Born into a family of priests in the Kingdom of Eyre, Tournans was born to a family of priests, and his great-grandfather and father were both battle priests, who died in battle against the Twilight Gnolls. The young Tournans was influenced by his family to become a scholar-priest, but he was physically strong, convicted, and simple-minded, but he was not smart enough to learn even the most basic mathematics. For this reason, Turnans was not less ridiculed by his friends, although he successfully passed the Holy Light selection of the monastery, he could only accept the enlightenment of the holy warriors, and finally became one of the only five sixth-level holy warriors, and the most powerful one.

The title of First Paladin did not change Tournans's yearning and admiration for the scholar priest. As a young man, Tournans liked to listen to the priests and lords who were stationed, and he understood every word they said, but he just didn't understand the meaning of the whole sentence. Believing this to be the wisdom of the scholarly priest, Tournans tried to imitate it, always bearing in mind Clement's teachings: ask if you don't understand, and ask until you understand.

As a result, the First Paladin became a well-known annoying spirit among the high clergy, who had a strong curiosity about political intrigue and the anecdotes of the upper nobles, and his worst hobby was to show off his knowledge. He always uses some secrets to whet other people's appetites, and when you prick up your ears to listen to the truth, he will tell you with a regretful face: the stakes are so high, I can't say!

Archbishop Oleg of Boray and Pope Clement, as well as the father of Tournans, came from the same monastery and trained as trainee priests under the same mentor. It can be said that Oleg and Clement witnessed the growth of Tournans and knew him well.

Clement thinks that Tournans is not stupid, but that his body is too powerful, and his soul is focused on self-control, and he is not sensitive enough to the complexity of information. This is the commonality of fierce warriors, that is, as the saying goes: well-developed limbs and simple minds.

Simple people are extraordinarily focused and persistent, and Turnans hones his martial arts skills and trains his hair and eyebrows to be bald. Being stuck with this kind of guy is a headache for anyone.

Now, Tournans stuck to Oleg. The Cardinal decided to satisfy the curiosity of the First Paladin, otherwise he would have been babbling and asking questions, and this guy's mouth was as tight as the walls of the Southern Fortress anyway.

"Okay. I'll explain it to you. Oleg sat down in the original position of the chief magistrate and said, "Marquis Sophia considers herself a merchant nobleman, and when she completes the commission of the mountain tribes, she will not only get a follower of Urusa and two weapon masters, but also completely monopolize the trade of Arret by virtue of the friendship of the mountain tribes. However, she has a bad relationship with the royal family of Gambis, and the events on Ogar Island make her realize that she has been involved in the game of several major forces, and the saber-toothed tiger merchant group is in a very dangerous situation. If she sends this group of barbarians across the river, it is highly likely that the Auguste family will unite with Lazarus and announce her death directly...... Therefore, she had to use the power of the barbarians to negotiate with the royal family of Gambis, trying to preserve her position first, rather than considering the development of the Chamber of Commerce. ”

"Let's look at the Sassangian Empire. The relationship between the mountain tribes and humans has always been cold, and this time they asked Marquis Sophia to lead the barbarians south, explaining that the barbarians can communicate with humans, and at least they respect our human territory. For the Sassan Empire, this was an opportunity to form an alliance with the barbarians. Unfortunately, the mountain tribe has found the wrong helper, and the Sassan Empire cannot allow the Three Kingdoms to have a relationship with the barbarians, but they also cannot refuse the barbarians' request for passage...... Who knows how these barbarians will react?"

