Drawing Cards in the Middle Ages to Rise in Ranks

Chapter 123: Church


Someone came up, with a cheeky smile, and asked:

"Sir, you fought really well, and that lady, is she a newly recruited Knight of yours? Excuse my boldness, is this Female Knight married?"

"Sir, I'm Anthony from Auvergne, I was with you charging yesterday, could you introduce that Female Knight to me?"

"Grand Master, please!"

The buzzing greetings of the Knights sounded like a swarm of flies buzzing around.

Losa responded perfunctorily, squeezing his way out of the crowd.

This battle seemed evenly matched, and he even had occasional dazzling moments, making quite a splash in front of everyone.

But he knows his own affairs, all credits to the "Shining Cross Sword" and Jeanne's intentional guidance.

Long-term use of Bloodfall and Magic Artifacts took a toll on his body, his Attributes were, after all, inferior.

Towards the end, he was nearly exhausted.

Jeanne noticed this, so she deliberately led the pace of the battle towards direct confrontation — Losa clearly realized, towards the end, she was using a specific point of her Armed Sword to continually block his multiple attacks, resulting in it being severed by the Shining Cross Sword just now.

The Shining Cross Sword possesses the "Indestructible" trait, but it doesn't mean it has invincible power.

Sparing him without letting anyone notice.

Compared to Hans, who was a fool, she was much stronger.

Losa emerged from the crowd and specifically instructed Ulm to remember to compensate the Knight from Rheims for the Armed Sword, then caught up with Jeanne who had mounted the horse and left.

The Armed Sword lent to Jeanne by the Knight was actually of good quality, on the market, it could fetch at least ten high-priced Suludes.

This was no small number for a Knight.

"You are really remarkable!"

Losa gave a thumbs up.

"Of course, I'm a Six-star after all."

Jeanne accepted Losa's compliment with little courtesy: "But sir, you are also quite impressive. Here, 'impressive' refers not to the tool in your hand but to the composure you displayed during the battle."

"It must be said, sir, you are already considered a very distinguished Warrior, if only your physical prowess were stronger, you should be qualified to become my Guard Knight in the Holy Church."

"Thank you for the compliment."

At this moment, Priest Urding, carrying the Holy Spear, came over.

"Priest Urding, thank you for keeping the Holy Spear safe for me."

Jeanne received the Holy Spear and hoisted it once again onto her shoulder in a smooth and flowing motion, exuding a sense of uninhibited flair.

Urding replied respectfully: "It was my duty to do so."

Jeanne couldn't help but laugh: "Ha, you still haven't changed that rigid personality, serving under sir, hasn't anyone told you you're quite uninteresting?"

Urding glanced at Losa, speaking calmly: "After being summoned by sir, I haven't spent much time with him, always staying by His Majesty the King's side, treating his leprosy."

Jeanne understood: "Naturally, with your personality, and your tendency to shout for attacks and killings against dark creatures, it's indeed hard to be likable."

She looked at Prajna behind Losa, displaying a friendly smile: "For instance, Ms. Prajna, such a beautiful maiden should never be lumped with those filthy, ugly Demons."

Prajna: "..."

Losa felt a bit embarrassed, he explained: "Urding, it was not my intention to leave you with His Majesty the King, but his illness truly cannot be delayed."

Urding shook his head: "Sir, you misunderstood, I'm not complaining.

Every trade has its expertise, I'm not a combatant, forcibly staying by your side doesn't carry much significance.

Furthermore, my capabilities are limited, the number of people I can save alone is also limited, so I've been contemplating establishing a Hospital Order recently, to impart my knowledge of medicine and healing to others."

Losa's eyes lit up: "That's a great idea, you probably don't realize just how ridiculous doctors are in this era! They call themselves doctors, but it seems their skills are limited to 'bloodletting' and 'enemas.' Rather than calling them doctors, they feel more like butchers."

Urding spoke solemnly: "In our world, due to the existence of Healers, conventional medical skills have progressed slowly, I've even heard that in various places, people use 'mercury steam baths' as a method for sterilization treatment."

Upon seeing Losa's shocked expression, Urding quickly said: "But you can rest assured, the knowledge I impart will naturally exclude these, they are tried and true techniques."

Losa still had some concerns and continued talking with Urding for a long time before finally feeling relieved.

What Urding plans to teach are basically skills for disinfection, anti-inflammation, wound treatment, and battlefield emergency aid, all sounded unproblematic.

In addition to the use of certain herbs, this particular content was entirely beyond Losa's scope of knowledge.

"I support you, if you need manpower or money, feel free to say."

Urding nodded: "I have that intention."

"No problem, but these matters can't be settled with a few words, let's discuss it in more detail later, and remember to prepare a list in advance, detailing the specific amount you need."

"Okay."

Urding paused, then said: "Sir, what should the name of the Order be?"

Losa replied without hesitation: "Let it be called Saint Lazarus Redemption Order."

In this world, there's no Saint Lazarus Knight Order, so Losa shamelessly borrowed the name.

Legend has it that Lazarus was resurrected on the fourth day after dying of illness by Jesus Christ, choosing this name prominently emphasizes the "purpose" and "theme" of the Order.

In Losa's conception, Urding represents the divine power under Losa's command — if the Order could develop into a Monastery comparable to the Teutonic Order, even if it's lesser than hospitals and the Templar Order, it'd greatly complement his power.

"Feel free to impart your knowledge, there might be accusations against you for using 'Heretics' treatment methods,' but don't let that stop you, I'll back you up in any situation."

Losa advised.

Urding bowed his head respectfully: "I will, sir."

The news of increased Intimacy came forth.

Losa looked at this somewhat traditional Ascetic and sighed lightly: "Once the Order rescues enough people and gains fame, donations from all sides will naturally be received, I hope one day your Order can grow to be as prominent as hospitals and Templar Order."

Urding spoke solemnly: "I'll do my utmost."

"Ha —"

Jeanne's gentle laughter rang out.

"You two talk so seriously, Urding, I have a suggestion for you, you can claim to have received Heavenly Father's enlightenment as I did back then, and showcase some healing skills, for sure a lot of followers will be persuaded."

She added: "Just be wary of the day you might be pushed onto the stake and burned to death, but I reckon there'll be someone to vindicate you later."

Urding spoke solemnly: "That was a tragedy, madam, fortunately, you did not perish."

Losa nodded: "Jeanne's suggestion can be considered, but refrain from implementing it for now, my strength in the Holy Land is still relatively weak."

As long as the internal affairs of the Kingdom are settled, the pressure from Pope City is actually not that daunting.

The Jerusalem Church, due to its "localization," doesn't bother much with the directives from Pope City.

The key lies in whether Losa can gain power in Jerusalem, providing Urding with sufficient protection.

Of course, Baldwin IV is a strong supporter since Urding formed the Monastery Order, but he's far from being a stand-alone voice in the Holy Land.

This time, through the army's show of force in the expedition, he managed to strip Reynard of a title.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to punish Reynard, the Renegade who repeatedly disrupted the peaceful coexistence rule with the Saracens set by the King.

Because killing Heretics isn't considered a mistake to begin with.

And now, the war has concluded.

All the authority granted to Baldwin IV during wartime will be reclaimed.

Except for the two Knight Orders and the City Defense Army controlled by Amalric, the Palace Minister of the Empress Faction, Baldwin IV doesn't possess any direct forces visibly.

This strength doesn't even count as the first noble in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, ranking below Count Raymond of Tripoli, only settling for second place.

Moreover, upon Raymond's return to Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Knight Order will still fall under his command, Baron Godfrey is merely a Commander, not a Grand Master.

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