I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 236: Joan of Arc

In the early morning of the Luster Mine, the first rays of the sun shine through the thick clouds and sprinkle on this barren land. Hamil, the person in charge of food distribution in the mine, has already started his busy day. He knows that he has a heavy responsibility, especially in this turbulent period, every grain is related to the life and death of the miners.

However, an inadvertent mistake put him in great trouble. Due to his negligence, there was a problem with the distribution of food, which triggered a small-scale riot. Hamil's voice was full of apology and anxiety. He took quick action to replace the new food and barely calmed the dissatisfaction of the people.

At this critical moment, an unexpected person appeared - a nun from the Vatican. Her appearance was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. She asked in a firm tone to personally supervise Hamil to ensure that he could perform his duties correctly.

"I will follow you and monitor your every move. As a clergyman, you should shoulder the grace of God." The nun's voice echoed in the air, leaving no room for doubt.

Hamil couldn't help but reveal a longing look. He wished Alpha could take this nun away so that he could deal with the next matter more calmly. However, Alpha didn't seem to care about the nun's presence. He just responded lightly: "Whatever you want."

The nun's complaints accompanied them all the way, and she expressed strong dissatisfaction with Alpha's actions. "How can you let these poor people do hard labor? How can you use food to force them to work? This is God's gift, not a means for you to enslave the people!" Her words were full of accusations and confusion.

Although Alpha was a little irritated by the nun's chattering, he tried his best to remain patient and explained, "If you want to live a better life, you must work hard. If you really want them to live a better life, you should go south or return to the west. People there don't even have a bite of food, and you should spread God's grace there." Although his tone was cold, every word revealed a sense of helplessness and the pressure of reality.

Alpha showed great tolerance to this senior nun from the Holy See. Although she was extremely beautiful, in Alpha's eyes, the most important thing at the moment was the stability and development of the entire mining area. He had no time to appreciate her beauty, nor did he have the energy to respond to her questions.

"There is food in the south and refugees in the west. If you can get the food from the south to be sent here and stop the riots in the west, I will listen to you. Otherwise, shut up. I only have three days' worth of food here. Once you finish it, you can only wait to starve." Alpha stared at the nun and roared angrily.

"Alpha, remember my name, I am Joan of Arc. I will remember you. How dare you roar at senior clergy and abuse God's people? I will report all of this to the Divine Court." Joan of Arc was not willing to be outdone and immediately retorted.

"I said, if your duty is to make everyone hungry and turn everyone into refugees, then you are not welcome here. You can leave here and go to the paradise in your heart." Alpha no longer listened to the other party's complaints and no longer tolerated the other party's unreasonable behavior.

“Food is a gift from God.”

"Shut up! If food is God's gift, then let God give you food, don't come to me." Alpha rudely interrupted the nun who was bewildered by God.

"At this solemn moment, I walk towards the sacred place of prayer with an extremely pious heart. I firmly believe that God will understand his people." The nun quietly closed her eyes and began to pray silently. Surprisingly, a sacred light gradually emanated from her body, as if she was connected to heaven.

The light was so warm and peaceful that it made people feel an endless love and power. It illuminated the surrounding space and filled the entire scene with a sacred atmosphere. Under the illumination of this light, everyone seemed to be able to hear the voice of God and feel the presence of God.

The nun's prayer was so sincere that her soul seemed to have merged with God. She prayed to God with pious words, hoping that God would give his people forgiveness and guidance. Everyone was moved by her piety and prayed silently together, hoping that God would hear our voices.

At this moment, everyone understood the power of prayer. It is not only an expression of faith, but also a bridge to communicate with God. Through prayer, we can release our inner anxiety and fear and find inner peace and strength. God may not necessarily respond in the way we expect, but prayer itself is a kind of comfort and sustenance.

When the nun finished praying, the holy light gradually dissipated, but her face was filled with peace and satisfaction. Everyone knew that her prayer had reached God's ears. And I also experienced the charm and power of prayer in this process. Everyone believed that no matter what difficulties and challenges we will encounter in the future, as long as we maintain a pious heart, God will always accompany us and give us strength and courage.

In the dusty Luster mining area, the boundary between faith and reality becomes blurred and subtle. Sister Joan of Arc, a representative of the Church who firmly believes that God's will can guide everything, and Alpha, a ruler who has to be pragmatic in the face of harsh reality, have a fierce collision in this turbulent land.

"God exists, and His will cannot be violated!" Joan of Arc was excited and declared in a high-pitched voice, with a flame of determination and anger flashing in her eyes. She stared straight at Alpha, as if she wanted to burn his heart, "Your disrespectful behavior will definitely be punished by God!"

Alpha took a deep breath. He knew that at this moment, he was not only a leader, but also a symbol in the hearts of the people on this land. Although his heart was full of pressure, his face remained calm.

