The convoy carrying the "Grafting Rose" headed east for two days and two nights, and the travelers finally saw the gate of Silver Ring City from a distance.
Silver Ring City was once a city in the barbarian kingdom that converted to Heavenly Father. It suffered from the exploitation of the lords for hundreds of years. Not only did it have to pay various exorbitant taxes, but it was also forced to perform labor or military service. Therefore, the city is in
After the rise, the nobles in the city took various forms (open or covert) and various means (violent or redemption) to fight against the lords.
The process of struggle was long and cruel. Silver Ring City finally obtained a certain degree of freedom and privileges from the lords and became a member of the "Free City". After a long political game, the city won the election
Municipal officials, mayors and the right to establish city courts officially entered the "autonomous city".
Next, although the instigation and incitement of the church is one reason, the more important thing is that the nobles of Silver Ring City are no longer satisfied that their power is limited to the scope of the city, and expansion outwards has become inevitable. Those who have long been wary of this
The barbarian kingdom adopted fierce suppression and resistance.
Then, the war broke out.
Mountains of corpses, seas of blood, and white bones.
After the chaotic history, the originally unified barbarian kingdom also split into three independent regions.
Silver Ring City in the west, Holy Acropolis in the east and Lone Rock City in the south.
"My lord, where should we go first?"
Walking on the streets of the city, Todd frowned when he was called Huggins: "I said, don't call me that when you enter the city."
The man tilted his head: "Okay, Father, where should we go first?"
Although it was the second time he came to this city, the bad experience the first time made Todd unfamiliar with everything in the city. After thinking about it again, he set the destination of the motorcade in the only place he was familiar with.
"Sacred Cathedral".
When he stood in the square of the cathedral and looked up at the magnificent church buildings in front of him, the comparison of memories from the heresy trials made him sigh involuntarily.
Watching Huggins pick up a pot of "grafting rose" covered with white cloth, Todd motioned for the others to stay where they were, and the two of them stepped up the steps of the cathedral and entered the door of the sanctuary.
Bishop Fabian stood in the center of the chapel, reciting the daily Bible to the believers. Todd's sudden appearance made his face instantly lose its calmness.
Signing to the assistant to take care of the situation, Fabian walked up to the priest and motioned for the latter to follow him.
After passing through the side corridor at the back of the church and arriving at the innermost scripture hall, the bishop asked Huggins, dressed as an entourage, to wait outside the door. He pulled Todd in first and then closed the door.
Before Todd could speak, Fabian questioned him first: "Did you know that you did a huge mistake in Muxi Town?"
The former looked confused, but thought in his mind, I have done so many wrong things, I don’t know which one you are talking about?
"What kind of 'tea party' are you talking about? Your speech criticizing the secular kingdom without authorization has had an extremely bad impact on the relationship between the church and the kingdom." The bishop looked a little angry: "I have already tried my best to ease the relationship between us and the bank.
The feud between the ring nobles has been ruined by your making such a fuss!"
Todd suddenly realized that this was what he was doing.
After thinking for a moment, he suddenly asked Fabian a strange question.
"My Lord Bishop, I remember that you have been serving in Yinhuan City for four years. Logically speaking, you can be transferred out of this place after serving for three years. Why has there been no action on your transfer order until now?"
Fabian, who was originally angry, was stunned when he heard Todd's words, and he also murmured in his heart.
Yes, I should have been able to get out of the fire pit of Silver Ring City last year. Why hasn't the Papal State issued a transfer order yet?
"If I guess correctly, your position should be like a stone in the fire. No one would want to touch it." Todd found a chair and sat down, patting the dust on his coat: "
If you want to leave here, there is only one way."
The bishop completely forgot about the topic just now. He couldn't help but found a chair, sat next to Todd, and asked in a deep voice: "What can I do?"
"Making results."
"Results? Didn't I already present the crystal relic to the Holy See?"
Todd laughed, pointed to his nose and said, "Have you forgotten about the heresy trial? I heard that the Pope was furious because of this matter."
Fabian was speechless. The heresy trial was indeed a stupid thing he did. Looking back on the past, he recalled the scene of Father Paul's tragic death on the trial platform, and his body began to tremble slightly unconsciously.
"So, before that, the merits and demerits offset each other, and now you need new achievements."
The priest's words stunned the bishop, who shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It's simple, where can I find the results?"
Todd stood up, pushed open the door of the sutra hall, and signaled Huggins to put the "Grafting Rose" on the table. He grabbed the white cloth with both hands, lifted it hard, and said, "Look, I'm not giving this to you."
You sent it."
A potted plant, nine roses, appeared in front of the bishop, colorful and dazzling. White like snow, yellow like gold, pink like clouds, and red like fire. Some petals spread out, as if welcoming a smile.
People; some flower buds are ready to bloom, which is really shy and lovely. The fragrance floats to the nose, which makes people feel intoxicated.
"It's just a flower. What does it mean... hmm?" Fabian looked at the plants in front of him carefully, raised his hand in surprise and pointed at the flower pot, and stammered: "There is a plant growing on a tree.
Nine different roses?!"
After six weeks, the T-shaped wound on the root of the anvil has basically healed. If you don't look carefully, you can't see any trace of artificial grafting.
Todd shrugged and said casually: "I don't know how, using the land and well water in Muxi Town, we can actually make flowers of different colors and varieties grow on a tree at the same time."
The bishop rubbed his hands excitedly and said excitedly: "Heavenly Father! This is great! By the way, this pot of flowers must be sent away as soon as possible..."
"Why send it away?"
A melodious female voice sounded at the door, startling the three people in the room.
Todd turned his head to look, and the visitor's stunning appearance and temperament like a high mountain flower made him feel absent-minded for a moment.
"Your Majesty the Queen!" The bishop opened his mouth in shock and cast an annoyed look at the deacons outside the door.
The latter, surrounded by guards and female officials, was afraid to speak.
Queen Mary looked at the roses on the table and clapped her hands. Immediately, two maids came forward and carried the flowerpot away under Fabian's sad and angry gaze.
"Let this be your greeting gift, Mr. Todd." The queen gently stroked the delicate rose petals with her fingers and said with a smile.
A silver-copper alloy invitation letter passed from the maid's hand to the priest's palm; a line of golden and graceful text appeared in front of Todd's eyes.
"I'm waiting for your arrival at the banquet tonight." Queen Mary turned around and dropped her last words: "Remember, I don't want to see anyone being late because they got lost."