Can't I develop my own character?

'Xia Li' was also being led away from behind, but unlike the others who were being driven away like ducks, she was followed by two bodyguards, as if they were afraid that she would escape.

"Blood sacrifice to the Blood God!!"

The excited cheers of the believers and the panicked shouts of the 'sacrifices' merged into one, making the entire Cazorla Prison extremely chaotic.

Soon, everyone was gathered at the underground altar.

"Suffering and disaster spread like a terrible plague throughout the world. Hypocrites exploit them to elevate their self-image and promote false gods. Only we, believers who uphold the truth, will shatter the hypocritical masks of the world with the will of the Blood God and restore equality to all beings!"

"War, slaughter, blood... these are the truest paths God has bestowed upon mankind to attain glory. My fellow men! Now let us cast aside hypocrisy and pursue the world's supreme truth!"

On the altar, Hart's high-pitched voice echoed all around.

"Truth endures forever!"

"Truth endures forever!"

"Great Doclodes, please bring 'war' to this barren land! Water hope with blood, lead all living beings out of this world of death, and let all things live towards death!"

"Live to die!"

"Live to die!"

A qualified singer, his words are more powerful than a knife. With just a few words, Hart ignited the fire in the hearts of the fanatics in the entire Cazorla prison, and it burned fiercely!

Compared to the carnival of the believers, those who were sacrificed were like lambs to be slaughtered. Although some people tried to escape, it was of no use.

Almost all of these summoned Blood Archbishops are extraordinary beings, and the worst of them have taken magic potions into their bodies. Their physical fitness is much stronger than that of ordinary people.

"Don't panic, lost ones! You should be happy." Hart stood on the altar, looking at those who were pushed around it. "You have dedicated your lives to the great Blood God. His power will break the boundary between reality and illusion and descend upon us. From now on, the August Empire will usher in change. And you are the fuel that fuels this change for the empire. Burn yourselves to illuminate everyone!"

Hart was immersed in his own speech. Although he was trying hard to weave a beautiful world, he was not the one being sacrificed, so those people certainly did not appreciate it.

But resistance was meaningless. Soon someone was killed, and blood splattered on the stairs covered with bones, scaring the others so much that they dared not say a word.

Resist and die instantly.

If you don't resist, there might still be hope...although this hope is extremely slim.

"Bring her up here!"

Hart waved.

Soon, 'Xia Li' was sent to the stairs of the altar by two extraordinary people.

"Come up, Charlie. You are different from them. You will witness everything."

'Xia Li' walked up the stairs expressionlessly until she reached the altar.

"Very good, you don't seem panicked at all. Your mentality is like that of a warrior entering the battlefield. The great Blood God will surely like you."

"What exactly are you going to do?" asked Charlie.

"What?" Hart smiled. He looked to be a man in his fifties, his face wrinkled and covered in mysterious blood streaks. "Didn't you hear? A blood sacrifice to the Blood God. The August Empire has become corrupt, and a bloody fire is needed to burn it away, to eliminate its flaws and usher in a new life."

"People always think that war is a disaster, something to be prevented, but they don't realize that those who try to manipulate war for their own benefit are the real culprits. War has always been pure. It cheers the brave and bestows glory on the victors. It is also fair, because under the empire's corrupt system, only in the face of war and slaughter are all people equal!"

"If a war breaks out, and you have no control over it, how can you guarantee it will be fair?"

Hart raised the corner of his mouth: "Death is fair to everyone."

"So all you want is to kill."

"Whatever you say, it's just like you're in the arena. Fairness is based on something. At least war gives those who are already desperate a choice, doesn't it? Charlie, do you know why you're treated so favorably? Because your soul, will, and magical adaptability make you a natural sacrifice. The great Blood God Doclodes will surely like you."

"I advise you not to try to escape. The Blood God doesn't care whether your blood bleeds on the ground or remains in your body. Do you understand?"

'Xia Li' said nothing, walked to the middle of the altar, looked at the blood-red sword, and then stood there obediently.

[Job transfer quest in progress...]

Hart was stunned.

It was the first time he had seen such an obedient sacrifice.

No, you didn't run away when I told you not to? Or why don't you try and at least respect us so-called 'pagans'?

Looking at 'Charlie' standing calmly on the altar, Hart felt something was not right. But then he realized that she was just a mortal, and even if she was better at fighting than the average person, she could not be their opponent.

