On the balcony, the elderly bishop smiled and looked at Gray. The two outstretched hands paused in the air, waiting.

Normally, Gray should make a comment, and it can't be negative, and then he can move on. Eventually, it was pushed to the conclusion that Gray was required to pledge allegiance to the king and move from White City to the Lion King's capital.

At least, that's what he thought.

Gray, however, did not, and he just stared at the bishop in silence.

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

"He seemed to be waiting for me to say something. Gray whispered to the black cat.

"He's waiting for you to comment on what he just said. ”

"Should I tell him?"

"No, Catherine told you not to talk nonsense. If you have any questions, just go back and ask her. ”

"But he's still waiting for my evaluation. ”

"You prevaricate first, I'm afraid that as soon as you open your mouth, you will expose your lack of common sense. We have to make a good impression in front of the bishop, don't we?"

So, Gray said, "Shall I go back and think about it, and then tell the Bishop, what I think?"

"Need ...... Think about it?" The Bishop's smile froze, and after thinking about it, he had to bite the bullet and say, "Actually, I mean to ask you, are you interested in playing a greater role in our great cause of spreading the faith?"

"Can I say yes?" asked Gray in a whisper.

"Uh...... Maybe, that's the standard answer. But it's better to wait for Catherine to come back and ask. The black cat whispered.

So, Gray said, "I'm going to go back and think about this too." ”

"This one has to be ...... too"

The atmosphere was even more awkward, and the topic could no longer proceed.

Dean on the side wanted to interject, but he didn't dare to interject.

Shelley's gaze went back and forth between the two of them, and the hand holding Gray quietly clenched.

After pondering for a long time, the bishop could only say, "Paladin, can you tell me why you need to go back and think about such a question?"

Gray said solemnly: "As a paladin, my words and deeds represent the Holy See, and we must be cautious!

"Great!" the black cat patted the cat's paw in the armor, "This sentence is especially like what a paladin should say!"

"Really?" said Gray.

"Of course it's true, it's all in the light!

"That's great!"

Gray, who was already happy, still looked at the bishop motionlessly, and was in a stalemate with the bishop. And prepare for a stalemate to the end.

The bishop's scalp, which had just hardened, was now starting to tingle. He glanced at Shelley holding Gray's hand and seemed to understand something. Of course, it can also be said that something was misunderstood.

So, he smiled and said, "Well, in that case, then, please be sure, go back and think about it carefully, and then tell me the answer." Looking forward to hearing from you. ”

"Yes!" said Gray earnestly.

Yes, the negotiations are over before they even begin.

The bishop took a sip from his cup and drank silently. From time to time, his gaze peeked at Gray.

Negotiation is an art. Why do many people prefer face-to-face interviews rather than letters or conversations? Because interviews allow you to accurately judge the other person's thoughts through the change in the other person's demeanor, and then ultimately close the deal. But if the other party is wearing a mask to negotiate with you...... That's obviously no different from a letter negotiation.

At this moment, the bishop suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness.

After a simple and fruitless meeting, they went downstairs to the service. Worship services conducted by the bishop.

The process was of course solemn and solemn.

After that, there was a large group of clergy, many of whom had come from the surrounding area. The bishop briefly introduced Gray and then let everyone disperse.

Next, it's time to take Gray and Shelley around. Of course, the bishop himself did not accompany him.

For Pierce Cathedral, Gray showed great interest. Although he was nothing more than "oh, oh, uh, hmm" from beginning to end, he would linger everywhere he went, stopping for a long time, listening to the detailed introduction of the clergy next to him.

Shelley also showed great interest, but it was for Gray, and his eyes were about to burst into stars.

As for the black cat, it was already asleep and snoring.

Standing on the balcony, the bishop looked through the gap in the glass at Gray and Shelley, surrounded by a group of clergy in the garden below, with a helpless expression.

"It seems that we guessed wrong. He whispered, "The king has spoken to Duke Besil last night, and was refused. Duke Beshire must have gotten angry with him. That's why he knew what I was going to say just now, so he would reject me with such strange words. You have more contact with him than I do, do you have any ideas?"

"Uh...... Actually, it's not a lot. Dean whispered, "In fact, he's only been in White City for a few months. I just see him every week. But I think that he brought Miss Shelley here today to express something. And the move just now, you also saw it. Should we adjust our strategy, for example, to discuss with the king and remove the clause that he should break his marriage to the Gruglus?"

