I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 284: The Underworld within the Vatican

"Knights of Odyssey, we are all knights of the Holy See. Our primary mission is to eradicate darkness. There should not be any internal conflicts." Athena spoke righteously, but deep down she couldn't help feeling guilty because of her lack of strength.

After all, Athena had only just broken through to the Golden Knight for less than a month, and her strength was at most the early stage of the Golden Knight. However, the Odyssey Knight had already broken through for five years, and now he was probably at the middle stage of the Golden Knight, and his strength was very strong.

However, when facing a real battle, Athena is not afraid of the opponent. Athena also has the power of discipline, so as long as the opponent is not a diamond knight, she has the confidence to deal with it.

However, the hundreds of knights around Odysseus are not just decorations. Each of them is the elite among the elite and their strength should not be underestimated.

Looking at Athena's three knights guarding her, the situation is also quite special: Alpha was suppressed by her with her wisdom and political tactics, and although he might be unwilling in his heart, he obeyed her on the surface; Strong was conquered by her through a fierce contest with his own strength, and was not very loyal to her; as for Guns, the knight appointed by the Vatican, Athena had doubts, she believed that Guns was a spy planted by the Vatican around her to monitor her every move.

"Hmph, just wait. Next time we meet, I will definitely defeat you completely." After leaving a threatening remark, Odyssey chose to leave temporarily.

Obviously, the two had had a confrontation before, but Odysseus did not get any advantage from Athena, which made him feel unwilling and angry.

"Remember, after entering the city of Alman, don't trust anyone, including those Discipline Knights who appear to be your own people." Athena deliberately glanced at Alpha and gave special instructions in a serious tone.

This is her special exhortation to Alpha, and also a warning to the entire team. She knows that in this world full of conspiracy and betrayal, trust is a luxury, and vigilance is a necessity for survival.

"Yes, Lady Athena." Gunns was the first to speak up, his voice revealing his absolute obedience to Athena. Alpha and Strong followed closely, saying they would strictly follow orders.

Although there are delicate relationships between the three, they understand that they must unite under the current circumstances and face the upcoming challenges together.

"Rest for twenty minutes, then continue on our journey." Athena said, her tone revealing a hint of fatigue. Perhaps her decision to rest was more because she didn't want to go with Odysseus to avoid another conflict. She knew that the other party would not give up easily, so she had to stay alert at all times and be ready to deal with possible attacks at any time.

"Lady Athena, why are we in such a hurry?" Guens' face was full of fatigue. He had not slept for a whole day and night, but such a journey should not be a difficult task for these experienced knights. However, the long and intensive march had made them feel exhausted physically and mentally, and they urgently needed a moment to breathe.

"The Church requires us to arrive at the city of Alman before tomorrow morning, but I plan to arrive tonight so that we have more time to prepare for various situations that may arise." Athena explained in a low voice, with a sense of urgency in her voice. She knew that the holy war was coming, and every minute and every second could determine the key to victory or defeat. Only by preparing in advance can we ensure that nothing goes wrong.

"Lord Athena, do you mean that the holy war will start tomorrow morning?" Guns asked in surprise, his tone full of uncertainty and worry. As a member of the Knights, he was both looking forward to and nervous about the upcoming battle, hoping to prove his worth in this epic battle.

"This is just your guess. So far, we haven't received any official order or confirmation." Athena's expression changed subtly, but she did not directly deny Guns's guess, which made Guns more confident in his judgment.

Gunns knew that Athena was always cautious and would not easily say such words to cause unnecessary panic. However, from her words, it can be seen that the situation is indeed very tense and requires their full efforts.

"Lady Athena, why did you drag me along? You know I don't care about the mission of the Holy See." Taking advantage of the gap when Gunns and Strong disappeared, Alpha finally had time to talk to Athena alone. His tone was more complaining and dissatisfied, and he seemed to be very confused and helpless about this sudden mission.

