Arcane Age

New Wagt Fort sent an urgent military message. Fourteen surrounding towns were infected with the plague. The number of deaths exceeded 800. The number of infected people has exceeded 10,000. There have been countless casualties among cattle, sheep, and horses!

Leipzig Castle has sent an urgent military message. The plague is raging and there are many dead. Consul Martin has declared a state of emergency for the entire region, but the situation is gradually collapsing!

Hanover City discovered a large number of exiles coming from the north. Survivors told that the entire North County has become a dead land. The exiles are currently undergoing the strictest inspection. Only healthy people can enter Hanover City.

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The Potsdam Palace, the castle of the William family, looks like a square military camp from a distance, with high white walls, blue eaves, clear lines, and a smooth beauty in its roughness.

This is the center and brain of the entire Rhine Federation. Every day, instructions are issued from the Potsdam Palace and conveyed to every corner of the kingdom in an orderly manner.

But now the place is plunged into a busy and confused atmosphere. A great plague broke out without warning and swept across the entire northern region of the Rhine Federation!

This is only the fifth day of the plague outbreak. According to military reports from various places, more than 5,000 people have died, and more than 500,000 people have been infected with the plague. This is already one-thirtieth of the population of the entire Rhine Federation.

On the map of the Rhineland Federation in the hall, black skulls are marked, which represent the places where the plague broke out. It can be seen that no one in the entire northern region of the Rhineland Federation was spared, and the most severe epidemic was in Berlin. New Waggartburg in the North!

Ludwig was a wise king. During the thirty years of his rule, the Rhineland Federation became increasingly prosperous and the country was peaceful and peaceful. This plague was the biggest crisis he had encountered in the thirty years of his rule as a federation.

Plague obviously cannot be fought with swords. The most expert expert in this field is undoubtedly the Church of the Lord of Glory. For thousands of years, it is precisely because of the existence of the Church of the Lord of Glory that large-scale plagues and diseases are extremely rare.

However, following Pope Benton XVIII’s call for a holy retreat, Archbishop Gordia of the Rhine Federation soon led the most elite core of priests and believers to withdraw from the Rhine Federation, and now he still remains in the glory of the highest level of the Rhine Federation. There is only one fifth-level bishop as the main priest.

Although the fifth-level bishop can already be a guest of the nobles, he is obviously not yet able to enter the highest circle of the kingdom. This bishop has served in the highest circles of the federation, including the federal ruler Ludwig, Prime Minister Bismarck, and the head of the Rhine Knights Mauser. Under the gaze of the top big shot, he forced out a smile that was uglier than crying: Lord Ruling, just based on the scale of the plague that is currently known, even in the past heyday, at least one legendary priest was needed to lead an entire group of white-robed priests. , it is possible to complete the purification. Now, except for His Majesty the Pope in the Holy City of Fantini, I am afraid that no one can stop the continued spread of this plague!

Is the weakening of divine power very serious? Ludwig has entered his old age. Although he is still energetic, his white hair and increasingly sagging skin are constantly reminding him of this.

Since the call of Pope Benton XVIII for the Holy Retreat, at least at the highest level of the five kingdoms, the general information about the original contract has become clear, but now it is clear that the original contract has not ended yet, and the divine power of the Lord of Glory is so Dim?

The highest level of magic I can cast now is only a third-level magic. After I cast it, I'm afraid it depends on my luck whether I can cast a second-level magic! said the fifth-level bishop. With a helpless face, it was obvious that as the glory of the Lord of Glory moved further and further away from the world of Orrente, he was still relying on the last bit of inertia to maintain his faith in the Lord.

Looking at it this way, it seems that the church has no hope! Ludwig shook his head in disappointment: What about the magicians? Their power does not seem to have become weaker.

If the Rhine Federation still has an accepting attitude towards the existence of the Church of the Lord of Glory, it has always been relatively repellent towards magicians. Therefore, magicians active in the Kingdom of Knights are very rare. The Potsdam Palace is also one of the most popular places in Europe. The only royal palace in Lunt without a court magician.

