Origin Paradise!

Wuhe was somewhat taken aback.

“Having been emperor twice already, even if there’s another chance, it’s really tiresome.” Jiang He said sincerely, “Aya is more than capable of being the combat force, and the strength of the heroes and elites is more than enough. Lao Hei is in charge of administration, you are in charge of intelligence and assassination, Si Ning is in charge of commerce, and the Underworld puppets are acting as the black gloves.”

Jiang He instructed, "The Divine Guard Knights, numbering one thousand, will serve as a standing force, led by A-Da and the other two. From now on, the four-person council will be responsible for operating the Baron's territory."

Wuhe stared in disbelief and said, "Boss, are you not playing with us this time?"

Jiang He smiled faintly, "After the Twelfth Trial, I definitely can't stay here to farm."

As the two were talking, a knight rode up and hurriedly said, "Your Excellency, reinforcements from the territory of Augusta have arrived."

"Ineffective support." Wuhe complained. Without their leader's intervention, Rock Town would have been destroyed by now.

Jiang He's eyes turned slightly cold. The reinforcements arrived at the perfect time, just as the pirates were supposed to have captured Rock Town and started to plunder. Clearly, the pirate leader and the leader of the reinforcements each had their own agenda.

"Go over and have a look."

……

On the hills behind Rock Town.

The thousand knights, clad in gleaming silver armor, stood in perfect formation. Each set of standard magical armor could withstand a dozen or more attacks from enemies of equal strength. This entire force consisted of knights, and any few of them could rival the main force of the Rock Town militia.

The Silver Knights, one of the three major knightly orders, are the backbone of the Marquisate of Augusta.

A young man rode up from the foot of the hill.

The knights immediately began to discuss the matter, creating a noisy commotion.

Rhine Augustus, Marquis Elinoya's fiancé, is now quite well-known throughout the Northern Continent due to Elinoya's unparalleled beauty, noble status, and the Empire's youngest Knight of the Great Achievement.

At the forefront of the knightly order, a hint of disgust flashed in the eyes of the middle-aged knight. If it weren't for the death of the old marquis and the loss of the marquis's family's Holy Knight combat power, Eleanor would never have married the country baron.

Sensing the middle-aged knight's displeasure, a young bishop from the Church of Storms chuckled:

"First of all, Augusta and Augustus belonged to the same family sixty years ago."

"Secondly, our baron has a great legacy that can be passed down to the next generation through bloodline."

"Furthermore, Eleanor is not qualified to choose a high-ranking noble of equal standing unless she is prepared to relinquish her inheritance and territory."

"Finally," the young bishop said with a broad smile, "our Baron Rhine is impeccable in appearance, much better than a middle-aged barbarian, hahaha."

The Silver Captain's forehead veins bulged as he gripped the reins tightly, turning his head and saying in a gloomy voice, "You think I'm a follower of the Storm?"

The young bishop shrugged and said casually, "Don't forget that the Marquis only managed to stop the other two Northern Marquises from coveting the throne by cooperating with our Storm Church's chief archbishop. I was just humiliating you, can't you tolerate that?"

The Silver Leader calmed down, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

The three knight commanders of the Marquisate, as well as the legion commander of the fortress legion, are all knights of great achievements, equivalent to ordinary heroes, and great achievements usually mean nobility.

Deng Deng Deng!

The warhorse arrived at the hill.

A thousand knights turned their gazes toward him. The young bishop was intrigued, but the Silver Commander made no attempt to hide his contempt. A country baron of the rank of Grand Knight, he could be considered a promising young man, but at the banquet he was still not worthy to speak with him.

“Baron Rhine, I am Lady Eleanor’s messenger.”

"I hereby convey the notice from the Marquis that the Baron's territory must enter a state of combat readiness immediately in preparation for the upcoming sea crossing campaign. I look forward to seeing you under the command of the Duke of the North."

"Now, as a reward for your support."

The Silver Commander grinned maliciously, "I hope you will treat the Knights to a good meal and allow us to enter Rock Town to rest."

The young bishop said casually, "A small town like this can't afford to entertain the Knights. If a fight breaks out after drinking, who will explain it to Lady Eleanor?"

"Does refusing them entry really constitute an explanation?"

The Silver Commander looked at Jiang He, and the calmness on the other's face made him feel offended. This arrogance seemed especially out of place coming from a country baron.

"What do you think, Baron Rhein?"

Jiang He's eyes flickered slightly, and she said calmly, "You don't want to live anymore."

