In front of the main hall of the city, Abner handed the guard the badge of his Friars' Guild and said, "I am a friend of the Bishop of Landiston, and I would like to meet the person in charge of the current North Selen here. ”

The guard took the badge and looked at it, then said "Wait" and walked deeper into the mansion, and after about half an hourglass he came out, followed by a deacon-like man.

The man first glanced at Abner and Irina, then bowed, stretched out his hand to the side, and said, "Please come with me, two distinguished guests." ”

They were respectfully led by the deacon into a courtyard full of green trees and vines, the ground was paved with petals of a very simple color, and opposite was a dome of white stone masonry, supported by several delicately textured columns, which looked delicate and gorgeous.

"Hmph, it's far worse than our Remfinaya. Irena pursed her lips and said disapprovingly.

Since this was Arena's first time on human soil, what she saw and heard along the way was very new to her, and even made a lot of jokes, but here she was in a position to comment.

"Elves are born artists. Of course, the layout here cannot be compared with Remfinaya, but this kind of thing cannot be said in front of the host, otherwise it would be too rude. Abner explained with a wry smile.

"Hmph, humans are hypocritical. Erina wrinkled her nose and twisted her head to the other side.

The deacon, who was standing nearby, kept smiling as if he hadn't heard anything.

The sound of footsteps came, and a mature beautiful woman walked out, she was wearing a sacrificial robe, a pair of slender ** loomed in the hem of the robe, Fengmu first turned around Abner's body, and then swept back and forth on Erina's body a few times, and said: "I'm Belinda, the sacrificial Belinda of Beiselen, what's the matter with the two of you here?"

Although Luo Lan has been away from Bei Seleng for two years, but through the Doomsday Guild, he has been paying attention to every move here all the time, and has also issued some city lord notices from time to time, directing the operation of the huge system of Bethlehem, because these small details are handled very well, so although he himself is not there, but the feeling to the commoners and lower-class nobles is that this bishop has never left here at all.

Although Abner claimed to be a friend of Luo Lan, Belinda was unmoved, because the Bishop had never made a special explanation, and perhaps he was indeed a friend of the Bishop, but he was not particularly important.

And the reason why she received this person was because this person was wearing the badge of a high-ranking member of the Monks' Society, and she didn't want to offend rashly.

Abner first said the names of the two of them, and then said, "I want some mounts that can fly quickly." ”

"Flying mounts?"

"Yes," Abner nodded, "I suppose that a parish of Bethlehem is so large that it doesn't even have flying mounts, right?"

Belinda didn't answer Abner's question, but smiled charmingly and asked, "May I ask you what you need for a flying mount?"

Flying mounts are not a great thing, but they are not insignificant, for example, every parish has a habit of keeping griffons, which can be used as a flight and as a guard at critical moments.

However, for example, the Easton Empire has thousands of griffin knights, that is because the environment there is particularly suitable for the survival and reproduction of griffins, but once sold to all parts of the continent, the price will never be low.

"Absolutely. Abner said frankly, "Next month, the meeting of the Monks to decide on the successor of the Monk will be held, and as a mage, I don't want to miss it. He vaguely identified himself, most likely the next chief monk.

"That's right. Belinda's eyes flashed, she pondered for a moment, stood up, and said, "Wait a minute, you two." ”

"What is she going to do? don't you want to?" asked Irene leaning over and whispering.

Abner shook his head, it didn't look like the other party was going to reject him, but he really couldn't see what the other party was thinking.

Belinda returned after a long time, and she smiled and said, "You two have been waiting for a long time, I just persuaded the deacon who is in charge of the teleportation array that the two of you can use the teleportation array established by the diocese of Bethlehem, so that it will not take long to return to the Middle Continent." ”

Abner couldn't help but be taken aback, not to mention how many magic crystals would be used to open and maintain such a long-distance teleportation array, but this kind of almost strategic thing, would the other party dare to casually take it out for his own use?

Why did they do this, because they said they were friends with Bishop Lantiston? Although he said this, he also knew that the other party might not believe it in his heart, otherwise there would be no need for such a blunt exchange.

Do they have other plans?

Abner couldn't help but be a little wary in his heart.

As if to see the doubt in Abner's mind, Lady Belinda explained: " You don't have to be surprised, these teleportation arrays are only used for commercial purposes, you know, the free city-states, Bethlehem, and then to the hinterland of the continent, now this trade route is very lush, but there are many special goods that cannot be delayed on the road for too long, so some wealthy nobles and the diocese jointly built these teleportation arrays, and the magnates can use them, of course, this has to be paid, and the price is quite expensive, since you are a friend of the bishop, then you will use it for free. ”

"Thank you so much. Abner stood up and said, "If I could, I'd like to go now." ”

There was no surprise on her face, and Belinda Priest naturally stood up and smiled: "As long as you want to, you can do it at any time." ”

Erina suddenly grabbed Abner's sleeve and said, "I'll go with you." ”

Abner was stunned, then turned around and said, "Aren't you going back to Remfinaya?"

