"As you may already know, the leaders of the Holy Empire are now gathering troops to deal with the rebels. But the reaction of the lords is worse than imagined.
According to Orr's explanation, the initial failure to suppress the rebellion led to an increase in the number of lords and nobles who supported the rebellion.
This is why Archbishop Liding tried so hard to control them.
"The central army has been there for a month, but the problem lies with the local lords. Many nobles claim to be neutral, or refuse to cooperate under the pretext of maintaining power."
Since those in power are in Central, there is naturally no shortage of great power from the riders.
However, to stabilize and secure an area where a rebellion occurs, many normal troops are required, such as knights and infantry.
"That's why he decided to hire a large number of mercenaries to plug the gap."
"Well……"
After listening to the story, Lin Qing showed some signs of interest. He came to the Holy Empire just to meet the new Pope.
If it is confirmed that she is indeed Leina, he will take her back, otherwise, he will directly return to his manor and stop pursuing her.
He entered the empire disguised as a mercenary, and it was easy to get mixed in, but he didn't mean to intervene in their civil war.
"I.…"
In Lin Qing's mind, he desperately refused this request. The Pope was in the palace, and he couldn't find an opportunity to enter 830 unless he accepted the task.
So, he asked with great interest.
"condition?"
"Look, with ten professional mercenaries, your daily hiring cost may be close to a thousand pesos, and if you successfully complete the mission, you will get another main peso.
"Supply or Subordination?"
"Supplies will take place there like any other mercenary, and I think you will be placed under Count Marcus' Fourth Corps."
According to Orr, the Fourth Army is a reserve army.
They would fill in the gaps, supporting Allied forces in the rear guard, convoy, or in battle.
Lin Qing had a little understanding of the work content, and asked them to draft a contract and sign it.
When walking out of the mercenary guild, Zhang Xun, who had been silent all this time, asked.
"My lord, are you planning to join their civil war?"
"Yeah, maybe we can see the face of their new pope this way, and see if she's really Reyna!"
A thought flashed in Lin Qing's mind.
Maybe the new pope will come out to bless the rebels.
"If not, if we can make revolutionary contributions in this war, we may be called to the palace."
"If that's what you want, then let's do it!" Zhang Xun said.
It's not that Zhang Xun is unwilling to join the war.
What the Luo Knights need most is actual combat experience, so he thinks this is a good opportunity.
"It is also a good experience to see how the Holy Empire responds to the war."
"On top of that, people get to see what it's like to be involved in a civil war."
Lin Qing firmly believed that the civil war in the Locke Empire would not be too far away, and vowed to learn all lessons from the current situation.
Count Marcus was most recently commander of the 4th Squadron of the Counter-Revolutionary Army.
But it wasn't just his strength and leadership that allowed him to take over the role of commander.
Only because he is the cousin of Archbishop Li Ding, he was selected as the squadron leader of the fourth squadron.
Military chiefs have complained about such behavior, but they have remained silent.
Because of this, they took over the main force of the army and formed the fourth squad by recruiting mercenaries.
"I guess you came just in time..."
After taking the cloak of Earl Marcus who returned to the palace, the servant's face turned cold.
The count flushed with anger.
The maid didn't notice it immediately.
Entering the office, he shouted: "Ah, damned Lord Gray! He is the boss, how dare he ignore me!"
People know that there are two sword masters on the mainland.
One is Emperor Rudolph of the Locke Empire, and the other is Duke of Thunder of the Holy Arthurian Empire.
He is the leader of the strongest knights, which is the most powerful holy guard in the empire.
He once yelled at Earl Marcus during a meeting of royal leaders.
"Count Marcus, what have you been doing since you were awarded the title of (cdbi)? You haven't prepared any troops and equipment for the Fourth Army. Do you want to join the battle?"
"The monitoring department reported yesterday that you went to a salon during working hours and had time to play with women. Don't you have time to cheer up the soldiers?"
"If you want to be so nasty, put down the baton and get out! We have better allies than incompetent people like you!"
He embarrassed Count Marcus in front of all the other nobles in the meeting.
Even long after the meeting was over, he could still hear the voice of the Grand Duke Grey, and the images of the generals laughing at him.
Marcus knew that Lord Gray hated him.
He was upset that he was offered a place in the Revolutionary Army just because he was the cousin of Archbishop Li Ding, but he didn't expect to make a fool of himself in front of everyone.
"Whatever you do, I'll make a name for myself in the war and flatten your proud nose!"
Marcus vowed to take Gray down no matter what he had to do.
Just as he was thinking, he entered his office and reported: Officer, the commander of the Fourth Army is here. "
"I'm almost there."
Earl Marcus calmed down and walked to the next meeting room.
A dozen people gathered in the room.
Most of them were representatives of local nobles who supported Archbishop Li Ding, or were clerks and mercenaries hired with a lot of money.
It was the first time they had seen Count Marcus, so they tried to smile.
When the military turned his back on him, he couldn't have done anything.
Count Marcus was an incompetent soldier, but he was still one of the richest men to fund Archbishop Lydin.
They run dozens of farms and mines and make huge profits through southern trade every year.
Frustrated, he participated in the duel, wanting to make meritorious service and earn his own gang.
Marcus has several other high ranking paladins and officers competing for the role.
Marcus made up his mind to seize any opportunity, not only to become a confidant of the faction, but also to become a member of the Holy Empire, and to succeed Archbishop Li Ding in the future.
"I will sponsor you generously, whether human or titan, and I will bring you whatever you need.
Marcus is willing to spend money.
He firmly believes that money is everything in the world, and that money is the greatest resource in the world.
In any case, the nobles and mercenaries seemed a little surprised after hearing such a grand declaration.
"real?"
"Yes, I can write a blank check right now if you want."
As soon as these words came out, everyone felt like they were in heaven.
There is no one who doesn't like money.
There was a chorus of cheers for Marcus as they rose from their seats.
"We will do our best to help the Earl!"
Saint Arthur's Empire Headquarters, located in the north of Paules. .
