living in 16th century england

Chapter 13 No Choice
It was already dark.Of course, the night watch comes in turn, and the time should not be up yet.Cohen was not in a hurry, he had wine and bread.Very comfortable.

He wiped his knight sword with a cloth.This sword is quite old, his father once told him that this sword is older than his age, it was passed down from his ancestors.

Born out of the Viking sword, the knight sword is good for chopping and can be used effectively both immediately and immediately.However, from the 14th century onwards, it was replaced by a longer and better stabbing hand and half sword that can be used with both hands.It is rare now.

Then Cohen saw eight people coming into the yard.Everyone is wearing monk's robes.As a person who has been trained as a knight since childhood, Cohen can see and hear at a glance that these people are wearing armor under their robes.At least chain armor.

The Cohens are indeed poor, but that doesn't mean they only have knight swords.A short one-handed armor piercer is much cheaper than a knight sword.

Those who like to study how to break armor must be those who are destined to face armor.

The so-called armor-piercing cone is a bit like a three-edged scraper used by a fitter. The cross-section is triangular, short and sharp, and it can only stab but not cut. It is about the same size as a dagger.There are also two-handed types.

For example, the short spears of the two followers are.This thing looks inconspicuous, but it is a three-edged gun head specially made by Matthew.These days, there are too many people with armor.

This is an ancient design dating back as far as the Shang Dynasty.Great against chain mail.However, after Genghis Khan brought armor and plate armor appeared, the one-handed armor-piercing cone began to be unable to do what it wanted, and it was a eliminated product.

These people's footsteps were loud, and with a "bang", they kicked open the door first.

Cohen only felt a shudder in his flesh.It's not fear, it's excitement.But he didn't make a sound, stood up slowly and silently, and then put the helmet on.

Everyone was awakened.

"There is Laurad heresy, according to the five commandments of the Holy See, everyone stand up for me..."

"Laurad" is said to be a derogatory term, probably talking to himself and not knowing the so-called boastful words.I don't know if it's true or not.

The monastery caught heresy?

Many people panicked.At this time, one-third of the people in England accepted the Lauradism.Or they only listen to or read English Bibles.

If strictly speaking, maybe half of the people here would be considered heretics.The premise is that the church has the patience and careful screening.

Whether it is truth or blind belief, one thing is the same - they can all be called the mass base.

Matthew doesn't really care, he can claim to be a follower of any religion, even Satan, under any suitable circumstances.

But these believers can't, they have a high probability of being true believers.So it's hard to lie.

The sheep stood up quickly, and the monk asked, "Do you believe in God?"

Catholics refer to God as "God" and Protestants as "God".By the way, this is actually a problem with the previous translation, the translator borrowed the two characters of the Chinese Haotian God.It might be better to translate it as "Heavenly Father", or simply "Jehovah".

Protestantism opposes idolatry as it is clearly stated in the Ten Commandments.So Protestant churches are usually austere, without statues.Only the cross.Catholic churches are usually more lavish, with paintings and statues abounding.

Because the Bible has a clear record.Therefore, Protestantism believes that "only one god can be worshiped", and believes that the so-called Virgin Mary is only a mortal and has no divinity.Catholicism is the opposite.

The man panicked at first, but soon calmed down, and his gaze became extremely firm: "I believe in God."

The monk's face twitched: "...grab it."

This man was quickly dragged out and searched.

Matthew immediately suspected that these monks were actually here to rob.Besides... there are only eight people?This doesn't seem to make sense.

The monk asked another person: "Do you believe in God?"

This one tremblingly said: "... yes... yes."

Someone shouted: "You idiot, you still claim to be the most religious during the day..."

The monk suddenly drew out his long sword, which pierced the chest of the talkative man.

Shocked, the man staggered and fell to the ground clutching his chest, and everyone was in an uproar.Irene was so frightened that she couldn't help covering her mouth. The two attendants were already leaning against Matthew, but their hands were bruised.

Seemingly realizing that he was bound to die, the victim began to pray in a low voice:

"In the name of Jesus Christ, cover and anoint me with the blood of the Lamb on me, my family, loved ones, our inheritance, and put a spiritual hedge of thorns around us..."

His lungs were clearly damaged, and blood gushed from his mouth and nose.However, the sound became louder and louder, and something stirred in the air, shaking people's hearts and souls.

A monk shouted: "Shut up, you devil!"

"Shut up, shut up! You heretic!"

The monk gave him another sword.

But it was useless, the voice of the victim still echoed in the hotel, the voice of prayer was like a mantra, as if a life was burning with the soul:
"...send angel guards to protect us, ask the power of the Holy Spirit to enlighten us if there are any hidden gaps, do not allow the enemy Satan to have any chance to attack us, and anoint us with joy in the name of Jesus Anoint us, and bestow heavenly power and peace upon us, and pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!"

The friar's hands trembled a little. He, a person in it, knows what kind of Catholicism is at this time.

Is there really any God?He was so scared that he didn't even dare to stop him.

In the room, quite a few passengers echoed in unison: "Amen!"

Then there was the sound of drawing a sword.

Matthew felt that it was really bad luck for eight lifetimes.If I knew it earlier, I would have traveled all night and stayed in the wild.

