He is the Lord of MC, not the God of Light!

Chapter 109 109. Leo is captured

Gail and Markov's eyes met, and this moment seemed like a thousand years in Gail's eyes.

His gaze shifted from Markov to the majestic and legendary invincible Paladins of the Silver Armor Pillar of the Dawn beside him.

It was all him, them, and many old acquaintances from Songlan City!
In fact, the last time we met was just over two months ago!

"It's really you! Markov! And you guys! Harun..."

Gale looked at Markov with some surprise, while Uriel beside him frowned slightly and spoke in a heavier tone.

"The Dawn Cult decrees that you should refer to your position when working! Old sir, this is the Knight Commander of the Silver Armor Pillar of the Dawn Cult."

"You should call him Captain Markov or Paladin Markov!"

Gail's heart stagnated, and when he looked at Markov and Harun again, he felt that they had become particularly dazzling and distant.

"Captain Wu Lier, there's no need to be so harsh. Many people in Gale and Songlan City are old acquaintances of ours."

Markov chuckled and waved his hand.

"Strictly speaking, not long ago, we were comrades."

Gail was a clerk of the Phobos family a long time ago. After the Phobos family encountered trouble, Gail did not want to leave Songlan City because of his old age.

So he withdrew from the Phobos family and did not continue to follow Ian like Markov and the others.

In this regard, Markov is not like Lacia, who holds resentment towards those who left the Phobos family.

Everyone has the right to seek benefits and avoid harm. They are not slaves who have signed an indenture, so it is understandable that they flee when disaster strikes.

However, from then on, they will be clearly separated and are no longer old friends who can chat with each other casually.

Ian said.

Loyalty is not absolute, it is absolutely disloyal!
The atmosphere on the field was strangely awkward. Not only Gale, but many people in the crowd looked at Markov and his former comrades with complicated eyes.

Even many of the people were in a daze.

When the Phobos family was around, they treated them very well, so they naturally would not forget them.

It’s just that this is the case right now…

It's so complex that it's hard to describe.

"Long time no see, Gail."

In the end, it was Markoff who broke the silence first. He didn't intend to get off the horse. He sat on the horse and asked with a chuckle.

"How are you feeling lately?"

Although it sounded like a greeting between old friends, Gale could tell there was a sense of distance in the tone.

He opened his mouth, but finally smiled bitterly and nodded:
"Very good... Markov... Captain."

"That's good."

Markov nodded slightly and said softly:
"After leaving Songlan City, Master Ian still missed you very much. Fortunately, no violent nobles took over Songlan City. If I remember correctly, no nobles have settled here yet."

"Thank you for your concern, Master Ian. No nobles have moved in yet."

Gale tried his best to keep calm and said slowly:
"I heard from the soldiers who escaped that the leader of the Dawn Cult was called Markov. We didn't think much of it at the time... we just thought it was a coincidence..."

"Captain Markov, congratulations..."

After that, the atmosphere fell into a strange silence again.

It wasn't until the awkward silence made Gail feel uncomfortable that he reluctantly changed the subject.

"Master Ian... and Butler Leal and the others, are they okay?"

"pretty good."

Markov cheered up and said proudly:

"After arriving in Blackwater City, Master Ian received the oracle of the Dawn and became the Dawn's agent in the mortal world."

"Under the guidance of the Dawn, the Dawn Cult was founded. Following the name of the Dawn, the people were liberated, miracles were bestowed, and forces were united to fight against the demons."

"Master Ian is already His Holiness the Great and Merciful Pope, the father of countless believers of the Dawn Cult."

"My adoptive father is now the Cardinal of the Dawn Cult, in charge of judgment, and Lacia has become the Chief Judge of the Black Book Pillar."

"Everyone is doing well..."

Gail had mixed feelings. He couldn't tell whether he was happy for Ian and the others, or regretted his decision.

After a long time, he lowered his head and said awkwardly:

"That's good... I hope His Holiness is alright."

Markov glanced at the sky and decided not to waste any more time.

Songlan City has been taken, and there are only a few cities left before we reach the royal capital.

Furthermore...

It seemed that he had nothing to say to old friends like Gale.

More than two months ago, after the gate of Songlan City divided the two parties with different choices into two, he should have understood that even if they met again in the future, he would probably not have the mood to reminisce about the past.

They are now people from two different worlds.

Returning to Songlan City, he returned home in glory.

