Unwrapping the letterhead, Todd carefully read the invitation from the Relief Society. The letter was written by Theodore, the president of the Relief Society, and the friendly language combined with the cooperative tendencies between the lines raised the question of what exactly these radical xenophobia terrorists wanted to do.

Rachel sat down and said: "According to the information I just received: first, the monster in the North Stone Fortress is the latest experiment of the 'Relief Society' - the 'Necromantic Successor'; ”

Todd listened to Richell's report, stunned in front of the table, slowly put down the letterhead in his hand, and asked, "Necromantic Successor?"

"Monsters made from corpses and skeletons, some of which belong to the dead 'heirs', can be heads or spines. Richel's expression was more solemn than ever: "In the past, due to the toxicity of the Sutherland Relic, the possibility of survival for ordinary humans after touching them was extremely low. Therefore, although the "inheritors" are terrible, they are extremely few in number. But if you can really combine corpses and relics to create a 'Necromantic Inheritor'. Then, the group of the 'Elders' will not only be able to build an invincible army in a short period of time, but can even rewrite the pattern of the entire continent. ”

Todd looked at the letterhead and thought for a moment: "I guess that the 'Relief Society' wants to meet with me this time, first, to find out whether I am friend or foe, and second, they want to find me to be a collaborator in the research of the 'Necromantic Successor'. ”

Rachel was a little puzzled: "I can guess the first point, but how do you know the second point?"

Todd reassembled the letterhead and placed it on the table: "The 'Inheritor' troops in Twilight Town can only hide for a while, and there is no way to keep it secret for a lifetime. The technology in my hands may be the key they desperately need. ”

Rachel stood up from his chair: "Chief Chief, I have a question. ”

Todd motioned to her, but said it was okay.

"What if...... If the conditions offered by the Relief Society were very favorable, would you agree to cooperate with them?"

Todd looked at the unnatural look on Rachel's face, remembered the pain of the other party in the 'Conflict Legion' in the past, shook his head and said, "I will never be able to approve of that kind of treatment of human life. ”

Reicher looked calm, held the cross on her chest, bowed, and exited the room.

Todd watched the woman's vanishing figure and sat back in his seat, his eyes quietly looking at the letterhead on the table, silent for a long time.

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Two days later, Todd met with Theodore and was arranged at the "Sister Hotel".

The Knights emptied the inn of all personnel and conducted a carpet search, and finally surrounded it on the inner and outer three floors.

Theodore, the president of the Relief Society, rode on horseback without any weapons, and had only one attendant by his side, the throat bone, still dressed like an old craftsman who was striking iron.

Todd was a little surprised to see that there were only two of them, and Huggins' whispering made him frown later.

There are many suspicious people in Twilight Town, who are secretly approaching the Sister Hotel, dressed as merchants, travelers, and some even residents of the town.

Todd's face looked unwavering, but he sat at the negotiating table, clutching the hem of the tablecloth tightly.

The town of Twilight is growing too fast, and the non-relenting immigration policy and lax population management have given these spies and spies many opportunities to lurk and hide in the town.

Cumberland is right, he does spend too much time experimenting, neglecting the most basic task of a lord - territory management.

After this meeting, Todd made up his mind to set up an espionage and surveillance organization in Twilight Town, and start the localization of the population.

"Todd, oh no, I should call you the head of the regiment!" Theodore sat on the other side of the negotiation table, knocked on the table and said with a smile, "We have come from afar, don't we prepare some wine and food?"

Todd nodded, motioning for Huggins to order the kitchen to start cooking.

Laryngeal sat next to Theodore, looked at the crowd across the table, and said in a tone that was half mocking and half mocking, "Lord Todd, you are still as cautious as before......

Glancing at the seats next to Rachel and Huggins, and then at the Inheritors team behind him, Todd finally just smiled at the throat bone.

Theodore took off his coat, threw it on the back of his chair, and said with a big grin: "The last time we met, you were just a priest, and now you are the chief of one of the four knights of the Church...... Destiny is a really interesting thing. ”

Todd waited for the dishes to be placed one by one, and then said, "Mr. President, let's cut to the chase, what does the 'Relief Society' want?"

