Rise of Rurik

Latest website: Blackbird is extremely envious, how much she fantasizes that she can also have a father who can tolerate her acting like a baby, just like Verika.

King Ross, here at least, is a genial and good man.

There is something about King Ross commanding the army to go about the war, which is easy to find out from those publications.

Those "Records of War" all have Latin versions, and the standard edition of publications was once beyond her comprehension. However, the national printing agency is in the capital, and the people there are directly responsible to the king. Blackbird already knows a thing or two about how they work.

She cares more about the content of those prints.

In the Great Temple, she had to study Ross's first classic, "The Ross Saga", which has a church Latin version, which records the "Genesis" compiled by Rurik for Ross, as well as various stories.

Compared with the stories learned from those parchment manuscripts "Gospels" during the Frankish career, the "Rossaga" also seems to make sense. It describes a sacred world that has passed away. Gods, elves, goblins, dwarves, heroes... maybe they all existed, and it was because of their existence that the current northern world was created.

Now, new heroes are writing new stories.

Several "War Chronicles" recorded the key battles of Rose's rise. King Ross has commanded armies in battle since he was a child, and if those records are true, it would explain what Ross's army was doing in Aachen.

Before the blackbird really saw King Ross directing the army to kill, at least now, she had already developed some admiration for the king in front of her.

The meal is almost finished, and the glass dish contains

There were some leftovers of cold-burned meat, and the vegetable soup in the pottery urn had bottomed out.

Rurik has been slow to issue an order to summon some nobles for a small meeting that night, except for Blue Fox—that guy is still dawdling?

"He's too slow." Rurik sat calmly on the wooden chair, holding his teeth with a small wooden branch. After removing the minced meat, he couldn't help complaining a few more words: "If the blue fox is here, I want to ask him what he is dawdling about."

"Maybe it's something silly, or maybe he's drunk."

After muttering a few words, Rumia stood up and was about to clear the tableware on the table with her own hands.

Rurik stopped her: "Just put it here, don't take away the bowls and chopsticks. When the blue fox comes, he will think that we are still eating, so that there will be no embarrassment at that time."

"Hey." Rumia smiled sideways, "Do I need to care about him?"

"Let's talk about yours. Rumia! And, Gisla."

Blackbird remained cautious because she didn't know what to do after dinner, and besides, she was a little embarrassed after tossing until nightfall today, and her mental state was not good.

She never thought that the high priest and the king could talk and act in such a peaceful manner. The high priest who is usually high above the king is a servant who is docile in front of the king.

Blackbird raised his head suddenly: "Is there anything else I need to do?"

"Of course. You... all do well." Facing the three women at the dining table, Rurik specifically asked Rumia: "This time I am going on an expedition to Frank, and the focus is to unite with Ludwig to attack Lothar. I have been preparing for this battle for a long time. How is your situation?"

Lumia understood everything, she nodded: "I will prepare a grand sacrificial ceremony for the king, I wish you

The King is victorious. I will also organize some priests to go out with the army, so that the souls of those who died in battle will immediately return to Valhalla. "

"Very good. So, who will participate? You are the high priest, and you are obliged to stay in the capital to preside over the grand plan. Have you prepared someone for the expedition?"

"Yes." Rumia turned her chubby little head slightly: "Verika is the deputy priest, and this time she can set off as the leader. The other one is this Frankish princess, Blackbird!"

Even if Rumia didn't say anything, Rurik still wanted to take his daughter with him to the battle. This is not out of compensating the daughter for the father, but because Verika has been given the mission three years ago. With her qualifications and abilities, it is very suitable to become the chief priest of the army.

As for this blackbird... can actually participate in operations as a priest?

When talking about the blackbird, Rumia's lips trembled a little, because she also felt that her claim was at risk.

"Ghisla!" Rurik suddenly yelled and called the blackbird by his real name, which frightened the girl into a cleverness.

"Ross... King Ross?!"

"Do you dare to go to Frank again as a priest? Maybe you will meet your biological father and see those senior priests. Do you... dare to go?"

