76. Pope of the Sanctuary
Country V, the sacred area of Catholicism, covers an area that is not even as large as a small city in China, but because of its special religious status, it occupies an important position in the world's political and cultural affairs.
Every day, countless believers came to make a pilgrimage, and the tourists were so crowded that there were more thieves than residents, and within an hour of going out on the street, she encountered three thieves.
Wei Jiao also had the same experience, but his luck was not as good as hers, the money in his pocket was stolen, and he couldn't help complaining: "If I continue to stay, I'm afraid I will become poor after returning to China." ”
His words, while exaggerated, also tell the truth. It's been five days since they've been in the Sanctuary, and they haven't been able to see the Pope, and the people above are communicating with the representatives of the Sanctuary, but they don't know if they can get a result. Whether to talk about peace or collapse, there must be a result, hanging on the ground without going up or down, and their group of people can't figure out what attitude to put on.
"Sister Fang, is this scenery so beautiful, in a few days, the entire holy area has been visited, and you are not tired of it." Wei Jiao leaned over to Ning Zhiwei and asked curiously.
Ning Zhiwei withdrew his consciousness and looked at him quietly, "I'm tired." ”
The corners of Wei Jiao's mouth twitched, then what's the matter with you going out to wander around every day, is this the behavior that you should have if you are tired! Isn't it all a big group of people, what's there to see? I've heard that this child is raised in a Taoist temple, so I haven't seen a lively crowd.
After making up a lot of brains, he suddenly burst with pity, and looked at her softly, "Sister Fang, it's okay, if you want to see it, brother, I can always accompany you." ”
Ning Zhi looked at him speechlessly, did this guy have the wrong nerves when he advanced, and couldn't understand people's words?
"This guy is used to jerking, ignore him." Fang Yunheng unceremoniously pushed him over, stood beside her, and used his divine sense to transmit the voice instead, "How about it, have you found any traces of the four elders?" ”
"Nope."
For five days, they searched the streets and alleys without finding any trace of Fang Bozheng, and there was only one place left that they had not checked, and that was the church where the Pope was staying.
The two looked at each other, and they could see a flash of darkness in each other's eyes.
After another three days, the results of the negotiations were finally reached, and the Sanctuary finally gave an answer, and the Pope would personally attend the meeting with the Chinese delegates in the cathedral where the Pope lived.
As the oldest and most powerful gathering place for the Anomalous, the Sanctuary has a huge number of Adepts, but in the past eight days, I have not seen a single Paranormal outside, until I arrived at the Cathedral today.
The clergy inside turned out to be all superpowers, and as far as the eye could see, there were at least intermediate levels, such strength and background, I am afraid that even countries outside the Holy Domain could not compare, no wonder they would be so arrogant and fearless.
The abilities who came with the functional group were all silent, if before this, they were still a little complacent because of the advanced intermediate level, in front of the gorgeous lineup of the Sanctuary, their confidence was completely damaged to the point that there was not even scum left.
It's good that the Sanctuary is here.
Ning Zhiwei carefully controlled his divine sense, glanced at it slightly, and couldn't help frowning, although the strength of the Holy Domain was good, it was not so good that even the lowest-ranking clergy in the church were middle-rank, and from their disdainful eyes, it could be inferred that the other party had deliberately arranged it.
However, she didn't specifically remind her, but anyone who can enter the Functional Bureau will not be a person with weak psychological qualities, and they are indeed a little arrogant recently, and it is not a bad thing to be able to stimulate it.
The entire cathedral was under the shield of the Pope's divine sense, she didn't dare to be too presumptuous, she quickly withdrew her divine sense, looked at her nose and nose, and followed Director Song in an orderly manner, and with the guidance of the priest, she climbed the steps one by one, and finally arrived at the conference room where the Pope was.
As soon as she stepped into the room, she felt a strong oppressive spiritual force swept over her body, and the coercion of that moment made her cold hairs stand up, and she instinctively wanted to use her divine sense to resist, but fortunately, she came to her senses in time, suppressed the churning of the sea of knowledge, raised her eyelids slightly, and looked at the man in the upper seat.
The man on the throne was dressed in a white robe, he looked very young, about forty years old, his face was ruddy, his smooth and silky blonde hair shone in the sun, his eyes were kind, his smile was full, and his temperament was peaceful and generous, which made people can't help but feel good.
Advanced mental rendering.
She felt a pang in her heart, and hurriedly withdrew her gaze, and earned her uncle beside her without a trace, Fang Yunheng, who was also drawn to her heart, suddenly came back to her senses, broke out in a cold sweat, and looked at her suspiciously.
However, at this moment, Ning Zhiwei couldn't give him any reaction, the moment she reminded her uncle, the Pope's sharp eyes came straight to her, such deep and deep eyes, with a strong spiritual oppression, no less than the middle of the Yuan Infant, such a sharp penetrating power, almost as if she could see through her.
