Chapter 43 Kingdom Crisis 2
The weather at sea changes at any time. It was clear and clear just now, but now it suddenly becomes overcast.
“No wonder we didn’t see many boats going out to sea today. We should really find an experienced fisherman to ask about the weather.” Greiman was very annoyed and turned to Queller and said, “I’ll take you back to the hotel in a carriage. Well, if it rains on the way, you can still block it."
Quiller readily accepted: "Then it's troublesome, brother."
The two got on Paul's carriage, and the driver said. Shake the reins and drive towards the hotel in the town.
Along the way, Paul was still considering the issue of the power behind Giles. He felt that the most likely one was the Holy See, and the reason was very good: a great conflict broke out between the previous king of the Kingdom of Aldo and the Holy See.
It is nothing more than the old conflict between the theocracy of the church and the secular kingship.
That year the archbishop of the Aldo Kingdom was called by the Lord. Originally, according to tradition, after a country’s archbishop’s position was vacated, the Holy See and the country’s top officials would first communicate and negotiate an agreement. A candidate who satisfies both parties, and then the Holy See issues a notice, and the country's top leaders publicly acknowledge it, and everyone is happy.
But that time there were two strong competitors:
One was a bishop from Aldo's own country. He joined the monastery at a young age and started working in rural churches at the grassroots level. , served diligently for decades and rose to the position of regional bishop. He was well-known in the kingdom and was a close friend of the old king. He also had the highest voice to succeed the archbishop.
The other was a bishop from a foreign country who was parachuted in by the Holy See. He had not served in the kingdom for a long time, but he had served in the seminary in the Holy City and taught students all over the mainland.
The old king Rodney XV was not a fool. In both public and private matters, he supported his countrymen and his friends as archbishops.
The Holy See is not a fool. Everyone knows the relationship between the Aldo-born bishop and the king. How can he play with his archbishop and the aristocratic forces of the diocese, supporting him tit-for-tat? That foreign bishop.
The two sides came and went with each other around the position of archbishop, and there were countless confrontations overt and covert. The gossip said that during a cordial meeting behind closed doors, the old king was so excited that he "weared" his dentures in a friendly manner. The face of the papal messenger.
In the end, the kingdom and the Holy See reached a compromise: the position of archbishop was given to candidates supported by the Holy See, but in the future, regional bishops in the Aldo Kingdom would give priority to appointing people from their own country, and half of the regional bishops would give priority to appointments based on the recommendation of the royal family.
Although a compromise was reached at the time, the conflict was severed, and Rodney XVI, who later succeeded him as king, spent great efforts to repair the relationship with the Holy See.
So Paul guessed that the power behind Giles was most likely the Holy See, but after thinking about it, he felt that it was not the case.
The opposition between divine power and royal power has happened before. The most common method used by the Holy See is to openly excommunicate the ruler of a certain country who opposes it, or to find an obedient agent among the nobles of that country. Claiming that this is the legitimate ruler recognized by the Lord of Light.
Simple, crude, and effective. It is said that the Holy See once used excommunication to force a monarch of a certain country to stand barefoot in the ice and snow for three days and three nights.
It is not the style of the Holy See to engage in small tricks like this secretly. Could it be that the Holy See felt that its influence had declined and that it would suffer if it tried to be tough, so it changed its strategy, but Giles did not I've heard how enthusiastic I am about the Holy See.
So the Gabela Empire? It's also unlikely. The Aldo Kingdom and the Gabela Empire have been married for several generations, and the relationship between the two countries is strong.
While Paul was thinking wildly, Queller, who was sitting next to him, sighed: "That Giles is extremely ambitious. If he takes possession of the Aldo Kingdom, I'm afraid he will do something different to the Horn Bay Alliance. Picture. I really don’t know what those chambers of commerce are thinking. They don’t care about national interests for money. I hope the council can take some action.”
It’s time to show off again, Paul. He immediately cleared his throat and pretended to be profound and said: "Quiller, a philosopher said this, as long as there is an appropriate profit, capital will be bold. If there is a 10% profit, it is guaranteed to be used everywhere. With 20% profit, it becomes active; with 50% profit, it takes desperate risks; with 100% profit, it dares to trample on all human laws; with 300% profit, it dares to commit any crime, even Risking hanging." "How come I haven't heard of it?"
Quiller shrugged and agreed: "We in the Corner Bay Alliance use business. Although the founding of the country has enacted laws that are extremely perfect in the eyes of outsiders, everyone must not only adapt to them, but also learn how to take advantage of them. ”
Queller, who comes from a big family, is no longer surprised by those things. He raised his head and put his hands on the back of his head, "So, since I was 16 years old, I have dreamed of becoming an adventurer, carefree and uninhibited. Travel around the world without any trouble, avoiding those annoying rules and regulations."
"So you came here to take risks in the Northwest Bay?"
"Yes, and I am. Dad also commissioned the Leachman Adventure Group to find me. It’s such a great opportunity, and I really want to join them.” Queller suddenly became excited.
"Leachman Adventure Group? Are they those people in the church that day?"
"Yes, this adventure group is famous in our south and has solved many crises."< br>
Paul asked with some confusion: "Is adventurer just another name for mercenary?"
"No, no, no!" Queller stretched out his index finger and waved it from side to side to deny Paul's statement: "Although they are all It’s to take people’s money and help them eliminate disasters, but adventurers have their own moral standards and a complete set of industry regulations.”
“And there are adventurer guilds in all major countries and regions. Specialized agencies, on the one hand, provide services such as issuing commissioned tasks and collecting rewards for adventurers from all over the world. On the other hand, they also play a role in restraining them and monitoring whether adventurers violate industry regulations and local laws.”
"Comparatively speaking, mercenaries have no restrictions on them, and the lower limit for accepting commissions is relatively low. They are often active in wars between countries, and people often do the work of killing people and selling goods for their employers for money. "
"Can you introduce to me the Leachman Adventure Group? "
"Oh, I only know these four members who came to rescue me. The pink-haired girl is called Meru Heimer. Although she is petite, she is very strong. Her weapon is an unusual hammer, and she serves as the leader of the group."
"The blue-haired young man is Dean Ithaca. He is good at using daggers and is quite agile. He is responsible for reconnaissance, tracking and other tasks."
"The yellow-haired young man's name is Kai. , is very strong and is a giant swordsman.”
“The green-haired girl’s name is La Di. This one is special. She is a scholar by profession and joins the adventure group to travel around. Traveling has increased his knowledge, but he also possesses unique skills, serving as a crossbowman in the team, and also has some medical knowledge. "
Paul asked strangely: "It is really rare for scholars to use crossbows. Ah.”
"That's right!" Queller slapped his thigh, "That guy Dean said Miss Ladi can shoot a fly at a distance of 150 meters. I guess that guy is bragging. It's good if a girl can pull a bow and arrow. .”
(End of this chapter)