"What I need now is real food, not the glory of God you mentioned. When you can let everyone fill their stomachs through prayer, then I will believe in your God." Although his voice was calm, every word revealed his helplessness about the current situation and the urgency to solve the problem.

After saying this, Alpha turned and left, leaving Sister Jeanne staring at his back. Her face was full of complex expressions, both anger and confusion, as if she was thinking about some profound questions.

At this moment, a nun came in and broke the deadlock. "The food has been delivered, please go and get it back." She conveyed this exciting news to Alpha.

Alpha was a little surprised when he heard this, but he soon reacted and smiled. "Oh, that's great. You can take your believers to get the food back! I'll help you look after the refugees and ensure their safety." Alpha cleverly pushed the problem back to the nun, and he also wanted to see how Joan of Arc would handle this emergency.

The nun was a little confused. She didn't expect Alpha to respond like this. She quickly turned back to look at Sister Jeanne, trying to get an answer from her.

Joan of Arc looked at Alpha deeply, then nodded slowly. She knew that this was a test, but also an opportunity. She decided to lead the believers to retrieve the food herself, and prove her belief with practical actions.

Alpha stood there and watched Jeanne and the nun leave. He knew that this battle between faith and reality was far from over, but he also knew that no matter what the outcome, he had to ensure that the people on this land could survive.

In a corner of the Luster Mine, Lilia couldn't calm down for a long time. She had just witnessed the fierce clash between Alpha and Sister Jeanne about faith and reality, which made her waver in her long-held beliefs.

"Lord Alpha, do you believe in the existence of God? Do you think Joan of Arc can really retrieve the food?" Lilia's voice was full of doubt and exploration, and her eyes flashed with a desire for the unknown.

Alpha turned around and looked at Lilia deeply. He knew the importance of this moment. Alpha slowly raised his right hand, and a sacred light gathered in his palm. However, his tone was surprisingly calm: "This is just magic." He explained softly, as if to remind Lilia that those seemingly magical powers are not only given by God.

"If there is a God, then I am your God." Alpha's eyes showed a strong fighting spirit.

In Alpha's heart, he has always had doubts about the existence of God. In this war-torn continent where faith is shaken, he prefers to believe in his own strength and wisdom. Alpha secretly wondered, if God really existed, why is this continent so miserable? Why did he take on the responsibility of rebuilding his homeland in this place abandoned by the Church?

As for whether Joan of Arc's trip would be successful or not, Alpha had a clearer judgment. "As for them," he asserted, "they will get nothing." He knew that the hearts of this continent no longer yearned for the glory of the Church. What people needed more was real hope and guarantee of survival.

"Let's go," Alpha turned and walked towards the city construction site, his voice full of determination and motivation, "Let's go and see the progress of the city construction." In Alpha's heart, this new city is not just a pile of bricks and wood, it is a symbol of hope and the beginning of a new life. Even without the blessing of God, he will rely on human power to make this city revitalized.

Lilia followed Alpha silently. Although she was still troubled, Alpha's words and actions gave her new courage and thinking. She began to understand that no matter whether one believed in it or not, one must face reality to control one's own destiny. And this city might be the place where they could start over.

In the Lust Mine, the tense atmosphere never relaxed for a moment. Alpha received the urgent information from Lilia and frowned.

"Lord Alpha, I just received intelligence that a group of cavalry are lurking around us. They have launched three attacks on the refugees, causing heavy casualties, and also looting a lot of property and women." Lilia's voice was hurried and stern, and her eyes revealed deep worry.

Alpha's expression instantly turned grim and cruel. He knew very well that if such harassment could not be stopped in time, it would pose a huge threat to the stability of the entire mining area.

"Lilia, you are responsible for investigating the origins of this group of people. If you can handle them, do so yourself; if there are too many enemies, mark their locations and let Mark deal with them." Alpha's voice was firm and decisive, and every word seemed to be well thought out.

At this moment, a guard came in and reported that there was a man named Hamil outside who wanted to see him. Alpha's thoughts were interrupted, and he nodded, indicating that Hamil could come in.

Hamil entered the tent, his attitude was unusually humble. "Lord Alpha, I am willing to accept the punishment for what happened today." His voice was trembling, and he was obviously afraid of Alpha's authority.

Alpha just glanced at him indifferently and asked, "What did you do wrong today?" His question was straightforward, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Hamil had not expected Alpha to ask this. He hesitated for a moment, then answered carefully: "My mistake was to let you, Lord Alpha, handle this small matter personally." His answer was quite clever, as it not only showed his loyalty, but also indirectly expressed his willingness to take on more responsibilities.

Alpha smiled slightly, and he was quite satisfied with Hamil's answer. "Well, I'll leave this matter to you. Don't let them eat too much, and don't let them make trouble. Try to force them to do labor work." His words revealed his trust in Hamil, and at the same time emphasized his own principles - no unearned gains are allowed.