Mount and Blade System: Start from Pioneer Lords.

Chapter 354: Trial World, Here I Come

At the end of January, Derby was already covered in snow, no different from the wilderness.

The prosperous city of Gonda did not become deserted because of the cold. There were still large numbers of caravans and farmers queuing up at the city gate to enter the city.

The silver-armored guards with long spears at the city gate checked people entering the city as usual and collected a reasonable entry tax.

After all, this city is deteriorating every day, and it would cost a lot of money just to repair it. Since these guys who entered the city have experienced the scenery of Gunda City, they naturally have to pay part of the money to jointly maintain the city.

But there are always people who want to avoid paying the money.

"I know the captain of your city guard." This was a merchant caravan from the Persian Gulf Empire. Due to the large size of the caravan, the taxes they had to pay were not to be underestimated even for them, so they wanted to avoid this tax.

"It doesn't matter who you know. This is a principle and a law." The captain of the guards glanced at the businessman with a headscarf on his head and said in a loud voice: "Even if my father comes, he has to pay to enter!"

The merchants who had been watching carefully and quietly paid their money even faster. After knowing that taxes were totally unavoidable, the last glimmer of hope disappeared.

Just then, a convoy came driving by, with dozens of orc warriors who were stronger than bears, and seven or eight burly cavalrymen guarding on both sides. Their expressions were as calm as a lake, but their eyes were extremely sharp. Anyone could tell at a glance that they were tough guys.

In front of the convoy was a blue sun flag, fluttering in the cold wind.

The guards, who were originally in a scattered manner, changed their expressions to one of deep awe and admiration - because this flag was the collar emblem of that adult!
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"

The guards hurriedly drove the caravan away, leaving the city gate wide open for the caravan to pass through. The captain of the guards even trotted over and chatted with the leading barbarian, nodding and bowing. He was so attentive that the people entering the city felt their stomachs churning.

Seeing the convoy disappear from sight, the captain of the guards breathed a sigh of relief, then turned around and said viciously, "What are you looking at? Pay me! You are not allowed in if you don't pay!"

"Where are your principles and laws?" the businessman from the Persian Gulf country sneered.

"Principles?" The captain of the guard sneered:
"Sir Levi is the principle!"

……

After entering the city, the convoy did not stop and headed directly towards the Holy Light Church.

Levi's goal of coming to Gunda this time was simple and clear, which was to complete the Trial of Holy Light and become a legend.

The last time he fought with the demon prince of the abyss, he has been feeling uneasy and always feels insecure.

Moreover, after being promoted to a legend, one can awaken talents and increase lifespan, any of which has unimaginable appeal to him.

An hour later, the convoy from High Cliff Castle drove up to Holy Dove Street outside the Holy Light Cathedral.

"Master Levi, please follow me. Her Highness the Saint has been waiting for you for a long time."

A female priest in a gold-threaded robe had already been standing at the gate of the church. She immediately trotted over and smiled impeccably.

"Please lead the way."

The convoy followed the female pastor into a small path and headed deeper into the cave.

This was Levi's second time visiting the Holy Light Church, but he still couldn't find the way because it was too big. Without someone familiar to lead the way, he might not be able to find the exit even after walking around for four or five minutes.

Finally, the convoy stopped at the side hall for entertaining distinguished guests, and Levi also met Fatih who had been waiting for a long time here.

The other party was still wearing the same saint's robe and bishop's hat, with no expression on her face: "Good day, Levi."

Levi was not surprised by this, knowing that the saint had almost no expression on her face. He had guessed that it was due to some psychological disorder or other reasons, but he did not ask about it rashly.

"Long time no see, Fadil."

The two hugged each other gently and then separated.

After going through so much in the south, the two of them were already friends, so a hug was nothing.

You should know that the current greeting etiquette among the Derby nobles is kissing hands, while some old nobles still follow the ancient kissing etiquette.

"I have prepared a sumptuous meal for you. Please get rid of your fatigue and hunger before we discuss business."

