Adesha walked through a corridor and saw the former high priest of Ampelsel, who was pruning flowers and branches in the courtyard with scissors. The old man was wearing a robe, with his back to her, bending down and putting his head close to the green branches and leaves.
Looks engrossed.
Until she made a sound, Wood was slightly startled and then turned his head. He smiled slightly: "Adesha, you are here."
"Yes, officiant, do you have anything to do with us?" Adessa bowed and asked.
Wood put away the scissors, turned around, and casually placed a cut flower branch on the stone table in the courtyard. Adessa saw his silver-gray eyebrows stretched, and said to her: "Go and call your master.
Come on, tell him that if he wants to see that person, today is the day."
The maid stood there blankly, as if she hadn't reacted for a while, but after a while, a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes: "Master officiant——"
"You don't have to thank me on behalf of your master, Adesha," Wood waved his hand, "I didn't promise you anything. He fought for this opportunity by himself, but whether he can convince Her Royal Highness the Princess and that person, I'm afraid it will still have to be done in the end.
Rely on your own efforts."
"Only you will give us a chance, Master Priest."
"Then hurry up and get ready." Wood replied.
Adesha nodded quickly. She bowed sincerely to the former high priest of Ampelsel, and then withdrew. Wood watched her leave the courtyard and disappear at the other end of the corridor. The old man sighed.
.Picked up the scissors again. But at this moment, rustling footsteps came from the other side of the corridor.
He was slightly startled and stopped what he was doing again.
…
The attendant led Brando and the princess through the cloister. The sunlight penetrated from between the neatly trimmed flower and tree walls outside, leaving zebra-like light patterns on the floor of the cloister.
"Mr. Brando, Haruze leaves it to you." Her Royal Highness the Princess saw Brando and her brother walking back from behind. She glanced at Haruze who said nothing, and then said softly.
Brando also glanced at the little prince.
In fact, Haruze was secretly looking at him. His dark gray eyes, which were different from his sister's, were full of anxiety and pleading. Brando couldn't help but feel a little funny. In fact, he didn't say much.
What, I just promised to keep this little prince a secret.
Of course he would keep it a secret, but not this. He knew that the real secret was that the little prince of Eruin might have some unusual talent, just like what was described in the article on the forum in his previous life; just take a look.
Those obscure black magic books can master the spells above. Such a talent even the Buga wizard of the Silver People can only put to shame.
But it is not the time to make this secret public yet. On the one hand, he does not want Haruze to feel proud because of this, and on the other hand, he also wants to protect the little Crown Prince of Eruin.
In response to the princess's question, he nodded slightly.
His eyes lit up slightly, and the fence surrounded by holly trees had reached the end. The attendant took them around the corner of the corridor, and then Brando saw the former high priest of Ampelsel.
In his eyes, Woodzhong looked much thinner than half a month ago, but also much calmer. The old man seemed to have been waiting for them for a long time. When he saw them appearing, he immediately smiled and said: "Princess Griffin. Mr. Brando,
You two have arrived."
Then he looked back again: "Miss Antitina, Miss Roman, and His Royal Highness the little prince, everyone is well." Antitina nodded politely, while little Roman on her side rushed towards the officiant.
The adults waved, but Prince Haruze stood timidly behind everyone.
Princess Griffin looked at her brother and sighed, and she bowed slightly to Wood. "Master officiant," Her Royal Highness the Princess raised her head and said straight to the point: "We are here because of the current situation in the north."
Wood was stunned. Then he realized. Her Royal Highness the Princess of Eruin was so straightforward and showed her attitude at all costs. She obviously wanted to tell him that she did not intend to compromise on this issue.
Princess Griffin's attitude was not beyond his expectation, but it was precisely because of this that he couldn't help but sigh. He understood how tough this princess was from the beginning. But the Temple of Fire thought it had a chance of victory,
Unexpectedly, it ended up causing a huge trouble.
Although the temple has made concessions on the issue of Eruin many times, today is obviously the final highlight. If Her Royal Highness the Princess can solve the problem in the north in one fell swoop, then the unification and even revival of Eruin will only be a matter of time.
problem.
The Cruz people are not happy to see a resurgent Eruin, but after all, there is no core conflict between the two. Compared with the Eagle's empire, Eruin is just a small kingdom in a corner. For Wood,
The same is true. Compared with the Cruz people, he is first and foremost a believer who is loyal to the Golden Flame, so he once advocated the neutral attitude of the temple.
Although he will support all measures taken by the Temple of Fire until this attitude can no longer be maintained. Facts have proved that those measures taken are wrong. But what the former high priest of Ampelsel now has to consider is how to repair
These mistakes caused losses rather than questioning the Temple's course of action.
He thought for a moment before speaking. Brando on the side replied: "Master Priest, Eruin is Eruin who believes in the doctrine of fire after all. The Holy War is coming, and the temple must not want to see him.
The allies are in civil strife, and if there is Eruin, the Earth Temple and Madara that are about to move will not be a problem for the Cruz people."
Wood frowned.
His eyes immediately turned to Brando. This was the fourth time he had seen this young man. It was this young man who brought huge trouble to the Temple of Fire. But Wood had nothing to do with Brando.
The mentality of hatred is actually some appreciation.
"You mean the Earth Temple and Madala?" He raised his eyebrows and asked: "Mr. Brando, I heard that you were the first group of people to escape from Butchi. You experienced that war. What did you say?
Don’t you think this is because of the prejudice against Bramanto’s black rose?”
Brando smiled in his heart. Madara's changes could not be hidden from everyone. Especially the two empires bordering St. Osor and Cruz, the Temple of Fire must have already had information about Madara's imminent move.
Otherwise, why would he react so quickly during the first Black Rose War and immediately order him to withdraw his troops?
