Camille has always been disapproving of Natasha and Lucien's actions to test Salde's reaction. She thinks it is too hasty and they have to wait until Natasha has almost a group of loyal nobles to support them before they can do such a thing.
Be careful about things that would anger the church, but basically she would not object to any decision Natasha made, and she would try her best to cover up the traces of their confirmed relationship.
At this time, there was a slight strangeness on her serious and rigid face: "The Glorious Cathedral has sent a secret message to remind you to appease the pro-Magic Council nobles within limits, and not to go to the Royal Magic Tower of Holm too frequently, so as not to let most of the people go.
The pious and loyal nobles are disappointed."
"That's it?" Natasha raised her right eyebrow. There was nothing wrong with this reaction, but the problem was that it was too conventional and could not tell Salde's thoughts at all.
She also felt that Lucien's proposal was a bit risky, but she also understood that if she did not cross a certain line, the situation around her would not be changed. With the Magic Council and the Church, all nobles would first choose to wait and see instead of
Blind attachment. The current situation is like a pool of stagnant water. If you don't let it move, it will be difficult to get the closeness you want.
Camille still maintained a slightly strange expression: "Also, to encourage you to rebel against Lucien Evans, no matter what method you use, whether it is temptation or warmth, as long as you can make Lucien Evans rebel against the Magic Council, join the Inquisition, and become
As a senior member of the Night Watch, that is your greatest contribution, and the church will give you full support and rewards."
If a quasi-grand arcanist, a talented magician who is regarded as the future of the Magic Council, really has feelings for a devout believer, such encouragement seems to be the opposite of what the church should do.
"This reaction is a bit strange." Natasha paced back and forth, wondering what Sard meant. Did he really believe in his piety and thought he could lure Lucien over with his feelings, or was he just looking for someone?
Excuses to cover things up.
"It's really hard to guess what the old fox is thinking..." Natasha subconsciously raised her left hand and touched the communication earring. She wanted to discuss it with Lucien, but then she remembered that Lucien should have returned to Arlinge, so she stopped forcibly to avoid
The purpose of the temptation is revealed.
Slender and strong fingers slid along the earrings, and accidentally touched the earlobe. Natasha suddenly remembered Lucien's love for "it", and a smile suddenly appeared at the corner of her mouth, and her eyes softened.
Camille turned her head and looked out the window, as if she couldn't bear to look at this happy expression. After a few seconds, Natasha came back to her senses, and then she continued: "Sard's reaction is a bit problematic, but it is still reasonable.
Yes, but I don’t recommend that you continue to tempt like this. You must be cautious and cautious when trying to play with fire. Sometimes you would rather wait for changes.”
"Aunt Camille, I understand that the most important thing at the moment is to improve your strength and strive to control the Sword of Truth as soon as possible." Natasha did not make a radical judgment because of her joy, and said calmly.
After Camille closed the palace door, Natasha stood behind the desk, picked up the quill, took two deep breaths and wrote the words:
"Guardian, mercy, justice and kindness, bravery..."
Words representing the spirit of chivalry flow out from the pen one after another. From the initial smoothness to the obscurity, it seems to be questioning one's own heart, one's own beliefs, and one's own path.
Gradually, the words written by Natasha became monotonous, leaving only the two words "guarding and bravery", and the brushstrokes began to become clear and revealed an implicit firmness.
In this way, Natasha sorted out her long-term experience, the confusion during this period, the light she saw after confirming her mind, and the ideas subtly instilled by Lucien, and slowly found the source of her chivalry and faith.
, the protection of loved ones, family, and subjects, the bravery against enemies, conspiracy, and killing.
"Perhaps, this is the Lord in my heart.
Natasha put down her quill and looked at the chapters full of guardianship and bravery. She had a clear feeling that the dust in her heart had been wiped away. Although the confusion and hesitation in the past had not been completely eliminated, she believed that with the passage of time, sooner or later, she would become better.
I can get out of this quagmire.
At that time, it was the time for me to advance to the eighth level and pick up the Sword of Truth.
At that time, it would no longer be like now. If you want to test Salde, you must first activate the patron saint magic circle in the core area of Nexer Palace, or be with Lucien and use his "Ring of Kangas".
"hidden.
After moving her body, Natasha felt the long-lost desire to fight, so she picked up the pale justice, opened the door of the palace, and headed to the specially reinforced "Knight Corridor", eager to vent her inner joy in this way.
In the residence of the Duke of Flenburg.
When the conservative nobles who had been waiting for a long time saw Rex coming in, they all stood up and asked: "Your Excellency, Speaker, what is the church's attitude towards what happened last night?"
Rex sat on the sofa, straightened his back, frowned slightly and said: "Her Majesty St. Salde reminds Her Majesty the Queen not to go to the Holm Royal Magic Tower too frequently. There must be a limit to appease the pro-Magic Council nobles."
"Just a reminder?" the gray-haired Count Baladi said with great disappointment.
Rex flicked his crimson velvet jacket: "He also encouraged Her Majesty the Queen to use various means to seduce Lucien and betray the Magic Council."
"Isn't this giving sheep to tigers?" the Duke of York said angrily.
In his opinion, Lucien will sooner or later become a Grand Arcanist, a legendary magician, and enter the Supreme Council of the Magic Parliament. Even if magicians have a long lifespan, Douglas should still occupy the throne of Speaker for many years, but it is still better than betrayal.
It's good to join the Night's Watch. This is not the period of the Dawn War when magicians are precarious, and he will not be unable to adapt to the current arcane system. If Queen Natasha encourages him, she will only be seduced and corrupted by his "fallen angel".
It's better to let them draw a clear line.
Do we have to wait until Her Majesty the Queen is so obsessed that she cannot let go before using radical measures?
