"It's okay to tell you. After the "Chasseur King" died, the remaining personnel of "Zephyr" began to operate underground...... Recently, though, they've started to appear again. From our intelligence, it seems that they intend to take on a long-term employment from some of the great nobles within the Empire. ”

"Is this to prepare for a civil war? After all, Prime Minister Osborne's action this time is not only to give Liber a disadvantage, but also to deter those aristocratic factions in the country...... So, they want to fight back. ”

"I don't know much about the politics of the empire...... It's up to you to judge. "But even we know that the Empire is about to enter an irrepressible frenzy, and that, once the gears of history begin to turn, will crush all who dare to stand in its way...... In this case, it will be difficult for our men to enter the Empire. ”

"I see...... So you want to cooperate with me, a native of the Empire, to get relevant information about the Empire and the trends you are concerned about by providing me with help? "But I still don't understand...... What are you so deliberately trying to do with the Empire? ”

"For what? Isn't that knowingly asking? Ain scoffed, "The gospel plan is just the beginning. Next, it is likely that the actions of the association will turn to the Empire. ”

“…… That's right. Since Liber has the treasure of "emptiness" here, it is not surprising that there is also a treasure sleeping in the empire. "And according to our previous judgment, the head of the reformers, the "Iron Prime Minister" Osborne, seems to have an inexplicable relationship with the "association...... Isn't that what you ......?"

"That's right. The Church must not interfere too much in the affairs of the state and the government, which is the bottom line that has been repeatedly emphasized by the "canonized provinces". Therefore, in any case, we must not engage in public activities with the government in a big way, or express such intentions. But if you're here, you might be able to have a strange effect. You have power, and if that power can be affirmed by someone like the archbishop, then it must be fine. What's more, according to my investigation, your situation there seems to be very special...... Neutral aristocratic father, in this era of reformists and aristocratic factions on the verge of a large-scale conflict, the very existence of your family is a special case. If you work with you, many things will become much easier. ”

“…… You're embarrassing me......" Helliga sighed, "The empire is so big, the various forces are intertwined and complex, and they are all huge forces with a foundation of decades, even hundreds of years...... Even if I'm not an ordinary person, but you won't be unclear about the truth that "open guns are easy to dodge and dark arrows are difficult to prevent", right? ”

"Of course I know...... You're not the only one we're helping with the Empire...... Among them are the Mysterious Clan, who have been working with us for hundreds of years. If you're interested, I can let you meet...... And I thought, don't you realize it? Once the Empire begins an irreversible wave of madness, a force like your family, which is helpless and unwilling to take sides, can only be like a boat swaying in a storm...... Whether it will survive is still unknown. Even if you are strong enough to keep yourself safe, that doesn't mean you can guarantee that your loved ones and friends are safe. That's why you need a strong backing like us. ”

"......" Heiliga did not answer, but fell into contemplation and analysis of interests.

Ain was right...... His own family is not like the Yarsside family, as a wealthy family in the martial arts world, the spirit of the pure self-purification...... Unlike some Northland lords, they have a good relationship with the royal family, so that the big nobles do not dare to act rashly. In the current era of social change and the change of times, the existence of the aristocracy may have had a fierce contradiction with the changing needs and ideologies of the imperial people, and I am afraid that the aristocracy will be removed from history...... In such a situation, the father reluctantly chose to compromise with the Duke's family - but if something goes wrong, the father, who is not a member of his inner circle of interests, will probably be the first to be thrown out.

The so-called thankless, that's it.

Over the years, I don't know how many similar nobles have suffered the same fate. Heliga didn't want her family to suffer that fate.

So, is the Qiyao Church a good choice?

On political status...... Although the Church claims on the surface that it never interferes in the internal affairs of any country, in fact, they are indispensable in any country's internal turmoil. They retain the political power to legitimize the autonomous states, and they also have the right to inquisition to classify certain countries and forces as "heretics" - and more importantly, they are the most influential religion in the world on the continent - the name of the "goddess of the sky" has long been spread all over the world.

As for force...... If the "Church" as an adversary still has the strength to defeat Liber's army to the bitter ground, how bad can the "Church" be? Even if the superficial strength is not comparable to the steel torrent of the empire and the republic, it is definitely a formidable force. Not to mention anything else, just the "ancient relics" that the church has recovered in various names, and the various and dazzling "ancient relics" are enough for any force to drink a pot.

In this case...... Do you have a choice?

Rather, if you change to other nobles who have left the country similarly, you will know that you can cooperate with the "Qiyao Church" and have a chance to get its strong protection...... I'm afraid it's already been rushing, right?

“…… I don't have a choice, do I? Heliga shrugged helplessly, and he looked at Ain, who smiled nonchalantly.

"Looks like we can reach an agreement...... Hehe, it's not in vain that I took time out of my busy schedule to meet you...... The people who can give me this treatment are usually the heads of major countries and autonomous prefectures, as well as the leading figures in various organizations. ”

"Then I should be honored, huh?" Helliga replied half-truthfully, not knowing whether he was mocking or admiring, "But I can say it beforehand...... If it's something like something that I can get with my own hands-on information, I can still help. However, if it is a relationship, it is necessary to ask for information from certain people, or to negotiate with others...... I may not have that patience and ability. ”

"I understand. We who chose a teenager like you to cooperate, naturally we didn't expect you to give much feedback on information...... But we'll have our own instructions later. You just have to keep an eye out for it then. ”

"I see." Heliga nodded slightly.

"So be it - our connection is a secret, and only you should know the content and the time - of course, I know that you won't hide it from the little girl next to you, so she will do whatever she wants. Oh yes...... If you still have a chance to meet that old friend of yours......"

"Huh?" Ain's voice hesitated, and Helriga felt a little strange.

“…… Never mind. Shaking his head, Ain gave up and continued, "I still have things to do." Let Kevin tell you the next details. Bye. ”

After speaking, the image on the other side of the screen returned to pitch black.