"I invited Bishop Elena to come over. When the temple wanted to build a church in my Qingfeng City, I said that Bishop Elena has the obligation to assist me in governing and appease the people."
Irene Na was indeed invited by Xu Lai. She didn't want to come at first. It was at Xu Lai's "sincere" invitation that she made this trip for the sake of their "friendship".
People are "loving and righteous", Xu Lai couldn't let Elena be punished because of him, so he took the blame on himself without hesitation.
Pella frowned and said: "This is an obligation that every bishop and every pastor must accept.
But Mr. Xu Lai, this obligation must also have limits. Staying in a fixed office is the temple's restriction for every priest who is qualified to handle parish affairs independently
Otherwise, when you or others need a pastor, why don't you search all over the world? ”
What Pera said makes sense, but it’s not what Xu Lai wants.
If this guy just wants to punish Xu Lai, it will make Elena’s life in the temple easier in the future. , Xu Lai can hold his nose and endure it.
But looking at this guy's appearance, it is obvious that he is here to cause trouble.
And he also knows that he has nothing too good for Xu Lai. method, so I caught the unruly Elena talking
If Xu Lai let Elena be punished because of him, wouldn't it chill other people's hearts?
“What Bishop Pella said is wrong. The temple requires Bishop Elena to assist me.
I am in a city where Bishop Elena is here. Is there anything wrong? "
"The bishop of the temple is not your personal tool. How could we follow you wherever you are?"
"Ahem, I just might That's not accurate.
I mean, from this moment on, Conaston is already my city.
So, Bishop Elena is here to assist me, is there anything wrong? "
"The city you rule? If I remember correctly, this city was built brick by brick by the Aini family.
What qualifications do you have to become the ruler of this city? This is a serious violation of the noble spirit and noble agreement. ”
Xu Lai was too lazy to argue with him, but he didn’t want to quarrel with Pella either, so he said to him:
"Bishop Pella, because of my status as an honorary knight of the temple, I have been tolerant to you.
But if you insist on provoking me again and again, then I will have to be rude. "
Pella was stunned and said in surprise as if she didn't understand:
"Your Excellency Xu Lai, do you want to listen to what you are talking about?"
Xu Lai smiled and said: "I don't have to listen, I know exactly what I said.
On the contrary, if you don't understand, you can choose to go back to the office and listen slowly, or sit on the transmission array and listen wherever you like! ”
After opening the city gate, Elvi led the Seraphs to occupy and close the teleportation array.
This end of the teleportation array was occupied, so the one who did not pass through Xu Lai Allowed, no one can come to this city through the teleportation array, including using teleportation spells.
Of course, if Count Aini has other positioning points besides the teleportation array, then Xu Lai does not. There is no way.
And if you want to send Pella away, the teleportation array must be opened
If someone suddenly returns at this time, there will be certain risks.
But there were 30 Seraphs and Elvi there, so Xu Lai expected Aini to come back at this time.
Looking at the aggressive Xu Lai and Roland beside him, who wanted to come over and take him away at any time, Perla had to bow her head first.
Otherwise Xu Lai would really lock him in the office, or even send him away directly, without him even having a chance to speak.
The most important thing is that Pella knew that Xu Lai dared to do this.
"Your Excellency Xu Lai, please calm down.
I know you are angry now, but anger will not solve the problem.
Count Aini just used magic communication to contact me, He expressed that he is willing to sit down and talk to you and compensate you."
"Sit down and talk to me? Compensate me?"
Pela said: " Yes.”
"What are the conditions? Do I have to withdraw from Kaunaston?"
Pella nodded and said: "Yes, even if you occupy Kaunaston now, there is no legal basis for rule.
In addition, you will also need to be resisted by all the nobles of the empire. The reputation of the following crimes will be totally worth the loss for you
And if you are willing to give up Conaston, Count Ani is willing. Your current territory of Qingfeng City, which extends all the way to Stone Castle and nearby towns and villages, will be entrusted to you.
On these lands, there is enough for a fortress-level city, two towns, and villages. It's up to double digits.
