158 Cryptic Alliance
"Tomorrow?!" Lin Shu thought for a while: "It's okay." γFengyun Reading Networkγ"
It just so happens that she needs to pull a few more allies now, so that if the matter of the three-headed dog of hell is really exposed, there will be more people on the continent who speak for the elves, so that they will not be provoked by others to have to fight with people for no reason.
As for the Pope, who was revealed by the Light Magister more than a month ago, why did he only arrive now?! This is naturally very normal. No matter which world or culture it is, the biggest characteristic of the life and behavior of all nobles with status can be summed up in one word - slow.
A cup of tea takes at least half an hour. If you're embarrassed to dry it for three seconds, it's called a dirt bun.
Wear a dress, two hours, from underwear matching to outerwear color and style matching to the decorations of Xiaodong Xiaoxi, and finally add the folds and finishing of the clothes after the ordering, etc., put on a smock and shorts and go out with a pair of slippers.
Take a two-hour bath, from head to toe, from a clean shower to a soaking pool bath, and maybe massage the bones and trim the nails...... People with status, it's so boring.
Lin Su has always felt that these nobles have to spend basically all their time just dressing and eating every day from the moment they open their eyes, and they also take care of the fiefdom industry plus socializing and participating in the ball.
Occasionally, I take a few dogs out to flirt with women from good families to fulfill the negative obligation.,Hurry up to find the protagonist who doesn't know which remote alley they're nesting in.,I don't know where they moved out of the void.γ Could it be that these people all bring their own personal space, or is it the kind with a 100:1 ratio of internal and external time?!
As the most transcendent ruler in the continent, although he is not crowned king, the pope is of course more concerned about personal image than the aristocracy. Even if it can't be said to be the degree of turtle hair. But at the very least, you can't let the mainlanders feel impetuous and give people an image of being in a hurry, right?!
Therefore, the Pope is calm, the Pope is elegant, and the Pope is graceful and calm, so slowly and leisurely he gathered enough Knights of Light, spreading the doctrine of Light all the way from the main hall of the Holy See in the center of the continent, and occasionally cordially receiving a few loyal believers, as if traveling in the mountains and rivers...... I walked for more than a month before I came to the imperial capital of Tobiluo, where Lin Su was located.
After listening to the elf's report, Lin Su worshiped thoroughly, and this was called a god. If it were her, a teleportation circle would jump over with a "hula". How can you stand up to wandering on the road for so long?!
The Pope opened the way with flowers, and in front of him were four maidens of the Temple of Light playing harps and bagpipes along the road, and the atmosphere was extraordinarily ethereal.
As soon as he arrived at the rest area of the elven mercenary group, the Pope entered the largest room in the middle. Immediately, he saw two eyes looking at him, with black hair and black eyes, which was in line with the identity of the elf queen mentioned in the mainland news. Behind him was an elven boy who was too handsome to look like a human in greetings. There was also a lightning demon leopard, but he was a little arrogant, and when he saw him come in, he only raised his eyelids, and he didn't even bother to raise his paws......
"Your Majesty. This is the Elven Queen, and behind her is Elf One. The other one is called Little Black. It is a demon beast that can already transform among the guardian beasts of the elven race, and it is quasi-saint level. β
The Pope suddenly realized that the words of the quasi-saint level could explain the other party's attitude. Regardless of the race, the strong always have more honor and privilege. Of course, the Pope didn't know that this black panther had been dead like this until he reached this level.
Lin Shu greeted him with a smile: "Welcome, welcome, why are you standing at the door?!" Come in and sit down. β
The "......" Pope was choked, he had never encountered such diplomatic etiquette, especially in the meeting between the two kings, this way of greeting was even more awkward.
Clenched his fist to his lips and coughed lightly, the Pope still thinking about adjusting the atmosphere back to normal. So he stretched out his hand reservedly and looked at Lin Su with a kind smile.
Lin Su also smiled, stretched out his hand and naturally grabbed the other party's right hand and shook it: "Why are you so polite." Come in and sit! β
"......" the pope stiffened again.
