Vizea. Since this is your first time staying here, we have prepared a separate room for you. You can also stay in the dormitory for multiple people tomorrow."

The boy thought about it and realized that it had been a long time since he had stayed in a dormitory with many people. But after thinking about it, he decided to sleep alone for the night first. He said good night to the lady and closed the door.

The footsteps didn't go far, and the lady's room seemed to be right next to his.

The boy lay on the bed and pulled the quilt over his head.

Although it has been idle, the house obviously does not lack daily maintenance and cleaning. The room is very tidy, but it doesn't look like it has been made very clean after a special cleaning. The same goes for the bedding and bedspreads.

Al lay in bed, closed his eyes, and thought about what happened during the day.

That's right.

This wandering young man with half a mask and "delicate features and clear eyes" is exactly:

As the savior of Estalia, the southern world, the invincible wise commander, the first person to be persuaded by the people to ascend the throne or to wear the yellow robe in Warhammer Medieval, the "wise king", "victorious king", and "God save the king limited edition" of Zhao Kuangyin in the alien world, King El↑↓!

He did it again and ran away to do nothing.

After ascending the throne, Aiel tied himself to the throne for more than a year, dealing with various internal and external affairs every day. The Knights of Bartolomeo were coming to restore trade, and the nobles of a certain place publicly declared the Central Powers illegal; the remnants of the greenskins were in chaos, St. Louis was looted again, and the Tyrell caravan was aggressive and the ships were showing off their power...

There weren't many things that had the most serious impact, just a few in total. One was when the Bilbarri people publicly expressed their dissatisfaction after being "given the white robes", but were beaten by Al with the support of the people and could not find the north, so they gave in. After more than half a year, when they saw that their vitality had recovered a little, they started to make noises again:

"How can a foreign villain rule the country?"

"How can a lecherous dwarf be a ruler?"

Topics like this, and also introduced a candidate named Galen to try to stir up some trouble and hold a formal "King Selection Conference", but was defeated by El with another combination of punches. Then there was a riot in the city against the Southern Margarita Center, but it was just by chance - it was just by chance, absolutely by chance! It was not a calculated time to suppress it!

Kael'thas, who was leading his troops westward from Vizea and planning to go from the northeast to the northwest to protect the territory and the people and to wipe out the remnants of the greenskins, suppressed them with a trick. Some of the rioters escaped and, under the leadership of their prince candidate Galen Kirchis, happened to find themselves in the same place where the remaining greenskins who remained on the land of Estalia after the Liberation of St. Louis were roaming.

Saffron Hills.

It began to fight against the current "Tribe-Estalia United Kingdom" under the banner of "Kingdom Orthodoxy", referred to as the "United Kingdom".

There are also some exiles who fled to the neighboring country of Tirell in the east, such as the anti-tribal faction of the Salvation Society led by "Fighter" Harrington, and the exiles whose interests were harmed by the centralization of power and the reshaping of the system of Aiel, and who were on the list of confiscated properties and had to flee. In Tirell's capital, Miragliano, the main holy place of the two major war churches in the south, also convened an "Orthodox Conference" for exiles, declaring that Aiel, who now occupies Margarita, is a beastman who is good at changing and manipulating people's hearts. He is lustful of virgins and married women, kicks widows' doors, digs up graves of children, and steals children's lollipops... Anyway, he can do anything bad and is unscrupulous!

Now he has seized the throne through violent massacres and disguise and deception, which is an act of absolute evil. He has enslaved millions of Estalia people through his cruel and bloodthirsty barbaric relatives!

The Orthodox Congress called on residents everywhere to immediately rise up against the false king, defend the kingdom's traditions, and welcome back the orthodox royal family...

What? You said Aiel led the beastmen to fight all over the country and defeated the greenskins? That’s how he saved the kingdom?

I don't know if the king's army was resisting resolutely in the early and middle stages! The tribe kept its troops in place and secretly accumulated strength, and finally came out to pick peaches!

You said that the people who fought desperately were the northerners, but the south has already surrendered... The northerners are also Estalia! They also support orthodoxy!

The civil war was almost started because of Margarita, and the Bilbarri people don't want to unite with the "Orthodox Conference" which is mainly composed of southern factions. They hope to promote one of their own people to the top...

Damn, the guy who asked these questions must have received the blue hat's gold shield!

.........

The above are the main problems that Al faces, and these are roughly the ones that are slightly serious.

As for the background, the second largest political, economic and military entity has a vague hostility towards the Margarita Center. In addition, under the instigation of the exiles, the neighboring country Tyrell has recently been increasingly hostile to the newly born United Kingdom, and fleet conflicts, looting and the like have often occurred.

There is no way to cut the Gordian knot quickly, and you can only work slowly and imperceptibly.

Chapter 3: Midnight Moan

After Aiel ascended the throne, he sent all his sons to various places to fulfill the obligation of "guarding one side". As a result, he was too busy to handle it all, so he had to call back the eldest, second and third sons to his side. After half a year of assistance, he finally set up a proper national framework and started it to operate smoothly.

After this, the descendants began to stay in their fiefdoms regularly, and only visited when they reported on their work or missed their father or brothers.

As for Ai'er, he selected the national policy called "Ai'er's New Deal" in the kingdom, which basically includes encouraging childbirth, developing trade, urban planning, local development and construction, etc. Combined with some "advanced experience" of Ai'er and the Omniscient One in mutual prostitution, it injected a wave of vitality into the reconstruction work, and added stability and support to earn points.

But we have to say that as the saying goes, "there is no construction without destruction", it is indeed much easier to create new things after destroying something once. The fact that Margarita is now more stable and harmonious than before is the best proof of this.

And Al, who has been so busy with state affairs and worked so hard for the country and the people, must...

It's unbearable.

This double life of working during the day and partying at night, or partying during the day and working at night, or partying during the day and partying at night, working during the day and working at night soon became too much for Al. He even had the idea several times: "Why not exchange Niu Niu or Lao Er for Margarita, and go to the local area to stay for a while". Even such a taboo as holding the sword upside down could not stop Al.

The main reason is that his status is too high. Apart from the sheep mother who relies on emotions, the centaur mother who relies on strength and emotions, the ladies and wives who are tied together rely on emotions. In this way, Al, a ruler who is both a secular king and a religious leader, and the son of God, can be restrained. Being unconstrained means that he is not bound by any rules.

When Al wants to do something, the entire bureaucracy will start working at the fastest speed to cooperate with the king's will; when he wants to hold a party, the best and most beautiful woman in Margarita can be quickly sent to his bed, but Al will not do that.