Perhaps he was already too scared... Hart didn't think much about it. He said to someone, "Notify everyone and activate all the formations immediately."

"Yes!"

...

The sudden outbreak of battle caught everyone off guard, including Ryan.

Although he had doubts about the contents of the letter provided by Kesha, he had no way to verify it. Unexpectedly, what he suspected actually happened. The Kaint army would attack the city not tomorrow, but early this morning!

At five o'clock in the morning, when the city guards were exhausted, they took advantage of the cover of darkness to launch a sudden attack. The Berman City Guards were unable to react at all in the first place.

When the war broke out, thick smoke mixed with the smell of gunpowder had already poured into the city from the south gate with the wind and waves. The occasional roar could be heard in the night, and more and more households lit up their lights.

Ryan's first reaction was to open the game and see the scene of 'Charlie' being taken to the altar.

The flares were not meant for the Kainte army itself, but for the people in the city.

The war started, and the sacrifice began as expected, but it seemed that there were other formations connected to it.

Ryan called Jonathan immediately.

"Damn it! These Cairnt soldiers are so shameless! They actually set a trap for us. Ryan, act according to the plan. You lead the sheriff and make sure to maintain order!"

The original plan was for the Fire Covenant to cooperate with Casradi to eliminate Bill, the imperial parasite, and quickly seize control of Berman City. However, considering that Bill has been planning for a long time, the battle of Edburgh may not be that simple.

Therefore, most of the members of the Fire Covenant had to rush to Edinburgh. As for Ryan, it was enough for him to fulfill his duties as the director of the Administrative Bureau.

Ryan left the house and soon received the news brought back by Bloody Clothes.

She was originally staring at Kesha, but the latter suddenly left the bookstore not long ago.

Xueyi failed to keep up with Kesha, and now she is nowhere to be found.

Ryan didn't care. This woman had problems all over her body. She was too mysterious and powerful. He didn't have time to pay attention to her now that the army was attacking the city.

"Where are the Glucks?"

"The captain and the others are waiting outside the city, awaiting orders from the Lord."

"Ah, very good."

Although there were only two thousand of them, Ryan felt reassured. He only had to wait for Casradi to finish off Bill. Once the Berman army launched a counterattack, the Kainte army, already under pressure on the front lines, would inevitably be vulnerable. With a single command, how could they lose?

While thinking, Ryan drove to the administrative office.

The people under his command were very conscious and knew that once the battle started, the security in the city would inevitably be in chaos, so basically everyone who could come came.

"Everyone!" Ryan gathered everyone together. "With the invasion of foreign enemies, Berman City is in great danger. But don't worry, Her Royal Highness the Princess is already thinking of a solution! Our mission is to maintain the situation in the city as much as possible, and even to form a defense force to assist in the battle if necessary!"

"I know you're worried, but please think carefully. Her Highness is here. How many chances will you have in your life to fight alongside her? Imagine! We're not nobles, but when we stand beside Her Highness, she will trust each and every one of us as she would a knight. When the enemy is repelled, the Empire will remember Berman City, and Berman City will remember every member of the Administrative Bureau!"

"As for Kosothoa, or Nad City, who are they? They are a group of cowards who are a disgrace to the empire!"

"Chief, is Her Royal Highness the Princess really still in Berman City?" a sheriff asked doubtfully.

Casradi's whereabouts have been very secretive these past two days. Most people have no idea where she is. Some even think that she left early because she was worried that the war would spread to Berman City.

"Of course, she's here, and she's doing something that could turn things around."

"What are you thinking about? The princess is here, there's nothing to be afraid of!"

"That's right, Her Royal Highness the Princess is here, there's no reason to retreat!"

"Let those Kainites see that the wrath of the Empire will eventually make them repent for their actions today."

After some encouragement, I'm surprised at how effective it was.

This was also the first time Ryan had done something like this. It turned out that Imperial Glory was still effective for 'civil servants' like them.

After all, the identity of a princess is always somewhat special. If the emperor were here, Ryan suspected that they would have a brain storm.

Soon, the sheriffs set out to maintain law and order in Berman City.

At 5:30 in the morning, the sky was already getting light, and the roar of war became clearer and clearer. Every moment was a torment for the people in Berman City.

