Volume 7 Coral Chapter 626 Study
"Snake...Sir Snake?"
Neil secretly thought that this name was very strange, but he pretended to be calm and asked:
"What do I need to do for you to gain that 'wisdom'?"
"Find a chance and go to your uncle's study."
Chen Lun said calmly.
"To Uncle Miller's study...?"
Neil couldn't help but be stunned.
This matter was indeed very dangerous for him. After all, books were not only valuable, but also had certain symbolic meanings.
This is a high-level resource that every ruler is qualified to master.
Except for the direct descendants of the family and meritorious officials, no one else is qualified to touch even the most useless book.
If Neil was found to have entered the study without permission, it would most likely not be as simple as a beating...
But compared to what Neil had originally guessed, such as murder, arson, or cruel sacrifice, this was too simple.
"No problem! I'll do it, Lord Snake!"
Neil took a deep breath and nodded heavily in agreement.
At this moment, he suddenly thought of something and frowned.
Tomorrow is the monthly High Mass. Uncle Miller will stop patrolling the villages in Blackhorn Territory and return to the castle, leading his children including Krufok to the Church of Redemption to attend the service.
For a long time afterwards, I didn't have the chance to enter the study again.
Neil was born into a noble family after all, and he knew that there was no time to lose, so he decided to go to the study while it was still night!
"Sir Snake, I will act now..."
Neil said softly.
"very good."
He only heard a brief response, and then the voice fell silent.
Neil rubbed his face and tried to cheer himself up.
It was more than ten seconds later that the action began.
He first simply cleaned up the blood and dirty clothes on his body, then went to the yard outside and drew some freezing cold water from the well to wash himself, which also calmed his inner restlessness.
During this time, he made a plan in his mind.
After cleaning, Neil changed his clothes and quietly left the residence.
Following the familiar dark corners, he successfully avoided the guards who were patrolling with torches, slipped into the side building of the castle, and gently opened the door of the old butler Rolf at the corner of the first floor.
The key to the study is only owned by the old butler, besides the eldest son Kelu!
Fortunately, Neil knew that the butler was old and had a light sleep, so he was extremely careful and found the key hanging on the wall in the dark.
He held his breath and moved extremely slowly. It took him nearly ten minutes before he quietly took the key and successfully left.
Hiding in the corner outside the side building, Neil was sweating profusely and breathing heavily.
"Good! Once we get the key, we're halfway there!"
He immediately put on a stern face, quickly entered the castle, and climbed up the wooden stairs to the third floor in one breath.
Apart from Uncle Miller's bedroom, there is only a study here.
Neil's heart was beating fast and his nerves were extremely tense.
Fortunately, he did not panic. He calmly took out the key and inserted it into the study door lock.
There was a slight clicking sound.
Neil flashed into the study and gently closed the door with his backhand.
Only then did he realize that his hands were shaking.
The temples were beating rhythmically and forcefully because they were so tense.
"Snake... Lord Snake, I have completed your mission."
Neil said cautiously.
A chuckle soon sounded in his mind.
"good."
Chen Lun used the crystal that was parasitic in Neil's body to expand his perception, covering every corner of the study, exploring valuable information.
Soon, Chen Lun finished scanning the few books on the bookshelf, about two hundred or so...
Chen Lun was quite disappointed.
Because these books do not record any information about the mysterious world, at most they only contain a few words about the Church of Redemption.
However, he soon discovered valuable correspondence in two secret compartments under the desk.
Several of the letters record Miller's communication with Pastor Jordan regarding the baptism process of his six knights this year.
According to Neil's understanding of this world, Chen Lun knew that "Knights" were the backbone of wars between territories and even kingdoms and empires.
They are often of noble birth, or at least have some connection with the nobility, and have received proper education and training since childhood.
At the beginning, they need to serve as "Knight Squires" and train themselves beside real knights or nobles. When their physique and swordsmanship have reached a certain level, they need to go to large cities of a duchy or larger size to be baptized in the Church of Redemption there.
Only then will he be eligible to receive the honor and officially become a knight.
Knights are not just the lowest level of noble title, with corresponding territories and population, they will also gain a leap in strength.
It is no problem to defeat ten with one.
Chen Lun was very surprised by this. This kind of "leap" was very familiar to him. It was like a mortal stepping into a mysterious realm and becoming a transcendent.
But in fact, the knight is not a supernatural being.
They are still ordinary people, but they possess physical fitness that surpasses ordinary people, and most importantly, extremely superb fighting skills!
"It seems that it is not the effect of the potion, or the influence of the mysterious substance. Interesting... The knights of the outer continent, judging from their strength alone, are definitely comparable to the royal city guards trained by the Trisur Empire, but the knights here do not have firearms. They can gallop freely on the battlefield with just a cross sword."
Chen Lun was quite interested in this.
He also guessed that the most important point in becoming a knight is the "baptism ceremony" in the large church of salvation!
This is the key to their rapid growth in strength!
But the information is limited, and Chen Lun doesn’t know what it is yet.
Among Miller's letters, there were several secret letters that caught his attention.
That was what Miller had been conspiring with his good friend Baron .
Baron Carl is the lord of Libo Territory, which is adjacent to Blackhorn Territory in the northeast.