Irina's beautiful eyes floated over and said softly, "I don't want to go back, are you willing to take me away?"

Abner looked at her pleading eyes, sighed in his heart, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll take you with me." ”

Irena cheered with joy.

In this way, she only had to explain to her father that Abner had forcibly taken her, although she was reluctant to do so......

As for the fact that she had hands and feet, and that Abner didn't tie her up, that wasn't on her mind......

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"My lord, since you have decided to let Queen Janet compete for the throne of the Easton Empire, why do you still support Landovelle?" said Mehamus, the deacon of the Doomsday Guild in the center of the Holy See. His gaze swept over the map of the continent in front of him.

Luo Lan sighed: "Mehams, you are a good intelligence officer and deacon, but you are not a politician yet. He stood up and said, "Come, come here, look here." ”

He pointed to the map of the continent Apollo Continent spread out on the table, and his finger drew a circle in the entire north, and said: "This is the territory of the Easton Empire, who would have thought that just thirty years ago, this empire was not even as big as an ordinary principality, and now, almost all the territories between the Arctic Icesheet and the Middle Continent have become its territory. ”

Mehamus thought for a moment and said carefully: "Odinnella I was indeed a capable emperor, he was ambitious to restore order in the Laurent dynasty, but his life soon became his own. ”

Luo Lan shook his head and said: "Although Odinella I is seriously ill and may die soon, the military and political system of the Easton Empire was improved by him, as long as this system is preserved, his national power will not decline, as long as the next monarch is not too incompetent, there is no doubt that he will continue to rise, if there is another monarch with courage and skill, then it is really not a luxury to unify the central continent and establish a continental dynasty in the first and second generations." ”

"Is that so?" said Mehams, frowning, deep in thought.

"As a deacon, you should not only look at what is in front of you, but also what is in the future. Luo Lan tapped his finger on the map representing the territory of the Easton Empire, "Who do you think is most likely to inherit the throne next?"

"If the Lord hadn't supported Landovie, his succession to the throne would have been almost inevitable. ”

"That's right, Monpheis is a very ambitious and enterprising prince in your intelligence, and he has been stationed on the southern border of the Easton Empire all the year round, and he is very familiar with the surrounding small countries, if he defeats his political opponents and succeeds to the throne, then it is conceivable that he will prove his authority here with a few victories. ”

Luo Lan stretched out his hand and pointed to a place on the map, and said: "The geographical location here is very special, after taking here, he can let his army swing freely in the east, south, and west directions of the continent, and after victory, he will then choose a stronger target, if you assume that he continues to go southeast, which country do you think is his target for attack?"

Mehams's gaze followed the map all the way to the southeast, and soon a country jumped into his eyes, and he couldn't help but say in a deep voice: "Dantonlun Kingdom?"

"That's right, the Kingdom of Danton Lun" Luo Lan nodded, and said: "That's it, because this country is strong enough for other countries, but small enough for the Easton Empire, and has nothing to do with the nobles of the Central Continent, and even some people will be happy to see it, if once he captures Danton Lun, or makes a forced landing, then he can master the land trade channels between the mainland and the free city-states, so as to obtain more and stronger war resources." ”

"Emperor Alexander of Denton Lun was crowned by you personally, is he not afraid of your wrath?"

Luo Lan snorted and said, "What is he afraid of? When the time comes, it will be too late to declare that he also believes in the Lord and is willing to join the embrace of light, and it will be too late for the center and other dioceses to support him in the war with me, and when he finishes digesting this place and accumulates enough strength, he will be able to submerge the entire Central Continent like a tsunami."

Mehams frowned deeply, if it was the Bishop's analysis, such a powerful empire was in the northwest of Bethlehem, although it had the Danton Lun Empire and the Diocese of St. El as allies, but it was always a sharp knife hanging over his head, and he didn't know when it would fall.

Once the war starts, whether it is won or lost, it will be very detrimental to the Bethish Diocese, which is still accumulating strength.

"It has to be fixed," Mehams clenched his fists.

Lan nodded and said, "It has to be resolved." He suddenly laughed, "You now understand why I want to support Landelvier and support Janet at the same time, right?"

Mehams looked abrupt.

