556 The bishop is not a good man
Gordon saw Ben. Bishop Anisa's expression changed, and he knew that the other party was moved by Viscount Otto's "true feelings". He still didn't know the character of the bishop, so he didn't know if the other party really believed Viscount Otto's nonsense, or for other purposes, pretended to believe Viscount Otto's repentance.
But now Gordon has to think about how to deal with the other party's plea.
"Dear Count Freeman, Viscount Sulzbach's offense to you is indeed a fact. But you have nothing to lose in this conflict. Viscount Sulzbach, on the contrary, has fallen into an almost helpless situation. I hope you will show some tolerance and avoid some punishment for Mr. Viscount. I think if you do, Lady Meridia's brilliance will bless you. β
Since Ben. Bishop Anissa had already spoken, so Gordon had to think about the other party's suggestion. After all, the other party is the number one person in charge of the entire Fleuris Diocese in the Temple of Dawn, and his influence is definitely not small. Otherwise, it would be impossible for a character like Viscount Otto to run around to do chores for the temple in order to have a good reputation.
In addition, he couldn't help but think about Renus. Miss Paladin's activities in the city of Fryjis will definitely be more or less similar to Ben. Anissa dealing. If he had a bad relationship with the Bishop as soon as he arrived in Freiris City, I am afraid that it would also cause some negative effects on Renus. After all, the two are still "lovers".
Thinking of this, Gordon couldn't help but glance at Ben. Miss Paladin behind Anissa. Then he saw Renus, who had been silent. He nodded his head slightly.
"Is this to ask me to agree with the bishop's suggestion?" Gordon thought to himself.
With Renus's personality, this behavior is definitely very rare. Gordon couldn't help but wonder what Renus's purpose was behind this.
Ponder for a moment. Gordon smiled at Mr. Bishop, "Of course, Your Excellency. Although I am not a believer in Lady Meridia, I have been blessed by the light of dawn. Now that you have spoken, I can cut Mr. Viscount's ransom in half. β
The ransom of more than 10,000 gold coins he had set for Viscount Otto before was just a casual number, and the main purpose was to tease the other party. He now needs to spend a lot of money, though. But the way to demand a ransom is not a stable means of making money, and he has not yet degenerated to the point of making a fortune by this means.
Gordon didn't care about those ransoms, though, from Viscount Otto's point of view. Root. Bishop Anissa's intercession saved his life. This sentence caused Gordon to reduce the ransom of more than 6,000 gold coins. This huge sum of money will allow Viscount Otto not to sell a large amount of land in order to collect the ransom as much as possible. For the aristocracy who regarded the land as their life. This is already great news.
"Your kindness and generosity range from the lofty mountains of Thunder Rock to the dense forests of Green Gorge. will be known to everyone. Seeing Gordon nod, the Bishop smiled and gave a word of praise.
The iron-blooded clergyman was not as stunned as the average soldier, and he knew very well that the empty compliment might not satisfy the young nobleman who had just made a substantial concession, so he added: "There is still a sum of money to use in the treasury of the Temple of Dawn. I think I can pay the ransom on behalf of Viscount Sulzbach. That way, you'll be able to get your hands on the coins sooner, so you don't have to have too many nights, don't you? β
The Bishop was right. Able to get the ransom a day earlier. It can save a lot of trouble, and it also reduces a lot of unstable factors. Gordon, of course, couldn't ask for it.
"In addition," Ben. Anissa added, "If you and your wife would like to attend the Requiem Day festival, I think I can arrange a good seat for you. β
"I'm honored."
Gordon had little interest in such activities. The reason why he agreed was because he saw Renas behind the bishop, and nodded slightly.
The collision was resolved by the joint efforts of the benevolent Bishop and the generous Earl Freeman. Since Ben. The Bishop of Anissa had already taken the initiative to collect the indemnity, and Gordon was very generous to release the Viscount Otto.
Otto with a noble surname. Feng. Mr. Viscount Sulzbach said goodbye to Gordon with a grateful smile, and cursed the damned mage in his heart, wishing to sew him into the belly of a dead horse, where he would rot in the stench. Gordon, on the other hand, said goodbye to the Bishop and Viscount Otto, who had brought him an extra income, with a false smile. In addition, when the two sides were separated, he also noticed a code that Renus had left him.
Looking at the sailing ship that was gradually moving away from the Temple of Dawn, Venia asked with a smile, "Lord Earl, what information are you exchanging with that Miss Paladin so many times just now?" β
"She wants to meet me in secret." Gordon replied honestly. Since he is determined to become the king of the pirates, oh no, he is the man of the harem king, how can he achieve this great goal if he doesn't even dare to tell the truth to his own woman?
"Could it be a secret tryst between the noble Mr. Magician and Miss Paladin for fear of the exposure of their forbidden romance?"
"First of all, there are no taboo romances. Secondly, it wasn't a secret tryst either. Renus and I have business to discuss. β
"Really? That's not what Sister Ainia wrote in those novels. β
Gordon shook his head helplessly, leaned into Vigna's ear, and whispered, "It seems that I have to increase the dose of your patient tonight." Make you so tired that you go to bed early, lest you read those boring novels by Ania when you're fine. β
Miss Druid was amused by Gordon's words all the way from her ears to her neck, but she did not show weakness, but looked directly at Gordon with watery eyes: "Please come as please." I'm looking forward to being bullied by you and begging for mercy......"
While the two were talking about love, the Saint Marisa finally arrived at the port of Fleires.
The Phoenix family had already sent someone to meet them at the docks. However, Gordon did not immediately follow him to the Phoenix family's estate outside the city. He asked his fiancΓ©e to take a group of servants and guards first, and then he used illusion to change his appearance and leave quietly.
Half an hour later, he and Renus met in a warehouse near the harbor that was used to dry pickled fish. This place is not very suitable for a couple's tryst because of the strong smell of pickled fish. However, because of this, there are very few people who come, and it is suitable for secret meetings.
After the young mage met his titular paladin lover, he didn't have time to talk to me, let alone any new edge. Renus gave Gordon a straightforward question: "What do you think about that Ben. What does Bishop Anizar think? β
After listening to Miss Paladin's account of the deeds and fame of many of the Bishops' in the city of Flaires, Gordon thought for a moment and said, "Judging by your description, this Bishop is probably not a good man. At the very least, he must have some secret that no one knows. (To be continued......)