Chapter 540 [Talent!]

Despite all the efforts to get along - to be precise, because of the desperate state of the fighting in Nurin province, many roads have been blocked - this blockade is not a blockade in the literal sense of the word, but a real blockade.

Panin was a madman, and in order to completely block the route of the steppe people's attack, even if it was only a possible route, he ordered almost the area west of Mulan City in Nulin Province to be turned into a construction site.

On many roads, many trenches were dug, and even some roads beside the slopes, in order to completely block the possibility of marching, Panin ordered the bombing of the mountain, causing a landslide and blocking the road.

Therefore, the result was that the knighted team from the imperial capital missed the New Year's Eve, and when they arrived at Chen Daolin's territory, it was already the third day of the New Year.

As for Rose, of course, he didn't care too much, anyway, he had already been to the northwest once this year, and for the Count of Villa, it was not something to be excited about to see Chen Daolin - that guy was a big problem. And the responsibility of his trip is to knight this guy.

Well, nominally a knighthood, in fact, it is to force him to defend the Northwest Fortress.

Rose didn't like to do this kind of thing to persecute his friends, so he preferred to go slower.

He even fantasized that before he arrived at Chen Daolin's doorstep, the orcs had already moved south and captured the northwest fortress.

That's the best-case scenario, Darling Chan doesn't have the title of damned baron, he has no responsibility, and he can retreat with his men and horses and retreat behind Panin's defenses.

Unfortunately, this assumption did not materialize.

Even if you measure inch by inch with your footsteps, there will always be a time when you finish the road.

......

Chen Daolin was still a face-saving person, and he personally led the team to Rova City to greet Rose.

This face is for his good friend Rose, of course. Externally, it can be claimed to be to give the emperor's face. What others say Chen Daolin doesn't care.

He didn't plan to completely tear his face with Shiloh right now. Although he was forced, the title of the baron was also what he wanted. It's not a bad thing to be able to control the territory in your hands justifiably.

With the addition of a legitimate hereditary nobleman, he really doesn't have to care too much about Shiloh in the future. Even if there is a saint-level master in Xiluo, the nobility is also an aura for him - even the emperor cannot deprive a legitimate nobleman of his rights and interests at will, which will cause unease among the noble class.

As for those who came with Ross to the Temple of Light...... Especially that what an archbishop.

To be precise, Chen Daolin hasn't figured out what attitude to use to treat him.

In terms of identity, Chen Daolin considered himself the identity of the high priest of the Peerless Martial Saint Sect. It should be of the same level as Pope Heynckes. It has the status of a rivalry.

An archbishop who believes in a goddess comes to bless me?

Guan Erye still refuses!

......

Rose was greeted outside Rova, and the two good friends warmly hugged each other, and then exchanged a few pleasantries.

Rose asked Chen Daolin unkindly, "Rodelle still lives with you?"

Chen Daolin grinned: "I want you to take care of it!"

Rose rolled his eyes: "I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it." ”

Chen Daolin spat: "That's Lao Tzu's problem." ”

But Ross's next sentence made Chen Daolin directly coaxed.

"I heard, you're going to marry that duchess?"

Chen Daolin's body suddenly became half shorter: "You, where did you hear about it?"

"A lot of gossip. Rose smiled: "The empire also has dark information on the Tulip family's territory, and there will always be a lot of interesting messages. Hearing that the duchess was going to get married, and probably to you, Shiloh probably hadn't slept well for several days. ”

"So he made me a baron?" Chen Daolin rolled his eyes: "If you want to win me over, a baron must be too much to handle." ”

"Directly sealed your duke. And then give you Panin's place, can you sit still?"

Chen Daolin thought about it, and took Paning's place and sat in the northwest. Majestic, very majestic. But that directly pushed himself to the opposite side of the tulip family...... It's better to go head-to-head with that terrible woman, or shake your head!

"Speaking of which, Panin is really kind. ”

"Yes! against her...... There really is!"

The two friends sighed shamelessly for a while.

In a carriage not far away, there was an impatient cough.

The archbishop has been waiting in the carriage for a long time.