Such a vast territory, if placed in a plain area, would already be the size of a territory that could only be enjoyed by an earl.
Of course, Count Aini himself cannot make you a count, but he can help you promote him to a viscount. ”
Xu Lai touched his chin. The money offered by Aini was not small. It extended from Qingfeng City to Hard Rock Castle. This territory in the plain area was not something that ordinary counts could enjoy.< br>
Moreover, going west from Hard Rock Castle, there used to be some towns and villages, but now they have been attacked by the orcs, and no nobles are interested in them anymore
If you take the west of Hard Rock Castle. Counting the land, it is not a county, and even the average marquis does not have such a large territory.
But grasslands have always been vast and sparsely populated, and the land is not that precious.
The Magical World does not have to live by water like Earth, but there are really few places suitable for building cities, especially big cities.
The key point is that this is border territory. If Xu Lai takes it in, he will inevitably have to bear the obligation to fight against the orcs.
Of course, even if he doesn't take the responsibility, the orcs will harm him as soon as they cross the border.
“Exchanging Stone Castle for Conaston is a good calculation by Ani.”
"Don't worry, in addition to land and title, Earl Aini has other compensation."
"Bishop Na Pella, you might as well explain it clearly."
Time is in a hurry, Pella He didn't have time to understand clearly, so he had to say vaguely:
"As far as I know, the Aini family has accumulated quite a lot over the years, and I think the monetary compensation will not be small."
< br>Xu Lai raised his head and looked at the towering castle in front of him, and suddenly said to Pella: "The wealth the bishop mentioned is not in that castle."
Pella's face changed, and she said to Xu Lai in horror: "Xu Lai, what do you want to do?"
Xu Lai was stunned and said with a smile: "Your Excellency, what are you doing? I just asked one question. It’s just a question.”
Pella said with an ugly face: “Xu Lai, do you know why the temple didn’t respond to the evidence you submitted?” Pella stopped talking nonsense, but his words just aroused Xu Lai's interest again.
“It seems that Your Excellency the Bishop is very clear.”
Pella nodded and said: "We are not just excusing Aini. What Aini did is definitely wrong. For this reason, the temple has withdrawn all support for Count Aini.
If you have time, you can make some inquiries in Conaston and you should know if I have lied to you."
Xu Lai said nonchalantly: "I'm not interested in knowing this. "Your Excellency, Bishop, please continue."
Pella hesitated and had to continue: "The temple originally wanted to wait until the war was over before asking Count Aini to give an explanation to the temple.
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You must also be very aware of the current situation, Mr. Xu Lai.
Now not only the empire, but the entire human camp has fallen into a total war, and we are now in an extremely weak period.
The reason why several crimson bishops treated you coldly is because they hope you can exercise enough restraint.
Both the empire and humanity can no longer withstand any internal strife, not to mention that Count Aini is now willing to give in and give you adequate compensation. ”
“What kind of compensation? Is it enough? ”
Pella was stunned and replied: "Your Excellency Xu Lai, if you have any conditions, you can definitely put them forward.
If you don't want to talk to Count Aini, our temple is willing to convey it to you."< br>
Xu Lai ignored what Pera just said, but continued to ask: "Let me ask you, what kind of compensation is enough?"
Pera did not understand what Xu Lai was saying. What kind of nerves are there? He said in confusion:
"Your Excellency Xu Lai..."
"I ask you, what kind of compensation can be worth my life?
What kind of compensation can be worth the lives of tens of thousands of people in Qingfeng City?"
Pella swallowed her saliva. , carefully explained: "Your Excellency Xu Lai, aren't you fine now?
As far as I know, Qingfeng City does not seem to have lost anything under the attack of the orcs."
"Yes, because I came back in time, not many people died in Qingfeng City.
But what if I don’t have time to come back? "
Pella was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer Xu Lai.
"When Aini colluded with the orcs and wanted to kill Qingfeng City, why didn't your temple tell them? He doesn't want internal friction?