"I dare!" The girl answered decisively, but after the blunt words, the trembling eyes seemed to still have this hesitation.

"It feels like your will is not strong enough. How can I believe that you really joined us?"

"I. I have betrayed my father Lothair!"

"It's not enough. Even if you really marry Blue Fox, it's still not enough. Unless..." Rurik squeezed his beard

One thought: "Do you have any runes on you?"

"What's that? Strange patterns tattooed on your body?" The clever blackbird subconsciously curled up with its hands clasped.

"It seems that you don't have runes." Rurik shrugged and glanced at his wife and daughter: "I didn't force the priestesses to have runes tattooed on them. Even for warriors, only recognized warriors are eligible for tattoos. How about you? The high priest seems to value you!"

"I…"

Rurik slammed on the table: "This will be the best proof! It proves that you have been cut off from the Gisla of the past. Even if you see your biological father Lothair, showing the rune on your body will tell her that your heart is already in the north. Can you... do it?!"

"This..." Blackbird hesitated for a while, his eyes trembling, and suddenly asked: "Will it hurt to get the rune tattooed on?"

Rurik, who was annoyed by threatening the girl, smiled in satisfaction: "It doesn't hurt. Don't worry, the rune is on your back, not your face. Gisla, you are an outsider after all. If you want to be the Countess of Gothenburg, can you really hold down the locals of Gothenburg? Unless you can show the rune on your body, they may recognize your identity..."

Dialogue between smart current affairs people often does not need to explain the problem thoroughly. Rurik seems to be playing a riddle, but in fact the blackbird has already understood.

Regarding the fact that she will become the Countess of Gothenburg, King Ross has already acquiesced, and is waiting for the Blue Fox to confirm this.

And the only compromise he had to make was to have an extra tattooed rune on his skin.

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In the current era, even if the Catholic Church has not carried out the tenth-century reforms, it is okay for a high priest to put on armor and become a warrior who charges into battle.

In Frank, most of the senior priests directly participated in the government as advisors to the emperor. These clergymen exercised the authority of the princes in their own parishes, and they were like a small kingdom of politics and religion combined on one side.

After that reform, the priests abided by the rules and regulations and gave up a lot of secular power, especially military power. In this way, although senior priests could be ordered to lead troops to fight, they could no longer go into battle to kill the enemy in person.

Even if some of the priests of this era were more brutal, they would never have had any tattoos on themselves.

Rurik, the northern bishop Eskil who spread the Gospel in the northern world, learned about the so-called archbishop of Lance's attitude towards "tattoos" from this old fellow.

"True pious people, no one wants to have their skin covered with tattoos like pagan believers (referring to Norse gods). Those who are bewitched by the apostles of Satan will suffer disaster if they get tattoos. True pious people, don't associate with those who have made runes with thorns, lest you get too close to them and your soul will fall..."

The practice of the Archbishop of Reims deeply influenced the Church in the North.

Utrecht, Bremen, Hamburg, and even Mrs. Oberth Lidi Tesla's territory. The Saxons and some West Slavs who converted to God, they listened to the priests and abandoned the tradition of tattoos.

Of course, there is also the most pragmatic reason—

Under Charlemagne, whether there were tattoos became an important sign to distinguish between enemy and friend.

The rebellious Saxon chieftain Widukind and his army reverted to the wisdom of tattooing, while the Danes further north had more intricate tattoos of runes.

As the king of Ross, Rurik is not immune to this problem, and he has a rune called Aegisjimr on his arm.

Tattoos are not a matter of personal preference at all in this era.

Believers of the Lord are not allowed to have tattoos, otherwise it is a betrayal, and if a woman does this, she is a witch and heresy!

Those who have believers may be traitors, but the Frankish-Danish War has ended, and the Danish nobles after the war have emphasized their northern runes more.

It becomes a sign of duality. Friend or foe? Showing off the words tattooed in runes on their arms at least proved that they both believed in the God of the North.

Blackbird understands this deeply. She knows that as long as she really gets a tattoo, there is no way to turn back.

turn back? Why go back?