The crow on his shoulder cawed loudly, leaving the young bishop stunned. The knights fell silent, exchanging bewildered glances. The Silver Master was initially bewildered, but then finally couldn't hold back his rage.

"you……"

boom!

The oppressive aura of the king descended, and the deaths of billions of lives propelled the king's might to new heights. Unprecedented pressure crushed the warhorse, and the Silver Commander lay prostrate on the ground, his face flushed with rage, his eyes almost bulging out of their sockets. But no matter how much he struggled, he could not get up until his knees shattered from the impact.

The young bishop looked shocked; he seemed to smell the thick stench of blood that permeated the entire hill.

The Silver Guild Leader gritted his teeth and shouted, "Prepare the magic!"

At a single command, the clergy in the Knights immediately began to act. The Church had the freedom to propagate its faith, but in return, the clergy had to cooperate with the local lord's military activities. This was an oath made when the nobles and the Church joined forces to divide the imperial power.

With the priests joining forces and the knights contributing their battle aura, the immortal-level magic, Silver Sword, was being gathered, its power enough to threaten the Holy Knights.

Whoosh!

In Rock Town, the Knight of the Past fired an arrow, its tip coated with primal blood, which suddenly struck the Silver Commander.

In an instant, Jiang Hejun was surrounded by his family.

"Stop!" the Silver Guild Leader suddenly shouted.

Click!

The silver sword shattered, and the knights looked at each other in silence.

The young bishop looked somewhat bewildered.

“After losing the battle, he shamelessly called on the knights to launch a sneak attack. I have disgraced my family.”

The Silver Guild Leader declared righteously, "I don't want to live anymore!"

He decisively held his knight's sword to his neck, and just as it was about to sever his neck, Jiang He reached out and grabbed the "Silver Commander's" wrist, calmly saying:

"You are a true knight, I forgive you."

Baron Rhine!

"It's ridiculous to make such a fuss over such a small matter. Let's rest in Rock Town."

"Thank you for your tolerance and kindness."

The two quickly reconciled. Some knights secretly complained about how inexplicable the conflict was. A few knights seemed thoughtful. It was clear that the captain had considered the distance between himself and the enemy and had ultimately backed down. Only the young bishop was dazed and confused, and there was a hint of fear in his eyes as he looked at someone.

The Silver Knights have moved into Rock Town.

……

Nighttime, Augusteburg.

In the Baron's study, the animal squad surrounded the Silver Captain, scrutinizing him.

Wuhe judged, "The spirit still exists, but it has been suppressed into a corner by the boss. The two souls are not on the same level of resilience. Judging from this, the spiritual talent 'Eternal Soul' is very strong."

"The questioning is in progress," Old Black said as he entered the study. "Some knights from other places or adventurers, who have no local connections, can be replaced with Fiend Soldiers of the same rank."

Si Ning stroked her chin and said, "What about his viscount family? It's easy for A Da and the others to change their appearance for Lao He. One setback can drastically change their temperament, but the family members will probably still notice something is wrong. Besides, the Evil General doesn't have a guardian spirit, which means he can't go all out."

Wuhe said coldly, "Using the Sinful Poison is too conspicuous. This world has the Moon God and the Sky Knight, both of whom are at the peak of heroism. We must act cautiously. I suggest we send out the Underworld puppets and pirates."

“Okay.” Si Ning nodded.

"Alright then," Old Hei said hesitantly.

Zhuang Ya sat in Jiang He's arms and raised her little head.

Jiang He said softly, "I have already handed over the baronies to the four of you. Whether it's the pirate black glove or control of the knights, it's all done casually. You can decide for yourself."

“Agreed,” Zhuang Ya said.

The four-person meeting unanimously approved it.

Jiang He selected several hundred vicious soldiers in the Gluttony Paradise and refined them into Gold Elite and Gold Peak level soldiers, totaling fifty people. If they were properly placed, they would be enough to control the Knights Order. The Knights' energy type is Battle Qi, which requires knowledge from the world of sailing, but it is not too difficult.

"The members of the Knights were familiar with each other."

"The methods and skills commonly used by knights."

"The members' suspicions about this incident."

"My hometown experiences, and the acquaintances I may have."

Jiang He said, "These are all problems that need to be solved."

Si Ning grinned mischievously, "Leave it to me. Bullying golden creatures is what the Abyss Logic Maniac is all about."