But now, Ludwig knows that he must rely on magicians to find out the truth about the plague. Such a large-scale plague is spreading too fast. I am afraid it is not a naturally occurring plague. There must be an enemy targeting the Rhine Federation. This great country!

After Ludwig's words ended, the audience was silent for a long time. Finally, Prime Minister Bismarck broke the deadlock: As far as I know, Duke Demoor of Cooksburg has a daughter who is following the 'Erudition' at the Tower of Thousand Laws. Anthony seeks education.”

Although they have a repulsive attitude towards magicians, everyone present has heard about the first holy place in Orrente, such as the Tower of Thousand Laws, and Erudition Anthony, the president of the Abisfa Council. .

Convene the Federal Supreme Military Council and invite all members of the Federal Parliament to attend! Ludwig issued the order: The Rhine Federation has fallen into a huge crisis. We must unite sincerely and deal with the outside world as one!

Cooksburg is a port city located at the mouth of the Rhine River. Duke Demoor is also the naval commander of the Rhine Federation and controls the only naval fleet. The Demoor family is the original eighteen members of the Rhine League. One of the great lords of the Federation.

Following Ludwig's order to rule, the entire Rhine Federation moved at high speed. Seventeen federal lords and patriarchs of the holy Rhine League contracting families arrived in Berlin in the fastest way and moved into the Potsdam Palace.

There are a large number of various flying mounts on the pasture of Potsdam Palace, including bipedal dragons, griffins, dragon eagles, and thunderbirds. It is these most powerful flying mounts that can make everyone The great lord rushed to Berlin as soon as possible.

Eighteen members of the Rhine League sat around a large round table. They completed this federal supreme military meeting in accordance with the procedures and order used by their ancestors when they established the Rhine Federation.

After receiving the latest news from the great lords, Ludwig was in an even worse mood. The plague was far more raging than in the morning military report, affecting more than five million people, and it had begun to spread from the northern territories. Spreading towards the central and southern parts.

Mr. Demoor, I heard that you have a daughter who studies at the Tower of Thousand Dharmas? Governor Ludwig raised the topic to Duke Demoor, who was sitting third on his left.

Duke Demoore is a very capable middle-aged man. He wears a standard captain's dress. In fact, what he likes most is driving his flagship on the North Sea.

Yes, that is my only daughter Jenna. She has shown extraordinary magical talent since she was a child. I am not that repellent to magic, so I arranged for a magician to enlighten and guide her at home. Jenna was in ten years old She became a high-level magician at the age of six, which is an incredible achievement. She quickly passed the entrance test of the Tower of Thousand Laws and is now studying with the 'Erudition' tutor Anthony. Duke Demore is obviously very proud of it. My daughter is proud.

A fifteen-year-old high-level magician? Your daughter is really outstanding! Ludwig smiled: I wonder if the Duke can contact your daughter. I have a letter that I hope to give to the 'Erudition' 'Your Excellency, I hope they can send magicians to investigate the situation of this plague.

The seventeen members of the Rhine League and the great lords of the Rhine Federation obviously knew the importance of this plague and the weakening of the Church of the Lord of Glory, so no one objected to the magician.

No problem, Jenna left me a magical object. I can contact her at any time in case of emergency! Duke Demore opened a magic brooch, and a light blue magical space appeared on the palm of his hand.

Ludwig's letter was placed into this magical space, the blue light quickly dimmed, and the letter had been transferred to the Tower of Thousand Laws.

In addition to the Tower of Thousand Dharmas, there is also a magic center called the University of Copenhagen in the northern city of Copenhagen. Moreover, the Rothschild family, the owner of the Golden Castle, has always had a good traditional friendship with us. Now we need to extend a helping hand to them! Ludwig said seriously: Obviously, this plague is the conspiracy of the secret enemies. Great lords, I need you to be more vigilant, sharpen your swords, and prepare your war horses. The Rhine Federation will go to war with the enemy at any time. , we Rhine people will never surrender!”

