052 Fallen Faith
Sure enough, the paper still couldn't contain the fire, and Duke sighed in his heart. In fact, the previous cover-up of Gandalf's identity has been avoided by various coincidences, and the smooth results are beyond Duke's own expectations.
Now it seems that with the report of the battle reported to the imperial capital, even if there is Princess Jina's cover, and even if it can be said that the Grand Magister of the palace Dumbledore cooperates, it is really too difficult to hide the fact that the Grand Magister suddenly appeared, after all, Gandalf's move is too amazing.
In fact, Duke also knew in his heart that this was something that could not stand up to deep investigation, and Bishop Kasmai was always a time bomb for the Holy See in Storm Castle, and with the gradual arrival of Hera and other magicians of the Dark Witch Society, it was only a matter of time before he was discovered.
Get rid of Kasmai? The idea came to Duke's mind, but was quickly dismissed by himself. Because if we don't talk about how to get rid of Carsmail, even if we do, the Holy See will soon appoint another bishop, so will the next bishop be removed?
This is obviously impossible, the Holy See can dominate the continent for thousands of years, how can it not be so stupid. Unless he plans to directly fight with the Holy See, if he gets rid of Carsmail, it will be equivalent to killing himself.
And seriously, although Kasmai is a member of the Holy See, he is also a bishop with very obvious shortcomings, such as greed for money, fear of power, and so on. Duke is really not afraid that Castle has these shortcomings, because shortcomings represent weaknesses, and if the Holy See sends an ascetic who enforces the law impartially and is not close to people, it will be the real trouble.
Since you can't get rid of your opponent, you can only assimilate your opponent!Bishop Carsmail, it seems that your name is probably going to be added to the Holy See's list of "heretics", and when he thought of this, a sinister smile appeared on Duke's face.
In the church of Storm Castle, Casmai is leisurely calculating the tithes he has recently paid, not to mention that Storm Castle wants to collect taxes at this time of the year, and even asks the church to give mercy to Boone, to show God's love for the world.
As a result, this year, the Ice Demon was repelled early, and there were heavy casualties. Then the new lord launched a variety of cash-for-work grants, coupled with the continuous inflow of material resources in the mountain city, the economy of the entire Storm Castle is as alive as it is, even better than in the previous summer, and the church will naturally start collecting taxes at this time, which is a great breakthrough for himself as the bishop of Storm Castle!
Looking at this satisfactory figure, I believe that as long as this tithe is paid, then the responsibility for letting the dark mage escape before should be offset. When he thought of this, Kasmai suddenly had a complex emotion in his heart, and the source of this was Duke.
It was this new lord boy who made a huge change in Storm Castle, if he was a devout believer, then it was foreseeable that he would soon be promoted to the regional archbishop because of Storm Castle's political achievements, and it can be said that Duke was his lucky star.
But I never expected that the new lord boy would be involved with the dark mage who "escaped from prison", and even the original "prison escape" incident was not unrelated to Duke. Thinking that because of this incident, he was reprimanded by the Holy See, and even almost the bishop was not properly treated, Kasmai couldn't help but grit his teeth with hatred, this is really a love-hate emotion.
However, he has already begun to secretly investigate Duke, if he finds sufficient evidence to prove that the youngest son of Duke Otto is really connected with the Dark Witch Society and is a heretic of the Holy See, then he can be regarded as catching a big tiger, and this credit can definitely be promoted to the regional archbishop, and he will not have to serve in the cold and dangerous place of Storm Castle in the future!
Just as Kasmai was looking forward to a better life in the future, he suddenly heard a message from the priest outside the door that Duke the Lord of Stormcastle wanted to meet him.
Why did he come here suddenly? Kasmai was puzzled in his heart, but he didn't take it seriously, his suspicions were sent to the cardinal of the imperial capital by secret letter, and Duke couldn't have known his suspicions about him, so he probably came to talk about it as usual.
"Let him in. Kasmai replied, and then tidied up the black robe on his body, Kasmai has always cared very much about his image, and at first glance it should make people feel a kind of bishop's seriousness and solemnity!
Duke walked into the church with the priest, and from afar he saw Bishop Carsmai with his hands on his abdomen, looking at him solemnly. If there is a beam of light on Castle at this time, coupled with the momentum of the Holy See dome, there is really a sense of sacredness.
What an old god!" Duke said disdainfully in his heart, but he still walked over with a smile on his face: "Bishop Carsmay, long time no see, it's been a good lately." ”
Hearing Duke's words, Kasmai replied expressionlessly: "Viscount Duke, it seems that there are not a few days." ”
In Kasmai's eyes, as long as it is confirmed that Duke has a connection with the dark wizard, then his lordship position is also over, so the polite smile on his face is gone.
"It's not a few days, but I'm afraid it'll be hard for both of us to see each other soon. ”
When Duke said this, he was simply regretful. But when this word heard in Kasmai's ears, it was extremely harsh, could it be that this kid knew that he was investigating, and he would be questioned by the Holy See?
"What do you mean by that?" asked Kasmai warily.
"Bishop Carsmai, I have found ample evidence that you have fornicated with the Dark Witch Society to let the Dark Wizard go, and I really didn't expect that you, as the bishop of the Holy See, have fallen into your faith in God, I am really disappointed. ”
When Duke said this, Carsmai directly opened his mouth in surprise and looked at Duke with a look of disbelief, he never expected that Duke would actually beat him upside down and say that he had an affair with the Dark Witch Society.
"Duke, this is an insult to my faith, and it is also a stain to the Holy See, even if you are the son of Duke Otto, I will judge your evil words and deeds on behalf of the Holy See!"
When Duke heard this, he just shook his head and looked at Carsmail with a pitiful expression: "Lord Bishop, are you still obsessed, I have captured the dark mages who escaped, and they have also confessed to the dark witch branch in Stormcastle that you secretly support." ”
After saying this, Duke walked into Carsmail with a sinister smile, and said before he could refute it: "Bishop Carsmail, it should cost a lot to support a branch, and I also know that you still have a lot of money in the secret room behind the Holy See, do you have so much Mass money in a poor place like Storm Castle? ”