All the contract girls want to marry me

Shirley's heart was confused, and she asked in a nagging voice: "Why, why?"

"Because you have residual value, and I happen to be a vampire, that's all."

"But you have to pay a price for this. In the next three years, you are not allowed to leave the No. [-] courtyard in your home. You will sit in jail there and practice hard for me. If your cultivation speed is not up to standard, don't blame me. You’re welcome! In addition, our income ratio will also be adjusted to [-]% to [-]%, [-]% for me and [-]% for you!”

Although Matthew's conditions were very harsh, Shirley ended happily.

Compared to death, this punishment is already very lenient.

No matter how harsh Matthew said, he finally let her go.

But what about her parents and brother?Thinking of this, Shirley's heart was hanging again.

Matthew saw through Shirley's thoughts and said calmly: "Don't worry, I will do what I said to help you. But if I want to save your parents, I still have to trouble you to die first."

Shirley's expression froze. It turned out that she still wanted to die.

Regardless, her death was not without value. Matthew could be whole and his parents were safe.

Before Matthew could make a move, Shirley consciously pulled out another dagger from her trouser leg and stabbed herself in the heart.

Her movements were too fast, and despite Matthew's best efforts to stop her, she still stabbed through her bra and pierced her skin.

Matthew grabbed the dagger and shouted angrily:

"Are you out of your mind? Did I keep you here just to let you die?"

He poked Shirley's forehead angrily, and said angrily: "Can you use your brain?"

"But my parents..."

She stopped mid-sentence.She understood what Matthew meant.

Put on a good show and let her die so that you can create the conditions for rescuing her family.

Matthew came close to Shirley's ear and gave some instructions, then slammed the table and shouted: "Come on, catch the assassin!"

Upon hearing the word "assassin", Kalainen, who was changing clothes in the locker room, appeared at the door of the room as if struck by lightning.

She wasn't even wearing a skirt and rushed over in just her top and underwear.

"Where's the assassin?"

Matthew pointed at Shirley, who was lying unconscious on the ground, and said calmly: "Take her down and lock her up, but don't torture her!"

Kalainen was completely stunned, what kind of magical development was this.

But no matter what, the master's orders must be carried out.She found the magic sealing ring, sealed Shirley's fighting power and took her away.

Since Matthew said no abuse was allowed, Kalainen would not lynch Shirley.

She didn't think Shirley would be executed at all, and there was no murderous intention in Matthew's eyes. There must be some twists and turns here.

Anyway, let's talk about it first.

Shirley was imprisoned in a quiet small room, with handcuffs, shackles and a demon-sealing ring. She had no possibility of escaping or committing suicide, nor did she have such thoughts.

Acting is acting, and Matthew will never do nothing. He called Andre and Deanna to discuss with them how to rescue Shirley's family.

Although Shirley said that even if her mission failed, her family would be treated well, Matthew did not believe it.Angel Corps does not raise useless people. If Shirley dies, her family will completely lose value.

If the person in charge of the Angel Legion had some conscience, he might let them fend for themselves.But they are more likely to kill people and silence them.

Matthew set the time for [executing] Shirley in five days.

These five days were left to Andre and Diana to do things.

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With the strength of the Dawson Chamber of Commerce and Diana's connections, it is not difficult to do this small thing.Matthew continues to gather refugees in the territory and respond to various emergencies.

He has a special status, and he is likely to be recognized even if he is disguised, so he can only stay.

That afternoon, Diana and Matthew had a heated argument in public. The angry female knight got on her horse on the spot and left the Earl of Rundebell.

This was a conflict that took place in public and was seen by many people.

Among the onlookers was Kegru, an intelligence agent from the Angel Corps.

He thought he had everything under control, but he didn't know that every move he made was under Matthew's control.

Just as Diana left, Andre put on makeup and left quietly.

Looking at Andre's makeup, Matthew said it was awesome.

Andre suddenly proposed to disguise himself as a woman. In Matthew's surprised eyes, he refused Kalainen's help and locked himself in the room to complete the disguise in only half an hour.

From Matthew's critical point of view, except for her slightly flatter chest, Andre was a perfect woman.It can be compared with top beauties like Diana, Shirley or Sistine.

Andre was a little less charming than them, but a little more heroic and had a different flavor.

Matthew discovered a strange phenomenon. Andre looked a little girly when he wore men's clothes, but he looked heroic in women's clothes, a bit like an iron-blooded rose.

What a special guy.

In any case, Andre's willingness to marry Didu and mobilize resources to rescue Shirley's family is a great favor to Matthew.

He owed this favor to Andre.Anyway, the investment from the Dawson Chamber of Commerce was quite large, so Matthew didn’t pay much attention to it.

The matter had to be kept secret, so Matthew didn't tell many people.Only Surante and Sistine knew the full plan.

To be precise, they were the ones who made the specific plan for this operation.

Sistine is proficient in counter-assassination and intelligence investigation, and Surante is good at overall planning. The plan made by the two of them is naturally excellent.

After Diana and Andre fine-tuned the plan, the rescue operation, codenamed "Operation Thunderbolt", officially began.

The participants were Diana and her cronies in the imperial capital as well as the private armed forces of the Dawson Chamber of Commerce.

This is an action that cannot be missed.The code name for this operation was [Operation Thunderbolt], hoping that they would complete the mission with lightning speed.

After sending away Diana and Andre, Shirley's trial also began.

Chapter 079 Shirley’s Death and Rebirth

This was just a simple trial with formal procedures, because Shirley was a devout believer. To show respect for the Holy See, Matthew specially invited Bishop Klein to serve as the jury.

