"Howard Tystier, I'll be in Neville for three months, and I won't need you to do anything!"

Turnans folded his hands to his chest and rolled his eyes. Even if the other party was the most powerful Grand Master of the Glorious Knights today, there was no respect on his face.

Testiel's icy blue eyes turned to the legendary paladin, his slender eyebrows raised, and a playful smile appeared on his handsome face, "Brother Turnans, I can't beat you, you can't catch up with me." ”

Turnans smacked his lips, touched the back of his bare head, turned to Rex and said, "Howard is right, I can't run as fast as him." ”

King Neville did not speak, but saluted the other two high-ranking priests: "Rex has seen Patriarch Friedus, and he has seen Patriarch Tamor. ”

Friedes was tall and burly, with neatly combed silver hair, a ruddy complexion without a trace of wrinkles, and gray-brown eyes like falcons, sharp and majestic. The old patriarch, who was known for his toughness and rigidity, bowed Rex slightly, and as a return salute, he pulled out a chair and sat down on Pope Clement's right hand.

"Your Majesty Rex, this is an informal, secret meeting, and there is no need for much courtesy. ”

Patriarch Tamor smiled and was kind. The youngest patriarch also pulled out his chair himself, sat on the left side of the Pope, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty and Your Excellency Testil have something to talk about, you can talk about it first." ”

Rex didn't say a word, his contemplative gaze met Tyster's sharp, restrained gaze.

The Grand Master of the Radiant Knights nodded and spoke, "A thousand years ago, the Second Emperor of the Rand Empire also encountered the ferocious badger that made him helpless in the Mist Mountains of Neville. He spent months playing hide-and-seek with ferocious badgers, and finally had to gather 2,400 soldiers to round up his prey. ”

"Stormfang is not a ferocious beast without intelligence. The Seuss knights and paladins stationed in the defenses of the Twilight Forest have learned its strength and cunning. A Silver Knight and a Judgment Warrior were buried at the hands of Wind Fang, and it was unscathed. Wind Fang dared to take the initiative to attack the Silver Knight, which was enough to prove that it was a gold-level ferocious gnoll. ”

"The minstrours of the kingdom of Seuss have a reputation for this monster's ferociousness and bloodthirstiness, but we all know that Stormfang is a golden-order gnolll who can smell humans from miles away, see through darkness, see danger, and have the dual talents of wind and bloodlust...... You have exterminated the kindred of the Wind Fang, and it is still a lone wolf hungry for revenge and has no scruples. ”

"I'm not alarmist, Neville's Sword Mantis Knights are rounding up Wind Fang, and death and injury are inevitable. The range, duration, and damage of the Sword Mantis Knight are out of your control. ”

Tystiel glanced at Turnans, turned his gaze to King Neville again, and said with an indifferent expression: "Since Wind Fang can withdraw his relatives from the claws of the King of the Gnolls from the Twilight Forest, no one who looks at the entire human kingdom can guarantee that he will be able to hunt it down within three months. The four legendary powerhouses of Sylvia, Nakhtigar, Neovist, and Tournans may be able to do it, but the first three will consider their own reputation, and the Neville Kingdom will also consider the reputation of the kingdom. If I cooperate with Turnans, within three months, I will definitely be able to solve the problem of the henchmen of the Neville Kingdom. ”

"Probability...... The first thing to do is to hit the wind teeth within three months. Turnans thought for a moment and added, "With Howard assisting me, if I encounter it once, I will die!"

Rex looked Tystiel in the eye and asked, "What if you can't touch it?"

"I can only stay for a month and a half at most. Testiel smiled, "However, I can send the Silver Paladin of the Testiel family to lead a team of 30 paladins to assist the knights of Neville in hunting the Wind Fangs, rotating once a year until they successfully hunt the Wind Fangs." With them, the monster must restrain its thirst for revenge and bloodthirst. ”

Only the Tempest Knight can restrain the Golden-Tier Windswept Gnolls.

However, the Wind Elemental Affinity Bloodline originating from the Moon Elves is the most unstable Knight Bloodline, and it is particularly easy to be covered by the Knight Bloodline of the Earth and Water Systems, and must be carefully maintained in order to be able to continue the Wind Knight Bloodline. The flow nature of the wind element has led to the extremely rare number of wind knights, except for the Testil family, there are currently only 5 wind knights in the entire human realm.

