Even the magicians, who had been suppressed by the Church, now came to the fore and established mage associations with the support of nobles from various countries.

Not only magicians, but also many unpopular professions that originally existed only underground, are now gradually coming into the world's attention.

For example, wizards and arcanists who pursue the truth come out every now and then to preach the blasphemy theory that the gods are only powerful beings, not omnipotent.

Now most of these guys are hiding in the Mage Association. The mage associations scattered all over the continent are about to become the base camp of blasphemers.

Without a way, who would let the study of magic pursue the truth as well? To become a great magician, overcoming fear of the gods is a prerequisite.

People with the same philosophy always come together easily. It's not surprising that there are blasphemers in the Mage Guild.

As for the great nobles who are behind the scenes, out of the desire to cause trouble for the Holy See, they also let this go.

As for belief in the gods, tithes are the test standard. It is clear that the love of gold coins is much higher than the belief in the gods.

Only freedmen living in the cities were able to pay in full, mainly merchants, artisans, and craftsmen...... Compose.

"The truth of the facts does not matter, the problem now is that the Holy See has crossed the line and we must give them a warning.

Let Earl Pierce do it, the Blood Moon Horn matter should not be delayed for too long. Whoever appears in the ranks of the rebels will be killed.

As for the Holy See, even if he pokes the heavens out of the hole, the kingdom will carry them for him.

Things have come to this point, and it is difficult not to offend the Holy See. Then simply follow the trend and first cut eighty percent of the tax money sent to the Holy See.

Under the pretext of letting Archbishop Taryn watch the compilation, it can be rebuilt in the southeastern province, the church can be rebuilt, or it can be the relief of refugees......"

Caesar III said domineeringly.

It can be seen that he is a good leader, and he can really get things on when he encounters them.

Perhaps it is because of this spirit of responsibility that everyone can be convinced. Let the Alpha Kingdom still maintain the political balance in the face of the decline of the royal family.

Compared with this responsibility, withholding the church's taxes is a small matter.

After all, after so many years, the taxes transferred to the Holy See are getting less and less.

At its peak, the Alpha Kingdom contributed annual tithes, indulgences, and donations to the Holy See...... As much as more than 10 million gold coins, more than the kingdom's own financial revenue.

By now, that number has been cut off by two zeros. The remaining hundreds of thousands of gold coins only show the outside world that the Alpha Kingdom Church is still subservient to the Holy See.

The main reason is that I am worried that the Holy See will be forced to be anxious and make something happen. After all, it is an ancient organization that has been inherited for tens of thousands of years, and its heritage is deeper than that of any kingdom.

……

The high-level game that took place in the royal capital, Hudson naturally did not know. As a new aristocrat, the level of contact is too low.

It can be said unceremoniously that most of the small and medium-sized nobles did not know that the Church in the country was controlled by the big nobles, and that they had essentially parted ways with the Holy See.

Even if they are lucky enough to perceive this, reason will tell them to forget. There is no black and white in the world of aristocracy, and when it is time to be confused, you must be confused.

Whether it is the nobles involved or the Holy See, they are all pretending to be confused on this issue.

Before it's time to turn your face, it is not good for anyone to pierce the window paper in advance.

Hudson, who had just been in high spirits, was already in a dilemma at the moment. The order of the Earl of Pierce to hasten the march was once again delivered to him.

If that's all it takes, it's obviously not enough to make him hesitate. It's not the first time he's refused, and Hudson has long been used to not buying it.

The crux of the matter lies in the conditions that people have prescribed. If he can arrive within two days and report the matter of the Fifth Army nobles slipping away, not only will he be able to operate the title of baron, but even the fief can be selected first.

The benefits are huge, but the consequences are also endless. Accepting this olive branch is equivalent to betraying the camp of the minor nobles and defecting to the command of Earl Pierce.

Traitors are the most hateful in any world. Hudson was sure that if he took this step, he would stink in aristocratic circles, and even the reputation of the Coslow family would be damaged.

The consequences of rejecting the wooing of a powerful earl are also very serious.

Perhaps forced by the previous promise, and the face of the nobles, on the surface, Earl Pierce would not target him, but secretly it is difficult to say.

If nothing else, Hudson's military exploits alone will have to be re-examined. The strategic significance of keeping grain and grass will most likely be ignored, and only simple kills will be calculated.

Even if you can get a fief, at most it will be a knight's leader. It's either the most rubbish knight collar or the hottest knight collar.

"Uncle Hiluddy, the Earl's kindness, Hudson appreciated.

I would like to tell your Excellency the Earl to speed up the march, and I will do my best to complete it, but now that the number of men has been reduced, and a large number of wounded have been added, I am afraid that I will not be able to travel thirty miles in a day.

As for reporting the nobles of the Fifth Army, I'm very sorry, it's not chivalrous......"

After much hesitation, Hudson finally refused.

Look ahead. If the military merits are gone, they can be re-established; The territory is gone, and you can wait for the next opportunity; If your reputation is gone, it's gone forever.

If you can ascend to the sky in one step, get the fiefdom of one or two counties, and become a prince, your reputation will stink.

The baron, who was only the lord of a town, was still at the bottom of the aristocratic circle, and was not worthy of Hudson's betrayal.

After all, there are only zero and countless betrayals of this kind of thing. If you have betrayed your companion once, you will never be trusted again.

Even if you follow Earl Pierce with all your heart, you can't really be accepted. There is a high probability that after the effect of buying bones is exerted, he will find an opportunity to make him cannon fodder.

Something like this has happened countless times in history. Once a traitor loses his value, few of them die well.

"Hudson, you have to think about it. This kind of opportunity doesn't come ...... every day."

Knight Shirudi said insincerely.

It can be seen that he did not want Hudson to accept the bribery of Earl Pierce, but only opened his mouth to persuade because of his status.

Hudson didn't bother to delve into the specific reasons. Human nature has never stood the test. Except for your parents, I don't think there are many who want you to do better than him.

Originally, this military exploit was enough to make people jealous, but if he became a fiefdom baron by selling his teammates, it would be more than just jealousy.

"Uncle Hiluddy, thank Earl Pierce for his kindness on my behalf, but Hudson can't afford this great gift!"