Chapter 871 - 226: Dusk
After listening to Nobu’s words, Viscount Ola’s expression did not change much; he nodded and said:
"No problem, I understand."
The understated words carried an unavoidable fatigue.
This world changes so drastically every day that even a viscount like him finds it hard to adapt.
"I will make those Black Rope Sect believers leave here. No matter what, I am Du Lan; as long as I’m alive, that’s it." Ola affirmed, "This can probably express my loyalty to the Princess."
Nobu smiled and said, "Of course, Viscount, later you can bring yourself and your family over to receive the baptism, any time is suitable."
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After the Viscount left, the Black Rope Sect quickly lifted the blockade near the church, seemingly having received orders from the Viscount.
Once again the streets were completely blocked, and these people had been waiting outside since the Black Rope Sect began the blockade, constantly attempting to break through.
Even though they fear the Black Rope Sect, they also fear losing their lives; those infected with the plague don’t die slowly but rather suddenly, at an unexpected time.
There are no apparent symptoms; according to city doctors, the symptoms of the plague lead to heart failure and sudden death.
The doctor who disclosed this conclusion also suddenly died while eating lunch at noon.
Such situations vary greatly among individuals.
Some people can live a long time, even with their skin rotting to the point of exposing bones; others die shortly after contracting the plague.
Adis stayed in the church, going nowhere, kneeling before the idol repeatedly praying, believing that escaping this time was entirely due to God’s favor.
"Our family was destroyed by the Black Rope Sect. I saw with my own eyes my brother being killed by them; their cruelty was beyond imagination." Angisun, kneeling and bowing his head beside him, spoke calmly,
"My strongest desire for escape is revenge. Could you speak to the High Priest to give me a batch of weapons? Tonight, I will personally destroy the Black Rope Sect’s church and hang their Great Sect Leader’s head in the center of the square."
Adis opened his eyes and turned his head to say, "I know you want revenge, I do too. My son died of the plague. I stood outside the Black Rope Sect’s church all night; they didn’t acknowledge me. The next day when I returned dead, my son passed on his bed."
"He was only ten; I thought I didn’t need him that much until he died, and I realized a part of my life went with him."
"But don’t rush; the High Priest said he would take care of it, let’s wait, I believe him."
There are plenty who hate the Black Rope Sect in Du Lan, and Angisun is definitely one of the most resentful. Initially, their Antu Commerce Association was opposed to the Black Rope Sect, but eventually, few from the Antu Clan survived; most died or fled.
Angisun took a deep breath: "I can wait, but the others can’t. Later I’ll personally go to the High Priest; do you want to join me?"
Borrowing weapons from the All Beings Sect isn’t easy, but fortunately, Adis is a believer of the All Beings Sect, and his identity seems somewhat special, so he can leverage this relationship.
Moreover, they won’t attack in the name of the All Beings Sect; presumably, the High Priest would be willing to lend weapons.
Some remnants from the Antu Commerce Association guided him after his death, reached out to him, and connected.
They have many people but lack weapons; key city sectors are controlled by the Black Rope Sect, making hiding difficult.
The church always seemed crowded, even by dusk, and more people continued to arrive.
Meanwhile, they kept expanding the church, buying surrounding houses and renovating them, making it two to three times larger than when they first arrived.
The pace of accepting believers wasn’t fast because specific procedures must be followed, like the baptism oath, so it couldn’t be expedited.
Finally.
Dusk had not yet reached night when firearm sounds rang out in the street, followed by screams from the crowd, causing the previously congested crowd to scatter.
"Looks like they couldn’t hold back," Yifa smiled, hearing gunfire, and walked outside, each step heavy, as the Great Sword he carried was equivalent to his entire body’s weight.
Black Rope Sect couldn’t wait any longer, especially upon seeing the All Beings Sect recruiting believers so unscrupulously; before evening, they organized manpower to launch an attack, deciding to expel them from Du Lan through violence.
As the gunfire erupted, believers in blue and white clerical attire appeared on the surrounding rooftops, aiming firearms at Black Rope Sect members.
They anticipated this earlier and prepared, with about half the combatants on the surrounding rooftops, ready to respond to Black Rope Sect’s assault.
Their weapons were advanced and sophisticated, but Black Rope Sect had more people; some believers even wore City Guard uniforms under their black clerical clothes.
The City Guard had long been infiltrated by the Black Rope Sect, thus even facing the Viscount, they spoke confidently.
Having absolute Power is the confidence to speak, especially under the plague backdrop, unable to seek help from elsewhere.