The Sword Saint Ravin had 7 children with 6 Golden Knight lovers. Empress Barcelius's bloodline is too strong, and their twins are both golden bloodlines with an affinity for the earth and water elements. The other four female golden knights gave birth to the heirs of the wind golden bloodline, but with the collapse of the Iron Mountain Empire, the four duke families lost the resources to maintain the sword saint bloodline, and the family wind bloodline was also replaced by the ordinary knight bloodline.

The Testiel Paladin family has become the only wind bloodline family with the special effect of maintaining the ancient bloodline with the Light Mark. In a sense, Testiel is the direct descendant of the Sword Saint Draven. But those family members who did not receive the baptism of the Holy Power Pool are still knights of ordinary blood. This is the main reason why the Seven Paladin Families are vying for the family rankings.

In any case, Testiel, who has 3 Gold Paladins and 7 Silver Paladins, is the most powerful knight family today, and there is no one.

The fourth-order silver paladin was able to burst out with the combat power of the golden knight, and the silver paladin of the Tystyr family was enough to suppress the madness of the gold-level jackal and minimize its damage to the Neville Kingdom.

Rex was unmoved, and said, "Compared to the high food prices of the Sassan Empire, the harm brought to Neville by the wind teeth is not worth mentioning. What do you think, Your Highness Testier?"

"Definitely. "His Majesty Fredet has his difficulties, the Sassan Empire is at war with the centaur tribes, and is in dire need of all kinds of armaments. All of these things need to be bought with money. Now, the green wheat of the Sassan Empire cannot be sold, and he can only fight the idea of the Neville Kingdom. ”

"I have a proposal. The Neville Kingdom marched out of the Boulder Fortress and joined forces with the Knights of Radiance, the Templars, and the 100,000 cavalry of the Sassan Empire to encircle and suppress the Blackhoof tribe and kill the Great Khan of Blackhoof, Orogar. The Sarsan Empire's army attacked the Blackhoof Clan's main force head-on, with the Radiant Knights and the Templars raiding the Centaur Guards in Orogar, while Neville was tasked with blocking the Blackhoof's rear and sweeping away the Goblin vassals. If we kill Orogar and annihilate the Blackhoof tribe, 300,000 square kilometers north of the Boulder Mountains will belong to the Kingdom of Neville. It is a fertile laterite plain where wheat can be grown. Now that Neville has that land, is he afraid that he will run out of food? Why spend a lot of money on a huge water conservancy project?"

Testier raised his eyebrows and said with a teasing smile: "The Neville people are brave and good at fighting, and His Majesty Rex's reputation for martial bravery is praised by the world, so that even the weak and timid goblins dare not fight, right?"

Rex smiled and said, "The Neville people often plunder the logistics of the Sassangs, isn't His Highness Tystir afraid that we will escape halfway?"

"So, I only ask Neville's army to cut off the centaurs' back route, and if the Neville people are afraid of even the centaurs who have fled from the Blackhoof tribe, you can retreat at any time!"

Grand Master Testiel said proudly, "Frankly speaking, I don't worry about letting the army of the Neville Kingdom fight a tough battle. With or without Neville, we're all sure to win!"

"As long as Your Majesty sends troops, regardless of the outcome of the battle, and whenever you retreat, I promise that the Sassan Empire will provide food aid to Neville until you build a city in the northern wilderness, or supply green wheat at a low price to help Neville resettle the displaced people and build water conservancy projects. Testier smiled and said: "The Sassang Empire has implemented new farming and animal husbandry, and the annual double cropping of green wheat now yields more than 1,000 pounds per mu. The food of the empire is piling up, and His Majesty Rex does not need to worry, we will break our promise. ”

King Neville nodded and said in a deep voice, "In the past five years, the Knights of Radiance, the Templars, and the warriors of the Sassan Empire have annihilated more than 10,000 Blackhoof centaurs, and a total of 13 Blackhoof Centaurs have been cut off. The Centaur Great Khan is now only left with 3 Gold-tier Centaur Captains. His Highness Testil is indeed sure of victory...... To this end, 2 Silver Paladins, 29 Paladins, 13 Ruling Warriors, 67 Battle Priests, more than 7,000 Paladins, 4 Sassanian Grand Knights, 61 Sasan Knights, and more than 17,000 Sasan soldiers were bloodied. The Sassan Empire lost more than half of the total strength of the Kingdom of Neville. ”

"Wind Fang is just a lone gold-level gnoll, and it must not make a mistake in the face of the Neville Kingdom. It only takes one mistake and I can slaughter it!The army of the Neville Kingdom cannot make a mistake in the face of the Blackhoof Centaurs, and if we make one mistake, we will never recover. ”

Rex asked lightly: "The Neville knight will not kill the gold-level gnolls, and run to fight the legendary-level centaur Great Khan." Your Highness Testier, what do you say I should choose?"

