057. Coping strategies
"What was the matter with that bishop? He looked at me like he was looking...... Well...... This plate of cookies. β
On a manor on the outskirts of Fortune City, Talos soaks in an outdoor pool that Bill has prepared for him, eating the exquisite snacks that the human bishop has ordered the halfling chef to prepare.
The pool is filled with seawater specially transported from the central ocean, which is crystal clear and pure, sparkling in the sun, and even from a distance, you can clearly see the intricate pattern of pebbles at the bottom of the pool.
The clean, clear water and delicious snacks allowed Talos to flick his eight-foot tail and stir up the waves, and enjoy the feeling of the water sliding off the scales.
If there are a few more beauties, the standard wine pond meat forest configuration.
"Mark, one of my competitors. Bill was lying on a beach chair by the outdoor pool with a glass of red wine in his hand.
Hearing Talos's question, he smiled and explained, "Yesterday was one of the few days I could stomp him to the ground because I recommended you to the church. β
"I don't know the details, but I have to say that this is the right direction of development, and I am not surprised at all. β
In terms of the talent shown on the surface, Talos may not be the first, but he definitely belongs to the most outstanding group, and few people can compare with him, and he has this confidence.
Bill, who had been preparing a stomach full of words, suddenly found that there was nothing left to say, and no amount of flowery rhetoric could compare to the words that Talos took for granted.
The Human Bishop understands Princess Anna's thoughts a little, who would hate such a "young and vigorous" and energetic Naga.
After quickly sweeping away the large portion of snacks in front of him, Talos leaned against the edge of the pool before asking, "Competitors, when did the situation in the church become so intense?"
"It's not all you think, you know, we're the Goddess of Fortune Church. Bill took a sip of red wine and said with a smile, "Unlike the Temple of Order and Knighthood or the Agrarian Church, where duties are roughly divided by professionβ"
Priests, who preach doctrine, spread the faith, and handle basic religious affairs, and Templars, who defend the temple and fight against heresy to defend the faith.
"We are different, His Holiness is the following four archbishops in charge of different affairs, among which Archbishop Gates is in charge of the market order, and one of my very important tasks is also related to the market order. As for Mark, his work is related to the trust of the belongings that Archbishop Borg is in charge of. β
Talos nodded in understanding, Bill is Archbishop Gates' man, Mark is Archbishop Borg's man, and competition is the norm for them.
Belief in the same goddess does not mean that there is harmony within the church, and there are still factional disputes.
"In addition to the Golden Temple, where the headquarters is located, the Church also has four traditional temples, including the Turin Temple, where every pope in history has served as archbishop. If nothing else, the next pope will also be born among the four Archbishops of Gates and Borg. β
"I remember that the Archbishop of the Grand Temple of Turin ...... half a year ago"
"Yes, yes, that's the root cause of Mark's desire to snatch someone from me. Speaking of this, Bill became even more excited, "Since Archbishop Gates' suggestion was adopted by the goddess, his status in the church has far surpassed that of Archbishop Borg. Luckily, I had anticipated this and brought a priest who was good at Naga with me. β
The human bishop spread his hands proudly: "So, Mark can only stand to the side stupidly, while I, here I have a pleasant chat with youβby the way, I almost forgot to ask you, didn't Lucia and Alesha secretly come to the City of Fortune together?"
"This time the situation is more special, I ran out secretly. β
Seeing Bill looking at him with a suspicious expression, Talos had no choice but to continue: "I am not convenient to explain the specific process, but the truth is the same as you can see, I first took the teleportation array from the Evelyn Palace to the Adriatic Island, and then came to the Golden Empire on the island with the help of the international teleportation array. β
The Human Bishop said dryly, "Believe me, as Sainz's most powerful empire at the moment, the entry procedures for Saraphos cannot be completed in a day. The way you come to the City of Fortune is so relaxed, like a walk-and-go trip. β
"Listening and being silent is a good habit, Bill. Life is always full of hardships and hardships, and in the face of small lies that both sides know, why would you expose and make the atmosphere awkward?"
"Okay, okay. Bill raised his hands and made a gesture of surrender, "I can testify that you sneaked out of Evelyn Palace." β
"That's right. β
Actually, the opposite is exactly what Talos just said.
After learning that Princess Anna had requested marriage, Talos did not have time to react, and Emma revealed the news to Maximilian as soon as possible.
"Even the ocean druids on the Adriatic island can't be the royal family of Tish. At the time, his sister said, "So, you can rest assured." β
"......" it took a moment for Talos to regain his voice, "Mother is preparing to establish a principality, and Princess Anna is requesting marriage at this time, you say ......"
"According to the rules common to continents and seas, and recognized by the gods, only the professions of the fifth order of bronze are qualified to start a dynasty, otherwise the major churches, kingdoms, and forces can conquer the illegal kingdom at any time. And in many cases, fifth-order professionals also need to obtain the support of churches and temples, so that the dynasty created will be justified. β
Benita, the founder of the Tith dynasty of the Naga Kingdom, is the six-armed Naga, and Albert, the founder of the Golden Empire, is the epic knight, which is the reason.
"Due to the general rules, obtaining enough fiefs and establishing a duchy became the highest goal of the nobles, and the Nepton family was no exception. Now that the conditions are ripe in all respects, we are the closest to the establishment of the state, and there will be absolutely no change because of a princess's request for marriage. β
"As for the exchange on this condition, it is even more unlikely. Emma, who obviously knew something Talos didn't know, sneered rarely.
"So-"
"I will directly refuse Anna's request on behalf of my mother in three days, age, bloodline, personality, strength, which reason do you like me?"
"Whatever, just be tactful. Talos breathed a sigh of relief.
Now that I think about it, Anna's request for marriage wasn't all bad, at least it helped Talos find a perfect reason to leave the Black Sea and join Bill on the continent of Illeb and head to the Colosseum on 17/11.
PSοΌ
1. Go to the Colosseum tomorrow
2. Thanks to Wilhelm Huang, Chi Lingzun, Jue Kle, Instant Fanghua and sushanwawa for their tips O(β©_β©)O