Duke Rex shook his head: "Your Excellency St. Salde is worried that adopting radical measures in this situation will only make Her Majesty the Queen rebellious and favor the nobles who support the Magic Council."
The Duke of York is a black-haired knight in his thirties. He is not as calm as those old men. He couldn't help but stand up and pace back and forth anxiously: "Are we just going to let the situation develop like this? Her Majesty's tendency is similar.
It is already clear that the balance is more in favor of the Magic Council, and many nobles on our side are not firm. They are used to following the royal power and their own lords. It is foreseeable that many nobles will gradually move closer to James, Russell, and Haisong. The strength comparison will be in the future.
If there is a reversal within a year, we must prepare early."
Duke Rex stared at Duke of York: "What preparations?"
The Duke of York looked around at the five dukes, three marquises and five earls in the room, and then said cryptically: "When His Majesty the King was called by the Lord, we will prepare for you as you did, Mr. Speaker."
His family is Ctonia's family, so he dared to speak to Rex like this.
Rex's expression changed: "York, I didn't do anything. I just accepted His Majesty the King's instructions to make Holm stronger. Have you heard any rumors?"
Duke Thorenfen coughed and interrupted the Duke of York's answer: "York, do you want the kingdom to be divided? Do you want every noble in your territory to be ill-intentioned towards you? Order is the foundation of our noble existence.
, otherwise we would have been divided and eaten by others. Being too radical will only lead to destruction."
He raised his hand, stopped other nobles from speaking, and continued: "I think the current situation can be tolerated, although due to the existence of Mr. Hathaway and Lucien Evans, Her Majesty the Queen is likely to be more biased towards the Magic Council.
, but her other actions clearly indicate that she will not abandon us. She needs balance and stability in the kingdom. This is the situation I want to see, not Holm in ruins. Anyone who tries to undermine the stability and unity of the kingdom
Everyone is the enemy of our Sollenfen family."
He speaks bluntly and does not have the conversation skills between nobles, but this is based on the fact that another epic knight in the kingdom is his father and others cannot imitate him.
"This is my opinion. Nothing happens. I'll leave first." After adjusting his black cloak, Duke Sollenfen stood up and left. The other two dukes, two marquises, and three earls immediately followed to leave.
The Duke of York watched Thorenfen leave before finally snorting: "Stability and unity, he seems to have listened to the 'Voice of Mystery' and 'The Reality of the World' a lot."
This kind of phrase with an obviously strange feeling was spread from these two channels.
The Duke of Basatan gave the Duke of York a strange look. If you hadn't heard, how would you know where this phrase originated?
He coughed lightly and said: "As far as I know, the Sollenfen family secretly joined forces with magicians to open an alchemy workshop, and got a large share of the profits from magic crystal lamps, magic radios and telegraphs, and they are in an alien space.
With their large and vast fields, the promotion of alchemical substances such as Jin Ka La allowed their family to accumulate huge wealth just by increasing their food production."
The implication is that although most people in the Sollenfen family still have firm beliefs, this kind of "stable and united" situation is something they "like to see".
The Duke of York spread his hands: "So, we have to make preparations early."
Duke Rex and others all had uncertain expressions. Count Baladi thought deeply and said: "Maybe we don't need to take action. Some people have always been unwilling..."
At night, the strong wind blew away from the streets of Rentat, dissipating the heat of the day.
Lucien, who had changed his appearance, and Alfrys, who looked like a little boy, were walking on the street, preparing to go to the "Salvation Church" in the civilian area in the east of the city.
"Wait a moment and use the dream casting technique to let me enter Richard's dream." Lucien said to Afris.
Although Lucien himself knows this six-ring magic, but below the legend, Alfred is one of the "authorities" in the field of illusion and dreams, so it is safer to use him.
Through the information, Lucien discovered that this Richard was a very popular cardinal in the Diocese of Holm. He was from the Kingdom of Holm and grew up in Rentat Abbey. He went from being a trainee priest to an eighth-level cardinal.
He has not left here for many years. Many of the current pastors and bishops at the middle and lower levels of the diocese were taught and promoted by him. However, because he was too gentle, his interpretation of the "Holy Scripture" was different from that of the church. In that public meeting
After the sermon, he was kicked out of the inner circle of the Holm diocese, and he was a very worthy person to contact.
Lucien originally planned to ask the Affairs Committee to send people to test and lobby, and after confirming his ideas, he would recommend Natasha for final observation. However, the data showed that the Affairs Committee sent many magicians and enlightened nobles to persuade.
He failed shamefully - the Magic Council is not a closed and conservative circle, and it is impossible to wait for Lucien's proposal to get in touch with those appeasement factions.
Therefore, Lucien decided to meet Richard in person to gain a complete understanding of his thoughts and concepts. From now on, this matter would be left to the trustworthy magicians in the Affairs Committee. The most important thing is that he
Increase your strength with peace of mind.
Alfredis took the ice cream specially made by Lucien and licked it with his tongue: "No problem, you can do whatever you want in the dream."
This crystal dragon really hates the heat.
When they arrived near the "Salvation Church", Lucien and Afris found a corner to hide and let it cast spells remotely. It was now the time for evening prayers in the church, and the complete magical defense formation had not yet been activated.
After praying, Richard returned to his bedroom. As soon as he walked out of the hall, he suddenly saw a young man wearing a black trench coat appearing in front of him.
Narrowing his eyes, Richard suddenly laughed, his white eyebrows twitching: "Dream? Who are you, trying to persuade me?"
Lucien thought for a while and said, "I want to discuss the issue of justification by faith with you, the bishop."
Richard was stunned for a moment.
He was lobbied by many magicians and nobles, but they never discussed doctrine with him.