Chapter 373 Restraint and Containment

The day after the election of the successor, the camp of the Knights of Muxi in the Holy Acropolis.

Todd took a sip of the mead in his hand and said to Tristan in front of him: "Are you saying that the church plans to withdraw from this city?"

Tristan smiled and shrugged: "After yesterday's election turmoil, the church has become the target of public criticism, and there is no reason to continue to stay."

Todd nodded and changed the topic: "I want to thank you."

Todd's words stunned Tristan: "Thank me? For what?"

"Without your help in collecting the evidence of Matid's crime, we wouldn't have been able to prepare it so quickly."

Tristan waved his hand nonchalantly: "It's just a trivial matter. Besides, I don't like that guy in the first place."

Todd smiled and looked at the church deacon: "Tristan, don't blame me for being abrupt, but have you ever considered leaving the church, joining Twilight City, and becoming my staff?"

Tristan was stunned for a moment, then asked doubtfully: "With all due respect, why did you invite me? I'm just a little deacon who studies scriptures and runs errands for others."

"You and I are similar in some ways." Todd put the wine glass on the table and looked at Tristan very seriously: "As you can see, the church today is dominated by corruption and chaos. I hope that To initiate a reform, a reform of Christianity as a whole."

Tristan was a little frightened by Todd's words: "Your Majesty, do you know what you are talking about?!"

Todd nodded: "Of course I understand that what I want to do will sound like a dream to others. However, I am confident that I can complete this reform. What I lack now is a theologian who is proficient in the scriptures. It seems to me that you are very suitable. How about it? Are you interested in coming to Muxi City?"

Tristan thought for a long time and finally gave an answer that disappointed Todd.

"Sorry, I don't plan to leave the church, at least not now..."

Todd sat back in his chair, looked at the determination on Tristan's face, and asked calmly: "Can I ask the reason?"

"Because my master, Lord Yarborough..."

Todd repeated the familiar name and said, "If I remember correctly, Yarbrough should be a cardinal of the church. He organized the evacuation of several scholars in the Papal State?"

"That's right." Tristan said excitedly: "Lord Yarborough is one of the few people with conscience in the church. Not only is he proficient in theology, he is also an expert among experts in common academic subjects!"

Todd pondered for a moment and then asked: "Why is such a conscientious person willing to stay in the church because he doesn't want to give up the power in his hands?"

Tristan said loudly: "Absolutely not! Lord Yarbrough cares more about believers and justice than power!"

Todd looked at the other party's incomprehensible look, shook his head and chuckled: "Since you have made up your mind, I can't persuade you anymore."

Watching Tristan disappear from his sight, Todd leaned his back and sighed softly.

"To get discouraged so quickly?"

A soft voice came from behind Todd, and he knew who it was without even turning around.

“Everyone has his or her own ambitions, so it’s not easy to force them.”

Rachel came up from behind Todd, gently raised his head, and pressed his temples with her thumb and index finger.

Todd let out a long sigh of relief.

"The throne of Holy Acropolis has been settled. How do you plan to control the situation here next?"

Rachel's words made Todd frown, and the latter asked: "Control the situation? What do you mean?"

Rachel walked up to Todd, sat in his arms, and whispered: "You should know who I am referring to."

"The new Queen Mary of the Acropolis? What happened to her?"

Rachel touched Todd's hair gently, her voice barely audible: "I don't believe her."

Todd gave Rachel a puzzled look.

"She used to be the Queen of the Silver Circle, and now she has become the Queen of the Holy Guard. Aren't you worried that she will sink into the Game of Thrones and mediate between Muxi City and other forces?"

Todd smiled and shook his head: "Mary originally did not want to participate in the competition for the throne of the Holy Guard. She also mentioned to me more than once that she preferred to stay in the room and engage in design work than to be in a high position. It was me who persuaded me repeatedly.

After her..."

"Your Majesty, people can change. What's more, Mary, as a mutant, has always kept a distance from the affairs of the mutant." Rachel said while thinking: "The Holy Acropolis is the future defense of Muxi Kingdom against foreign enemies.

Military barriers, allowing such a person to control the city, will create a series of uncertainties."

Todd was silent for a while, then asked: "So in your opinion, how should Muxi City control the situation here?"

"There are many ways, but the key to the problem all falls on Mary."

Rachel held out a finger: "If we can get some clues about her, then she will have some scruples before doing anything bad to us."

Todd had a bad premonition: "What exactly do you mean by the handle?"

"Her life experience and her alien status are all key points that we can use."

Todd rubbed his forehead with a headache: "Rachel, do you sometimes make problems too complicated?"

Rachel opened her eyes wide: "Complicated?"

"When people get along with each other, it is not necessary to use threats and restraints to form constraints. Sometimes, if the relationship is properly established to be more peaceful, it may not be a bad thing for each other."

After listening to Todd's words, Rachel leaned down and kissed each other's lips gently: "Look, this is the difference between you and me. You trust your partners and believe that sincerity can buy loyalty; but I don't.

Likewise, in my eyes, all people have the potential to betray, and the only reason why they don't do that is because they don't have enough chips."

Todd sighed softly, hugged Rachel and asked: "What about us? We have experienced life and death together, do we still have to use restraint to maintain our relationship?"

Rachel smiled and shook her head, burying her head in Todd's chest: "To me, you are special."

Todd gently touched Rachel's hair and whispered: "About Mary, I will find a time to talk to her. Before that, I don't want to see any extraneous behavior..."

"Um."

Rachel, who was nestling on Todd's chest like a kitten, made a low nasal noise to express her agreement to restrain her behavior.

But what Todd couldn't see was that there were some indescribable emotions flashing in Rachel's eyes.
Chapter completed!