Lambeth district, Church of Destiny.

On Friday Mass, a large number of believers gathered in the church, and Bishop Fowler, dressed in a white bishop's robe, stood on the pulpit, smiling at the devout believers in the audience, and began the day of prayer.

"He said that life should have a trajectory, and so humanity has a destiny"

"He said that life should have value, and so man had wealth."

"He said that life should have an end, and after the end there should be a new generation, so that destiny has an end"

Believers closed their eyes and listened silently to the content of the teachings, they had already memorized them, but each time they listened, they had different feelings.

Especially in churches, under the majestic statues of gods, piety has a place to return and faith is sublimated.

The Mass lasted from noon to evening, and it was a work of personal effort, and Bishop Fowler said that his voice was hoarse, and he had to sit in a chair for the second half of the lecture, for he was very old, and even if he was not sick, he was not as energetic as before.

"It's really old when it's old"

Just when Bishop Fowler was feeling that he was no longer in his youth, a black-clothed servant hurriedly walked into the room and said in his ear: "Bishop, Councilor Donnell wants to see you. ”

"Donal"

Bishop Fowler gave an 'um' sound, "Take him to the Chamber of Secrets, Ernest." ”

"Yes."

The Servant in Black was none other than Ernest in New Ross who followed Father Satuk, and since Father Satuk was killed, Bishop Fowler, who thought Ernest was quite shrewd and malleable, took him with him, and this time when he returned to London, Ernest also came.

In a few moments, Ernest led Councilor Donnell to the Chamber of Secrets, which was windowless, cramped and invisible, and the dim light illuminated the pale face of Bishop Fowler.

"Bishop Fowler."

Councillor Donnell took off his hat, and after half a month's work, his hair was much grayer, and his appearance was older than before, and his face was sad.

"Councilor Donal, sit down." Bishop Fowler pointed to the bench next to him and said, "You should understand that the pope does not like to see clergy and government officials mingle, they belong to two systems, and they should not be in harmony. ”

"Yes, yes, I know, but I really can't help it."

Councillor Donal, who sat down, clutched his fedora, he was dressed plainly today, and he was wearing a scarf, just not wanting to be discovered by others.

"Bishop Fowler, now Nicholas's approval rating has surpassed mine, reaching 64%! And I"

Congressman Donnell smiled wryly: "The approval rating is less than 30 percent."

Half a month ago, Congressman Donnell was still a hot figure in the general election, but in the past half a month, the situation has changed abruptly, and Ma Wei has risen against the trend, starting from the cultivation of potions in the small town of Beckensfield, and his support rate has skyrocketed, and he has no power to resist.

Hearing that Donnell was really here for the election, Bishop Fowler already had the intention of expelling the guest in his heart, but for the sake of the eldest prince's face, he still said with relief: "Nicholas von Manstein has many forces behind him, and it is normal that you are not his opponent." ”

"I can only ask for your help!"

Councillor Donnell pleaded, "Bishop Fowler, now only you can save me!" If you are willing to call on believers to support me, then I still have a chance to overcome! ”

"Councilor Donal, it's not that I don't want to help, it's that Nicholas's identity is too important, and he's a potions dealer for the Church! Second only to the archbishop in status! Do you know what that means? ”

"Know. He can join the College of Cardinals at any time and participate in the decision-making of the higher levels of the Church."

"That's right! The College of Cardinals! Although Nicholas is only an observer now, he already has the right to give his opinion! Bishop Fowler was emotional: "How old is he?" Less than 30! Cardinals under the age of 30! Looking at the entire history of the Goddess of Destiny Church, there are only 5! ”

There is one more sentence that Bishop Fowler did not say.

Counting the five cardinals under the age of 30, including Mavi, two became popes and two became archbishops.

As 5th place.

Bishop Fowler didn't dare to think further.

This is simply the successor of Archbishop Brandon, okay?!

Fight against this kind of person

Absolutely unwise!

"But Bishop Fowler, as you said earlier, the Pope doesn't like to see clergy and government officials mingle, Nicholas he broke the rules!"