"That's impossible. The bishop walked over to the coffee table and sat down, saying, "The king needs the prestige of a paladin. But if the Paladin brings with him a family that could threaten his power in the future, then what difference does that make it different from not having the Paladin's support in the first place?"

"It's very difficult. ”

Tilting his head, the bishop sighed softly: "During the Battle of the White City, when I saw with my own eyes the fifth paladin in addition to the four paladins of the Holy See, when I saw miracles and angels, I felt that mood...... When the Pope finally decided to recognize him as the fifth paladin, I even felt that the king's invitation to watch the battle in the White City was arranged by the Holy Spirit in the dark, and it contained a mission. But...... Now here's the problem. ”

Dean bowed and listened quietly, glancing up at the bishop from time to time.

Spreading his hands, the bishop continued: "A paladin, with great prestige and power, but he was not raised in the Holy See. None of us knew him, no one knew him. The closest to him was actually a duchess. Or a stubborn duchess. There is no other paladin on the continent who is loyal to a duke. Is it really necessary to ask the Pope to give him orders for this matter?"

Dean's eyes widened, his eyes flickering, and he asked hesitantly, "Is this ...... Will it be difficult?"

The Bishop glanced sideways at Dean and sighed, "This will make the Pope feel that we have no control over the paladins he recommends. The Pope's trust in the clergy of the Kingdom of Isaac has been shattered, which had been significantly improved by the birth of the Paladin. Do you understand the seriousness of this?"

"Understood. Dean hurriedly bowed down.

"That's why you were transferred here, you're the only one who knows him. Although it may not be very well understood. When he returns, you can find another opportunity to talk to him. Convince him, or see what a solution there is. We can't go and ask for someone we don't know well. He is now extremely prestigious, and if the disagreement with him is made public, it may even put us in the same awkward position as the king is now. Do you understand what that means?"

"Understood. Dean bowed down again and said respectfully, "Please rest assured, Lord Bishop, Dean will take care of this matter." ”

"Okay, I'll leave it to you. Hope to bring us a piece of good news soon. ”

"Yes. ”

At noon, Gray and Shelley rode out of the cathedral.

Gray was still reminiscing, and as soon as he walked out of the church, his words suddenly increased: "Pierce Cathedral is such an interesting place. It's been more than a thousand years old. If you want to go back, it can be traced back more than 7,000 years. The most important thing is that all people will grow old and die, but they will always be able to pass on their faith to the next generation. From generation to generation, we have experienced many things, but there will eventually be new people who will continue on the previous path. That's legacy. If it's just one person, it's not a big deal. It's been more than 7,000 years. But everybody has the same conviction and goes one step after the other, and that's remarkable. The Holy Spirit is truly great. ”

"If there is only one man, how can it be more than seven thousand years?" asked Shelley, with his eyes wide open, and whispered.

"Uh...... I mean if. If. ”

Actually, I'm so old that I haven't read the Bible in its entirety, it's so thick. Shelley tilted his head and said, "But when you say that, I also think the Holy Spirit is great." I'm going to read it all from today. ”

"Really?"

"Of course, as the fiancée of a paladin, how can she not be a devout cultist?"

"Then, let's make this world a better place together! Spread the faith of peace and love to every corner of the world! Let everyone become upright and kind!"

"Wouldn't that be too big a goal...... Maybe it will never be done. Shelley clenched his fists and said earnestly: "However, for your sake, I am willing to aim at this! I will also demand myself with virtue and faith! Keep up with you!"

"We're going to be the greatest paladin couple ever!" Gray clenched his fists.

"Yes!" said Shelley, holding his hands aloft.

Regardless, on this sunny noon, the second Lich Knight and his love-obsessed fiancée reached a new consensus.

Riding their horses, they slowly walked forward and soon returned to the Lion King's Palace.

......

Seeing Gray and Shelley walking through the window on horseback, talking and laughing all the way, Ireen and Earl Grugrew slowly breathed a sigh of relief: "It should have passed the test." ”

......

Seeing Gray and Shelley walking through the window on horseback, talking and laughing all the way, the king's face was a little unpleasant: "Is there no news from the bishop yet?"

"Not yet. ”

"Send someone to urge, you have to give an answer. ”

"Yes. ”

......

Pushing open the door, Gray suddenly found four people sitting in his room.

Jones and Dora in armor, Catherine with her hands crossed and her face strained.

And, of course, Vivien, who is smiling and sweet as a date.

"Hey, Paladin, from today onwards, I am your guardian demon. First time we met, my name is Vivian, please advise. ”

Gray drew his sword with a thud.