"Abbot Friedes personally designed the route of the barbarians to the south, avoiding the kingdoms of Duoduo and Gambis, from the hidden trade route opened by Sophia directly into the kingdom of Neville, and then from the wild detour to the kingdom of Seuss, and finally to our kingdom of Borui. Along the way, our church concealed the whereabouts and destinations of the barbarians, and even King Neville did not know the specific information. ”

"Some time ago, the Grand Master's envoy brought me his personal letter, in which he hoped that the Kingdom of Borui would leave Sophia, and that as long as the barbarians crossed the river successfully, the Grand Master and the Abbot of Friedes would ask Archbishop Lazarus to announce Sophia's death in conjunction with the Auguste family. In this way, it is equivalent to severing the connection between the Three Kingdoms and the tribes on the mountain. However, there is no fundamental conflict of interest between the Borui Kingdom and the Sassanian Empire, and the caravans of the Borui Kingdom must pass through the territory of the Sassanian Empire if they want to trade with the barbarians. Relying on its geographical advantage, the Sassanian Empire managed to form an alliance with the barbarians with the help of the caravans of the Borui Kingdom. ”

Tournans rolled his eyes for a long time, and said angrily, "Grand Master and Friedes are stupid! wouldn't it be better to let Sophia join the Sassan Empire?"

"Because there are ships in the Borui Kingdom. Oreg touched his nose and explained helplessly: "The Borui Kingdom occupies the 7 major islands, and no one can threaten them. If the Sassarians want to send the barbarians across the river, they have to rely on the Borui people, and the Borui people want to trade with the barbarians and rely on the roads of the Sassan Empire, so the two sides can only cooperate with each other. ”

Turnans patted his head and let out an "oh" in realization.

Oreg continued: "There must be minerals in the Arrett Mountains, and an alliance between the Sassan Empire and the barbarians is bound to upset the existing balance. A large-scale war of unification is not the outcome we want to see. And the trouble faced by the barbarians is also a real problem, and until the answer is clarified, the Sassan Empire will not act rashly. Who would ally with the Troubles?Leave the barbarians in the Centaur Hills first, and then try to find out the truth of the matter, and ......" Oleg turned to Clement and said, "Actually, you want to direct Sylvia's eyes to the Southern Continent, right?"

Clement nodded: "There is no problem with the concept of the Radiant Knights, but the style of action is too radical, and the consequence of the direct confrontation between the Sassan Empire and the Divine Knights is that the two camps will go to war in an all-out way. Thankfully, Viscount Randall was born, and his temperance gate was a brilliant stroke. The lords of the south to the south, the lords of the north to the north, and the internal contradictions should be resolved at the negotiating table. ”

"Do you think that the new farming and water conservancy projects are the work of Viscount Randall?" asked Oleg, surprised.

"I'm not sure either. But...... Don't you know the level of the Silver Tower?" Clement shook his head and smiled, "I carefully studied the changes in the Centaur Hills and found that everything was related to Viscount Randall...... I didn't suspect him at first, but the kid actually planted the prickly kidney beans on the hills and rolled out the public carriage...... The ingenious ideas are the same as those of the new agriculture, animal husbandry and water conservancy projects. It's rare that he has a good impression of our church, so I'm going to meet him in person. ”

"Hmm!" Turnans nodded earnestly, like an archbishop.

Clement suddenly asked, "What's going on with the Ephissos family?"

Oreg pondered for a moment, shook his head, and said, "The Ephesus family has held the post of Chancellor of the Exchequer for more than 300 years. In this regard, the nobles of Borui's royal capital have always complained about it, and Ephissos has not been less involved in fighting political opponents. In order to keep the trade routes open, the Ephissos family maintained close contacts with the great nobles of other kingdoms, and the Borui Palace Minister often relied on the connections of the Ephesus family in foreign affairs, and in recent decades, they even had the title of 'Borui Foreign Minister'. On top of that, they're so rich!"

"The Ephessos have amassed more wealth than any other ruling family. This time, the Marquis of Ephesus's secret execution of the Gambis's spies found an excuse for Duke Peter. I make sure that the members of the Marquis of Ephessos's family are not implicated, and that his annual donation of 5,000 gold soles is worth it. Oreg sighed.

The First Paladin leaned over and asked, "Ephesus is rich, how much money does he have?"

"The accumulation of the Ephesus family over hundreds of years will not be less than 10 million gold soles. After a pause, the archbishop said, "The five major families have promised to spend 1 million gold soles to build the public transportation system of the Borui Kingdom. ”

"This is an internal affair of the Borui Kingdom, and we will not interfere. Clement smiled and asked, "What about the Ephesus Chamber of Commerce?"