"Understandable. ”

Testiel said, "This month, I will stay in Neville and cooperate with Tournans to hunt down Wind Fang. In a month's time, I must go back to preside over the war against the Blackhoof. As for whether you can catch the fangs, it depends on luck. I'm sorry if I'm unlucky. When will the war end, and when will the Silver Paladin of the Testiel family help the Sword Mantis Knight hunt Wind Fangs. ”

"Don't waste time, let's find a place now and talk about rounding up the gnolls. ”

Testil raised his hand and motioned for Rex and Tournans to leave the church room. Tournans caught a glimpse of Clement nodding at him, and followed behind Tystier, saying as he went, "Howard, let's talk, don't play dumb riddles with Rex in front of me...... Also, you just said that the grain in Sasang is piled up, why does Freette sell it at a high price? Isn't he afraid that the green wheat will rot in the granary?"

"Don't be afraid...... You can make wine, you can also feed pigs, cattle, sheep and horses. ”

"Is the price of wine, cattle, sheep and horses going to be reduced?"

“...... Tournans, why do you have so many words?"

"Did you know me on the first day?"

The voice of the First Paladin faded away. The old patriarch Friedes half-closed his eyelids and said in a cold voice, "Selfishness is more important than righteousness, and this is what I hate about worldly lords. ”

Clement said with a serious expression: "The Great Prophecy is not omnipotent, once the action is beyond the scope of the Great Prophecy, the power of fate will correct itself, causing unpredictable consequences. The prophecy about the Sassan Empire and the Blackhoof tribe has been fulfilled...... I oppose the Radiant Knights' plan to completely annihilate the Blackhoof tribe and kill the Centaur Great Khan!"

"The Great Prophecy has limitations, so what about the power?"

Friedes withdrew his gaze from Clement's face and said calmly, "Three days ago, my youngest son returned to the arms of my lord. ”

Clement and Tamor were stunned as they recited, "All glory be to the Lord." ”

Friedes was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "The scouts of the Radiant Knights have detected a large force of centaurs and goblins moving towards the territory of the Blackhoof Clan. The Beast Whisperers raised by House Frerett confirmed that they belonged to seven different centaur tribes and had come to answer the call of the Centaur Great Khan. ”

Patriarch Tamor frowned and said, "According to the original prophecy, the supremacy of the Blackhoof clan will be challenged by other centaur tribes. We should sit back and watch the infighting between the centaur tribes. ”

"Orogar is a Legendary-Tier centaur. Friedus' eagle-sharp gaze stared into Tamor's eyes, and said coldly, "It summons other centaur tribes to help, and it may also subdue them." We can't take any chances, and the best thing to do is to kill Orogar and throw the centaur clan into complete chaos. ”

Tamor smiled humbly as a sign of backing. Friedus turned to Clement and asked, "Why did His Majesty Enoch give the Pope the authority to use two great prophecies?"

"The cost of great prophecy is enormous, and the Pope should share the pressure on the Pope. Clement replied.

"The Pope has long been out of hope. Friedes scoffed, "For more than three hundred years, no one has performed two great prophecies under the Pope's crown. If things change, will you cast a second great prophecy?"

Clement did not respond. Tamor smiled and said, "If I were the Pope, I would only perform the Great Prophecy Technique once. If it comes to the Divine Knight, I'll have to weigh it. ”

Friedes snorted and said, "So, I've always thought that the Knights of Radiance are the hope of humanity......"

"The philosophy is different, and it goes without saying. ”

Clement's gaze was gentle, and his tone was flat. Pastor Friedes stopped.

"What do you say about the high price of food in Neville and the hardships of the people?" the Pope asked.

Friedes and Tamor exchanged glances and said, "The Kingdom of Dordor has donated 50,000 sets of cavalry armaments to the Diocese of Sassan. ”

Tarmor continued: "The Kingdom of Dordor applied to the Church for the corresponding relief of iron and fine iron. ”

Clement churned his head and said, "Yes." I will urge Rex to donate iron and fine iron to the diocese of Dordor. ”

"Within a week, the Sassanian Empire had stabilized the price of food. In addition, the first relief food donated by the Sassan Empire will arrive in the diocese of Neville within three months, enough to feed 300,000 people for a month. After that, it is donated annually until the completion of the water conservancy project. Patriarch Friedes made a promise.

