Chapter 290: Protestantism and Old Religion, the undercurrent is turbulent

There is nothing special about the Parliamentarian Seating, it is no more comfortable than the other seats in the room.

In addition to a few "excellent" waitress who are attentive to service, a bunch of drinks, melons and fruits that I don't know how to bring into the spiritual world, and a tablebell that can call various services.

It's just that the closer you are to the rostrum where you speak, you can enjoy more attention.

Anyway, Byron didn't do anything superfluous, and resolutely refused the massage service proposed by the other party, of course, it had nothing to do with Violet sitting next to him.

The deadlock was broken by Byron, and the delegates of various countries had no interest in fighting for second place, as long as the Castilians were not allowed to run rampant, everyone else could.

Naturally, they each entered the venue and found a random place to sit down.

But all of them inevitably had to look at Byron more.

In particular, the new governor of Havana, Fox, made a gesture to wipe his neck.

He didn't know that his former generals, governors, sisters, and family property were all in his hands with Lord Byron.

The senior shook his head: 'Your death omen is shining, man! ’

It seems that these magnates, like me and Violet, did not know that the members of the Lighthouse Federation were in fact a gift from the Lantern Man (Chapter 248).

I don't understand the meaning of [Lantern Man] to the world, and only think of me as a hidden insider of the Lighthouse Federation.

It's good that way, but it saves me a lot of unnecessary trouble. ’

Anyway, they all came, and Byron came and was safe.

exchanged glances with my aunt, and after receiving the ridicule of "you kid is hiding deep enough" in her beautiful eyes.

He completely ignored the pair of eyes behind him that were full of curiosity, doubt, and hostility.

It was the lantern man's mark that appeared on the back of his hand that gave him an unexpected gain.

Focusing on the imprint, I vaguely felt a sense of intimacy coming from the top of my head, probably the topmost lamproom.

Under the resonance of the two, a little bit of information passed on to his heart also made him understand a little more about his identity as a member of parliament that he picked up for nothing and didn't pay much attention to.

"The world itself is fairer than human society, and with obligations comes rights, and the two must match.

The Lanternman of the Lighthouse Federation and the Night Watch of the Church are the two most dangerous professions in the world, and the probability of dying is about zero.

In addition to being promoted much faster than others, there are also many privileges that can be enjoyed in their respective organizations before they die.

Although I am only a second-level councillor corresponding to the World Rift level, the privileges I can enjoy in the Lighthouse Federation are also difficult for ordinary people to hope for.

a monthly allowance of one hundred pounds; Priority in the lighthouse weekly newspaper to enjoy the front page treatment; Building a lighthouse at cost can save at least one-third of the construction budget

Deliver letters or small parcels through the Federation's network; The free sharing of a wide range of information below the level of secrecy level 2 is shared, including first-hand nautical charts compiled by the Federation

There is also the right to vote in major decisions of the Federation.

Even if the contribution is high enough, you can still fight for control of this zero-level holy relic! ”

The world they live in is a gigantic sailing ship that sails on the vast essentia sea.

The essentia tides and secret knowledge that infiltrated this world from the middle of the "crack in the plank" have achieved various transcendent powers in the world.

If the gap between the planks is too large, there is a risk of leakage, allowing excess essentia tides to flood into the world.

Threatens the safety of nearby humans, or even an entire ship.

The Lanternman's duty is to face the cracks that exist and plug them with his own lighthouse.

These lighthouse sequence transcendents who have made outstanding contributions to the world will naturally be recognized by the world itself, and will be endowed with a [Lantern Man] mark that can never be forged.

The World Rift on Treasure Island is Level 2, and the mark on Byron's hand is naturally Level 2.

When he heard the word "Snail Era" from those coral mouths, he subconsciously linked the two together.

"I can't imagine that once the rift in the world where the [Lantern Bearers] are stationed is broken, and the seawater of the essentia sea is poured into the 'cabin' in a large area, I don't know how many people will drown.

At that time, a peaceful death was probably also a luxury. ”

At least for now, the situation should be solid.

However, there are too many cracks in the world, large and small.

Although the Lighthouse Federation can monitor in real time with the help of the [Level Zero Relic - Faros Lighthouse], as long as the crack is still within the stable range, it will not interfere too much.

