Wizard From Afar

Byrne Cathedral.

This sanctuary located in the center of the Scarlet Blood Castle is the most majestic and majestic palace in the Scarlet Blood Castle no matter what it used to be;

It is as tall as a sword The spire, all walls in the church are covered by stained glass 13 meters high, 48 pillars surround the hall, and each is decorated with exquisite reliefs. Hundreds of reliefs vividly reproduce the scriptures of the Holy Cross The story has the reputation of "Stone Book".

Even in all the magnificent and magnificent cathedrals of Duchy, Byrne cathedral can still steadily occupy the top three.

After the "Blood Cult" incident, relying on the donations of believers, Byrne Cathedral was rebuilt in three years; although there are still many broken walls, it is the only remaining part and With the empty ruins, it is not difficult to imagine how magnificent and majestic she was once.

The swearing ceremony of Byrne bishop was arranged in the most well-restored main hall.

In the center of the hall, a temporary round table was erected. Three hundred priests who rushed to vote from all over Byrne were decorated like one after another heavy, gorgeous velvet tapestry. The surrounding pillars and walls.

Looking at the priests crowded in the audience, those pictures almost written anticipation, consternation, jealousy, resentment, and contempt on the forehead faces, little priest Weber couldn’t help swallowing hard. .

This is his dream, but it is different from the dream.

"Dear Brother Weber, you don’t have to worry about anything-it’s already set up." Silvik deacon is still standing behind him and chattering endlessly:

"All goodbyes The Church and even the entire Holy Cross Church are standing behind you, and the Duke of Byrne has nothing to do with you-you will become the richest and most powerful bishop in the twelve generations!"

"You All wishes will be fulfilled, and all your commands will be unconditionally executed; of course, you can also make your set of perverted philosophy...Uh, I mean the understanding of the Holy Cross becomes the only truth in Byrne, no one dares Rebelling against you."

"All you have to do is to maintain absolute loyalty to Archbishop, Fellow Weber."

The little priest who looked thoughtful did not look at him, just instinct Nodded.

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"It turned out to be like this."

In the garden of the Scarlet Blood Castle Palace , After listening patiently to Loren’s explanation, little priest Webber suddenly realized: "So that's how it is!"

"That's how it is." Charlotte obtained the news: "The church can't control Byrne, so it can only compromise-dear Weber, their goal is to win you over, and thus indirectly control Byrne Duchy."

" No, I mean it turns out that you always knew that I was byrne." There was a bit of bitterness on the little priest's face, and he lowered his head slightly, not daring to look directly at Loren's gaze:

"I still feel... myself It hides well."

"How to say?"

Blinking his eyes, the black hair wizard continued to pretend to be confused.

"During the Imperial Capital trial, I betrayed you... betrayed a friend. This is the most terrifying sin I can imagine." Little Prince Webber's expression darkened, and suddenly he smiled bitterly:

"hehe …Don’t lie to you, when the church guards came, I actually thought they were sent by you—I told myself, “Yes, it’s time.” Now you are already Duke Byrne, of course you have the right to retaliate against me."

"Even if the Silvik deacon handed the letterhead to my hand, telling me again and again,'This is true'. I also told myself that this is just a trap you set up." The lower the little priest's head, the deeper.

"Why?" Loren continued to ask knowingly, tickling out the other person's words.

"Because I am not worthy...not identity, not status, but I am really not worthy." Webber's voice was trembling: "Especially the words you just said, which convinced me even more—— I'm not worthy!"

"What am I? A tool used by the church to threaten you, or a compromise between Byrne and the Celestial Palace? I am a puppet, a tool, a weapon—but not Byrne bishop!"

"Everyone—maybe even including you—not think I have this qualification and ability, but put me in this position out of ambition and tactics !"

The excited little priest looked up suddenly, his expression extremely painful.

The black hair wizard who listened silently, a smile flashed from the bottom of his eyes.

"Webber, you have...gave up your ideals, haven't you?"

The little priest was shocked!

"That told me, never give up my ideals, hesitatingly prepare to reform the church, starting from the grassroots, becoming a bishop, and then stepping into the Imperial Capital, reshaping the doctrine of the Holy Cross, letting those who lose a hundred years The old scriptures once again lead the faith of the empire..."

Every time the black hair wizard said, little priest Webber’s body twitched violently; his cheeks were red, his gnashing teeth, and his open hands died. Dying to support the knees.

The expression is like fighting and duel with another self.

"The bossed shamelessly said, let the church become the heaven of every believer, and no longer be a prison of faith..."

"Let those who are held high on the dome The kingdom of heaven, falling back to the ground, wants to change the priest Weber of the whole world..."

"It's dead...right?"

Facing the calm gaze of the black hair wizard, The little priest with red eyes seemed to froze, opening his mouth, but couldn't say anything.

One minute.

"I, I..." A simple word, it seems to have a huge weight in Weber's mouth:

"I--I don't have one!!! !"

gnashing teeth, the blushing little priest threw himself into Loren's arms, his thin hands clutching the collar, as if he was about to tear him into pieces in the next second.

The black hair wizard was surprised at first, and then smiled at the corner of his mouth: "That's right."

In one sentence, the "crazy" Webber quickly "degraded." Restored calm.

"Yes, I'm sorry! I'm sorry, I didn't mean it, I just..." In a hurry, the panicked Webber's first reaction was still an apology.

"There is nothing to apologize for, because this is you." Loren interrupted, gently grasping the wrist that was holding his collar, and staring at the little priest:

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"Because it was you, I agreed to compromise with the church and rejected the list of candidates that Charlotte Torino open for me-even though I knew those who would resolutely implement my orders, and the church People who don't want to fight to the end."