Although Bishop Klein only came to Matthew's territory for a week, he did a lot.

He hired workers to build a new cathedral outside the city, and also sent priests and clergy into refugee camps to comfort refugees who had lost their homes because of the war.

Matthew didn't want him to have too much contact with the refugees, but now was the honeymoon period for him and the Holy See to mend their relationship, and it was not easy to expel them directly, so he simply let them go.

As long as it was normal missionary and charitable activities, Matthew didn't care.

Among those people who are suffering from real life and lack spiritual sustenance, religion does have the soil to spread.

Bishop Klein is completely different from his predecessor Archbishop Cochon. His work style is very pragmatic, he strictly abides by doctrine, and he has extremely strict requirements for himself and his clergy.

To be fair, this is a group of preachers who are serious about spreading faith and guiding the Holy Light to the world. They are people worthy of respect.

But precisely because they were really worthy of respect, they became a worry for Matthew.

He even didn't know how to deal with it.

Matthew really misses Archbishop Cochon now.

Although Archbishop Cochon is not a human being, what Matthew needs is a clergyman who is not a human being.If every member of the clergy is a Klein, why should he fight?

Since we can't find a good way to deal with it for the time being, just follow the rules.Let them carry out religious activities in accordance with the agreement between the empire and the Holy See.

Just keep a working relationship and leave other things to the future.

The case of Shirley's assassination of the earl will soon begin.

Assassinating nobles is a serious crime in the Clare Empire. Matthew is a hereditary Earl and a high-ranking noble.

In addition, he is also an elector, which is even more incredible.Assassinating the Elector was essentially the same as assassinating the Emperor.

Although everyone knew that the Lundebel family was a runner in the emperor's election, there was indeed a one-seventh theoretical possibility that he would become emperor before the election began.

Shirley's crime was simple, death penalty.

Because she assassinated the Elector, her parents also had to sit together.

The final verdict was that Shirley was sentenced to beheading, while Shirley's parents were sentenced in absentia to hanging.This is a very standard result.

The suspect Shirley confessed to her crime in court. She cried and prayed for Matthew's forgiveness.

Matthew was very "magnanimous" in pardoning Shirley's parents from their crimes, and also promised to leave Shirley's body intact.

In the end, Shirley's execution method was determined to be poisoning.

Hanging makes the victim look hideous, which is really bad for a beautiful girl.If you take poison, as long as you choose the right poison, the death process will be as quiet as a baby sleeping.

Klein watched the whole process without saying a word.

After the verdict was pronounced, he finally stood up, with a hint of sadness in his magnetic voice:

"Sir Matthew, this child Shirley went astray and committed a capital crime. She should also be held responsible for her crimes. You are very gracious to forgive her and reduce the punishment. This is her luck."

"As a believer in the Lord of Holy Light, Shirley has the right to repent to the Lord before she dies and leave her sins in the world."

"Please allow me to perform a confession ceremony for her."

Matthew frowned. Confession was performed alone by the clergy and penitent who presided over the ceremony, and no one else was allowed to observe.Fortunately, he had planted a thought stamp in Shirley's mind before, so there was no need to worry about Shirley being brainwashed again.

After his [Soul Exploration], if others want to look through Shirley's memories, they must have deeper attainments than him in the field of soul magic.

Matthew breathed a sigh of relief, relieved.

No one is better at soul magic than him.

Unless the God of Souls comes to the world in person, no one can compare with him.

Oh, super strong men and demigod/hero strong men might be able to, but is Klein a strong man of this level?

Don't be ridiculous, he is just a fourth-level priest.

Matthew very [generously] allowed Shirley to repent.

So Bishop Klein took Shirley to the temporary church and completed her confession in front of the statue of the Lord of Holy Light.

The temporary church was just a big tent and very crude.

In order to offset Matthew's doubts, Bishop Klein simply opened the door of the tent so that Matthew could see the scene in the church from a distance.

Shirley knelt in front of the statue of the goddess. The bishop poured holy water on her head, and then she murmured to herself in front of the statue.

Soon, the ceremony was over.

After all, the church is a religious place, so naturally Matthew will not execute him here.

The execution took place at Port Française Square.

Shirley took poison in full view of the public and fell softly. The executioner identified the corpse and handed it over to Matthew.

He took Shirley back to his home and placed her in a quiet courtyard inside his home.

In the next three years, there will no longer be Shirley in this world, only the contractors who are cultivating here.

This is also the agreement between Matthew and her.

She had to spend three years of hard work to atone for her sin.

The death penalty was turned into three years of hard labor, and Matthew would also find a way to save her parents and family. This was already the greatest tolerance.

A seal was posted outside the small courtyard where Shirley was detained. She looked up at the sky. The dome of her home was emitting a soft light, and her heart felt peaceful.

Although Bishop Klein said normal things just now, there was a hint of inquiry.

Of course she wouldn't be fooled and just pretend to be stupid.

For some reason, she no longer had any kind thoughts towards the Holy See. Thinking of what happened in the past was like a nightmare.

A majestic voice slowly sounded in her mind.

"The Lord of Holy Light represents light, but those who harm the world under her banner do not."

Her body trembled slightly, and she knew that this was the Lord of Holy Light reminding her.

Thinking that she had been given holy water by the Lord of Holy Light, but had gone astray, she covered her face in shame.

Is it an accident that the Lord of Holy Light gave the holy water to her, Diana, and Matthew?

Of course not, the great goddess must be reminding her to fight side by side with Matthew and Diana.