Jiang He nodded. He would go to the fortress city with the Knights, at least to obtain the legendary Blade of the End.

Chapter 618 Enjoying Time

three days later.

The Silver Knights embarked on their journey home.

As a result, news arrived halfway through that, in retaliation for the support, the Silver Captain's viscountty had been plundered, and the direct descendants of the family had been almost entirely wiped out. Those who escaped into the forest were also poisoned by the pirates and were all killed.

On the main road, the "Silver Leader" was furious.

As the actor playing the role, Ah San was deeply immersed in the emotions.

That night, the Indians changed their route to pursue the pirates and successfully intercepted them on a plain. The Silver Knights fought a fierce battle with the pirates, and both sides weakened their internal doubters. In the end, the former won.

On the way to Noah, the fortress city at the heart of the northeastern region of the North.

More than 900 knights marched forward in formation. After returning to the fortress, the knightly order would be replenished. Several fierce soldiers of the rank of Grand Knight had already been promoted to captain positions due to their merits in battle.

On horseback, Jiang He finished his study of the ancient books of Fushi and began to handle team affairs to relax.

The Silver Guild Leader himself is to be executed.

The evil spirits and guards were allowed to leave the blessed land.

Ah Er volunteered to become the leader of the Divine Guard Knights, and was granted permission.

Si Ning requested the mobilization of a batch of Yanggang steel to build a port city, which was permitted.

Apart from issues concerning the overall direction and the Gluttony Paradise, everything else is decided by the four-person meeting.

After traveling onward, the fortress city finally came into view.

The city walls are majestic, with magic matrices inscribed inside. Ten alchemical elemental cannons produced by the dwarven tribe are mounted on the city walls. Fortress legion guards stand on either side of the entrance. One can enter the city without hindrance. Strangely dressed adventurers can be seen everywhere. Slave traders whip their ragged slaves. Occasionally, one can see other races.

When the Silver Knights returned, it caused a sensation. The Indian man put on an arrogant and self-important demeanor, which made the young bishop suspicious. As early as the Silver stage, he had mastered the Transformation Technique. Gluttony's control over the extraordinary made it very easy to adjust the physical appearance of extraordinary beings.

"Judging from the commander's words, is there going to be fighting soon?"

Jiang He casually glanced at the roadside, mainly at places like grain merchants' associations and blacksmith shops. He was no novice when it came to war, and he could discern clues from some details.

The young bishop hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "The crossing campaign is aimed at the Sea Serpent Island across the sea. The Imperial Alchemists' Guild has developed a grain that can be grown in sea rocks, so the Sea Serpent Island will no longer be a barren land."

"The empire's ruler is now old, and the princes are restless. The Duke of the North is the maternal grandfather of the second prince. This sea crossing campaign is of great significance, but the pirate court on Sea Serpent Island should not be underestimated."

"War will break out within a month."

Jiang He couldn't help but ponder.

Leaving aside the Moon God of the Sacred World, the number of heroes at the pinnacle in the so-called "material world" is not limited to one person. The Pope of the Heavenly Father Church, the Orc King of the Southern Continent, the Holy Emperor of the Empire, and the strongest adventurer, the Steel Sword Saint, are all among them.

Because of the victory of monotheism, the other eleven churches, while still retaining the name of the true God, are no longer qualified to establish a pope. The highest position is that of the chief archbishop, and the only hero at the pinnacle of the church system is the Pope God the Father.

In fact, the combat power of a Saint Knight is already that of a regional overlord, enough to support a powerful marquis family.

It is worth mentioning that, since the empire originated from the conquered plains of the central province, the supreme leader was first a king, and then an emperor could be crowned under the joint witness of the four borders and the church. Therefore, the successors were only princes.

Suddenly, Jiang He heard a notification tone.

[Side Quest: The Hunter]

[Mission Introduction: Due to the pirates' offense against the Viscount's territory, Marquis Eleanor has requested the Archbishop of Storms to pursue the culprits in order to maintain his authority. The news has been circulating secretly, and after the Archbishop left the fortress city, unknown individuals have hired the Thieves' Guild to carry out an assassination at the banquet.]

[Mission Requirement: Hunt down the mastermind]

[Quest Reward: Sub-Legendary Equipment Upgrade Scroll *1]

[Task Penalty: None]

[Task Time Limit: 3 calendar days]

[Note: The Thieves Guild is an Imperial organization that worships the Hand of Shadows in March. Due to continued attacks from the Monotheistic Church, the guild has sided with the rebels.]