It's like never meddling with a perfectionist mindset to fix the code as long as it's still running.

Anyway, whether it was in the hands of the great pirate Flint or Byron, the rift in the world of Treasure Island did not get out of control.

At this point, the crack had been re-closed according to the contract, and would not open until two years after the next prime year, and unless Byron died unexpectedly, there would normally be no problem.

In this context.

Based on the principle that "the trick of fish farming is to change fish frequently, and the trick to protecting the world is to change lantern bearers frequently", it is normal for an unfamiliar face to appear in the Lighthouse Federation.

Anyway, they only recognize the imprint, not the person.

Looking at it this way, it was not too much of a loss that Byron was forced to take over the responsibility of the Treasure Island [Lantern Man].

Well, the premise is that the [Worm of Greed Mammon] on the other side of the rift will suddenly die.

Byron waited for more than ten minutes with the governors and hunting teams of various countries, until they couldn't help but start discussing whether there was something wrong with the dispute over the "right to protect the church".

The presiding officer was late.

In addition to an unidentified vice-president of the Lighthouse Federation, the protagonist of the dispute over "clerical rights" is a cardinal archbishop from St. Peter's Basilica, the Apostolic See.

Wearing a power ring, it is glorious.

It was the first time Byron had seen such an orthodox priest from the heart of the Empire.

Orthodox is a little worried that he will suddenly "attack in the form of a priest" in his dreams, and tear off his robe to reveal his own "orthodoxy".

Behind the archbishop, however, there were two teams of clergy.

One group, to the surprise of the delegates of various countries, was the group of devout religious priests who had come to the colony some time ago and had no affiliation.

Not surprisingly, it was Teresa from the "Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy" who was the leader.

It's just that the Imperial mercenary Quasi-Sword Saint Herman in the trio is not there, only Teresa and Brandon of the "Cathedral of the Holy Armed Forces" are present.

Behind them were several unfamiliar faces, presumably from the Inquisition and other congregations.

But the appearance of another team of people made people frown.

The insignia on their bodies is actually from the Cathedral of Havana in Castile.

Although they are also clergy, they are a group of lay clergy with very heavy secular traces, and they are found in every country, and it is common for certain people to hold secular positions.

Richelieu, the famous cardinal and the [prime minister] in the right hand of the king, who made the kingdom of Irises thriving, is a typical representative of the lay clergy.

But now that they are making a public appearance, it shows that Castile's quest for "religious protection" is no longer a matter of one or two days.

I'm afraid that even the personnel reserves have been prepared in advance, so I will suddenly make a difficulty.

Byron thought of the "internal decision" in the mouth of Havana Governor Fawkes just now, and couldn't help frowning deeply.

He can figure out the cause and effect, and so can the other old foxes.

Originally, in order to maintain the autonomy of the colony and the interests of the country, they had to compete with Castile, and even if they could not get it, they would not be able to get Castile, and it would be the most dangerous for them to increase their superior national power.

It would not matter if other countries were given the "right to protect their religion".

As soon as they saw this meeting, they didn't do it.

With the exception of Castile, there was an immediate tendency for the other countries to unite again.

Someone has protested very simply:

"Your Excellency, what does this mean? Could it be that the Apostolic Templar, under the watchful eye of the Creator, should also openly favor Castile?

What are the conditions for destroying the Plague of Bloodshed to obtain the right to protect the Church? ”

Delegates from all over the world knew that, although with the emancipation of the mind, many of the national royal families of the bitter churches were secretly supporting Protestantism.

But the King of Castile repeatedly openly supported traditionalism and attacked Protestantism in the Church.

Looking at it this way, it seems that there is really some interest in the peace.

With the clergy from the direct jurisdiction of the Pontifical Church on the one hand, and the lay clergy from the Kingdom of Castile on the other, they were seated separately.

The cardinal stood on the stage, pressed his hands to stop the noise in the room, and opened with great experience:

"God loves the world, and the Lamb of God suffers every second we delay, and I will only say three points below."

Then the first thing he said made the delegates prick up their ears.

"First, not to kill the [Maywind] as the only precursor, but according to the contribution theory, the first to get the right to protect the religion, and the second and third to get the right to be exempted!"

As soon as the words fell, the anti-Castilian coalition, which had not yet been united, suddenly collapsed.