Miller planned to join forces with them to attack the Yadan Territory in the southeast, occupy and divide it, and expand his own strength...
"Mr. Snake ?"
Neil stood in the dark for more than ten seconds and couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
Soon, he heard the male voice saying:
"There is a secret compartment under the right drawer under the desk. Open it and read the fifth letter from the beginning."
Neil was stunned at first.
Then he walked forward obediently and did as he was told.
Sure enough, he found the secret compartment and discovered a thick stack of envelopes inside after opening it. Following the instructions of Lord Snake, Neil carefully opened the fifth envelope and read Uncle Miller's conspiracy letter in its entirety.
There was disbelief in Neil's eyes.
He didn't expect that this uncle's ambition was far greater than he imagined!
After all, within the Kingdom of Morris, it is strictly forbidden for lords to attack each other... If Uncle Miller does this and is exposed, his entire family will be exiled!
Suddenly.
There were footsteps outside the study.
Neil's face changed drastically.
He hurriedly put the letter back into the secret compartment, then hid in the corner as quickly as possible, between the bookcase and the wall.
Next second.
The door of the study was opened from the outside.
"Father, private fighting is strictly prohibited in the kingdom. If we are discovered..."
Came the voice of Kelu, the eldest son of the Dutt family.
Neil didn't dare to peek and could only listen to the conversation silently.
Yet he held his breath, his heart beating fast.
Uncle Miller actually came back early!
The accident made him break out in a cold sweat.
Immediately, Miller's deep voice was heard:
"Kelu, my child, rules are designed to be broken... Now is a special period. Your grandfather once served Count Franco. A few months ago, I received accurate information from the Franco family that the Glorious Empire is about to go to war with the Mera Empire. The Grand Duke of Rainbow Island is preparing to respond to the call of King Moens II and go to the front line. Now is a critical period for recruiting people."
Miller paused.
Then there was the sound of flint striking and a kerosene lamp being lit.
The sofa creaked, and then Miller continued:
“So no matter how we small lords fight among ourselves, the Grand Duke of Rainbow Island will not care. As long as the final winner can obediently apply for the recruitment and join his army, then everything will be forgiven... and he can even receive corresponding rewards based on his strength!”
"I see. If we can really take over Yadan Territory, we will not only have more people and land, but we can also get more rewards from the Grand Duke of Rainbow Island!"
Kelu's excited voice came.
He was silent for a few seconds , then asked cautiously:
"But father, besides Uncle Thomas and Uncle Singh, you only have thirteen knights under your command. Can they handle the upcoming battle?..."
"Don't worry. I have already made an agreement with Pastor Jordan. After the mass tomorrow, you will follow Xiz and the other six to Rainbow City to complete your baptism at the Redemption Cathedral and become a true knight."
Miller laughed lowly.
"That's great! Thank you, Dad!"
Kelu said excitedly.
The father and son continued to have an in-depth discussion on this topic for a while before ending the conversation and leaving.
Neil was sweating profusely and didn't dare to make a sound.
He didn't breathe a sigh of relief until the kerosene lamp was blown out and the study door was closed again.
"Come out here! You bastard!"
With a loud shout, Neil's scalp exploded.
The next second, he felt a big hand pinching his neck, and his whole body was pulled out of the gap uncontrollably.
Bang!
Neil felt the world spinning, and then he fell heavily to the ground.
In the darkness, there is only faint moonlight.
He saw the dark outline of Uncle Miller and the sinister look on his face.
Kelu stood aside, shocked and angry.
The moment he walked out of the study just now, he found that his father's eyes were fixed on the floor at the door, where there was a faint footprint!
Then I saw my father suddenly turn around and drag a figure out from the corner of the bookcase.
Neil!
This guy actually hid in the study the whole time and eavesdropped on the conversation between me and my father!
Damn it!
"Kill him! Father!"
Kelu said angrily.
"If the truth is exposed, we're done for!"
Miller Dutt did not reply, but with a swish, he pulled out the shining British Lion Sword from his waist.
"Neil, my good nephew, why are you in my study?"
Miller gave a gentle smile.
Neil opened his mouth and sweat broke out.
He did not rashly reveal the existence of Mr. Snake, so he lied:
"Uncle, I, I want to read a book."
"Yes, that's right. Many knights don't like reading, but in fact books can broaden your horizons and cultivate virtues... I wish Fok could be half as diligent as you."
Miller shook his head half in approval, half in emotion.
But his eyes suddenly turned cold.
"But you shouldn't have taken it upon yourself to open the study door with a stolen key and overheard things you shouldn't have heard."
"Uncle, I'm sorry! I was wrong, I won't tell anyone!"
Neil was extremely nervous. He stared at the sword with wide eyes and spoke stutteringly.
"Of course you won't tell anyone, Neil."
Miller's eyes were meaningful.
Neil suddenly felt a chill and had a bad premonition.
Next second.
Miller had a cold face. In front of Neil's horrified gaze, he pressed his right hand and slashed with his sword, cutting off his thumb.
"ah--"
Neil's scream lasted only a second before it stopped abruptly.
It turned into a dull roar.
His tongue was picked out by the tip of the sword!