Ryan took the time to check on 'Xali'. The sacrificial operation in Cazorla Prison had already begun. Hart was leading a group of believers in chanting, and the number of sacrifices required for the job transfer mission was increasing rapidly, currently approaching 8000.

The war had just begun, so there was no need to wait until the battle was over for the sacrifice to be completed successfully.

Then, 'Xia Li' changed her job to Blood Knight, what else?

The fundamental purpose of this sacrifice did not seem to be to hide the profession. Ryan recalled what Hart had said, and it seemed that the Blood Archbishop was longing for "war" itself.

Can war be desired?

After switching to the character interface of 'Xia Li', the scene that came into view was what 'Lin Qi' saw.

The Gate of Janus did not act together with Casradi. After the Blood Bishop began to rejoice, Leah ordered all Janus believers lurking in Berman City to take action and carry out the "purification" of the Blood Bishop.

'Lin Qi' also participated in this battle. Her target was the Blood Cult members wandering around Cazorla Prison. After the signal of war was turned on, countless Blood Cult members suddenly appeared in the entire Berman City. The number was far more than when the Dark Hand caused trouble before.

These people were just trying to buy enough time for the sacrifice, and Hart gave them only one order, which was to go completely crazy!

Fanatical believers who have lost the constraints of morality and law are undoubtedly terrifying. Although more than 90% of them are not even extraordinary people, they can do things like murder and arson without extraordinary powers. With a fire and a gun, they can kill from one end of the street to the other!

In this situation, the Administrative Bureau alone could not achieve complete suppression. If the Janus Gate had not intervened, the situation would have gotten out of control long ago.

Swish!

In the twilight of dawn, the evil spirits shuttled between the morning light and the shadows. They could appear from the shadows of any target at any time and take their lives silently.

The Silent Sisters who formed a hierarchical suppression were like a life harvester on the battlefield. Lin Qi's cold killing undoubtedly had a huge positive impact on the upcoming sacrifice.

the other side.

Fighting also broke out in Edinburgh.

Bill didn't seem to anticipate that Casradi would suddenly attack, or even that war would suddenly break out, because according to the agreed time, it should have been tomorrow... So why didn't anyone notify me about the siege?!

But the reality did not give Bill extra time to think. Casradi led his men straight to Castle Edinburgh. Under the escort of the Royal Guards and the Fire Covenant, the castle guards they met along the way were suppressed without even a chance to resist.

But the first gunshot still broke the tranquility of Edinburgh. Bill, who received the news, immediately mobilized the city guards to start blocking the fight. The two sides fought for more than ten minutes without even saying a word.

Casradi has already determined that Bill is a traitor, or is colluding with other countries. No matter who is behind it, she is determined to capture Castle Edinburgh.

Even if Bill had not committed treason, Casradi did not intend to miss this opportunity tonight.

The reason is simple, she needs to take control of Berman City.

The evidence against Bill that Jonathan handed to her was enough to nail the mayor to the cross. Casradi didn't even plan to leave any survivors. The situation was urgent, and she no longer worried about who was behind Bill. Taking Berman City was the safest option.

So the battle became intense as soon as it started.

"Where are the people? Where have they gone?"

In the castle, Bill roared angrily as he saw Casradi's troops getting closer and closer.

Something is wrong, maybe even nine out of ten!

Half of the castle's guards were gone, and the generals in charge of the city's defenses were absent. What on earth was going on?!

"Where did that idiot Grove go?!"

"Report, Grandpa, Colonel Grove is missing."

The housekeeper ran over and shouted in panic.

"What do you mean disappeared? Dead?!"

"No, there's no one in his residence, and the city guards originally stationed near the castle have all been transferred away!"

"How can it be???"

Bill had a look of disbelief in his eyes.

He still didn't know what happened, but Cainte suddenly attacked the city, Grove and his men disappeared, and Casradi broke into the castle. All these things were out of control overnight. This obviously meant one thing - he was being plotted against!

"Damn Kesha, it's her, it must be her!"

A brief thought flashed through his mind, but Bill didn't have time to think about it. After giving the others the order to hold on to the death, Bill prepared to evacuate from the back of the castle.

But as soon as he jumped off the castle, he was attacked head on by Jonathan's fiery club.

Boom!

"I've been waiting for you for a long time, Bill!"

"Jonathan!" Bill shouted as he jumped back to avoid the attack. "Jonathan, do you know what you are doing? I am the mayor of Berman City and the Imperial Viscount!"