Compared with Theodore's overstuffed look, Rachel looked much more elegant. She gently wiped the corners of her mouth with the white cloth of the dining table, then patted her towering chest. She smiled and said: "You made me big."
It's an eye-opener, Mr. Todd."
When facing the president of the "Relief Society", Todd was able to leave some leeway with ease, but when talking with this seemingly harmless woman, an inexplicable pressure always loomed in his heart.
Rachel picked up a still green mulberry with a toothpick, and slowly put it into her mouth. Her almond-shaped eyes curved into crescents, and she said: "Mr. Todd, dinner is over, let's talk.
..." Seeing Theodore's face darken, the woman quickly changed the subject: "...what's your situation?"
"My situation?"
Todd frowned, not understanding the meaning behind the other person's words.
"Mr. Todd, I have read your introduction. From a monk in a monastery to a priest in a church, your experience in the past two months can simply be described as a legend. Defeating pirates, overseas treasure hunting, and heresy trials, you are now
But he is a hero sung by everyone in the streets."
Listening to the woman's words, Todd said nothing. The look on his face became more and more serious, and a bad premonition gradually emerged.
"However, some things are not as simple as you think." Rachel said as she took out a map from her purse, drew a few lines and a circle with a pen, and continued: "You said you went to sea on your own.
In the northern archipelago, crystal holy objects were excavated, but each voyage always took about three days. Counting the time spent on turning back, ocean currents, wind directions, supplies, and digging, the actual time spent on the journey was not
Too long. Taking into account the speed of the ship, you can draw your approximate sailing radius with Muxi Port as the center of the circle."
Looking at the circles the woman drew on the map, Todd's eyes widened.
"There are only a few islands in the circled area of the Northern Archipelago. Even if you find a boat to look at every island, it won't take much time. Think about it, if someone really takes the trouble to look around, there are no islands.
After discovering the traces of excavation, will there be such doubts - where is the crystal treasure?" Rachel took out two glass products with similar styles but different looks from the bag: "Thank you
Mr. De, take a look, does it look familiar to you? We spent a lot of effort to find this. The styles of these two crystal relics are basically the same, but the one on the left is the first one you sent to Silver Ring City.
The goods, the one on the right is the latest batch of goods sent to the border."
Looking at the woman in green, she brought the two glass items close to the firelight and compared them with each other. Todd immediately understood what the problem was, and his breathing became rapid, almost out of breath.
"The first batch on the left has bubbles at the bottom, heavy crystal impurities, and obvious signs of rusty handwork at the joints; the one on the right is completely different, with meticulous workmanship, fewer impurities, and is close to perfection." Rui
Qie Er tilted his head and looked at the silent man: "They are clearly excavated Tyro antiquities, but they have the same style, but the workmanship is so different, and they happen to be different batches of goods. Don't you think this is too coincidental?
"
"If the above is just suspicious, then your performance in the heresy trial is equivalent to burying the last shovelful of soil in your 'grave'. You disclosed your identity as an alchemist and did it in front of everyone.
On the other hand, alchemy experiments were carried out.”
Rachel walked to Todd's side, looked at the thin sweat on his forehead, and said softly: "The northern island has advanced craftsmanship and is proficient in alchemy. Don't you think that these things put together are tantamount to a disguised admission?
Okay, do you already have the skills to make crystals?"
The woman squatted down and leaned against Todd. Although her tone was gentle, the content was shocking: "The things I can think of are beyond the imagination of those vultures from the church. Do you know what they will do next?"
Todd swallowed and asked unconsciously: "How to do it?"
"We politely refuse all your requests, but we will praise your achievements in the Holy Ministry Bulletin, promote your position, transfer you to a sinecure in the central diocese, and find someone to take over your Muxi Town. Next.
, they can find any crime and put it on your head. In the end, it’s up to them whether they roast you or boil you..."
Rachel returned to her recliner, stretched her body, and said with a smile: "The reason why they haven't done anything yet, you should really thank the Taylor characters engraved on the crystal. If it weren't for the "Church of the Heavenly Father" and "The Most Righteous"
"The Church" is fighting for the name of orthodoxy and needs to use these relics as evidence. You may be in prison now."
Todd sat cross-legged, buried his head in his hands, and closed his eyes in frustration.
What seemed to him to be a flawless plan had so many flaws, it was like a slap in the face.
"Mr. Todd, I have a suggestion, you may wish to consider it." Looking at Theodore's solemn expression, the woman paused and said: "Cooperate with us, we can help you tide over the difficulties, and we can also give you some advice."
You bring more power and wealth. And we are all different species. We have an inseparable bond in our destiny. We don’t have to worry about each other’s betrayal..."
Todd raised his head, and to Rachel's surprise, his face was calm: "What do you need me to do?"
"It's very simple. There are only two things. First, we hope to install a shelter for alien species in Muxi Town to ensure that the power of the church will not endanger their safety."
After hearing the first condition, Todd pondered for a while, and after a while he understood the other party's intention: "I see, is the most dangerous place the safest place?"
Rachel laughed when she heard this: "What you said is absolutely correct."
"What about the second condition?"
"If I remember correctly, the church once granted you a commission to establish the Heavenly Father Sisters, right?"
"That's right."
"We hope to set up a nunnery in Muxi Town and let us manage it."
Touching the bridge of his nose, Todd looked at the light of the candlestick and began to weigh the pros and cons in his mind.
If the issue of placing the alien shelter is well controlled, the relationship is not too big. As long as you pay attention to confidentiality and coordination, and don't cause any big trouble, there should be no problem; but if the jurisdiction of the Muxi Town Nunnery is transferred to the relief
Yes, that means they can set up a fixed stronghold in the town openly. Next, it is possible that the residents of the town will be brainwashed and proselytized, or even religious riots may occur.
Thinking of this, Todd showed an embarrassed look on his face, and he wanted to refuse the proposal, but before he spoke. Rachel seemed to see through his mind and said with a smile: "I almost forgot, regarding the second condition, I
There are still some supplementary details that have not been said. To the nunnery in Muxi Town, we will only send one person to serve as the permanent abbot, and we will not send any more staff."
If only one person comes, that's acceptable. The worst is to have someone keep an eye on you 24 hours a day.
Todd nodded slightly and asked the last question: "So, when will the dean you assigned arrive?"
Rachel grabbed the table with one hand, leaned her upper body over, and curved her body into a fatal temptation. She stretched out her index finger with the other hand, pointed at her own eyebrows, and smiled: "As long as you are willing, I will do it anytime."