Chapter 102 Conspiracy
After Barnett rescued Maltz Kent, he visited Bayland Castle several times.
He revealed to the Earl of Kent that one of the ultimate goals of the Secret Order is to enable wizards to walk openly under the sun.
To achieve this goal, the behemoth of the church must be eliminated. The church’s hatred of wizards and magic is well known. It has connected them with the devils in ancient legends by manipulating public opinion, making ignorant people fear wizards. .
Therefore, the roadblock of the church must be overturned.
However, the church organization is deeply rooted and has influence all over the continent. Compared with it, the power of the Secret Society is simply the gap between an ant and an elephant.
Exposing one's own power and challenging the church head-on is definitely asking for death.
Since it can’t be done openly, then it is done secretly. The senior officials of the Secret Law Society have formulated a huge and meticulous plan.
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The last time Barnett came here was exactly half a year ago, before Giles launched a rebellion in the south.
During this meeting, Barnet finally revealed to the Earl of Kent part of the plan: to provoke civil strife in the Aldo Kingdom.
The Earl of Kent racked his brains but could not understand the connection between provoking civil strife in the Kingdom of Aldo and overthrowing the Holy See. He expressed his doubts.
Barnett immediately stared at him with a warning look and said:
"If you can truly enter the secret society, some things will naturally be known. Before that, I can only follow You said, don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask. Knowing too much will endanger your life.”
The count was frightened into a cold sweat again, and he became more and more in awe of this "guide".
Then Barnett's eyes softened and he asked: "Malts, do you still insist on becoming a wizard?"
The Earl nodded quickly: "Of course, teacher. It is your magic that has transformed me into a wizard." I am deeply impressed by the greatness of magic to save mortal people from hell. Although it is ridiculous to say this at my age, I still ask you to help me realize this wish."
Barnett nodded with satisfaction and said: "Now, there is a shortcut in front of you."
As soon as he heard this sentence, Earl Kent's brain was occupied by an inexplicable emotion.
He immediately ran to kneel down in front of the "teacher" and asked impatiently: "What is the shortcut? Please help me point it out."
The Count was like a dog waiting for his master to throw a bone. His eyes were extremely complicated, not only longing, but also mixed with anxiety and madness.
The corners of Barnett's mouth were slightly raised. He reached out and stroked Maltz Kent's head, just like an owner stroking a pet.
“If you can make great contributions to the Arcana Society, then even if you do not have the talent to learn magic, you will definitely be accepted by the Arcana Society.”
“There are countless strange people in the Arcana Society. , you can definitely find a better way than my health regimen to help you embark on the path of a wizard."
"So, are you willing to do something for us?"
The Earl of Kent was so excited by these two sentences that he nodded and said: "Teacher, just ask me, I am willing to contribute my meager strength, please don't dislike it."
"Hahaha !" Barnett laughed wildly, and the lord in front of him had completely surrendered to him.
He no longer had to worry about anything, and said triumphantly: "Malts, from now on, you will accumulate strength for me in the northwest, and you will win the title of your lord, the Duke of the Northwest, no matter what. Trust.”
“There will be big changes in the south soon. I will come to you again then, and then use the Duke of the Northwest’s trust in you to let me get close to him. I will have my own way to make him obey me. , use his power to cause trouble in the northwest. "
"Before this, you must act as usual, and don't let others see any clues. Remember, don't do it before I come back. Any rash action.”
Barnett left Bayland Castle after leaving these words.
Sure enough, a month later, news of the rebellion of Grand Duke Giles of the Greedy Wolf came from the south.
News kept coming that the Grand Duke was attacking cities and territories in the south, but the kingdom was unable to send troops to quell the rebellion because of an inexplicable fire. The Earl of Kent knew that this was because the "Secret Society" was operating secretly.
He was ecstatic in his heart. The organization behind the teacher actually had such great energy, and he became more determined to embark on the path of a wizard.
He waited eagerly for Barnet's arrival, while consolidating the trust of Ferdinand, Duke of the Northwest, in him.
During this period, he kept the teacher's orders in mind. In order not to arouse suspicion, after the royal family issued the Qinwang Order, he even asked his son to personally lead the troops to the south.
He has been waiting for half a year. Just when he was getting anxious and wanted to take it out on the Graiman family that had "offended" him, Teacher Barnett came back unexpectedly.
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"Yes, the 'Secret Society' is going to take action in the northwest."
Barnett confirmed this to Maltz Kent.
The Earl of Kent said excitedly: "The moment I have been waiting for has finally arrived."
But he then said: "But teacher, it won't be too late for me to conquer the northern territory. I have control of it." The more land and population, the stronger the power in our hands. The lord there has neglected me, and he must pay the price." "No!" Barnett refused.
“To attack a weaker opponent just because you were neglected will arouse the ill will of many people, which will be very detrimental to your succession to the position of Duke of the Northwest.”
Earl Kent wanted to say a few more words: "But teacher...what? Did I hear it wrong just now?"
He suddenly realized that there seemed to be something extraordinary in what the teacher just said.
"I say your behavior is very detrimental to your succession to the position of Duke of the Northwest."
Barnett repeated it coldly.
"Inherit...inherit...the position of Duke?"
Earl of Kent asked in disbelief, unable to even speak.
"Hmph! How about it, aren't you willing?"
"No, no, no! Teacher, I am willing, I am willing!"
The Earl of Kent looks like He nodded quickly as if he was pounding garlic.
Barnett continued: "I told you before, as long as I can create an opportunity for me to approach the Duke when he is unprepared, I will have a way to make him obey my words."
"But the method will be more 'intense' and cannot be seen by others, and the side effects will be very serious. The Duke in that state will not live for long. We must make good use of this time to let him pass the title to you and bring the military power of the northwest to you. Put it directly under our own control."
Earl of Kent responded: "No problem, I will figure it out."
Barnett nodded with satisfaction, "In the meantime. Before that, don't cause trouble. I don't want to have any objections when you inherit the title."
The count said respectfully: "I will follow your instructions, my teacher."
"It's amazing! It's amazing!" Although he tried hard to maintain calm on the surface, the Earl of Kent's heart was still beating wildly. He could actually make a dignified Duke who gave orders obey him. This is the legendary wizard's Strength?
Now he is even more eager to master this power with his own hands.
(End of this chapter)