She thought about it again, Nunuzui spread her hands on the table, and then turned her back to Rurik. "Right here, the runes are tattooed on my upper arms, and the runes are tattooed on my back."

"Oh?" Rurik's eyes lit up.

"Also!" Suddenly, Blackbird raised his bangs and showed his forehead: "Put a text here, so that I will never regret it!"

There is almost only one way to get rid of tattoos in this era - a soldering iron destroys the skin. This is the most effective way, but may die directly from bacterial infection or scurvy.

Rurik had to be taken aback by the girl's decision.

"Are you crazy? Why are tattoos so extreme?!"

Verika was taken aback, she grabbed her best friend's arm not wanting the blackbird to be so crazy.

"I am willing." The blackbird stared into Rurik's eyes: "If, this can make you really feel at ease with me."

The words came here, and Rurik asserted: "Only in this way, I am most at ease."

In Ross, or the entire northern world, there is a kind of rune tattoo that is described as the most magical. Rurik understands it and makes people tattoo it on his upper arm.

Pronounced as "Aegisjimr" in the Norse dialect of Ross, it is actually the spelling of two words. Aegis is the name of Aegis, and Ymir is the creation giant of the northern world. It has a central point with stripes radiating in eight directions, forming a trident-like pattern at the ends.

This cultural concept is indeed influenced by ancient Greek culture, just as the traditional runes in the north are also a kind of alienated ancient Greek letters.

This rune has the meaning of "protecting life", and it seems that tattooing it can be blessed by the gods.

Then, as a servant of God, it would be perfect for a priest to tattoo this rune.

…

Finally, the blue fox came late. He took off his shoes and was allowed to enter the third floor of the palace. He couldn't help being a little surprised. After all, it was the king's sleeping place. How could he surpass other ministers to be so close to the king.

He took off all his weapons, and even changed into a special piece of clothing, so as not to annoy the king with the smoky breath on his body.

He climbed up to the third floor with bare feet, and saw Wang who seemed to be still eating here, and even the girl...

The blue fox couldn't help but meet the blackbird face to face, then knelt half-kneeling in front of Rurik: "My lord, I'm late, please

You atone. "

"You are indeed late." Rurik was still sitting on the wooden chair, teasing deliberately: "If you had come earlier, we could have dinner together. Now there is no food or drink! Come on, the orderly has been looking for you a long time ago, what are you doing?"

"I... I'm with the new soldiers. You know, I thought you were in the barracks in the city. I never thought that I would be detained by those officers when I entered the barracks. They are going to the battlefield. They want to learn more detailed information about Frank from me. I can't get away from being held by them..."

Rurik hastily interrupted the guy's nonsense: "So, you had dinner with them?"

"Yes."

"Okay, the answer is clumsy but there is some truth. Come on! Bring a stool by yourself, let's have a good chat." Rurik especially emphasized the tone: "Be sure to join your woman, let's have a good chat."

Hearing that, the blue fox was startled. He and the blackbird haven't seen each other for a few days, and this girl is sitting here so obviously she is having dinner with the king, and sitting here by herself, could it be that the king has already known everything and maybe agreed to everything?

When the blue fox behaved well, Rurik's figure was extremely relaxed and he said: "You are such an old fox. Some people say that you don't like women. In my opinion, it is nonsense. I just didn't expect that you like small ones."

Just because she has sensed the king's attitude, the blue fox didn't have any temptations: "Because too many things have happened, now I really like blackbird, she will be my wife, and when she really grows up in a few years, I will have a wedding. If the king is willing."

"Of course I would

! I remember that was fourteen years ago, you worked for Rose, and time has proved your absolute loyalty. You are my friend, you have not been married for a long time and have no children, I also miss you very much. So, do you still call her a blackbird now? It's not her real name. "

Blue Fox lowered his head slightly and smiled: "Your Majesty knows everything. Yes, she is Gisla, the princess I kidnapped from Aachen. So many things have happened! Besides my mother, this is the woman I miss the second."

"Oh? If your mother goes to Asgard, then this Jisla is what you miss the most?"

"Yes. Since the king is aware of my request, please allow me."