"This dish tastes good. Theodore picked up a piece of steak, put it in his mouth and chewed it, admiring the deliciousness of the food from the bottom of his heart, and said to Todd: "First of all, I want to apologize, but a few days ago in the North Stone Fortress, my test subject had a small 'dispute' with your troops......"

Todd nodded quietly, signaling that he was listening.

"After years of experimentation, I've found a way to allow the remains of the Inheritor to absorb flesh and grow into creatures of equal combat power. Theodore scooped up a spoonful of soup and put it in his mouth, smashing it: "This method can greatly increase the success rate of the Sutherland Relic, and at the same time save the material ...... to prevent the mutation of the Inheritor."

Todd interrupted Theodore, "So, what did the 'Relief Society' come to me for?"

The old man put down the food in his hand: "Todd, cooperate with me." I know that you have unlocked the secret of the Inheritor, and with your help, I can improve the technique of the Successor of the Necro and make it perfect. ”

Rachel finally couldn't help it: "And then, Theodore, let the 'Elders' enslave the whole world?"

Hearing this, Throat Bone whispered, "Miss Richel, the Council of Elders has become aware of your treachery, and you have been officially expelled from the Legion of Discord. I'm sure that soon, a magistrate will come to visit you......"

Richer raised her head, and her face did not show the slightest timidity because of these words.

Todd looked at the other side and said softly, "Mr. President, if I guess correctly, the technology of the 'Necromantic Inheritor' should not be mature, and it may have major flaws, and there is still a long way to go before it can be put into practice. ”

Theodore and Larynx glanced at each other, and the former nodded slightly, confirming Todd's guess.

Todd added, "Mr. President, you want me to work with you. But to be honest, as a different species, I don't agree with some of the practices of the Presbyterian Church. ”

Theodore glanced at Todd, and then at Rachel, and on his face full of ravines and vicissitudes, there was a slight emotion different from the past: "Todd, since you are willing to tell me the truth. Then I'll also say something from my heart, when I was younger, I used to be a member of the "Legion of Discord". ”

Theodore's voice was low and sad: "As a scholar in the Legion, I once participated in an 'Eclipse Ritual'. ”

When Rachel heard the words in the president's mouth, her face instantly lost blood.

Theodore saw Todd's puzzled face and sighed, "It seems that Miss Rachel didn't tell you about it. The "Eclipse Ritual" is the most dehumanizing act of the "Presbyterian Church" in order to cultivate the successor army. ”

"In order to copy the abilities of the xenomorph into the body of the inheritor, the 'Council of Elders' will select a suitable xenomorph as a sacrifice as a sacrifice, dismember him alive, and share it with the heirs. This ritual is full of fanaticism, blood, and tyranny, and is the darkest chapter in xenomorph history!"

Theodore covered his forehead with his hand, and his whole body trembled: "I joined the 'Council of Elders' to fight for peace and tranquility for the xenomorphs, not to be an accomplice to this disgusting ritual!"

"After participating in an 'Eclipse Ceremony', I chose to stay away from the center of the 'Elders' and came to the Kingdom of the Silver Ring to take over the 'Almshouse' here. I hope to find a way, a more rational and civilized way, to increase the power of the xenomorphs. Theodore looked at Todd with hope and anticipation in his eyes: "From the first time we met, I knew that you, like me, were scholars with a mission. We seek the truth, but we do not extinguish our conscience. ”

Todd took a deep look at the old man in front of him: "Mr. Theodore, I am afraid that the invitation you gave me was your own idea, and what do you want from me?"

Theodore glanced at Richel: "Compared to the Council of Elders, I see a place that is more suitable for xenomorphs to live. ”

Sitting next to the old man, his throat widened: "President, do you know what you are talking about? These people in front of you are the lackeys of the Knights of the Church! If you take refuge in them, you will take refuge in the Church!"

Theodore looked at the "umbrella" symbol on the knight's armor and laughed.