The sacred Rhine League is inviolable, and the glorious Rhine glory cannot be desecrated! All the great lords shouted in unison, their eyes became extremely sharp, and they wanted to use their swords to defend this sacred country!

Your Highness, the ruling lord is convening the highest military meeting, and all seventeen great lords have arrived! In a palace in Potsdam Palace, two maids were reporting the situation to their master.

Don't call me Your Highness the Prince. My father is not the king of this country. Call me Lord Reinhard! The young man named Reinhard is the only son of Ludwig in power, a descendant of the William family. The successor, the name of the ancestor who convened the Rhine League and established the great Rhine Federation was Reinhard. This is the most glorious name!

Ludwig had a son in old age, and the bloodline of the William family continued. Therefore, Ludwig named his son after his ancestor. Reinhardt was his expectation for his son's future.

Reinhard did not disappoint him and the people of the Federation. He was only twenty-two years old and already an eighth-level blood knight, only one step away from the legendary rank.

Although Reinhard is the de facto prince of the Rhine Federation, he has never been arrogant. He picked up a sword at the age of five, climbed on a horse at the age of seven, and entered the Knights of the Rhine at the age of thirteen. In nine years, he gradually Ji Gong is now the fourth knight of the Knights of the Rhine, with a thousand elite direct knights under his command!

Moreover, Reinhard has a good appearance inherited from his parents. He has flowing blond hair, a resolute face, deep-set eyes, and a high nose. His whole person is like an ancient sculpture, full of strength and beauty, and this kind of appearance is harmonious. The figure is exactly what the Rhine people admire most.

Reinhardt was favored by countless aristocratic women, but he kept his integrity and rarely had scandals. He was almost always stationed in the military camp of the Rhine Knights.

Reinhard's image was so glorious that no matter whether his father Ludwig was in power, other great lords and high-ranking nobles, knights of the Knights, or the lowest commoners, they all paid attention to this person. His Royal Highness, the de facto prince, highly appreciates it and firmly believes that as Ludwig ages in power, the Federation will surely reach a higher level under the leadership of Prince Reinhardt and move towards a more glorious future!

Damn plague, this is obviously an enemy launching an attack on the Federation. Reinhardt's resolute face seemed to have frost on his face: They are afraid of the swords in our hands, so they only dare to hide. I must eliminate them completely. These filthy rats, guard my people!”

The two maids were obviously shocked by His Highness the Prince's almost perfect performance, and started to have sex.

I'm going to ask my father, hoping he will allow me to go on an expedition! Reinhard put on his golden armor and walked out of the hall.

When Reinhard pushed open the door of the Potsdam Palace Chamber, the Supreme Military Council had just ended, and the great lords were about to return. They must lead the army and people to fight the plague in their own regions and territories.

Isn't this Reinhardt? We haven't seen each other for two years, and he has grown a lot stronger! Schwein, the Lord of Heidelberg, greeted Reinhardt warmly. He had three daughters, and he seemed to want to marry one of them to this man. Your Highness the Prince with a bright future.

A smile appeared on Reinhard's face. He nodded to each of the great lords one by one, and then petitioned his father: Master in power, Knight Reinhard hopes to serve as a vanguard to conquer the enemy. Destroy the enemy behind the plague!

Ludwig nodded with satisfaction, turned around and asked Mauser, the leader of the Knights of the Rhine, who was sitting on one side: Reinhardt wants to challenge, what do you think?

Knight Reinhard has proven himself with his bravery, I have no objection. Mauser also showed a gentle smile.

Well, tomorrow morning there will be a plague investigation team from the Tower of Thousand Laws. They will go deep into the area where the plague first broke out to find the cause of the plague. Reinhardt, you will lead your headquarters to escort this The magician team must ensure their safety! Governor Ludwig issued a military order.

I will definitely complete this mission! Reinhard stood up straight, his eyes filled with confident light, and performed a standard military salute to the extreme, shining like the sun.