The last thing he wanted was to get involved in religious disputes.In his opinion, it is the most boring thing for you to kill me and me to kill you for this kind of crap.Isn't it good for everyone to work hard to earn a small amount of money?

Immediately he woke up, wasn't it just for small money?With a wry smile, he also drew his sword.

In any case, he couldn't be sent to a monastery today. He knew very well the virtues of Catholicism in this era.It is better to burn a thousand wrong than to let one go.

There are records.There was a "heretic" who was a pregnant woman who was tied and burned at the stake. Under such cruel and severe pain, the instinct of survival and maternal instinct allowed her to give birth to a baby in the fire.Some onlookers couldn't bear it and rushed in to rescue the baby.However, the baby was snatched the next second and thrown back.

Matthew must have had no choice.Because the two followers had already rushed over with short spears in their hands.

The so-called Lollard faction, most of the believers are the middle and lower classes of society.

Some of them didn't draw their knives, they chose to hide in a corner, and Matthew recognized one. It was a local, a guy who was watching the scene in the hotel.

Matthew suddenly had a strange idea.Did the other people who drew their swords actually see that they had no choice, just like him?After all, it's not just English people here.

Fools believe in religion, wise men use religion.

Fools give everything for religion, wise men give everything for money.

The fool lives in poverty, and the Almighty "God" still says he is guilty.

The wise man interprets the teachings as he pleases, and what he says is what he says.

The Fool believes everything devoutly, but has never seen his god.

Finally, the wise are like gods.

Cohen could hear and see clearly.After Matthew drew his sword, he quietly walked behind a monk, and under the astonished gaze of the rice dumpling on the ground, he directly pierced the back of his heart with the armor-piercing awl.

He is not stupid at all.Anyway, gotta get out of here today, religious disputes are unreasonable in this day and age.Speak in Latin?Or speak in English?
Monks have the power of swords and armor to protect themselves.The rebellious passengers actually have many powerful characters.It's a pity that their guys are shorter and have no armor.

In the confusion, the young attendant stabbed one of them to death with a short spear.The middle-aged follower's methods were vicious. After the short spear missed, he kicked his opponent's crotch, and then directly plucked out the opponent's eyeball.

Robert has been leaning against the wall, and the space is small. He abandoned the big sword and used the short sword.This master swordsman was actually playing sneak attack.

The hotel suddenly became a Shura hell.The Taoist priests with uniform uniforms became targets with clear targets.

But even if they were discouraged, the monks killed five or six travelers in this situation.

As Robert pierced the neck of the last monk with a sword, the hotel fell silent.After the previous enthusiasm and adrenaline subsided, everyone was thinking about various problems.

Those who are still alive can see that Matthew and the others are actually the main force, especially the guy blocking the door, who not only has armor but also a shield?
Without saying a word, Matthew winked at the middle-aged attendant.The two attendants immediately began to make up the knife with short spears.It must be ensured that these people are dead enough that no one can be identified.

Then Matthew said: "Everyone, we'd better get out of here. There are locals in the hotel, maybe they will recognize you."

A hotel run by locals, of course, has locals.Those who live in the port hotel are of course foreigners.

Everyone was silent for a few seconds, and suddenly someone cut off the hotel clerk's neck with a single knife.Immediately, all the passengers rushed forward, and the few people who had not drawn their swords to resist before blinked and fell to the ground.

Irene was so surprised that she couldn't speak, and she tightly covered her mouth.There was blood everywhere in the hotel, and she even saw blood flowing.

It was quiet again, and someone asked in a low voice, "What should we do now?"

Cohen cut the rope of "Zongzi" with a sword.But Robert tiptoed out with his dagger in hand.

Matthew glanced at him and said, "We can't go by land. Let's find a boat and go directly to sea. The sooner the better."

Someone immediately said: "There are people on the boats at the port."

A person said: "Don't worry, I'm the captain, you can take my boat."

Matthew sighed in his heart, and had to make another choice.

Is it to kill these people to silence them?Or go aboard with them?They are a group of people, the characteristics are too obvious.Whether it's the gaudy Robert, or the armored Cohen, or the uniformed entourage, or the beautiful and beautiful Irene.Especially himself.

In the end, he chose to insert the sword back. Since he decided to change his behavior in this life, he should stick to it.

The monks and other corpses were stripped off in the blink of an eye. Jewelry, armor and weapons were all very valuable, and even boots were wanted.

In this era, it is not uncommon news for monks to be robbed.Monks robbing people is not news either.Pirates burned, killed and looted without any psychological pressure.They are all mass-based.

Everyone who travels far has the consciousness of dying outside.This is the end of the matter, and no one looks forward and backward.

Robert came in, blood still dripping from the dagger: "We are safe for now."

Except for the night watchman, no one will be active on the pitch-black dock at night.At most, there are some shopkeepers, and these people will not like to watch the excitement like the people of a modern oriental country.will die.

Matthew was going to kill the livestock and then carry the luggage on board, but Cohen immediately objected.It would be better to give it to him than to kill it.

Matthew said that the horses might not be able to get on the boat, but the captain squeezed in and said that it was okay, the supplies on the boat might not be enough, and these might be used.

Matthew thought, well, donkey meat still tastes good.

Then he said, "Set fire."

(End of this chapter)