In the autumn of 5363 in the continental calendar, Alexander, the prince of Dantonlun, launched a military mutiny, killed Prince Philipis, and tens of thousands of troops gave up their original intention of attacking the diocese of Bethlehem and withdrew to the royal capital, and the old king of Dantonlun announced his abdication. [Latest chapter reading.]

At this time, only the cathars of the diocese of St. El were left to face Bethlehem alone, but they still had an advantage in numbers or equipment, but at this time there was a bad news, Bishop Vaughn was assassinated, and several priests and priests immediately made a series of reactions, but for a while, because no faction could completely overwhelm the other party, for a while, the diocese fell into chaos, and no one cared about what the cathar corps was doing at this time.

However, under the control of Diocese Dife, who had arrived overnight with tens of thousands of jihadist troops, he resolutely returned to the diocese and quickly quelled the chaos in the diocese, and after a series of orders were issued, the priest immediately announced reconciliation with the diocese of Bethlehem, and claimed to have renounced all support for the kingdom of Dentonlun and withdrew all clergy and the diocesan garrison.

The series of actions of the priest Diffie not only quickly stabilized the situation, but also followed all the clues to purge all the "masterminds behind the scenes" who assassinated Bishop Vaughn, and this usually gentle and low-key priest suddenly became an absolute powerful figure, as for giving up his interests in Denton Lun, such a calm and rational move was of course unanimously supported by the clergy in the diocese, and it was not appropriate to make enemies everywhere at this time, but to consolidate the faith and gather the piety of the feudal nobles, so as to maintain the integrity of the diocese.

When the army officially stepped out of Beiselen, it is said that Priest Diffie looked back at the land with emotion and said an intriguing sentence: "In a hundred years, the sun of the rising east is always the first to shine here." ”

The changes in Bethlehem here are overwhelming, and some of the power groups that were originally expecting a big battle between the two never expected the situation to suddenly brighten. What is it that suddenly and completely sorts out the intricate threads, and the imminent war dissolves in an instant?

Two months later, the Diocese of St. El and the Diocese of Bethlehem announced their alliance, but this sudden change between the enemies of life and death was unexpected, but at the same time it also gave people a taste of conspiracy.

However. This outcome not only allowed the diocese of Bethlehem to gain a firm foothold in the eastern continent, but also brought about the prosperity of inland trade in the central and eastern continents, and the situation of the free city-states that used to rely on sea trade to control the entire eastern trading territory is changing subtly, and a commercial alliance of inland trade has emerged within the city-state, and it is reported that their supporters are none other than the ruler of Bethlehem at this time, the Bishop of Landiston. *

Free city-state. It's no longer the place where the ruling league used to be dominant.

In the chaos and strife, the winter of the Apollo continent passed in such a hurry, and the greenery of early spring once again spread from east to west along the sun to the depths of the continent.

However, at this time, there was a big news, at the spring hunting banquet of the Kingdom of Dantonlun, many nobles were attacked by "monsters", and then, Prince Alexander of Dantonlun officially succeeded to the throne, and the Bishop of Landiston personally crowned him, and at the succession ceremony. The new king, King Alexander, announced on the spot that the faith of the southwestern human kingdom had been reunited in the arms of Bethlehem, and there was immediately a chorus of welcome and praise.

At this point, the pattern of the Eastern Continent and the battle of beliefs have settled. Everyone can see that the diocese of Bethlehem has become the final winner and the biggest profiteer, and at the same time, as the highest priest of this diocese, Luo Lan has gradually entered the field of vision of some big people. Because everyone can see that in the future, the faith and rights of the Eastern Continent will belong to Bishop Rendi Lantiston alone.

However, at this time, the thing that gave Luo Lan a headache was found again. \

The existence of the diocese of Bethlehem was officially recognized by the Holy See, and as was customary, the Pope extended a hand of goodwill to the young landowner, who appointed twenty priests and led hundreds of clergy, dozens of Templars, to Bethlehem to establish a seminary.

However, at this time. Luo Lan was talking secretly with Rust Priest and Lady Belinda in the dark room.

"The world is reshuffling, Lord Bishop. Due to the invasion of the Easton Empire, the Middle Continent has fallen into a crisis of its own, we should seize this opportunity to expand the congregation and integrate all faiths, and the matter of the Diocese of St. El is a wake-up call for us," said Rust, who practiced another set of religious laws when he was in the Western Continent, but did not succeed in the end for various reasons, and at this time he very much hoped to apply the unfinished ideals to the more open land of the Eastern Continent. "For a long time, the members of the Church could only be nobles, but although they were bound to the Church and became the source and cornerstone of our power, they also held us back, and most of them were very difficult to control, and although the previous pope tried to change, he forgot that the soil there was not suitable, and that there was no such thing in Bethlehem......"