"The Chamber of Commerce is run by the ruling family in turn, and the other families exercise oversight. The Peter family was the ruling family of this term, and Duke Peter had his eldest son, Raymond, head the Chamber of Commerce. ”

"So the Peter family is in charge?"

"Yes. Oreg nodded affirmatively.

"The five major families are hindering each other, and they can talk about any issue for a year and a half. Clement frowned and asked, "I'm curious, what price did the Peter family pay to persuade other families not to show the slightest rumor?"

Oleg back in his chair, Oleg said with a smile: "It is reported that Master Severin of the Peter family has improved the formula of the energy potion, and the effect of the new potion is far greater than that of ordinary energy potions, which can significantly increase the success rate of knights' promotions. ”

"Improved recipe?" Clement looked at him and asked, "Is the news confirmed?"

"My battle priest and paladin are familiar with every knight in the Borui Kingdom, and the matter of the new formula cannot be hidden from me, and there is no need for Duke Peter to deceive me. "There are indications that the new recipe will use Arret's unique herbs. ”

"That makes sense. Lemenda nodded, "The trade in Mount Arret is related to the raw materials for the new potion, so the Chamber of Commerce cannot be controlled by the Ephesos family. It's no wonder they recruited Sophia on such favorable terms. ”

"Well, that's what I thought too. The First Paladin bowed his head very seriously and expressed his opinion.

Clement pondered for a moment and continued: "Sophia has rejected the invitation of the Borui Kingdom, and the centaur hills will build a port again. I'm afraid the five major families won't give up. ”

"The soft ones can't do it, you can only come to the hard ones. Seeing Clement's expressionless face, Oleg added, "Don't worry, I will never let the five major families destroy your strategic plan to go north and south." ”

"Hmph. What do I have to worry about? The Borui Kingdom is located in the southeast, and no one else can threaten the Seven Great Alliance Islands, and they can't help other forces either. The so-called heavy-handed tactics can only be shady tactics. Clement Mo clutched the Mithril Scepter and said indifferently.

Oreg laughed dryly and said, "I don't know about that...... The Peter family seems to have the confidence to make Sophia bow her head and admit defeat. However, don't expect the Borui Kingdom to send scholars and craftsmen to help build a port in the hills. ”

Clement was silent for a moment and said with a smile: "This is a new beginning, and it is their loss that the Borui Kingdom does not actively participate. ”

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"This is a rare opportunity, and it is your loss if you do not participate!"

At the Whispering Hotel in the Red Harbor dock area, a meeting place for members of the Kamen Brotherhood, the bloody boss Redbeard waved his furry arms, stared fiercely at the representatives of the major gangs, and said gloomily: "To tell you the truth, the Kamen Brotherhood will be the periphery of the South Wind Chamber of Commerce in the future. The Brotherhood is now ruled by our bloody hands, and whoever dares to do anything wrong with me will die!"

Taken by Redbeard's arrogance, the fierce and cunning gang leaders were silent one by one, and after a long time, a thin man with a gloomy face spoke: "Red...... Bloody Boss, it is of course a good thing that the Brotherhood's power has expanded to the territory of the Duoduo and the Sassians, but the Chamber of Commerce is all for the noble lords, and we are plotting against the Wimbledon Chamber of Commerce, isn't that looking for death?"

"Hehe, the Wimbledon Chamber of Commerce is not an ordinary Chamber of Commerce, the stewards of the Chamber of Commerce are all knights...... "Redbeard looked around and said, "Don't worry, we don't need to deal with the Wimbledon Chamber of Commerce directly." Those who cooperate with the Wimbledon Chamber of Commerce are the targets of the Brotherhood, and I will make them betray the Wimbledon Chamber of Commerce, no matter what means are used!"

