Chapter 373: Restraint and Containment (Page 1/1)

The day after the election of the heir, the camp of the Knights of the Dusk West in the Holy Acropolis.

Todd took a sip of the mead in his hand and said to Tristan in front of him, "You mean, is the church going to withdraw from the city?"

Tristan shrugged with a smile: "After yesterday's election turmoil, the church has become the target of public criticism, and there is no reason to continue to stay. ”

Todd nodded, and the conversation changed: "I want to thank you." ”

Todd's words stunned Tristan: "Thank me, for what?"

"Matild's incriminating evidence, we wouldn't have been able to prepare it so quickly without your help in collecting it. ”

Tristan waved his hand nonchalantly: "It's just a trivial matter, besides, I didn't like that guy in the first place." ”

Todd smiled at the church deacon, "Tristan, don't blame me for being abrupt, but have you considered leaving the church and joining Twilight City as my staff?"

Tristan was stunned for a moment, then asked suspiciously, "With all due respect, why did you invite me? I'm just a little deacon studying the scriptures and running errands for others." ”

"You and I are a bit like each other in some ways. Todd placed his glass on the table and looked at Tristan very seriously: "As you can see, the church is now dominated by corruption and chaos, and I hope to be able to initiate a reform, a reform of the whole of Christianity. ”

Tristan was a little frightened by Todd's words: "Your Majesty, do you know what you're talking about?!"

Todd nodded: "I naturally understand what I am going to do, and to others, it is tantamount to a fool's dream." But I am sure that I will be able to complete this reform, and all I need now is a theologian who is well-versed in the scriptures. In my opinion, you're a perfect fit, how about it? Interested in coming to Twilight City?"

Tristan thought about it for a long time and finally came up with an answer that disappointed Todd.

"Sorry, I'm not going to leave the church, at least not now, ......"

Todd sat back in his chair, looked at Tristan's face with determination, and asked calmly, "Can I ask why?"

"Because my master Abram ......"

Todd repeated the familiar name and said, "If I'm not mistaken, Aarrover was supposed to be the cardinal of the Church, and he organized several retreats of scholars from the Papal States?"

"That's right. Tristan said excitedly, "Lord Abrölba is one of the few people in the church who has a conscience. He is not only proficient in theology, he is also an expert among experts in ordinary academic subjects!"

Todd pondered for a moment and asked, "Why is such a conscientious person willing to stay in the church because he is reluctant to give up the power in his hands?"

Tristan exclaimed, "Absolutely not! Lord Aarrover cares more about faith and justice than power!"

Todd looked at the other party's indistinguishable appearance, shook his head and chuckled: "Since you have made up your mind, then it is inconvenient for me to persuade again." ”

Watching Tristan disappear from his sight, Todd leaned his back back and sighed softly.

"Discouraged so soon?"

A soft voice came from behind Todd, and he didn't even have to turn around to know who it was.

"Everyone has their own aspirations, and it is inconvenient to force them. ”

Rachel walked up from behind Todd and lifted his head slightly, pressing his thumb and forefinger to his temples.

Todd let out a long sigh of relief.

"The throne of the Holy Acropolis has been settled, how are you going to control the situation here?"

Richel's words made Todd frown, and the latter asked, "Control the situation?"

Rachel walked up to Todd, sat down in his arms, and whispered, "You should know who I'm referring to." ”

"Mary, the new queen of the Acropolis, what's wrong with her?"

Rachel gently stroked Todd's hair, her voice barely audible, "I don't believe her. ”

Todd gave Rachel a puzzled look.

"She's been Queen of the Rings, and now she's the Queen of the Guardians, aren't you worried that she'll sink into Game of Thrones, mediating between Twilight and the rest of the world?"

Todd smiled and shook his head: "Mary didn't want to compete for the throne of the Holy Guard, and she has mentioned to me more than once that she prefers to stay in her room and work on design rather than being in a high position. It was after I persuaded her repeatedly......"

"Your Majesty, people change. What's more, Mary, who is a different species, has always kept a distance from the affairs of the different species. Rachel thought as he said, "The Holy Acropolis is the military barrier of the Dusk Kingdom against foreign enemies in the future, and there will be a series of uncertainties for such a person to control the city. ”

Todd was silent for a moment, then asked, "So how do you think Twilight should control the situation here?"

"There are many solutions, but the crux of the matter falls on Mary. ”

Rachel held out a finger: "If we can get some of her handles, then she will have some scruples before it turns against us." ”

Todd had a bad premonition: "What do you mean by handle?"

"Her background, her heterogeneous identity, are all points that we can take advantage of. ”

Todd rubbed his forehead with a headache: "Richel, do you sometimes think about the problem too complicated?"

Rachel's eyes widened: "Complicated?"

"People don't have to be bound by threats and containment. Sometimes, it is not necessarily bad for both parties to make the relationship more peaceful. ”

Listening to Todd's words, Rachel leaned down and kissed the other party's lips gently: "Look, this is the difference between you and me. You trust your partner, and you believe that sincerity can be exchanged for loyalty, but I am different, in my eyes, all people have the potential to betray, and the only reason why they don't do that is just a lack of leverage. ”

Todd sighed softly, put his arm around Richell and asked, "What about us? We have experienced life and death together, and even then we must use containment to maintain our relationship with each other?"

Rachel shook her head with a smile and buried her head in Todd's chest, "You're special to me. ”

Todd stroked Rachel's hair lightly and whispered, "I'll find a time to talk to Mary about her." Until then, I don't want to see any extraneous behavior......"

"Hmm. ”

Like a kitten, Richell, snuggled up to Todd's chest, used a low nasal voice to express her agreement to restrain her behavior.

But what Todd couldn't see was some inexplicable emotion flashing in Rachel's eyes.

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