The trajectory of history is finally moving in the direction that Ma Wei is familiar with.

This time, however, the Northern Alliance had been formed, and the entire North had fallen under the control of the Church of Truth, self-contained, and not afraid of the United States.

They should be the ones who are afraid.

"Now that the northern army is counterattacking, they have recaptured Washington, and the Doomsday Party is powerless to resist the offensive and is retreating to the south, we should seize the opportunity of the Apocalypse Divine System to contact the small countries of the Western Continent!"

In the Chamber of the Gods, the voice of Karl IX was heard above the billowing black fog, this was a high-level meeting of the Alliance, and all the kings and prime ministers participated.

The general direction of development has been determined at the meeting, and everyone agreed that now is not a good time to start a war with the Apocalypse Divine System, and that they should concentrate on development, enhance national strength, give full play to the advantages of the alliance, and become bigger and stronger.

There are two kinds of development, one is internal, and the other is external.

Internally, member states will strengthen economic ties, develop alchemy technology, and develop economies.

Externally, the alliance should be expanded, and allies should be co-opted as much as possible to make the alliance stronger.

The small country in the south of the western continent, led by the Aztec Empire, the Aztec Kingdom borders the United States of Banner, and the capital is Mexico.

Further south, there are many uncivilized primitive tribes, which were formed only a few decades ago, and simply cannot compete with the great powers of the Central Continent that have already undergone the Industrial Revolution, and many areas are colonies of other kingdoms.

When it comes to the Western Continent, it always reminds people of primitive, backward and other terms, as if it was a place abandoned by the gods, although there was faith, but no gods came.

Two thousand years ago, although the Apocalypse God Department ascended to that land, it also left a church and a heritage, but after the Demon Gate was sealed, the church was assimilated by the local area and began to believe in the 'God of Nature'.

When the gods came, the nature gods they believed in did not come at all, and Ma Wei estimated that the so-called 'nature gods' should be the disguise of Odin's god system, and the believers of Odin's god system did not disappear, but left behind in another identity and developed to this day.

From the forces of nature they worship, they can get a glimpse of the sun, the storm, the rain. Aren't these all owned by Odin's gods?

Because the occupation time was too short, the Apocalypse Divine System was unable to fully control this area, allowing the ideas of the Odin Divine System to be inherited, which is also the reason why Ma Wei was determined to win them over.

Compared to the Truth God System, the Apocalypse God System is their biggest enemy!

If it weren't for the Apocalypse Divine System, could the Odin Divine System be expelled and exiled?

"Indeed, an ambassador should be sent to the Aztec Empire to visit Montezuma III."

Marvi agreed with Karl IX's proposal: "The choice of the ambassador was very important, he had to be familiar with the doctrine of the Church of Truth, eloquent, quick-witted, and at the same time deal with the Aztec Empire, and at the same time establish a local church and promote the idea of truth."

There are too few people who meet these criteria.

But Ma Wei just remembered someone.

Goncharov, a student whom he personally taught.

In the Saratov uprising, Goncharov played a great role, and Raul, who later went to support but died heroically, was also a student of Mavi.

Ma Wei taught only three batches of students, a total of only 300 students, and he had not taught students since he left for London.

Today, these 300 people have become the mainstay of the church, scattered throughout the cities of the Romanov kingdom.

Ma Weidu has high hopes for the carefully selected students and believes in their abilities.

Goncharov may be up to the task.

"I need to think about the specific candidates."

Compared to the Saratov uprising, Goncharov took only one mission to the far western continent, where he wanted to establish a base, propagate ideas, negotiate with Montezuma III, and represent the Church of Truth in every move.

It sounds difficult, but it's even more difficult to do.

Saratov was no better than the Romanov kingdom, where Chinese dialect was spoken and had its own beliefs, and Goncharov had to learn not only the local language, but also adapt to local customs and recruit talents

It is no exaggeration to say that being able to do this is no different from planting a church on your own.

Not to mention the dangers that can be encountered at any time.