It did make Markov and the others a little proud, but after that period of pride, everything was left with indifference.

Songlan City...

It seems to be no different from other cities.

Now, Markov, more importantly than a knight of the Phobos family, is the leader of the Knights Templar of the Silver Pillar of the Dawn Cult. Even though Lacia and the others have always complained about Markov's lack of intelligence, it's not true that Markov will not grow.

Now, he looks at things more from the perspective of the Dawn Divine Church.

As for the close relationship between the Phobos family members...

Nor should it be placed on these former comrades who have left the Phobos family.

Today, there are only twenty people in the Phobos family, including Ian.

Thinking of this, Markov even lost the desire to rest in Songlan City and return to the former residence of the Phobos family.

Now that Songlan City has been captured without bloodshed, the next step is to let Father Matthew and other clergymen of the White Pillar take over.

Their westward expedition and the holy war of the Dawn Cult still need to continue.

"Gail, the clergy of the White Pillar will come to manage Songlan City later, so you don't have to worry."

Markov said softly:

"The work of distributing land to the nobles, as promised by the Dawn Cult, was also carried out by them."

"If the people of Songlan City encounter any unfair treatment, they can also speak to them. Under the shining light of dawn, everyone will live a peaceful and tranquil life."

"This is the will and determination of His Holiness the Pope and Dawn."

"We'll leave first. There are still a few cities to be liberated. His Holiness the Pope is still waiting for good news about our great victory in the holy war."

Gale was stunned for a moment, then quickly said:
"Markov... Captain, why don't you go into the city to rest for a while? Everyone in Songlan City heard that the great Dawn Cult is coming, and they prepared a banquet in advance."

"Or... you can go back to the Phobos family's residence. There are always people cleaning there..."

Markov, who had been feeling somewhat disappointed, became completely resolute after hearing these words.

He believed that if Ian were here, he would make the same choice.

The Phobos family is no longer the Phobos family of the past...

Instead of reminiscing about the past, let’s create the future.

"No need!"

Markov shook his head decisively.

"We still have the mission of the Western Crusade, and His Holiness the Pope is still waiting for our victory report."

"Since Songlan City has been incorporated into the Dawn Divine Cult, subsequent work should not be interfered with by us, the Silver Armor Pillar."

"Don't worry, Dawn will treat all children who believe in Him equally."

"We'll leave first. There are still many evil nobles and royal families in the Principality of Birka who are oppressing their people."

"The sooner we liberate all our subjects, the happier Dawn and His Holiness the Pope will be."

After saying this, Markov turned around and shouted:

"Attention all troops! Cross the city! Head for the capital!"

"Yes!"

The army of the Dawn Knights, which had paused for a moment, set out again, with a surging fighting spirit of having conquered another city, and rushed towards the capital where the outcome would be decided in a decisive battle.

Gail stared blankly at Markov riding his horse, passing by him without blinking.

Gradually, it passed the crowd and headed into the city.

Among the crowd, there were many people like Gale who had left the Phobos family for various reasons, and they also lowered their heads and looked at their feet awkwardly.

At this moment, they all had the same intuition.

perhaps……

In the long, long future, until they die.

This brief and awkward exchange with Markov and the others outside Songlan City will be the last in my lifetime.

Now, they are people from two completely different worlds.

"Gail, take care."

Suddenly, Markov's voice condensed into a line and floated into Gail's ears.

This can be regarded as Markfu's, or even Markfu's, last farewell to the past on behalf of Ian and the others.

From today on, after the Phobos family completely disappeared from the world of dawn, the only thing left on the stage was the sacred and supreme religion of dawn.

"Captain Markov, please stay!"

Just as Markov was about to disappear from their sight, Gail suddenly shouted and ran over hurriedly.

He immediately gasped for breath and looked up at Markov.

"Please allow me...we, as former servants of the Phobos family, to do one last thing for Master Ian, our great Pope."

Markov did not stop Gail, but waited quietly for his next words.

Gale took a deep breath, his eyes filled with hatred as he said:

"After our investigation, we found that Leo, the third prince of the Principality of Birka, was the culprit behind the assassination of the Phobos family!"

"So, when that bastard passed through Songlan City, we ambushed him."

"Right now, Leo and his lackeys are in the Pineland City dungeon!"

Markov was stunned for a moment, then said in surprise:
"what?!"

(End of this chapter)