But Chen Daolin chatted with Rose. But he never had the intention of coming to see the ceremony, which made the archbishop anxious.

coughing so much that he was about to vomit blood, Chen Daolin finally turned his head sideways. Cast a look at Rose.

Rose couldn't help but smile and nodded, Nunu mouthed.

Chen Daolin sighed.

These church guys really like to put on a show so much......

It is reasonable to say that Chen Daolin does owe a great favor to the Temple of Light.

When he was in the imperial capital, he was saddled with the status of a fugitive, and it was the church that sheltered him and helped him escape from the area. The most powerful team around him now, Montoya and Ade, are all abducted from the church.

Now that the Church has sent an archbishop to the northwest, he should give some face.

In fact...... The archbishop himself thinks so.

So he never got out of the carriage, but sat in the carriage, waiting for Chen Daolin to come over to see him.

It's a matter of decency, but also dignity.

Especially...... It is necessary to judge Chen Daolin's attitude towards the church through guò.

If he is arrogant...... So......

Fortunately, Chen Daolin is not shameless to that extent.

After a slight groan, Chen Daolin still took a step and walked towards the carriage.

After standing firmly, he spoke aloud outside the carriage in a very polite tone: "Professor of Magic of the Academy of Magic, Baron Rova, Darling Chen, the pious servant of the goddess, the cardinal archbishop of the Temple of Light......"

When Chen Daolin said this, he suddenly turned his head and glanced at Rose.

Rose immediately understood, and said silently, "Sinclair." ”

"Ahem! ”

The Archbishop Sinclair, who was sitting in the carriage, finally breathed a long sigh of relief in his heart.

It's okay, this Darling Chen. It's pretty good on the road!

Not only on the road, but also smart.

Because when he reported to his family, he only mentioned his title of magic academy and noble title, and did not mention the title of high priest of the Peerless Martial Saint Sect...... This avoids some embarrassment.

This is because there has always been an extremely embarrassing phenomenon in the Roland Empire: although the empire has legislated, it explicitly allows the legitimacy of other religions from a legal point of view.

However, the teachings of the Temple of Light have always preached that only the goddess is the only true god, and that all the gods except the goddess are false gods and evil gods!

In a simple sentence, the doctrine of the Temple of Light can be summed up simply: one attitude toward the heathen. Annihilation! Either mentally or physically! There is no other kind of appeasement!

Therefore, along the way, Sinclair herself is also repeatedly struggling with what attitude she should use when facing this Darling Chen.

If the other party showed his identity as the high priest of the Peerless Martial Saint Sect as soon as he came up, then it would be tantamount to tearing his face, and there would be no room for everyone to meet at all.

As an upright Archbishop of the Temple, his only attitude towards the infidels is to order his accompanying Holy Knights to draw their swords and eradicate them!

In that case......

I don't think I have a chance to return to the imperial capital alive!

If the other party reveals the identity of the infidel. And if you are indifferent, then after returning to the imperial capital, it will be a huge blow to your status and prestige in the church!

The only way to do that is...... Everyone pretended to be confused together.

Thankfully, fortunately. This Darling Chen is still on the road, and he didn't force himself to have no way out as soon as he came up.

In an instant, Sinclair felt a little more confident about the task of his trip to the northwest.

Chen Daolin's attitude is very kind. He was very friendly and politely invited the archbishop to get out of the carriage, and the two sides greeted each other with the same courtesy.

Chen Daolin greeted Archbishop Sinclair with his hard work along the way. He also greeted the health of His Majesty Pope Heynckes, who was far away in the imperial capital.

The diplomatic rhetoric was very skillful.

Sinclair, an old fritter and old god who has been messing around in the church all his life, is also very good at this kind of vain words, and everyone is very happy to see each other. Then Chen Daolin invited the other party to stay and rest in Rowa City.

The residence of the consul of Rova has been requisitioned.

In fact, if it is said that in the entire northwest, who is most eager for the imperial capital's knighthood team to arrive early...... Then it must be said that it is the consul of Rova City.

The consul had originally been a small player in the northwest, living in a small remote border town like Rova.

When Chen Daolin came here with his men and horses last year, this guy was very smart and didn't make any trouble for Chen Daolin - Chen Daolin was also on the road, his territory was not too far from Rowa City, and tens of thousands of people ate, drank, and lazard, and daily purchases brought huge income to Rowa City.