Levi and Fatih walked into a hall, which was obviously where the clergy had their meals. Many people were already sitting at the long tables.

The lord waved his hand and let the barbarians, whose eyes were already wide open, play freely. He and Fatih randomly chose a seat and sat across the table.

"To be honest, I wasn't surprised when I received the letter, but I personally don't recommend you to go." Fatih pondered for something, then spoke: "Although you are powerful, no one of us has been to the New World for thousands of years, and no one knows what happened there."

Frankly speaking, speaking from a clear conscience, she is the Saint of the Holy Light Church. It would be beneficial to her and the entire Church to let people explore what happened in the new world.

But deep down she didn't want Levi to take the risk.

"Although you won't be able to become a legend, with your current strength, Levi, you are already at the top in this world." Fatih picked up a piece of snow cake and took a small bite. Even if there were any residues falling, she caught them with her palm and put them on the plate, preparing to feed them to the pigeons later.

"You've already said that I'm at the top of the world in terms of strength, so would I be afraid of going to a small world without demons?" Levi said casually, but with an unshakable tone.

To be honest, with his current strength, entering a world without magic is simply a dimensionality reduction attack.

"The teleportation array has not been used for a long time. We need to prepare enough magic power, so we may have to wait for a while." Fatih said no more, and said: "During this time, Levi, you can go and prepare."

"No matter if it's items or food, you can bring them over. After all, no one can tell what the situation is like on the other side."

"No problem." Levi nodded. In fact, all the useful things he could think of had already been prepared in the system's inventory.

"But can I bring someone with me?" Levi handed a piece of cake to the little boy on his shoulder, and it was obvious who he was talking about.

Originally he didn't want to bring this little guy here, but since he could talk, he has become more clingy and has to stay by his side every day, even affecting his, Tina and Heather's happy life.

I couldn't persuade her this time, so I brought her here.

"Yes, the teleportation array does not stipulate that only one person can be teleported. It just limits people below the legendary level to enter the new world." Fatih glanced at the little man on Levi's shoulder and no longer paid attention to him. He was a forest elf. Although this kind of elf is extremely rare in this world, it has not completely disappeared.

Levi nodded and lowered his head to concentrate on eating the unique church food. Under the stunned expressions of the clergy of the Holy Light Church, the barbarians who ate and ate without restraint made them clearly understand what a glutton is.

Fortunately, there was no disdainful behavior. These clergymen of the Holy Light Church had good character. Some of them even asked the barbarians if they had eaten enough, which made these big-bellied men feel embarrassed.

……

The so-called wait did not last long. Early the next morning, Levi, who was still sleeping with women on both sides, was startled awake when he saw the woman kneeling in front of him raise her head, revealing the queen's unforgettable beautiful face. Only then did he realize that there was a slight knock on the door.

After a simple tidying up, he opened the door.

"Fatih, do you get up so early every day?"

Looking at the dimly lit sky outside with buildings still indistinct, the lord's eyes were filled with resentment.

I had a rare good dream today, but it was disturbed like this.

Bu Ji, who was sitting on his head, was yawning wildly and rubbing his eyes with his two little hands, but he couldn't open them.

"Levi, going to bed early and getting up early is a good virtue." Fatih curled his lips slightly, then stood up and walked towards a tall building in the distance: "The teleportation array is ready and can be used now."

Levi finally perked up and followed the other person, and the two of them walked into a semicircular hall together.

This building is extremely magnificent, with a dome over twelve meters high. Above it is a beautiful depiction of the story of the "Saint Cutting Flesh", which makes people marvel at the saint's noble character as soon as they look up.

Now many Holy Light Warlocks have gathered in this hall. They are tinkering with something on the floor in an orderly manner. There are lines on the floor, which come together to form an exquisite and complex star pattern.

"The teleportation array is right under this hall. We are now checking to see if there are any problems. After all, it has not been used for thousands of years." Fadil explained, and then continued: "Levi, wait a moment. I will go prepare some things first and come back later."