"Do we really need to participate in this mission?" Alpha continued, trying to get a reasonable explanation from Athena. "I always thought that you were like me, not interested in the mission of the Holy See. After all, we all have our own things to do, don't we?" After all, the relationship between the two is not ordinary, like lovers but a little bit worse. Alpha knows that it is because his strength is too weak.

Athena smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of tenderness and understanding. "I know you may feel that this mission is a bit sudden, but believe me, this is very important to both of us. Although the missions of the Holy See are tedious, sometimes they hide greater meanings. The most important thing is that I need someone I trust, and I need you to break through the bottleneck as soon as possible. After taking down Alman, the Holy See will activate the Holy Light Array, and by then our strength will be raised to the peak of the same level, which will be the best effect for you and me who have just broken through."

Alpha frowned, obviously not satisfied with Athena's explanation. "But why does it have to be me? I can help, but I would rather focus on my own affairs. I don't want to be involved in these complicated disputes. Besides, is the strength improved in this way really mine?"

Athena patted Alpha's shoulder gently and comforted him: "I know you have your own concerns, but please believe me, this mission is also an opportunity for you. It can not only help you improve your abilities, but also allow you to better understand the world. Sometimes, we need to jump out of our comfort zone and try new things."

Alpha was silent for a while, as if thinking about Athena's words. Finally, he sighed and nodded. "Okay, if you say so, then I'll give it a try. But if I feel something is wrong or dangerous, I will run away." Alpha is not a true disciplined knight, he is a cowardly traveler.

Athena smiled with satisfaction, she knew Alpha would agree in the end. "Don't worry, I will always support you. If we work together, we will definitely be able to complete this task."

The two smiled at each other, as if all their dissatisfaction and complaints had disappeared at this moment. They knew that no matter how many difficulties and challenges lay ahead, as long as they trusted and supported each other, they would be able to overcome everything.

"Also, once you step into that dark world, remember not to trust anyone easily." Athena's voice was serious and worried, and her eyes became deeper, as if reminding people who were about to face unknown challenges. This sentence seemed to hide some deep meaning, and perhaps only those who have experienced it can truly understand its meaning.

Athena continued, "In that world, appearances are often very different from the truth, and sometimes even the people closest to you may betray you. Therefore, it is particularly important to stay vigilant, think independently, and stand firm in your beliefs." Her words rang like a wake-up call in everyone's heart, reminding them that they must always stay awake and calm in the upcoming journey.

"Then can Lady Athena be trusted?" Alpha seemed to have found a paradox, with a hint of doubt and uneasiness in his tone. This question not only reflects his uncertainty about the world he is about to face, but also expresses the contradiction between his trust and suspicion of Athena.

Athena smiled slightly, with a sly light in her eyes: "You can try, if you don't believe me, you're dead." Her words were full of ridicule, but at the same time revealed an unquestionable confidence. This subtle attitude made everyone present feel nervous and curious, wondering how this goddess of wisdom would guide them through this unknown darkness.

As the order was given, "Pack up and get ready to go."

Several people acted quickly. They ate dry food to replenish their energy, washed themselves briefly and fed the horses. After everything was ready, the team set out on the journey again. Although the road ahead was full of unknowns and dangers, under the leadership of Athena, everyone was full of courage and determination, ready to meet the upcoming challenges.

The four of them galloped all the way and arrived at the mountain area only 200 kilometers away from the city of Alman at noon. As time went by, they gradually approached their destination, and it became very easy to arrive in the evening. At this time, Athena smiled, and her amazing beauty seemed to eclipse everything around her, making people fascinated.

"Lady Athena, the mountain pass ahead is the best place for an ambush. Should we go there to investigate?" Although Strong was a man of few words, he was the most cautious one in the team. He pointed to the two lush hills ahead. These two hills were on their way, and the path at the bottom of the hill was the only way to the city of Alman.

