dark moon

Chapter 59 Plan ahead
Sister Talina, who was standing by, had a very strange look on her face. It took almost all her strength to hold back the twitching of the muscles on her face. She once suspected that there was something wrong with her ears. The dark moon was above, so she must have heard wrong. Priest What on earth are you thinking before you borrow money from creditors who come to collect debts?

However, the nun just stood aside with a smile full of religious meaning and did not intend to say anything inappropriate. In the past few years, it was not just Lisa who had been conquered by Shuer, at least she was also there.

Since the death of Bishop Summer, Bishop Lisa was too young to take charge. All the burdens fell on the shoulders of Talina and another nun, Melia. In only half a year, the two were almost collapsed due to the pressure. .

During the most difficult time, Lisa showed up with Xiu Er. In four years, the two of them witnessed with their own eyes how the problems that drove them crazy were solved one by one with Xiu Er handling them casually. I feel that under the guidance of Shuer, the church is slowly changing for the better, and things are gradually getting on the right track.

The two of them have long made up their minds. No matter how incomprehensible things Xiure does, they will cooperate fully even if they keep complaining, because they have understood that sometimes, people can do it. things are really different.

Therefore, Talina always remained silent and expressed her support for Xiure with practical actions, but her inner thoughts... haha.

Go to the debt collector to borrow another huge sum of money?No matter how you say it, this is too ridiculous. Unless the other party has lost his mind, he will only think that this is teasing him.

The nun secretly rolled her eyes and looked at Lisa secretly. Sure enough, Lisa didn't feel strange at all and actually looked at the creditor expectantly.Alas, Lady Lisa, please wake up. That is the famous old Fox Marquis. Even if he becomes demented in another 30 or [-] years, he will not agree to such an excessive request.

"Okay, six thousand gold coins." Marquis Ruben's eyes flashed, and without even a second's pause, he nodded as usual, "I'll have someone deliver it to you later."

ha?accepted?Merciful Dark Moon, please embrace your followers with your invisible light and restore my sanity.The nun felt that there must be something wrong somewhere, either something was wrong with the world or something was wrong with herself.

"This is the IOU." Shuer pushed the paper he had been writing on to the opposite side, "I have already signed it."

Swish, Mr. Marquis hurriedly scanned it and stamped his seal without hesitation.

"Look, the problem is solved." Without glancing at the IOU, Shuer handed it to Talina casually, "You will receive the gold coins later, and don't forget to give the IOU to her when the time comes. In addition, I think you are embarrassed. My muscles are a little cramped, so be it. I allow you to go out and relax. By the way, I took a wooden box from the second cabinet on the left side of the warehouse, which is my special locker. There is only one. Just know it.”

After sending away the nun who had been driven crazy by reality, Shuer patted Lisa on the head: "Do you understand?"

"No." The girl pouted and shook her head, "I understood the first step, but the last two steps..."

"Haha, my Lisa is indeed the smartest child. It's enough to understand." He pinched the girl's little face with baby fat. Xiuer was obviously in a good mood. Even when facing creditors, he could show his true feelings. He smiled brightly and said, "I haven't seen you for a while, old Marquis. I'm glad to see you again."

"Are you really happy?" The old man stroked his beard and smiled like a fox. "Why didn't I see it? When you saw me, I only felt surprised and upset, but I didn't feel happy."

"Of course I'm happy, otherwise who would I go to borrow money from? The Lord said, be kind to those who have helped you, and always be grateful." Shuer can always pull out a few words from the temple as a cover, " However, you are right, I was really surprised to find out that you are one of these people, and I have a terrible headache."

"Oh? Why?" the old man asked leisurely.

"To be honest, I never expected you to show up here. I have always felt that you, this troublesome guy, are the mastermind behind the scenes. Your intention is to solve the problem of the divine territory of the Dark Moon Temple as soon as possible and save us from occupying it. If you don't let go, other churches are always thinking about it. In the past few years, I'm afraid you will be entangled by temples that want to enter the city every few days. If I were you, I would have smashed them one by one. Get some peace and quiet."

"I dare not."

This is true. Ordinary people, even nobles, would not dare to easily provoke high-level warriors, especially these warriors are still servants of the gods. Even the emperors of the three empires had to fight against high-ranking priests. With all due respect, Anderson is just a marquis.

On the other hand, high-level warriors, even demigods with half of their feet out of the mortal realm, are not willing to challenge secular power easily. After all, although power may not necessarily threaten their life safety, it can seriously affect their lives. Their normal lives are very troublesome.

Therefore, there is often a tacit understanding between the warriors and the secular powers, leaving enough room for each other.Obviously, when Xiure said this, he was reminding the other party of the subtle difference between their identities without leaving any trace.

"So, until I entered this room, I regarded you as my opponent behind the scenes." We are all smart people. Since the other party made a subtle show of weakness, Shuer also changed the subject, "I have always been Think about how to deal with the trouble you cause."

"what about now?"