After saying that, the other party left, and the lord simply wandered around the hall with little Buji.

He could feel an unimaginable amount of magical power under his feet. Only this level of magical power could support cross-border teleportation.

He was so bored that he was just thinking of finding someone to play the dragon gate formation with to kill time, but he was interrupted from his thoughts by someone.

"Sir, please move aside. A magic node under your feet seems to be slightly blocked. I need to check it." A middle-aged warlock who came here along the pattern of the floor looked apologetic.

"Ah...oh." The lord quickly made way with Xiaobuji, but soon someone else came to him with an apologetic look on his face.

Looking at the busy group of people and then looking at himself doing nothing, Levi suddenly realized that he was a little redundant. He could only come outside the hall with understanding, staring at the sun gradually rising on the horizon, but he was soon stunned by a person walking towards him.

"F...Fatire." Levi asked in disbelief, "What are you doing?"

No wonder he made such a fuss.

Instead, Fadil, who had just left, had changed her clothes - the loose saint's robe was replaced with tight and exquisite leather armor, showing her curvy figure to the fullest, with an exquisite lady's long sword hanging on her waist. The only thing that had not changed was that her eyes were still covered with a piece of gold lace. But this made the other party feel absurd, both holy and decadent.

"Levi, I will go to the new world with you." The other party said as a matter of course.

Levi was puzzled as to why Fatiel had such an idea, and said helplessly: "I'm not saying anything bad about you, but if the new world is not a world without magic, then it's fine. What are you going to do in a world without magic?"

Except for Bergdorf, a melee warrior who goes against the mainstream, in fact, 99% of magicians have physical fitness slightly better than ordinary people, but they are definitely not comparable to elite warriors.

Therefore, Levi doubted whether the sword on Fatih's waist could kill a little white rabbit.

He almost said it clearly, don't hold him back!

"Don't underestimate me. My swordsmanship is actually not worse than that of the court swordsman. What's more, I am going to the new world with you this time to familiarize myself with it first, so that I can complete the goddess' trial mission when I enter again in the future." Fatih actually told part of the lie.

The main reason was that she was unwilling to let Levi bear everything alone. As the saint of the Holy Light Church, she was also obligated to solve this problem.

And it’s not that she can’t help at all. Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but touch the cloth on her temples.

"Does His Holiness the Pope and that gentleman know?" Levi asked.

He did not say the name directly, because it was obvious that the news that Saint Igo was still alive was still a secret and only a few people knew about it.

"Solving the problems of the New World is the unshirkable responsibility of the Holy Light Church." Fatih said softly.

"Okay." Levi knew he couldn't persuade the other party. He found that this saint was a bit like him, that is, stubbornness! Once she made up her mind about something, even the nine-headed dragon couldn't pull her back.

"Your Highness, the teleportation array has been repaired. There are only a few nodes that are slightly blocked because they have not been used for a long time. They can be used after they are cleaned up."

A Holy Light Warlock came to report.

The two walked back to the hall. The patterns on the ground were all flowing with blue light, just like flowing water. It looked like a dream.

All the Holy Light Warlocks had left, leaving only a gray-haired cardinal standing in front of a jade pillar half a person's height. He began to ask questions.

"Your Highness, do you need to prepare anything else?"

"No." They both shook their heads at the same time.

"Then stand on the star in the center of the teleportation array, and I will activate the magic array to teleport you to the trial world."

The old bishop patiently asked the two of them many times about their wishes. After all, once the transmission began, it could not be reversed. When he received the unchanging answer, he nodded slightly, placed one hand on the jade table, and chanted an ancient and mysterious spell.

The moment the chanting ended, a holy light descended from the sky and enveloped both of them.

"Hold me!" Levi felt a pulling sensation and subconsciously held Fatih and Buji's hands tightly.

In just a blink of an eye, the three of them disappeared in the hall. The cardinal was the only one left in the hall. He looked at the statue of the goddess next to him with his weathered eyes and whispered a blessing.

"May the goddess bless you."

(End of this chapter)