After hearing what Strong said, Gunns seemed a little unconvinced. "That's impossible! Who would ambush a few of us? If they were to ambush, they would have to have a large number of people like Odyssey." He doubted Strong's guess, thinking that they were just a small team and unlikely to be the enemy's target.

However, Strong did not give up his judgment. He knew that at this critical moment, any negligence could lead to serious consequences. So he decided to go to the mountain pass to conduct reconnaissance in person to ensure the safety of the team.

Seeing Strong's firm attitude, Athena realized that things might not be as simple as Gunns said. She nodded, indicating that Strong could act according to his plan. At the same time, she also reminded others to stay alert and be ready to deal with possible dangerous situations at any time.

In this way, Strong carefully moved towards the mountain pass, while the other three waited for his return. Although they all hoped that this was just a false alarm, they all knew deep down that in this world full of unknowns, anything could happen.

"Lady Athena, I'll go check it out too." Seeing that his companions had not returned yet, Gunns felt uneasy. He took the initiative to ask Athena to join the search team.

"Be careful." Although Athena didn't like Gunns very much, as a leader, she knew that basic reminders were still necessary. She nodded and signaled Gunns to follow.

At the same time, Alpha slowly approached Athena, trying to have a deeper communication with her. However, Athena immediately became alert and said coldly: "Don't get close to me. From now on, you are just my guard knight. If you dare to cross the line, I will not be polite." Her voice revealed a firm and unquestionable attitude, and her fists were clenched, which was obviously not just a verbal threat.

Alpha smiled awkwardly and tried to change the subject: "Lady Athena, is there something wrong with our mission this time? Why don't you just send out the Knights to attack, but let us approach in batches?" There was a hint of doubt and confusion in his tone.

Athena sighed and explained, "The information I received is that the City of Alman is a mobile city. Once it senses danger, it will move to other areas. So we can't send out large numbers of troops, otherwise we won't be able to find this mobile city at all." Her eyes were full of disbelief. How could a movable city exist?

"Magic circle? Space transfer?" Alpha said after thinking for a moment. He had been in the transcendence for more than a year and had a certain understanding of the magic fighting spirit of this world. He guessed that this city might have used some advanced magic technology to achieve its mobility.

"It doesn't seem like it, but the principle should be similar." Athena frowned and said. She was also thinking about this question, but she hadn't found a definite answer yet.

"How did the Church discover this city? After all, the Church of Light and the Dark Council have been fighting for thousands of years, how did they suddenly discover the entrance to the Dark Base?" Alpha has always been puzzled by this question, suspecting that there must be an intriguing conspiracy. His eyes became sharp, as if he wanted to see through the secrets behind all this.

Athena was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "The Holy See learned the news from a defected member of the Dark Council. He claimed that he was tired of the atrocities of the Dark Council and decided to defect to the Light. Although his motives were questionable, the information he provided was very detailed and accurate."

Alpha was listening attentively and couldn't help but interrupt: "So where is this defector now? Is he still alive?" There was a hint of nervousness and curiosity in his tone.

Athena shook her head, her tone revealing a hint of helplessness: "He has disappeared, and no one knows his whereabouts. Some say he was hunted down by the Dark Council, while others say he was secretly hidden by the Church. In short, he has never appeared again."

Alpha frowned, pondered for a while and then said, "This matter is indeed a bit strange. A defector suddenly provided such important information and then mysteriously disappeared. There must be some unknown secrets behind this. Moreover, the Dark Council did not do anything about it, as if it was waiting for our arrival."

Athena nodded in agreement. "Yes, this is what I have been thinking about. But no matter what, we must find the City of Alman as soon as possible and uncover its secrets. After all, this concerns the safety of all of us."

Alpha took a deep breath and said firmly: "Lady Athena, I will be careful and ensure safety. Please rest assured that I will complete the task."

Athena smiled and patted Gunns on the shoulder: "I believe in you, Alpha. Remember, teamwork is the most important thing. No matter what the situation, stay calm and cautious."