She had to pretend to be uncomfortable and lowered her head, a layer of sweat forced out of her forehead, and the mask on her face did not really change her facial features like plastic surgery, but a high-level trick to cover her eyes, and those whose divine consciousness was below the middle stage of the Yuan Infant could not see through her hiding.
Although her divine sense is only in the early stage of the Yuan Infant, she can also perceive that the Pope's spiritual power is equivalent to the middle stage of the Yuan Infant, and it is still a little short to see through her hidden. However, the other party's sharp eyes actually gave her the illusion that the other party had seen through her disguise.
Paul XV quickly retracted his gaze, and with a smile on his face, he let the representative of Huaguo take a seat, as if the temptation and suspicion just now had not existed, Ning Zhi secretly wiped a handful of sweat, suppressed the uncertainty in his heart, and stood behind Director Song in an orderly manner, and began to negotiate back and forth.
She didn't pay attention to what the two sides talked about, and her eyes seemed to be focused on Director Song, but in fact, she was sneaking a peek at Paul XV with her spare eyes. During the whole process, he didn't speak much, more often than not, his bishop dressed up in white face, and questioned harshly, even if Director Song handed over Orcas, it didn't let his attitude ease.
"Your Excellency, Orcas is a traitor to the Sanctuary Realm, and we are naturally very grateful for your help in capturing it, but this cannot compensate for Ms. Ning's crimes." The bishop had a cold face, a look of toughness and indifference, "If you don't hand over Ms. Ning, don't blame us for being polite." ”
"The people of your holy realm trespassed on our country, violated our sovereignty, violated the regulations, and were rude in the first place, and my subordinates were only legitimate defense."
Director Song's face turned blue, he snorted coldly, and said, "If you are welcome in the Holy Domain, we are not afraid of you." Let the people of the whole world see how arrogant and unreasonable your Sanctuary is. ”
In the conference room, the atmosphere was tense for a while, and the smoke of gunpowder was filled, as if a small friction could ignite the fuse, and finally cause a huge explosion and collapse.
Paul XV, who had not said a word, suddenly laughed, his gentle and tolerant smile was like a ray of bright sunshine to dispel the haze in a room, he looked at Director Song, and asked with a smile: "Director Song, take the liberty of asking, you are so nervous Ms. Ning, is it related to the fact that the Functional Bureau Abilities can advance smoothly?" ”
Director Song's face remained unchanged, "The Pope's words are wrong, Ning Zhiwei is an excellent soldier of our bureau, she has made great contributions to the country, she is a hero of the country, no matter what the reason, we will never give up on her." ”
Paul XV chuckled, and a flash of clarity flashed in his eyes, as if he saw his little trick of avoiding it, and said nonchalantly, "You are very talented, and it is really admirable. It's not impossible for Director Song not to want to hand over Ms. Ning, but he has to grant me a request. ”
Hearing his slippers, Director Song was not happy, but asked vigilantly: "I don't know what the Pope wants." ”
Paul XV hooked the corners of his lips, and his gaze fell on Ning Zhiwei behind him, "The lady behind you is extremely talented and powerful, and she is very attractive to me, how about letting her stay in the Holy Domain." ”
Director Song frowned, turned his head to look at Ning Zhiwei, and saw her look solemn, only when the little girl was frightened, she nodded at him soothingly, and then objected: "No." She is not one of my inmates, and I must respect her personal freedom. ”
As soon as his words fell, the other leader of his companions looked at him with displeasure, his face pale, obviously dissatisfied with his ignorance. Finally, the Sanctuary was able to loosen its mouth, but it was just an ordinary little girl, and being able to exchange for Ning Zhiwei was obviously a very worthwhile deal.
He had the heart to repent, but in front of the Holy Domain, he couldn't show his infighting, so he had to hold back his anger.
Director Song ignored his face and looked at the Pope firmly, without the slightest intention of backing down.
Paul XV was not angry, but as amiable as ever, and he said: "Director Song is right, this lady is naturally free. His gaze fell on Ning Zhiwei's body, "This lady, are you willing to stay in the Holy Domain?" I believe that you can make the right choice, and this place will allow you to develop better, right? ”
All eyes were focused on Ning Zhiwei's body, waiting for her answer.
The others didn't know Ning Zhiwei's identity, and they could still be relatively calm, but Fang Yunheng had already broken out in a cold sweat, and hurriedly stood up and spoke first: "I don't agree." ”
"Fang Yunheng! Pay attention to who you are. Another leader finally had an outlet to vent his anger and coldly stopped him, "If you do anything that harms the interests of the country, you will wait to be punished." ”
Fang Yunheng saluted him, but he didn't make any moves, still blocking Ning Zhiwei's side, obviously not caring about the consequences of Yan zhòng.
The leader's face suddenly turned ugly.
At this moment, Ning Zhiwei suddenly stood up, and a clear voice echoed in the silent room, like an earth-shattering shock, smashing into everyone's hearts, "Okay, I promise you." ”