Luo Lan waved his hand and interrupted him: "Rust Priest, I understand what you mean, but this issue is too sensitive, we are just gaining a foothold now, and we are not open to breaking with the church that is suitable. *”

Rust Priest sighed, his expression was a little disappointed, every time he mentioned this topic, he was blocked by Luo Lan for various reasons, but he never gave up this idea, it was because he couldn't do it before, but now that all the conditions are met, of course he is not willing to give up.

Mrs. Belinda smiled and said, "So the Bishop has decided to accept the establishment of the seminary?"

"The seminary must exist," Luo Lan said categorically, "There are too few clergy in Bethlehem, and this is very detrimental to the integration of the faith......"

Rust's sacrificial lips moved, but seeing Luo Lan's expressionless appearance, he thought about it for a while, and finally pressed it again.

Luo Lan glanced at him and said, "If you don't accept the seminary, then it is equivalent to openly breaking with the Central Holy See on the surface. ”

The Rust priest couldn't help but say, "Aren't you afraid that the Bishop will have an impact on our faith rule?"

"Influence?" Luo Lan smiled slightly and said, "Since it was a great gift from the Pope, what reason should I not accept it?"

He said meaningfully: "If we don't accept it, then our footsteps will end here, and it will be difficult to take a further step in the Central Continent in the future," after a pause, his eyes bloomed with an extraordinary look, and he said slowly: "Are you only satisfied with the faith of millions of believers in the Eastern Continent?"

Raste Priest and Lady Belinda glanced at each other, the former suddenly realized, and looked at Luo Lan deeply with fear and admiration, no wonder the Bishop did not agree to his request, it turned out that the eyes of the Lord saw much more than the land under his feet......

Lady Belinda glanced at the information in her hand and said: "This group of priests is personally led by the red-clothed priest Lesmio of the sacrificial group, heh, the clergy sent by the establishment of the seminary in the past are just some ordinary priests, and the number is pitiful, this time the Pope attaches so much importance to it, the purpose of this is quite intriguing." ”

Luo Lan smiled: "After the Central Continent has lost too much authority, it seems that His Holiness the Pope is trying to turn our Bethlehem into his backyard this time?"

Lady Belinda smiled and said, "I'm afraid it's not just the Pope, but the monks and the thieves' guild have recently set their sights on our good place, and how to get rid of these bugs is a big problem." ”

The Rust priest snorted and said resentfully, "We have finally cultivated a fruitful fruit through hard work, and they are about to come and pick it in a hurry." ”

Lady Belinda took out another report and said, "The Monks' Guild is okay, but the Thieves' Guild is very difficult to deal with. ”

"I will assign people to deal with these things, you don't have to worry about it," Luo Lan glanced at the two of them and said in a deep voice: "Your current matter is to think about how to deal with those pope's envoys. ”

On the plains of Bethlehem, a long caravan of chariots and horses was advancing, golden flags fluttering in the wind.

The cardinal priest Lesmio looked out of the carriage, the freshly melted water of the Sorred River flowing in front of him, and the arrival of spring made the land full of life, as young and vibrant as this new diocese.

He turned around and asked gently, "Priest Daphne, I heard that you and this Bishop of Landiston met in Sedaon?"

Devonnie's face was much lighter than a year ago, and when she talked about Luo Lan, her eyes became a little complicated for a while, and she nodded, "Yes." ”

Her momentary divine change naturally did not escape the eyes of this Lesmio priest, the depths of his eyes flashed slightly, and he smiled: "Can you tell me what kind of person he is?"

Devany thought for a moment, shook her head, and said, "I can't make an evaluation." ”

"Oh, why?" said Lesmio, looking intrigued

Devine sighed, "There's always been an impenetrable fog about him, maybe I know only a part of him, this part is just what he wants to show me, sorry, I can't really talk about all of him at this point." ”

Lesmio looked at her as if trying to see something else, and after a moment he smiled and said, "Priest Daphne, you know more than you think. ”

Daphne was stunned, and there was a slight wave in her heart, and an indescribable taste came up.

"Young Continent Bishop," Lesmio said with emotion, turning his head to look out of the carriage again, "For hundreds of years, there have only been two people in the Holy See, and you have chosen a good opponent for me, Your Excellency." ”