Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Father Soljer's muscles instantly stiffened: "Dead... dead? He was fine when I saw him yesterday, how is that possible?"

"He was assassinated by an organization called the Brotherhood, and his head was cut off." Duke Alvis said, taking out the head and placing it in front of him, "Killing him wasn't enough, they even dared to insult the corpse and provoke the Church!"

The Archbishop's head was revealed, with an octopus with flailing tentacles branded on his forehead.

Father Soljer only glanced at it, his face turning pale instantly, and he staggered on the spot.

"This... this... how could anyone be so bold?"

"Hmph, there have been even bolder acts than this. Someone in the north killed two Cardinals, and they were Easterners. The Pope himself went to suppress the rebellion." Duke Alvis said coldly.

"Easterners... Da, Da Jing people?"

"It's impossible for them to be Da Jing people. They clearly came from the East to the West for the first time last time. Where would they have the time to seize a country and launch a war? The Church has already confirmed this with me." Duke Alvis took a deep breath, "Let's not worry about these things for now, let's talk about the Da Jing people."

"Talk about what?" Father Soljer was distraught at this moment, his brain in a mess.

The Archbishop's head was right in front of him, how could he think?

"The Archbishop was assassinated, and we will naturally assist the Church in finding the murderer together. The Brotherhood will also be wiped out. But these things have nothing to do with you. Cooperation is still important. Our Eastern guests are still waiting at sea, we can't let them keep drifting at sea."

"Ah?"

"Don't be surprised. Although the Archbishop hates the Da Jing people, I hope to seek cooperation with them, after all, their goods are really good." Duke Alvis shrugged.

Thinking about the little things Lai Gou'er left behind, he actually sold them for thousands of silver coins on the black market, it was shockingly valuable!

Now there are more than a dozen ships of goods, how much money can that earn, it's unimaginable!

Most importantly, with money, many things can be done....

"Father, now that the Archbishop is dead, there is a vacancy. Are you interested in becoming the Archbishop?" Duke Alvis tempted.

Father Soljer was stunned: "How could I become the Archbishop? Can you even decide this?"

"Father, is there anything in this world that money can't buy?" Duke Alvis's eyes were mocking, "You don't think the Church is really clean, do you? With my wealth and connections in the Church, I am confident in helping you to the position of Archbishop."

"Now is the best opportunity. The Archbishop just died here, and I estimate that no one will be willing to come in a short time...."

"And think about it, the Church is very hostile to the Easterners. If any newcomer comes, Fika will have no way to have a good cooperation with Da Jing, except for you."

Father Soljer breathed heavily, already in extreme shock: "No, no! You are insulting my faith! Even if I want to be the Archbishop, I won't use such dirty tricks!"

"Clap, clap, clap." A burst of applause sounded.

Duke Alvis said with a smile, admiringly: "Father, I have always thought that the upper echelons of the Church are a bit dirty, but I have always admired you low-level monks. Perhaps only you have truly pure faith."

"However... you don't want the Church to know about your apostasy, do you?"

"I didn't apostatize!" Father Soljer shouted.

"Don't tell me, go explain to the Church!" Duke Alvis sneered, "You accepted their house, and you are also trying your best to speak for the Da Jing people. The Church hates the Easterners so much, will anyone believe you?"

"If you want to continue serving the Holy Father, the only chance is to cooperate with me. I will help you become the Archbishop, and you will help me maintain cooperation and friendship with Da Jing in the future. This is a win-win!"

"And let me tell you this, the Archbishop was assassinated, and the Church will inevitably investigate and associate it with the Easterners. At that time, not only will you be expelled from the Church, but your life will also be in danger. Do you think the Church will conduct a strict investigation for you, a low-level monk?"

Father Soljer's forehead was dripping with cold sweat, and his heart was in great turmoil.

The Duke was right, it can be said that every word hit the nail on the head.

However, this violates my faith and principles. If this is a trial given by God, how should I choose.....

What if it's not a trial, but a blessing?

For some reason, Fang Zheng's face jumped out of his mind, and the tension was relieved a lot.

Seeing him frowning and relaxing from time to time, Duke Alvis couldn't help but smile and said: "Father, I believe what I said has touched your soul, now go and call the Da Jing people, I can't wait to meet my Eastern friends."

.....

"The Archbishop was killed, saving me the trouble of doing it myself, but I didn't expect Xiao Shuai to become a small leader? It seems that we will have a lot of smooth sailing here in the future." Lai Gou'er stood at the bow of the ship, with his hands behind his back, followed by Kale Mi who had just finished explaining the situation.

"Then when are you going to send him home?" Kale Mi asked, "He's having a hard time here."

"Go home? Go home for what? Only useless people think about going home every day! He has the skills, and it's just right to work for the Brocade-Clothed Guard. He will stay here." Lai Gou'er turned and walked towards the cabin, and Kale Mi followed closely.

"He can't stay, isn't it just a lack of security? Look at my fleet's dozens of cannons, can they give him security?!" Lai Gou'er said forcefully, "There's no discussion about this matter. He will stay here to work, continue to manage his power, give him money if he lacks it, and give him intelligence if he needs it. I guarantee that he will have more fun than in Da Jing."

"The person suspected to be Prince Wu must be investigated by the Brotherhood. The imperial court needs accurate information."

I knew it would be like this, not letting people go back, two years and another two years, no end.... Kale Mi sighed.

"Remember, don't reveal the Brotherhood's matter to the Father. By the way, why hasn't the Father returned yet?"

"I didn't wait for him at the port.... He's here!" Kale Mi pointed to a small boat in the sea not far away, and Father Soljer was in the boat.

After a cup of tea, Father Soljer came to the deck panting.

Lai Gou'er asked with a smile: "Father, did you gain anything?"

Father Soljer took a deep breath and recounted everything that had happened before in great detail.

Lai Gou'er's expression became more and more strange as he listened.

Archbishop, the Father is going to be promoted to Archbishop?

If successful, then things will be interesting. Both the white and black forces are under the control of Da Jing, then the two sides will unite....

To conquer an area, the most complicated thing is not the regular army, but the intricate forces of the people.

The Fika regular army is simply vulnerable in the eyes of Da Jing, and now someone will help to sort out the white and black forces in the future.

Then Fika won't become a Da Jing enclave? The fleet hasn't even landed yet, how did the situation become like this....

Lai Gou'er felt a little like he was in a dream for a while.

But thinking that the Father is still hesitating whether to collude with Duke Alvis, Lai Gou'er advised: "Father, it is a godsend opportunity for you to directly become the Archbishop."

"In the future, the friendship between our Da Jing and the Church will depend on you to build. You are currently in a low position and cannot do anything, but it will be different when you become the Archbishop. And think about it, you still have the ability to do many good deeds for the believers of Fika, and change some unreasonable rules according to your wishes, wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Heaven gives but you do not take, you will be blamed. If you don't act when the time comes, you will suffer the consequences. Father, be sure to seize the opportunity! I will help you with anything you need!"

A godsend opportunity? A blessing? It seems like that's the case!

The Father, who had been hesitating for a long time, was moved.

If I become the Archbishop, where should I start improving....

While thinking, Lai Gou'er's voice sounded in his ear again.

"We're leaving, get ready to land!"

......