"Even if Landovie becomes an emperor, she will not be able to really control the overall situation with less than one-eighth of the empire's army, and Montphes will definitely conquest her, so that the Easton Empire will fall into civil strife, and I will only at this time support Janet, who has a blood inheritance and can really inherit the throne, and absorb the old nobles who support Prince Shumi to re-establish a new kingdom, so that a legitimate barrier can be erected in the northwest of Bethlehem. ”

Luo Lan slowly drew two diagonal lines with his fingers on that map, "That's it, if the Easton Empire is split into three pieces, and then let it fall into the quagmire of war all year round, and consume each other, he will not pose a threat to us." ”

Mehams took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his head, he almost saw a bloodless war in the discussion just now, but it was foreseeable that the final winner would be the Bishop.

But if the adult said so much to himself, does it mean that the adult is ready to put himself in a more critical position?

Thinking of this, his heart couldn't help but pound.

"Mahamos, you have been handling the affairs of the Holy See center very well, I am very satisfied, but now that you have more important things to do, I will let Aisha send someone to take over there, are you willing?"

Luo Lan looked into his eyes.

"Yes, I would like to serve you. Mehams bowed his head deeply, not daring to hesitate in the slightest.

Luo Lan said "um" and said: "You choose a group of capable and excellent people, go to the Dark Realm, go to the Western Continent, and be the archdeacon there, we have sent a lot of people into there before, but they are not subordinate to each other, you are going there now to integrate this force, and the focus should be on the recent military transfers and high-level activities of the Council of the Dead." ”

"Understood, sir. I will not disappoint you. ”

After Mehams left, Luo Lan immediately found Boris.

"Knight Boris, there are three days to return to the center. With your merits this time, how can His Majesty the Pope also give you a higher position, this is a recommendation I have written. Luo Lan shoved a parchment letter, which had not yet been painted, in front of Boris.

Boris glanced at it, but didn't take it, he looked at Luo Lan and said, "I actually prefer to follow the bishop, ascetic and pretentious life are not suitable for me. ”

"That's the case...... Luo Lan's fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, he suddenly raised his head, and said, "But are you sure that there is nothing wrong with your body?"

"I ......" Boris's body shook, he raised his head in disbelief, there was a shock on his face that someone was seen through, but he didn't panic, just showed a wry smile, and said, "Let the bishop see it." ”

Luo Lan looked directly at him and said: "Your talent for twisting metal is not something you were born with, but is given, it hides an extremely dangerous flaw, that is, if this flaw is not solved within a year, then you are likely to die, but even if it is solved, it does not necessarily mean that you will be fine, this talent and your body are not completely compatible, when you use it a few times, this situation will reappear." ”

Boris sighed and said, "It turns out that they didn't lie to me, I just thought they were lying and threatening." ”

Luo Lan sneered and said, "With this kind of control, it's no wonder that you are unwilling to be truly loyal to our Pope." ”

Boris said disdainfully, "I became a Templar by my own skills, not by some natural skill, which he imposed on us with half threat and half temptation. ”

"How did you get this innate ability?"

Boris didn't hide it, and said: "It seems to be some kind of artifact or something, but it seems that they still lack something, so some people die not long after being given the talent, and only a few people survive." He said sarcastically, "I used to think that dying in battle might be the best ending for me." ”

Luo Lan glanced at Boris, but he didn't expect this belligerent Templar to be so unoptimistic about his fate

He smiled lightly and said, "Knight Boris, although this talent is a bit troublesome, I can help you solve this problem......

"What?" Boris could barely suppress the excitement in his heart, but the whole person couldn't help but take a few steps forward and said, "My lord, can it really be solved?"

"I can't perfect this talent, because this flaw has to do with you, and I am afraid that only a god can do this, but I can help you remove this thing that could kill you at any time. Luo Lan spread his hand and said, "I don't know if you are willing to give it up and make a wise choice." ”

Boris pondered for a while, raised his head, a determined light in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "What does not belong to me is never my own, and I would rather give up this talent." ”

"Very good" Luo Lan looked at Boris appreciatively, he pointed to the letter in front of him, and said: "This matter is not in a hurry, I will help you solve it, but before that, you take a look at this recommendation." ”

Boris looked at it suspiciously, under Luo Lan's gaze, he picked up the parchment letter, opened it and looked at it, but when he saw it for the first time, he was stunned, and then a wave of ecstasy surged into his heart, his fingers could no longer be suppressed, and he said in a trembling voice: "Xiu, chief monk?"

"That's right, I'm going to nominate you as the successor to the head of the monks on the side of the Holy See, in order to succeed the position vacated by Brother Mehati after his death," Luo Lan pointed to it and said, "This has not only my signature, but also the signature of Brother Angus Gale, and it won't be long before there will be the signatures of other monk heads." ”

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