"Of course it's no problem to deal with vendors. Another gang leader said: "However, the counterparts in various places are not good at stubble, they are all in contact with the sheriff, and we are smashing their signboards by using the vendors." We are not afraid of fighting, but it will be fatal to provoke the sheriff. Let's not forget, a year ago, a detachment of the Brotherhood broke in Waterdeep in Gambis, and even the twin knives Nikolai could not escape. ”

"Twin Blades" Nikolai is an elite mercenary secretly cultivated by the Kamen Brotherhood, and a pair of scimitars make it superb, and it is rare to encounter opponents. Unlike ordinary gang members, Nikolai is a true warrior who specializes in suppressing bandits from the Eastern Alliance. However, Nikolai and his men died silently in Waterdeep in Gambis, and the Kamen Brotherhood's stronghold in Waterdeep was uprooted. Although there is no definite information, the Brotherhood's higher-ups believe that Nicholas was disposed of by the sheriffs of Waterdeep. This incident proves once again that the Brotherhood must not provoke the sheriff's commandment.

"Nikolai is dead, who can escape, no amount of human life is enough!"

"Yes, if you kill the watchdog, the owner will not be happy. ”

"It's urgent. ”

Several gang bosses exchanged words and talked about each other. Redbeard stood up, propped up the table, and said, "The people above are in charge of the affairs above. I can't say it too explicitly, but I can tell you plainly that the Kingdom of Dordor will never care if the merchants live or die! Let's do it!"

The mob bosses' eyes flickered, and the scene fell silent.

"Bang!"

The glass slammed down on the bar, and an old dwarf shouted from behind the bar, "Get out of here! ”

The old dwarf is the owner of the Whispering Inn, and he has a bad attitude towards the leader of the Brotherhood, but no one dares to express his dissatisfaction. Redbeard glanced at the old dwarf, turned his head and said, "Let's go back and make it clear to the brothers, if you don't do this, you have to do it! ”

Everyone got up to say goodbye, and did not forget to greet the old dwarf before leaving. When everyone had left the hotel, Redbeard said to the old dwarf, "Boss Hook, thanks to you this time." Otherwise, the Brotherhood of the Bloody Hand will be finished. ”

"I'm retired, and now you're the boss of the Brotherhood of the Bloody Hand. Old dwarf Hook took out a cup, poured wine, handed it to Redbeard, and asked, "Has Master Raymond accepted your suggestion?"

"I didn't say it explicitly. Redbeard raised his wine glass, drank it all, exhaled a strong and spicy wine, and said proudly: "It can be seen that Young Master Raymond appreciates me very much...... Of course, inferior people have to deal with inferior people, and the noble lords can think of such a small role as a merchant. ”

The old dwarf thought for a moment, and then said, "Redbeard, let the people below do the desperate things, and try to pluck yourself clean, so that you can have a chance to be the tavern owner." ”

"Haha, Boss Hook, I'll be a Lord!" Redbeard laughed a few times, and then said with a straight face, "I will definitely remember the words of the boss." ”

"Just remember. In the future, the affairs of the Brotherhood of the Bloody Hand have nothing to do with me. You don't have to come again. The old dwarf said lightly.

"Boss Hook, this is my drink money. With a satisfied smile on his face, Redbeard dropped a heavy purse and swaggered out of the hotel.

The door was slammed shut, the hotel was deserted again, and a thin young man came down from the upper floor, and said with disdain on his face, "What an idiot!"

"Mouse, you don't need to be jealous of mortals. The old dwarf shook off his money bag, and dozens of purple and gold coins clanged down on the bar. The young man's throat rolled and he couldn't help but swallow. The old dwarf picked up a purple gold coin, threw it at the young man, and asked, "Is the room ready?"

The young man caught the purple gold coin and said with a smile. "Yes, teacher. ”

The old dwarf turned and climbed up to the second floor, into a cramped and gloomy room, and lay down on the wooden bed, closed his eyes, and silently recited a incantation, a vague fluctuation that pulled his consciousness into a distant place. When he opened his eyes again, he saw a blue sky.

"It's not bad. The old dwarf touched the strong muscles in his arm and said with satisfaction.

"I'm Speaker of the Shadows, who are you?" asked a young boy not far away, surrounded by a group of men, women, and children.

The old dwarf stroked his chest and saluted, "Honorable Speaker, I am the 'giant' of the Shadow Councilor. ”

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