Lin Su found that the expressions of the group in front of him were a little wrong, and he couldn't help but be a little puzzled. She invited people to come in twice, but there was still no movement. Could it be that the house is too small?! Turning his head to look at Elf One, puzzled.
The etiquette and religious etiquette among the nobles are different, and the elf No. 1 has done some preparations, and when he saw this, he hurriedly stepped forward and reminded Lin Shu in his ear: "Usually when other ladies see the Pope, they bow their knees, pull their skirts with both hands and hang their heads, and let the Pope stroke the top of their hair, representing the blessing of the God of Light......"
Lin Shu was embarrassed, religious etiquette is not completely impossible to follow, after all, he follows the customs, although he is considered to be under the Elf King, but how to say that the Pope is an elder at this age, even if it is a superficial work, it is not a big deal, but ......
Seeing that the Pope's outstretched right hand was only suspended at the height of his waistline, Lin Shu was silent - this hand was too low!
Pretending not to see it, Lin Shu shook his head and turned around, and took the lead in walking towards the sofa: "No. 1, where is the fruit wine you prepared?!" Serve it to the old man to taste, and there are snacks ......"
"Old ......" old man?! The Pope finally made his first voice from the moment he entered the door, and was obviously a little irritated.
Elf No. 1 smiled and invited someone in: "Please also invite His Majesty the Pope and all of you to come in...... Ah, the orchestra doesn't have to be, just a few close attendants come in. β
The "symphony orchestra" with bagpipe harp in hand is embarrassed. After thinking about it, the Pope finally entered the room, sat down, took the fruit wine and thanked the elven maid, and took a sip before saying, "Her Majesty's elven clan is indeed ......."
"Let's get down to business, I'll give all the consignment rights of the substitute straw man to the Holy See, except for my own use, the elves do not circulate any straw man, you pay me a wholesale price of 1100 gold for each straw man, and you can order the retail price yourself!" Lin Shu snapped his fingers, and Elf One immediately took out the agreement that had already been prepared: "Swear by the magic contract, if it's no problem, let's sign it now?!" β
"Ah, sign." The Pope nodded stupidly, he had never seen such a hearty meeting. When did you go out and talk to someone about things by yourself, didn't you talk nonsense for an hour first?!
The two parties signed, and the panther lazily got up from the carpet. Biting the agreement, I put it under my paw and looked at it for a while, and then seemed to be sure that there was no problem, and pressed the paw print with a "snap". The magic contract paper suddenly emitted a glow, and then turned into a pentagram in the air, flickering for a while and then disappearing.
The Pope was deeply speechless, not only did he sign the first magic contract in his life today, but the witness of the contract was still a brute......
"It's a pleasure to work with." Lin Su shook hands with the Pope again, and expressed his sincere blessings very warmly: "Presumably the Pope should also be very busy, I won't leave you to eat, I wish you a prosperous business in the future." β
The Pope covered his lips and cleared his throat. Smiled and said: "Not busy, this is the first time that Her Majesty and I have met, if I can, I really want to see what the mercenary group formed by the legendary elves is like." β
"This ...... The mercenary group is now number one in charge of taking care of it, and I only take a look at it occasionally. Lin Su called the elf number one behind him: "If you have time, you can introduce it to the Pope." β
Elf One stepped forward with a bright smile: "Yes! Under the crown. Your Majesty, the mercenaries of the Elven Mercenary Regiment who go out to take on missions are now divided into an intelligence group, an assassination group, an adventure group, and a treasure hunting group......"
The first sentence made the Pope almost fall under the sofa: "Assassination?!" β
"That's right." Elf One still smiled: "Ordinary mercenaries were originally only assigned to the adventure group, responsible for taking on some simple mercenary tasks. For example, sending letters, escorting goods, and escorts, etc. After the higher qualifications, after our internal assessment. When it is confirmed that the other party already has a certain level of ability, they will be assigned to the firing group and the assassination team according to their personal circumstances and employment intentions. β
There was a pause. Elf One detailed several groups: "As the name suggests, the intelligence team is specifically responsible for collecting and processing intelligence, from the latest prices of vegetables in the vegetable market to the secrets of the nobles, as long as you can afford the price, we will send someone to conduct the most detailed investigation for you." The assassination team is to carry out assassination missions, and generally only high-end combat elves are responsible for receiving tasks......"