No matter how backward the Romanov Kingdom is, it is also an old empire, with a relatively complete police and legal system, while the Aztec Empire, which was only established a few decades ago, has a very chaotic internal order, and killing people and goods is the norm

As a hero of the Church of Truth, Goncharov did not need to travel to the Aztec Empire to receive Mavi's respect.

Mavi had to ask for his wishes.

After the meeting, Mavi did not say anything, used the Siren's Tears to change his appearance, and took a train with Yunia to Saratov.

Cathedral of Saint-Laure.

"Thank you, Bishop Goncharov, for your enlightenment, I feel better."

A woman pressed her chest, bowed to the statues of Goncharov and Yunia, who were dressed in bishopric robes, and put on a scarf and walked into the snow.

Seeing her go away, Goncharov stood in a daze.

The woman had just come to him for enlightenment, because her husband had a good friend who always asked him out for a drink, and the woman felt that he was encroaching on her husband's time, and she was very unhappy, and even had a big quarrel with him, so she came to Goncharov to answer for her.

Goncharov told her to relax, to care more about her husband's thoughts, not to look at things only from her own point of view, to leave some space for each other, and to socialize reasonably, but if that friend has to drag her husband out for drinks every day, he has his own problems, and he should solve them patiently, not through quarrels.

If you can't do it, you can still come to him.

What touched Goncharov a little was his friend.

His friend, Raul, died in the uprising a year earlier.

To save him.

"Bishop?"

Goncharov's memories were interrupted by a voice from the side, and he turned his head to see a freckled young man dressed as a servant of God.

"Evgeny. What time is it?"

"It's 6 o'clock, it's 6 p.m., Bishop."

Looking at the snowy streets, there are few pedestrians outside, and there are almost no people in sight, and even the factories are leaving work early in such a cold weather, and the school is also on holiday, and everyone is hiding at home around the fireplace to keep warm

"No one is coming, close the door and sweep the snow out."

"Yes, Bishop."

Evgeny ran in small steps, closed the door against the cold wind pouring into the door, and just as he was about to plug in the lock, a trembling voice suddenly came from outside: "Excuse me, it's too cold, can you let me in?"

Looking back at Goncharov for instructions, the latter frowned, "What do you see me doing? Others are going to freeze to death in the wind and snow, do you have to ask me to make a decision?"

Evgeny's expression was solemn, and he immediately opened the door, and two figures, one tall and one short, walked in with the snow.

Seeing this scene, Goncharov did not ask the reason, and said to Evgeny: "Go and prepare two more blankets, and tell Sister Annette that there will be two more people to eat tonight, and that you should cook some thick broth to drink on such a cold day."

Hearing the thick broth, Yevgeny's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly agreed, and quickly prepared to go.

The income of a church must be handed over to the diocese, which in turn will be handed over to the Holy See, and then the Holy See will issue salaries and appropriations in a unified manner.

Saratov is a city and the center of the diocese, and Goncharov is the head of the parish of Saratov.

The Romanov Kingdom, which has just come out of the economic blockade, has not yet recovered economically, and even a large parish like Saratov is living in a very difficult situation, and meat is not eaten every day, and even if it is eaten, it can only be eaten to a little.

A lavish dinner like a thick broth with chunks of pork had to be approved by Goncharov, which belonged to the Lord in difficult times

The power of the church and the priest to live a budget-conscious life.

At the same time, occasional meals can also demonstrate the leadership of a bishop or priest.

In a few moments, Evgeny brought two thick blankets and handed them to Mavi and Yunia, who had already changed into other appearances, dressed in old clothes, and looked like they had just escaped from some slum.

"Thank you, thank you."

While wrapping Yunia in a blanket, Mavi made a cautious gesture and thanked Goncharov.

"How old is she?"

Goncharov asked, bending down and looking at Yunia.

"Fifty-six years old."

Mavi looked at Yunia, "How old are you?"

Yunia looked at Ma Wei with a confused expression: "5 years old. Or 6 years old?"

"Six years old, I remember."

"That's 6 years old!"