Naturally, the consul's private pocket was much richer.

All along, the Archon thought that the Darling Chan wizard was simply the loveliest person in the world. Bringing so many people and adding so many taxes to yourself...... Especially private individuals also receive so many benefits.

I never make trouble for myself on weekdays.

And with Chen Daolin's men and horses here, the security of Rowa City is countless times better than before!

Although those disciples of the Peerless Martial Saint Sect who are running around are preaching everywhere, and making noise in the city and countryside all day long is a bit of an eyesore, but people are also happy to give money!

The ruling officials of Rova City, from top to bottom, who has not received benefits?

The father and son of Baron Pierre, under the command of the Darling Chancellor, are simply the most popular guests in Rova City!

But in the winter, things start to go wrong!

The news of the orc invasion is no longer just a rumor on paper, but has become a different fact!

And the Northwest Independent Division was taken away by the Tulip family...... The barrier that stood in front of the city of Rova disappeared in an instant!

Although this Darling Chan magician seems to have some ability, he repelled an attack by the orcs.

But...... No one can really believe that this magician can become everyone's protector!

After all, his strength is too weak, compared to the orcs......

Therefore, this archon of Rova City can't sleep almost every day, for fear that if he wakes up, the orcs will already be in the city!

When he received the news that His Majesty Xiluo, who was far away in the imperial capital, had given the city of Rova as a fief to the Darling Chan magician...... The Archon's first reaction was not to be annoyed that he might lose his job, but to excitedly set off fireworks in his mansion all night!

Got drunk!!

Great! Great!!

In this way, I can step down!!

With the money you have made in the past year, you will return to the imperial capital to report on your work!! No longer have to stay here and be afraid every day, for fear that one day you will be cut off by the orcs!

So when he heard that the emperor would send a team of knighted envoys to the northwest, this consul simply counted the days with his fingers every day!

cursed more than a hundred times in my heart: these old men from the imperial capital, if you go faster, you will die!!

Therefore, when Chen Daolin finally came to the city of Rova and arrived with the imperial capital's envoy team, the consul put on a brand-new official uniform and greeted him at the gate of the city with a guard of honor, welcoming these nobles to his mansion all the way.

In fact...... Three days ago, he had already packed all his family and funeral rites, six carriages, with all his net worth and the wealth he had earned as an official in Rova City for many years, just waiting for the new baron to take over Rova City, complete the handover by himself, and immediately pat his ass and go back to the imperial capital.

Everyone came to the mansion in the city.

Chen Daolin and Ross were still chatting, discussing what day to choose for the knighthood ceremony, how to prepare, and so on......

The consul couldn't sit still.

What else are you discussing?!

It's not negotiable!!

"That...... Lord Baron, Lord Count......" The consul said solemnly, "The soldiers and civilians in the city heard that the Lord Baron was going to be knighted, and the people of Rova City were excited, and they wished that this day would come early......! All the preparations have been made! The venue and the ceremonial stage for the knighthood ceremony have been set up 10 days ago! The honor guard is all ready, and it has been rehearsed more than a dozen times! And ...... All kinds of ritual utensils have been purchased...... As for the days......"

Speaking of this, the consul exclaimed, "This afternoon is good!"

Ross was overjoyed, stood up and walked over, grabbed the consul's hands, and shook it vigorously: "Talent!! Your Excellency the consul is simply a talent!! These cumbersome things, I originally had a headache, but I didn't expect you to have done all of them! Darling Chen, I think such a talent is rare in the imperial capital! I can't imagine that there is such an outstanding ruling talent in this Rowa City, I think ...... Even after you are knighted, this Roa City still needs a consul appointed by you, and you must not let go of such talents!"

“...... You, your sister!!" The archon was dumbfounded, and cursed with grief and indignation in his heart.

Chen Daolin had already looked at it with a smile: "Not bad...... I don't know if you would like to continue working under me, my lord, I think you are most familiar with the affairs of Rova City. Well...... You don't look down on me Darling Chen and don't want to work for me, do you?" (To be continued......)