But the damn thing is that the Cruz people obviously intend to indulge those skeletons. In their eyes, Eruin is just a more important chess piece, but it is not impossible to give up. He judged based on everything that happened in another period of history, Cruz
The bottom line for people should be that Eruin should at least retain the part north of Ampelsel. This is why Madara will progress so smoothly in the Second Black Rose War.
The Cruz people had the wishful thinking of using Madara to divert Saint Osol's attention. They didn't come back to their senses until Madara became completely powerful after the Third Black Rose War. But by that time, it was already too late.
Hence the protracted war that followed.
Brando couldn't help but recall the war in the Alkhash Mountains. He shook his head. But he also saw through Lai Wood's disguise. He replied: "If it was just a prejudice, I would not mention Bramanto's Black Rose.
Do the Eruin people still have few enemies?"
He paused and said openly: "If Eruin blocks Madara's northbound and westbound road, those skeletons will have no choice but to look for an exit eastward."
Wood immediately shut up.
The old man obviously understood that the young man in front of him had seen through everything, including Madala's plan and the Cruz people's plan. He gave Brando a deep look and said, "Madala has retrieved the mercury staff, and Rise is no longer possible."
Avoid. As far as I know, their emperor has gained great prestige in this war. The time to integrate this ancient country is probably imminent. In a few years at most, the time will be ripe for the undead to move north and west."
"At this time, can Eruin complete the unification and have the ability to resist the invasion of Madara?" He glanced at Brando and replied. Wood did not lie this time, because he knew that in Brando
In front of Duo, it was just a waste of their time.
But before Brando spoke, he reminded: "Don't forget, there is another war in Eruin in the north. The Earth Temple has already started in advance because of the sword in your hand, Mr. Brando.
Got the Holy Sword.”
Princess Griffin listened quietly. Antitina also frowned. In fact, they all heard Brando say about the threat of Madara, and Her Royal Highness the Princess herself also realized this. But
They didn't expect that time would be so tight.
Especially when the half-elf princess heard the rumors about the mercury staff, she couldn't help but take a breath and asked: "Mercury staff? Is that rumor true and is it really Loki's mercury staff?"
"Exactly." Wood nodded.
"How is this possible? Why didn't the Temple of Flame tell us any of these things in advance?" Princess Griffith couldn't help but feel a little angry. She asked: "Isn't Eruin also a country under the rule of the Temple of Flame?
, the Corcova royal family and the Sifah royal family have loyally believed in the teachings of Flame for generations, because we believe that the King of Flame can uphold justice and integrity, but Priest Wood, what do you think of us!"
"Because the Cruz people never believed that Eruin could withstand the invasion of Madara, and they were unable to mediate with the Earth Temple, Saint Osor and Madara at the same time, they might have to give up part of their territory in Eruin
Profit, so that the trouble will be diverted to the east and Madala's undead will find trouble with the wind elves, Your Highness Princess." Brando replied.
Princess Griffin stared at Priest Wood angrily. Priest Wood was also a little embarrassed. He didn't know why this young man always seemed to be able to see through their plans at a glance. He coughed and replied: "Actually, it's not exactly like that.
, but what Mr. Brando said is not unreasonable. The temple is not omnipotent. The Cruz Empire also has many enemies. In the end, the Eruin people still have to save themselves. If the Eruin can resist the invasion of Madala,
, we may not give up our interests here, I believe you can understand this."
Her Royal Highness the Princess took a breath, calmed down and nodded. "I understand, but now Priest Wood, you have also seen it. The Eruin people have such a wish, doesn't the Temple of Fire even support this?"
"No," Wood shook his head: "Your Highness, you must also understand. There are many factions in the temple. Not everyone supports you. Whether you can win the support of others actually depends on your plan.
How to solve this problem? There are many deep-rooted noble forces in the north of Eruin, and you can't expect them to sit still and wait for death."
"But the problem now is not that I expect them to sit back and wait for death, but that they want me to sit back and wait for death." Her Royal Highness the Princess pursed her lips and replied coldly: "The nobles in the north are ready to move and each wants to be independent. On this issue, I
I will never compromise with them. If they want war, I can only give them war, but I want to know, which side will the temple stand on?"
She raised her head and looked at Wood. In fact, she knew in her heart that if the temple did not stand in the north, a large part of the northern nobles might choose to compromise with her.
But Wood shook his head: "Her Royal Highness, I can stand on your side. But this doesn't mean anything. You should understand very well, not to mention that I am not the chief priest of Ampelsel now. The temple cannot give up on it.
of influence in the North.”
This is like a dead end. But there is always a way to solve the problem. Brando looked at Wood and suddenly said: "So, you have a way to solve this problem, right, Priest Wood? Why don't you tell us and listen to it?
?”
Wood was slightly startled, then he looked at Brando. Brando continued: "I remember you told Antitina, my staff lady, that you might be able to solve the chaos in the north."
"No." Wood shook his head: "Mr. Brando, it's not me, but there is someone who can do it."
"Is there someone?"
Brando and Princess Griffin were both stunned and couldn't help but stop and look at each other.
"Who?" Her Royal Highness the Princess asked. She really couldn't think of anyone who could solve the chaos in the north. Is it the high priest of the Temple of Fire? Or the Emperor of the Cruz Empire? Or the Buga? The Silver Elf?
She even thought of the Dragon Clan for a moment.
But Priest Wood said: "That person also wants to see you, but he still needs your consent before that. For some reasons, you may not be willing to see him. Especially you, Princess Griffin.
"
"Me?" Princess Griffin pointed to herself in confusion: "Why? Who is that, Priest Wood?"
"Princess Griffin," Priest Wood asked, "Are you familiar with your brother?"
"My brother?"
Her Royal Highness the Princess suddenly let out a soft cry.
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