The Duke's Palace was very quiet and solemn in the snowstorm, and when the Templar Guards and Duke's private soldiers brought Roddy's team to the front of the mansion, the entire square was filled with people for a while.

As a greeting party, seven or eight barons and viscounts stood beside the mansion with thick cloaks and expressionless faces, faintly highlighting the Duke of Angmar and Bishop Benjamin in the center.

The two powerful old men were so excited, Luo Di naturally couldn't wait for the carriage to stop in front of him before getting off, although he was a little dissatisfied and helpless, but for such a "pomp", he had to choose a suitable posture to deal with-

Roddy, who had a passing "political IQ", jumped out of the carriage from afar, cursing these two old men in his heart for his calculations, and greeted with a "flattered" expression: "Lord Duke and Lord Bishop, this trip is fortunate to be not disgraceful, but this kind of courtesy really makes me a little unbearable." ”

Roddy had expected to see the satisfied and even smug smiles of the two old men, but when he got closer, he found that Duke Angmar's face was not good—his face was pale, his lips were bruised, and although his eyes were still sharp, the bags under his eyes were very swollen, and it was obvious that he was in poor health.

"This is..."

"Let's deal with it first, and explain the specific reasons to you in the evening. ”

The Duke whispered something to Roddy—and then smiled, and said loudly: "It should be called a blessing to have a member like you in the Rousifron family, I have seen all your efforts, and as the captain of my guard, your contribution to the territory and even the kingdom is worthy of my cultivation of you!"

Roddy immediately realized that Angmar's gesture was for the nobles next to him - although he didn't know how he became the "captain of the guard", he still made a quick decision, respectfully made a gesture, and asked in a low voice between his teeth, "What do you want me to do?"

"Just finish this meal..."

After Bishop Benjamin said this, he raised his hand and released a "Holy Light Technique", and said with a reverent expression: "Captain Roddy led the team to fight bravely and killed Magda the 'Blighter', and his achievements were outstanding, and he cleared the world of another evil existence for the 'Rosicrucius'..."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of parchment with a fluctuating divine aura, and the wax seal marked with two keys on it represented that this was an "oracle" from the "Rosicrucius" temple, and the nobles around him who were still contemptuous of Roddy changed color slightly, and their bodies couldn't help but straighten up.

"Captain Roddy will be an eternal friend of Rosicross from now on. ”

The oracle was not limited to this short sentence, but Benjamin read it only - but it meant enough to make ordinary nobles gasp: with such an official "oracle", Roddy would have the "Rosicrucian" as a great backer!

Aware of Soso's discussion, the Duke of Angmar coughed a few times and announced that everyone would attend the dinner.

For Roddy, it was not difficult to talk nonsense for two hours with these nobles with a false mask, and he was more concerned about the "specific reasons" that the two old men had just said to him.

Did they do this for another reason?

The dinner party full of luxurious smells ended in a hurry for more than two hours because the Duke of Angmar was unwell, and the nobles expressed their understanding, and after saying a polite farewell to Roddy, the Duke's mansion finally quieted down.

Suren and Nata were not eligible for the dinner, and Roddy was not worried about their treatment, presumably Angmar would not treat his own people badly - after the last baron left the dining room, Roddy was soon led by the maid to the large study on the second floor of the mansion, where he met Duke Angmar and Bishop Benjamin again.

And this time, it's "being honest with each other".

At this time, the atmosphere in the study was not as "festive" as at the dinner table, Duke Angmar's cough was very harsh, Bishop Benjamin's face was slightly worried, seeing Roddy come in, he raised his hand and handed the precious and sacred "holy message" to Roddy, and said: "The dinner in the afternoon is mainly to convey an attitude to the outside world, and at the same time to give you an identity, there is a reason for it, and I didn't have time to inform you, I hope you can listen to Angmar's explanation." ”

This is actually a very polite word, Roddy and Benjamin's identity is simply different, but he put himself in the same position as Roddy, Roddy naturally understands the importance of this, and hurriedly takes the "holy message": "I'm just surprised, I hope to find out what happened as soon as possible." ”

"Ahem... The maid heard the cough and hurriedly brought hot water for the duke, but Angmar grabbed the glass and waved her hand: "You stand down first." ”

When the door closed, Angmar did not greet him, and said bluntly to Roddy: "The deaths of Magda and Ansadin are public information, but no one knows that you did it, and I also tried my best to arrange someone to pass on some information to confuse and dilute your existence, but a few days ago there was a sudden accident - someone made your identity public." ”

"Public?mine?"

Luo Di was surprised, and his eyebrows suddenly rose: "What's the matter?"