After finalizing the relevant religious affairs, Patriarch Tamor pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I have studied the tenant system of the Randall Lordship and your mutual aid system, and I think that this will greatly enhance the power of the secular lords......"

Clement looked at Tarmor and said, "Your Majesty Rex's attitude just now, you have all seen it. So, do you think that tenants and mutual aid will unite the secular lords into a great empire?"

Patriarch Friedes said disdainfully: "No way!"

Clement added: "The golden horn that allocates the authority of the Holy Power Pool is in the hands of the Radiant Knights, and the papal bloodline that maintains the Radiant Code is under the control of the Holy See. Is it possible for the church to split?"

Tamor and Friedes shook their heads almost at the same time.

"So what else is there to worry about?"

Clement turned to Tallor and asked, "What else do you have for the Mutual Aid Society?" ”

Tamor smiled bitterly and sighed, "The mutual aid system designed by His Majesty...... I can't find anything that can be modified. ”

"The design of the mutual aid association system is not leaky and admirable. Friedes also praised: "My Crown's ability to govern the affairs of the church is far from inferior." ”

Clement sighed silently in his heart and said, "Then sign it together and make the mutual aid society and the mutual aid voucher a new canon." Dane was promoted to Level 5 Priesthood, allowing him to return to Randall Collar and continue to serve as Father Miller's assistant priest. ”

"What? Oh, obey the decree of the crown. Thamer was shocked and then delighted, and bowed his head in agreement.

On the surface, it was Pastor Dane who came up with the mutual aid society system. With this merit, it is only natural that he should be promoted to a higher rank, and he is also eligible for transfer to the Pontifical Council of Cardinals. Clement, however, voluntarily gave up the opportunity to enhance his voice. Dane's continued role as an assistant pastor as a senior pastor was tantamount to discipline. This shows that he carried Clement behind his back and exposed the mutual aid system in advance, so he was punished by Clement.

With such students, it is no wonder that Clement is not happy at all...... Friedes looked at the Pope with a look of sympathy.

In the middle of the night, Rex summoned Marquis Worrentert at the palace to discuss the Knights of Radiance's invitation to troops and the tenant system.

"Your Majesty should refuse Grand Master Testier. If we lose, the Neville Kingdom will no longer be able to compete with the Sassan Empire for the right to explore the northern wilderness. Even if we win, we will build a city in the plains north of the Boulder Mountains, and there will be no danger to defend it, and the kingdom will be mired in a tug-of-war with the orc tribes for a long time, which is equivalent to acting as the eastern barrier of the Sassan Empire. In the long run, Neville will become the second vassal of the Knights of Radiance. ”

"We should introduce a system of tenants and mutual aid, follow the example of the House of York, convert the displaced people into subjects, train mercenary legions, accumulate strength, and then send troops to open up the northern wilderness. The Marquis of Worralter said.

Rex walked a few steps back and forth in the study with his hands behind his back, and after pausing, he asked, "Needless to say, the benefits of the tenant system and mutual aid associations can save us a lot of money just by serving four months of labor...... I just want to know, why did His Majesty Clement invite me to Viscount Randall?"

"I don't know. ”

Marquis Worralter shook his head and stepped forward to explain: "I don't know why Viscount Randall took Clement's crown off the shelves, but he was hiding in the shadows. If Clement doesn't figure it out, the best way to deal with it is to pull Viscount Randall to the fore. Such a character is terrifying......"

Rex was silent for a few seconds, his eyebrows furrowed, and he asked hesitantly, "What does ......the Pope want to do to Viscount Randall?"

"There is no possibility that His Majesty thought. ”

Worralter Palace laughed and said, "Your Majesty, have you heard about the Marquis of Bastern?" Clement wanted to hold a prayer of the Holy Light for the Spirit Knight, but was sabotaged by Bastern...... Since Clement couldn't hold a prayer of light for the Divine Knights, Viscount Randall was obviously a better choice. Perhaps, in Clement's heart, Viscount Randall has surpassed Sylvia in importance. ”

Rex was stunned for a moment, and then laughed and said, "You old dog, that's actually your idea, right?"

"Viscount Randall can calculate the Pope, and we can't see his intentions. Worralter smiled faintly: "I have such thoughts, and it is not wrong. ”