After I submitted enough evidence to your temple, why didn't you warn him not to engage in internal conflict, but instead gave him the opportunity to assassinate me.
He can assassinate me the first time, but can’t he assassinate me the second time?
Do I have to put my life in the hope that he won't do anything to me again? "
Pella didn't know how to answer several questions in a row.
But Xu Lai did not let the other party go, but continued:
"Your temple Didn't you say that the internal friction should be stopped? Then go and ask Aini to surrender.
I promise you that as long as he is willing to surrender, I can spare his life.
I can even let him take away his family and enough wealth for their whole family to live without worries for a lifetime.
This is my only and only condition.
If he is not willing, then tell him for me that I will make him pay blood for blood and life for life! "
Xu Lai's complete unwillingness to communicate also completely angered Pella.
He suppressed his anger and said to Xu Lai: "Your Excellency Xu Lai, please calm down, Kaunas Dun has been the territory of the Aini family since ancient times, and it is impossible for Earl Ani to give in.
If you must do this, it is likely that the entire grassland will fall into the quagmire of war again.
Even if you get Kaunaston Castle, no noble will support you. They will only unite to attack you. ”
Xu Lai ignored Pella and nodded to Roland.
Under Xu Lai’s mind control, Roland instantly understood what Xu Lai meant. .
He led several Holy Light Knights to dismount, one by one, grabbed Pella and other priests by their collars, and lifted them high
Under the leadership of Roland, a dozen Holy Light Knights opened the way ahead, pushing aside the crowds blocking the way.
Roland and the others, holding Pella and others high, walked toward the teleportation array.
"You, what do you want to do?
Xu Lai, do you really want to be an enemy of the temple?"
As a dignified archbishop, the faith of the entire grassland Leader, Pella's status is so noble that in the eyes of the common people, she is even above the ruler Count Ani.
However, such a big shot was actually picked up like a little chicken today.
A golden light is flowing from the sacred staff in Pella's hand.
The seventh-level archbishop is still an archbishop who has cultivated himself. The archbishop has the most luxurious mage equipment in the entire grassland. Even if he is approached by someone, he may not be afraid of a recruited Holy Light. knight.
But as a holy unit, many of Pella's spells are not very effective against the Holy Light Knight, such as punishment and other spells.
But just when Pella's magic was about to be activated, Xu Lai suddenly pulled out the prophet sword in his hand and said loudly to Pella:
"I am an honorary knight personally ennobled by His Majesty the God of War and recognized by His Majesty the Pope.
Archbishop Pella, do you really want me to be an enemy of the Temple?"
Xu Lai's words fell, Pella seemed to be under a silent spell in an instant. She had already channeled almost all the spells, but she couldn't release them.
Xu Lai dared to go out on the street and humiliate him in public, but Pella did not dare to really provoke a war with Xu Lai.
First, Xu Lai is right. As an honorary knight, Xu Lai does not hold any real power in the temple, but his status is not low.
Moreover, Xu Lai was recognized by the God of War and the Pope, and had fought side by side with the Crimson Archbishops such as Duer, Kemel, Wright, and Neil in the temple.
After studying it, Wright and the Crimson Bishop decided to try their best to suppress it and prevent new internal strife between the empires, but they would never allow him to break with Xu Lai without authorization, or even become hostile.
Although Xu Lai's behavior at this time seriously hurt the dignity of himself and even the temple, it did not really hurt his body after all.
So, whether this matter is big or small, it all depends on how Pera handles it.
Pella doesn’t want the temple and Xu Lai to completely split, at least not because of him.
First of all, the current temple has no time to deal with this kind of thing.
Secondly, if Xu Lai really goes to war with the temple, no matter whether he wins or loses, someone will definitely hold Pella responsible.
So he endured the loss of his dignity and was slapped and thrown into the teleportation array.
"Archangel, Lord Lord, please send this person away."
Swept by Elvi's fiery eyes, Pella and the others all lowered their heads in shame.
Elvi nodded and said: "Leave it to me." (End of Chapter)