"I can't find it, and that's where I find it tricky. Angmar shook his head, trying to breathe steadily, and continued: "The news came out of nowhere, revealing some of the things you have done before, the position you hold, the current location of the territory, how many heretics you have killed or something..."

"This information makes you immediately wanted by the Pit Viper Cross, and we have to do so to protect you. ”

These words made Roddy frown deeply.

This explanation barely satisfied him, but he was still a little unhappy in his heart, because now he was tied to the "Rosicrucian" and the "Roussifron family", and he not only had to bear the risk of being wanted by the "Pit Viper Cross", but also had to bear the open guns and arrows of the enemies behind these two forces...

There were good and bad results, Roddy was silent for a moment, not wanting to speak, but in order to avoid embarrassment, he looked down at this "oracle" - but then the hint that jumped out in front of him made Roddy's eyes light up: this parchment issued by the Pope himself actually gave Roddy a new "title"!

【The Pious】

The reputation of "Rosiccross" is automatically increased to [Reverence], and the effect is increased by 30% when receiving the Divine Blessing (it will be maintained after switching).

Obviously, Roddy made a great contribution to the sect by killing the two undead enemies of "Blightcaller" Magda and Ansardine, and the fall of Kevin the "Executioner" was also a great achievement.

A 30% buff effect increase is definitely a big number, and if it's a "Power Blessing" with "+120 Strength", with this title, you can increase the effect to "+156 Strength". And a priest who refines the "buff system" can generally farm 5-8 similar buffs, if you brush all the buffs with such a title, it may not be a problem to double your strength!

The most powerful thing is that the buff buff gained by this [Pious] title will not disappear by switching titles... Open [The Pious], farm the buff, and switch to the title of [The Last Demon Hunter], and the extra 30% buff effect will not be reduced by half a point at all!

It's worth it!

Roddy was relieved and looked up, only to see the blood oozing from Duke Angmar's fingers when he coughed violently...

"This—"

He immediately realized that the duke's illness might not be so simple, and his eyes immediately looked at Benjamin next to him, but the bishop shook his head: "There are too many magic spells, and they have no effect." ”

This sentence made Roddy's eyes narrow, and the Duke of Angmar slowed down, leaned up, raised his gaze, and said word by word: "I know you still have resentment in your heart... To tell you the truth, giving you the title of 'Captain of the Guard' does have my selfish intentions in it. ”

“... If war does come as soon as you say, I only hope that you can use the family's resources to protect Sally from being wronged. ”

Helping Sally, not Duke Angmar, is already an obvious "instruction".

People are selfish, but is Angmar "selfish" or "selfless" in doing this? Roddy couldn't define it completely for a while, but he felt... Such a "father" should be worthy of his own respect.

Anyway, I don't plan to continue to live behind the scenes, and it is not a big deal that I can't deal with when such a change happens.

Luo Di exhaled slowly, and the last trace of dissatisfaction in his heart disappeared. Seeing the Duke wiping the blood with a handkerchief, he asked, "Have you taken any medicine?"

"I've drunk a dozen intermediate healing potions, and they don't work very well until now. ”

Benjamin's voice was heavy, and he clearly had lost hope for the potion.

"There are some rare potions in Ansardine's legacy, I'll have someone look for them, maybe... Able to delay for a while. ”

Luo Di is telling the truth, although the potions in the game are powerful, the law of "birth, old age, sickness and death" cannot be ignored. Duke Angmar has been tossed by the "Soul Extraction Elixir" for five years, and his body has run out of oil, and he has been able to survive until now completely by relying on his previous foundation, if he was an ordinary person, I am afraid he would have died a long time ago.

Angmar was afflicted by physical weakness and serious illnesses, and if memory serves, Roddy did have a potion to slow down the symptoms - incurable, but it would keep Angmar alive for a long time.

"How long?"

Ansatin looked up slightly.

"It should survive this winter. Luo Di didn't ask the other party if he wanted it, and said directly: "Send someone to Pal to get it now, and you should be able to get it in a week." ”

Angmar nodded silently, without saying "thank you" or anything like that.

The atmosphere was a little silent, Benjamin thought for a while, and said loudly: "I received a letter from Bishop Rubens the day before yesterday, which is a notice of a change in position... Next spring, I will be elevated to the position of diocesan archbishop. ”

"Diocese of Ivta?" Roddy raised his head slightly, recalled, and changed his words: "No, it should be the diocese of Bodog." ”

Benjamin glanced at Roddy with some surprise and nodded, "It's the diocese of Bodog." ”

"Congratulations, Bishop, in five years' time you may be able to take the position of Lord Rubens. ”

This is the second piece of good news that Roddy heard today.