"Now? Ha, it's even more troublesome now." Shuer curled his lips and said, "The person who was supposed to be behind the scenes suddenly jumped to the front. The only possible explanation is that the more troublesome person is standing behind the scenes." "It allows you to come forward. The mortals who are charging forward, the City of Rose, no, it should be said that the entire Kingdom of Korra, there will not be more than three in total. And among these three people, it is okay to say insignificant things, but this kind of thing is likely to trigger one or even several people. I can get you to come forward for anything that the True God Church is hostile to, and there is only one candidate left who can do it. Apart from Grand Duke Rose, I can’t think of anyone else who can make you do as you’re told.”

"So, you think it was Alex who instigated me?"

"No, it will never be the Duke of Rose." Shuer shook his head affirmatively.

"Why? Because the sixth Duke of Rose is a believer of the Dark Moon?"

"Stop joking, who cares about what happened 1000 years ago." Shuer curled his lips. After more than ten generations, let alone the aristocratic family with relatively indifferent feelings, even ordinary people would not care about something. The belief of an ancestor was affected, "Duke Rose will not interfere in this matter, it is entirely because of you."

"The Duke knows that you refused all positions of real power and only accepted a laborious and often thankless sinecure. On the one hand, it was to avoid suspicion, and more importantly, to suppress your own family power and provide rose seedlings for the next generation and the next generation. We have provided ample nourishment for our growth, and he always feels that he owes you, but he really needs you to do this."

"In order to make up for the debt in his heart, he will never dictate the affairs you are responsible for, nor will he allow others to do so. This is the only way he can compensate you."

"Erics always thinks too much. In fact, he has done enough." Marquis Ruben was a little sad, and later admitted Seul's guess, "But, if it wasn't Erics, it wouldn't be with you. Is there a conflict of judgment?”

"It's not a contradiction, because I thought of a question." Xiure said leisurely, "You are also a human being."

"Thank you for your affirmation." The old Marquis was neither happy nor angry.

"No, no, you misunderstood. I mean, you are also a human being, and you also have your own beliefs. After all, unbelievers are still rare." Unbelievers are indeed rare. Not only are they often isolated, but they also die after death. Even the soul has nowhere to go and can only endure endless pain outside the gate of the underworld until it completely dissipates. "So, although no one among mortals can let you come forward except Grand Duke Rose, it is different when it comes to the realm of gods. . If a church of a god that you devoutly believe in asks you for help and hopes that you can come forward to put pressure on us, I don’t think you will refuse.”

"Speaking of which, I haven't found out which god the Marquis has the most devout faith in?"

"Hehehe." The old Marquis smoked his pipe without saying a word, just chuckled in a low voice.Of course he would not answer such words. Answering would be equivalent to betraying the temple behind him. He had no intention of giving up his faith.

"But it doesn't matter, no matter how big the trouble is, it can't be solved. At least now, it doesn't matter who you represent." Xiuer pushed the other two written papers on the table, "Come on, put this I’ve also signed a contract.”

"Huh?" After a glance, the old Marquis frowned. The contract was written very simply, but also very scary. It probably only meant one thing, including the six thousand gold coins borrowed today. Before the contract was signed, Dark Moon The temple's debts in the name of members of the Reuben family are all forgiven and the processing of the IOUs will follow.

After twirling his beard and thinking for a while, Marquis Ruben decisively stamped his seal.

"You really dare to sign." Xiure smacked his tongue softly, feeling that the little hand holding his hand became moist and trembling slightly.

Although Lisa didn't know the specific amount, she knew it must be a large debt, five thousand?Eight thousand?Is it ten thousand?The girl had never even dreamed of so many gold coins, so no wonder she was so excited.

"Why don't you dare? Don't forget, I have been observing the affairs of the Holy Realm. I have been in the City of Roses for four years. Others may not know what you have done, but I know your abilities best." Holding his pipe, the old Marquis said very He said calmly, "You look only 23 or [-] years old, but are you really that young? I have never believed it. Haha, no matter what you say, your actual style and method of doing things, and... Many of my old friends are very similar, and this is something that cannot be faked."

"With your style, since you have written it for me to sign, you must have a trump card that is enough to force me to sign, otherwise you will not write it and be humiliated. In this case, instead of procrastinating until the end to sign, it is better to finish signing it quickly and let me sign it. You should reveal your trump card early."

"Well, I'm very satisfied that you're so happy. The problem is that you signed too quickly and haven't got your trump card yet. I think you are deliberately trying to embarrass me." Xiure scratched his head in distress, causing the old man to sigh. Laughing, there is no doubt that he has already thought that Xiure asked Talina to get it as a trump card, so he hurriedly signed it before getting it to embarrass Xiul, which can be regarded as a small revenge.

"Dang, Dang, Dang." Fortunately, Talina's knock on the door relieved Shuer's distress, and the nun walked in holding a long wooden box.

As a result, the old Marquis almost died suddenly on the spot.

(End of this chapter)