"The treasure hunting team is mainly engaged in exploring ancient ruins and dangerous maps, and if they receive a task, they will obey the requirements of their employers, and if they do not have a task, they can also apply to go out to explore on their own...... There is no absolute hierarchy of the four subgroups, and they are based entirely on individual ability and willingness. Elf One smiled as he handed the Pope a business card: "This is the number of our mercenary group." If there is a person who does not like the pope or wants to inquire about something, you can directly apply for a commission at the mercenary union in any city, for the sake of cooperation. I can give you a 10% discount. β
Although I had heard that the elves were much worse than a thousand years ago, I had heard such a shocking speech with my own ears. Still makes it a little difficult for the Pope to accept: "You ......"
Elf One blinked and smiled: "Nine percent off is already the biggest discount I can promise under my authority, does His Majesty still think it's expensive?!" β
"No, not the problem." The Pope smiled bitterly and turned his head to ask Lin Shu: "Hasn't Her Majesty considered the image of the elven race on the mainland?!" β
"Image?!" Lin Shu was happy: "That thing is for others to see, what does it matter to us?!" β
Patting the panther who was lying back beside him, Lin Shu thought about it: "Has His Majesty the Pope ever wondered why only the elves were destroyed a thousand years ago?!" Of course, there are traitors within us, but in the history of various ethnic countries, who can guarantee that it has always been smooth and smooth without turmoil?! To put it mildly, do you want to have an ally who is too innocent and pure to know the dangers of the world, or do you want to have a partner who has the ability to protect himself and makes others dare not mess with him?! β
"But the mainland's goodwill towards the elves mainly comes from their kindness." The Pope frowned.
"Many races on the mainland don't have a good impression of the demon race, but they still get along well." Lin Su spread his hands: "You also know, in fact, our business scope is not excessive. After all, these tasks can be issued in the mercenary guild, and this alone can confirm the question of legitimacy. Even the so-called assassination is actually just a more exciting task...... The reputation is in the annals of history, and the benefits are in front of you. I'd rather let the elves be living villains than let them become legends through the ages. β
"......" The Pope stood up and straightened his robes, looking up at the few attendants who followed behind him, and it was evident that they were as surprised as he was. No one expected the Elven Queen to say this, or more accurately, there was no such thing as right or wrong in nature, but they never thought that the person who would say it would be the Elven Queen: "Your Majesty, I will not express any opinion on everyone's character and behavior, and the God of Light will shine on every child of the race living on the continent." But I also sincerely hope that you will not stumble into the abyss of depravity...... Bless the elves. β
"Bless you too."
Lin Shu breathed a sigh of relief, in order to get the support of the Bright Holy See, the first premise is that he can't disguise what they want, otherwise everything now may become a reason for the other party to attack him when the situation is not right in the future, such as deceiving the other party's trust or something......
Of course, she also has to grasp the proportions well, she just needs people to know that the current elf race is not as easy to mess with as before, but she can't make people feel that the elves have degenerated to the level of the evil race.
The good thing is that the Pope is a good politician who knows what to say and how to express his attitude. Although he was not assimilated by himself like Li, at least he faintly revealed a supportive or laissez-faire attitude.
This alliance is concluded.
Sending the Pope away, the panther turned into a human form and sat on the sofa frowning: "Why do I feel that you didn't say anything serious except for signing a contract?!" β
"Because there are a lot of things that can't be picked out." Lin Shu smiled and said: "He took our things and sold them, and signed a long-term contract with us, which means that the two parties have been tied to the same boat." It's good to have a tacit understanding with each other about this kind of thing, and if we fall, the prestige they gain by selling stand-ins straw men will be damaged. When they fall, we will immediately be coveted by others with our stand-in straw man...... The small talk in the back is just to give each other a bottom and let the other party understand each other. At the moment of signing, we were already in this group. β
The Black Panther sneered, "The cooperation between the Elf King and the God of Light?!" (To be continued)