"First of all, strictly speaking, Nicholas von Manstein was not a clergyman, he only joined the Church, but his status was no different from that of the faithful, and he was not bound by the rules of the Church, which is why he is currently only an observer and has not officially become a cardinal."

Bishop Fowler sneered: "Secondly, people are different from people, ordinary cardinals can't do it because of the rules of the church, Nicholas is not necessarily, he is now in charge of the potion business, and his status is in the sky, will the Pope punish him in this matter?" ”

Congressman Donnell was silent.

He lowered his head in despair, staring at the candle flame in front of him in a daze.

Bishop Fowler refused to help him, and the election was about to end, and even the last hope was lost

If he can't win the seat of parliament, he will become the outcast of the eldest prince

What could be more terrifying?

"Go back, Councillor Donal." Bishop Fowler issued an expulsion order: "Accept the reality, some people are born different from us, this is fate, you have to admit it." ”

Councilor Donnell stood up in a daze, and walked out of the chamber on two disobedient legs.

Bishop Fowler was in no hurry, and sat in the back room and waited for Councilor Donnell to leave the church, if Ernest had not run in with a letter.

"Bishop, a letter from the Archbishop of Cambury!"

"Huh?"

Bishop Fowler raised his eyebrows, reached out to take the letter from Ernest, pulled out the letter, and looked at it intently.

"Go and call Councillor Donnell back."

"Yes!"

Ernest turned and ran out of the door, calling out to Councillor Donnal, who was about to leave the church, and pulling him back to the chamber.

"Councilor Donal, have you figured it out?"

"Figured it out?" Confused and unaware of what was going on, Councillor Donnal wondered, "What do you mean?" ”

"Just now, I was just testing you."

Bishop Fowler smiled calmly: "Obviously, you already understand the consequences of losing the election, and you will definitely do your best, right?" ”

“.”

"You said that you are at the end of your rope, I don't think so, at least I will help you as much as I can."

"Bishop Fowler, you. . . That's not what I just said."

"It's just now, you forget it."

"Are you really willing to help me?"

"Absolutely."

Councillor Donal's eyes lit up little by little, he saw hope again, and said excitedly: "With your help, I will definitely be able to defeat Nicholas!" ”

Bishop Fowler smiled and nodded, and asked Ernest to send Councilor Donnell away.

When Ernest returned, he found Bishop Fowler's face sinking and his eyes cold and frightening.

"Bishop, are you unwell?"

"This is nonsense!"

Bishop Fowler slapped the table, the candle fell and went out, and the secret room instantly fell into darkness, leaving only the light shining in from the door: "Does the Archbishop of Cambury know what the situation is now?" How dare he support Councillor Donnell at this juncture! ”

Ernest re-lit the candle and closed the door to the chamber, and the people in the province heard Bishop Fowler's indignant words: "Did the archbishop ask you to help Councilor Donal?" ”

"Here's what he commanded me." Bishop Fowler carefully folded the letter and put it in his bosom, intending to keep it properly: "The current Goddess of Destiny Church, he is the only one who will go against Nicholas von Manstein!" ”

The Archbishop of Cumberley has been targeting Marvey, starting with his campaign for potions dealership, for the simple reason that Marvey is the man chosen by Archbishop Brandon, and if Mavey gets supremacy, Archbishop Camberley has no hope of being promoted to pope at all.

Only by slandering Mavey and making him doomed can Archbishop Brandon be disqualified from running for the papal position in the most peaceful possible situation.

As for how long Ubrey I can sit in this position, it is not a question for the Archbishop of Cumbury to consider at the moment.

Didn't the last pope be assassinated?

The key is who is eligible to succeed the pope after his death.

If the Archbishop of Cambury wants to fight, then he has to do something with Mavey, if he is left alone, let him grow and grow, gain a firm foothold in the church, London, and even government officials and kings have taken refuge in him, then the situation is really not good.

Preventing Ma Wei from entering the parliament is to prevent the second prince and stabilize government officials, which is very important.

But in the eyes of Bishop Fowler, no one will get his turn as the next pope, and although the things that Archbishop Cambury considers are related to him, he will never risk being punished!