"Permission! Permission must be granted. However, I have made a deal with Gisla."

The blue fox police felt raised his head: "What?"

"Don't worry, don't be so nervous. Gisla has to prove her separation from Frank. She will have Aegisjimr tattooed on her body. In this way, she can only be blessed by the gods of the north. Only in this way, I am willing to make her a priest. In this expedition, I will take Jisla who has completed the rune tattoos, and participate in various necessary ceremonies on the battlefield as an accompanying priest."

Blue Fox heard it clearly, thinking about the thirteen years of Jisla's life, he felt a little worried about the girl's resume.

"You hesitated?" Rurik asked.

"No."

"Ghisra has agreed. Pay attention! The time of my king in the capital is very precious. I will immediately arrange for someone to complete the tattoo on her. You have tattoos on your body, and so does this king. In fact, I should have been with you last year.

I will discuss the expedition with you in detail, but I have changed my mind. We will discuss this matter in detail tomorrow. I only have one task for you tonight! "

"Is it to supervise those women tattooing the Jisla tribe?" Blue Fox asked suddenly.

"Yes. Listen, I have agreed to your marriage, but when Gisla reaches the age at which the lower priests must retire, she must leave. By then she will be sixteen years old, and then you will have a marriage approved by the king. At that time, she will truly be the Countess of Gothenburg."

Undoubtedly, this is the most pleasant thing for Lanhu, as if he came to the prince to receive this reward from the king.

He hurriedly knelt down, holding his heart in his right hand and thanking him again and again.

"Next, you can take her away." Rurik gave Blackbird another look, comforting: "At first, there will be a tingling sensation, and the skin at the tattoo site will also swell. In at most three days, all the swelling will disappear, and you will have many indelible runes on your body."

The decision has been made, this is the most thorough vote of the blackbird.

The cross pendant thrown into the Rhine River is nothing in itself. If you lose one and get another hanging around your neck, nothing will happen.

The tattoos on his body can only be covered with clothes, and if he wants to really get rid of it, his life may end in the process. Because there is no concept of "tattoo removal" in this era, there are only damages such as knife cutting and branding iron, each of which is a huge risk of inhuman torture.

Her feet seemed to be tied with lead weights, and the thought of getting a tattoo immediately, the blackbird who had dinner with King Ross no longer felt sleepy due to the strong mental stimulation, and she finally left the palace under the pull of the blue fox

, Standing outdoors at this moment, the cool breeze blows, if it is not full of stars, it will be pitch black.

As if he was about to step into darkness. "Then be friends with the darkness! Frank doesn't necessarily see the light either."

Her wrist was gently pulled by the blue fox, and she had just left the palace. Blue Fox's entourage came over one after another.

Everyone remained silent, and those followers did not dare to ask the boss what happened in the palace, or even why the blackbird dressed as a priest could follow the boss and escape the control of the high priest.

Until, the followers were surprised that they were led by the boss into the place of those craftsmen who specialized in rune tattoos in the capital.

Then their jaws dropped in shock. UU reading www.uukanshu.com

After all, the entourage had been to Aachen to plunder, and they knew the identity of Theresia the blackbird like the back of their hands. The daughter of the mighty Roman emperor wants to receive a rune tattoo? Not only that, but Blue Fox, who has already got a clear picture of the capital, also accurately found an old woman who is good at tattoos, a Mellaren who immigrated to New Roseburg with her skills.

Because of the large population in the capital city, the tattoo business is really a blue ocean market here. Those screaming boys admire the glory of their fathers, and hope to get some honor before they get real military exploits. Tattooing runes on their bodies is very necessary in the Rus culture, especially tattooing patterns that symbolize courage and masculinity.

Most of the people engaged in this business are women, and only some elderly women are proficient in the skills.

They don't care about the guests, the old lady accepted the money from the blue fox, so they don't care that the guest is just a girl with curly hair. But considering that this is also a woman, he led her to the inner room and pulled the curtain

In the morning, the girl lay down on the leather-covered bed, used oil lamps as lighting, mixed the blue ink, and started the homework with slender steel needles...