"How did you become a father? Can't even remember your daughter's age?"

Isn't this afraid that you will see through it?

muttering in his heart, Ma Wei hurriedly smiled: "It's me who is wrong, it is me who is wrong."

A suspicious Goncharov asked Yunia, "Is he really your father?"

"Hmm!" Yunia nodded vigorously.

"Biological father?"

"Hmm!"

Seeing that Yunia said this, Goncharov dispelled his doubts, straightened his waist and said, "You can stay tonight, come with me."

Following Goncharov, Mavi and Yunia came to the church's containment area, in addition to them, St. Lauer's Cathedral also housed many homeless people, one room for each two, because the room was not full, so Mavi and Yunia were assigned a clean and empty room.

In addition to lodging, you can also receive a communion, that is, the bread and broth provided by the church for the stayers, and tonight's menu is bread, boiled peas, potato broth, and bread tubes are full.

In charge of preparing the dinner was Sister Annette, in her early thirties, pregnant, and very good at cooking, and the broth was cooked just right.

To Mavi's surprise, Goncharov, Evgeny and other clergy would have dinner with them, including Sister Annette, who would sit down at the long table and eat it silently, which meant that it was rare for the church to provide the homeless with the same meals as them.

Goncharov, indeed, carried out what Mavi had taught.

At dinner time, Mavi deliberately sat at the front of the long table, that is, next to Father Goncharov, and Yevgeny, who came with a plate, found that his place was occupied, and was stunned for a while, and after finding that Mavi did not react, he could only sit in the back.

"Bishop Goncharov, aren't you curious?"

The bread was stuffed into his mouth and chewed twice, and Mavi asked suddenly.

Goncharov took a sip of soup: "Curious about what?"

"Aren't you afraid that we're bad people?"

"Oh." Goncharov still thought what was going on: "Even if you are bad people, you can't let you freeze to death in the wind and snow, you have violated the law, and the police of your own kingdom will punish you, I am not a law enforcer, I just need to practice the truth."

"Is that why you don't ask us for who we are?"

"People who come to church need help, maybe they don't realize it, but it's the truth."

Goncharov calmly said, "My teacher, Pope Mavi, told me that we should try to help those in need as much as possible."

"What if the other person is not a believer in the Church of the Truth?"

Goncharov smiled, "If you were shut out of a church, would you still believe in its gods? People are willing to approach and understand because they have let down their vigilance and opened their hearts."

"And what touches a person the most is precisely the rare things."

"People who are destitute and in need of help have already experienced the dangers of society, they need warmth, and the church will give them warmth, and this is the meaning of God's existence."

At this point, Goncharov put down the spoon and looked at Mavi, very recognizable

Really saying, "Do you want to know more about the truth? I'll be happy to answer for you."

"I have one more question, you just said that Pope Mavi is your teacher?"

"That's right."

"What if one day, Pope Mavi asks you to go on a mission that will kill you? Would you like to?"

"Of course I do." Goncharov said.

"But you don't even know the content of the mission."

"No need to know."

Goncharov turned his head and looked at the snow flying outside the window: "This is an era created by the blood and sacrifice of countless people, if it is to maintain it, I will die without regrets."

Ma Wei nodded slowly, drank the thick broth in front of him, and returned to his room to rest.

Early the next morning, he politely declined Goncharov's invitation to breakfast, took the first train back to Mosk, and when he appeared at the entrance of St. Basil's Cathedral, Dino jumped on the spot like ants in a hot pot:

"Father! Where have you gone?"

"I went to Saratov." Ma Wei said, "I said hello to Levine and Fat Orange, and they didn't inform you?"

"Notify me, but you can't stay up all night!" Dino breathed a sigh of relief, "You're different now, try not to go it alone!" Let us know wherever you go! You're too careless, you don't even bring a bodyguard!"

"With Yunia by my side, I have nothing to fear."

Motioning for Dino to relax, Mavi continued, "I've found someone to go to the Aztec Empire."

"Who?"

"Goncharov!"

(End of chapter)