Councilor Donnell wanted to ask him for help, and Bishop Fowler would definitely flatly refuse!

However.

In his letter, the Archbishop of Cambury asked Bishop Fowler to assist Councillor Donnell at all costs.

At all costs. It's ridiculous.

Whose price is it to be sacrificed?

Not Bishop Fowler's own yet!

The Archbishop of Cambury writes a letter and shouts slogans to put his future on the line?

Why!

Bishop Fowler put away the letter and prepared to use it as 'evidence' in the necessary moment, either to threaten the Archbishop of Cambury or to exonerate himself!

But then again, the Archbishop of Cambury is his immediate boss, and this return to London is the operation of the Archbishop of Canmbury, if he does not obey the order, it is estimated that he will have to go back to the countryside of New Russia City the next day to eat ashes

Now that you have climbed up, you will never go back!

Bishop Fowler has made up his mind, and now he has only one way to go, to help Councillor Donnell with all his might, and if he can win the election, he will be happy, if he can't.

This letter comes in handy.

The Archbishop of Camberley was not a fool, he knew that he did not need to write a letter to tell the truth, but if he did not write a letter and only delivered a message, Bishop Fowler would most likely not obey his orders.

Of course, it is fine to transfer Bishop Fowler out of London, but the general election is about to end, and if Bishop Fowler is transferred, who will succeed him?

Can a successor have the same charisma as Bishop Fowler?

With these factors in mind, only giving Bishop Fowler a reassuring pill can make him obedient.

The reassuring pill is this handwritten letter.

"Bishop, the general election will end at 5 p.m. next Wednesday, and the last Mass before that is already over today, how are we going to mobilize the faithful?" Ernest asked.

The Mass Day is fixed and cannot be held at will, let alone the trick of 'kneeling for a night and receiving divine revelations'

Why?

for there is God.

"Ernest, you have a message to the faithful that on Sunday morning, Bishop Fowler is willing to baptize children under the age of 16 for free at the Church of Destiny to keep them away from the sick."

"That's a brilliant idea!"

Ernest immediately understood what Bishop Fowler meant: "Most of our believers have children, and who doesn't want their children to grow up healthy? If they were called in the name of baptism, they would have attracted a lot of people! ”

"The church is like a business, we have to understand who our audience is, and we need to do it better."

"Yes!"

The other side.

Nightingale Club.

"Benjamin, with our operation, your approval rating in Bromley is already as high as 71%, and the other two candidates can't compete with you at all, and your membership in the House of Commons is already a sure thing."

The eldest prince raised his glass to Ma Wei, who was sitting opposite, and smiled, "Congratulations." ”

"Without your help, the eldest prince, how could I have achieved what I am today?"

Ma Wei raised his glass and responded: "I really don't know how to repay you." ”

"You just need to enlist the parliamentarians in the north to support me." The eldest prince smiled: "I will train you to be the leader of the northern party, don't thank me, this is what you deserve." ”

For half a month, Mavey's attention was mostly focused on the election in Lambeth, while Russell Benjamin's election in Blomley was handed over to Gawain, who did a good job and had the help of the Conservative Party, so it was not difficult to become a member of parliament.

The borough of Bromley has not yet been incorporated into London and is currently a suburban town, but Bromley is included in the plan for the Greater London Borough, and it will not be long before Bromley becomes the borough of London.

The eldest prince asked Russell Benjamin to run for Bromley District Councillor, also in order to avoid the Liberal Party's edge and strive to win the seat in the safest position.

Of course, the eldest prince did not help for nothing, he elected Russell Benjamin to get the support of the Northern party, and Arthur, who represented the West Island legislature.

This is a big game of chess, and if it succeeds, the Conservatives will crush the Liberals, even if Nicolas von Manstein becomes a member of parliament?

The majority of votes are still in the hands of the Conservatives!

In the eyes of the eldest prince, Donnell was already a pawn who had been abandoned.

"As one of London's most promising rising stars, Benjamin, I would love to meet the families who have produced such good people as you, I think they must be a well-mannered gentleman family, and of course it would be better if I could invite a few familiar friends of the Parliament."

(End of chapter)