"Well, in your words, they are not Byrne bishop, but the puppets in my hand, the tools and weapons used to fight the church. "

"Why?" The little priest blurted out.

"Because of your ideals and abilities, you have the responsibility of becoming a Byrne bishop-you have this responsibility." Loren's answer is quite straightforward:

"Secondly... In this power struggle between the two sides, only you have the opportunity to become the Byrne bishop of'not just in name only, but also in reality'-everyone else, anyone is impossible!"

Weber Still do not understand.

"Let’s put it this way—if I let one...well, my person becomes a Byrne bishop, what will be the result?" The black hair wizard patiently explained: "Yes, he will execute any one of me But none of these commands can be executed."

"Why? Because half of the priests in Byrne Church are people from Innocent Archbishop, even if they are just to fight against me. Will oppose all my orders, even for the sake of opposition."

"In the long run, the so-called Byrne bishop is nothing but a fake. The Byrne church is still just a display. The power struggle between the two sides will continue for several decades. It lasts like a day."

Here, Loren couldn't help but sighed-almost a day and a half ago, he finally persuaded Charlotte with the same words and rejected her hard work. , Carefully selected bishop candidates.

Of course, the consequence is that from yesterday to now, the Scarlet Blood Castle female count has never given herself a good face.

"What about me?" The little priest couldn't help asking: "Am I different?"

"Of course, you are different; you are Innocent Archbishop People who are here are inserted, they absolutely believe in you." Loren said calmly:

"The most important point...you have betrayed me before and almost defeated me. "

"Holy Cross Church is absolutely impossible to believe that the Duke of Byrne...will so trust a friend who has betrayed him and almost broke his reputation!"

Little priest Gritting his teeth, holding back his dim expression slightly nodded.

"Of course, they won't believe you so easily. After all, you are too'innocent'. You are so innocent that you don't have any handles that can be coerced or manipulated-this is not what they like to say. "Loren slightly smiled:

"Although I don't know much about the church, I know that the previous Byrne bishop, his annual'income' is almost 3 million in gold coin-this is also Excluding the twelve manor houses under his name, four small Chamber of Commerce, three salt mines, one coal mine..."

"He has a total of six mistresses, three of whom are in Scarlet Blood Fort, holding an industry with an annual output of no less than 500,000 yuan, and interest-bearing shares in the Chamber of Commerce in Yod; several illegality children occupy important positions in the Byrne Church, and at the same time run a loan business in the Red Blood Fort ."

"It’s not over yet. Little Yod from the Chamber of Commerce told me that this bishop master still has a real estate in his hometown, and he even spent a lot of money on his behalf. An illegal child of the Imperial Family Baron obtained the title of Imperial Family Baron and was hereditary in order to control the estate and manor of his hometown; even the Imperial Capital Golovin, he also has two houses, next to the one he bought Private church;"

"And what I want to say is this'brilliant record' bishop master. Among the bishops of Byrne in the past, they are still the kind of'not so greedy'..."

Little Prince Webber frowned, his eyes showing resentment and helplessness.

"And you, Weber, the future Byrne bishop...If you want, you can get a lot more than this master bishop." Loren spoke slowly, staring into his eyes:

"In order to control you and win you over, they will spare no effort to buy you; use your abilities to want a rich and enemy country, enjoy the luxury comparable to the supreme emperor, and even let their illegal child appear in the church grandiosely It’s okay to occupy important positions; or become a hereditary aristocrat..."

"The opportunity lies in front of you."

"The hole leading to all of this is in In front of you."

"Kneel down, get in... Then, everything is yours."

The voice fell, Loren silently observed the little priest in front of him. The calm cheeks kept twitching, restraining anger with great perseverance.

Yes, this is the real reason Loren thought of the little priest.

Even people who are loyal to themselves, become Byrne bishop, it is difficult to hold them in the face of all these temptations-in order to fight against themselves, the church will definitely not hesitate to go crazy. Bribe him.

In this case, the best result is the birth of a guy who is no different from the previous Byrne bishop. The Byrne church is still in vain, and the struggle between the two sides will not end.

And the little priest Weber, he is different, because his ideals have not been extinguished.

He yearns for sacrifice, dedication and change-wealth, status, reputation... For him, it is the silt, dung, and disgust on the roadside.

The church wanted to buy him, it was wishful thinking.

On the other hand, in order to win over the new Byrne bishop, at least in the early stage, the church will not obstruct the little priest from doing anything, or even cooperate as much as possible to add obstacles to himself; and wait until Weber is completely in power. After that, it was too late for them to regret it.

This is the reason why Loren insisted on choosing Weber, even at the expense of "breaking up" with Charlotte.

In the current situation, only he can overcome all difficulties and become a real "byrn bishop".

Burn yourself, then illuminate the world.

This is a person...who is willing to die for his ideals. What he desires most is to be brave and to fall on the road of changing the world.

"Your ideal is the reason you become a Byrne bishop." Loren said quietly: "And if you want to realize your ideal, Byrne bishop will be your first trial. ."

"Whether to fall into the quagmire of secular fame and fortune under the temptation of wealth, interest, and power; or to be too lonely, so that everyone betrays their relatives, and ultimately nothing is achieved... It is up to you to decide. "

"You want to change the world and make the church an ideal home for the people spiritually. I don’t oppose this; of course, don’t expect me to agree. I won’t give you too much support. The extent to which you achieve it depends on you."

"If you think that what I am looking for is a lack of faith, and the world driven by profit and progress is wrong, then show me what you are. In my imagination, what does the world full of pure faith look like."

"So I ask again...Weber, is your ideal still there?"

Loren look steadily forward at him.

It's been a long time.

"I see, Loren."

Little priest Weber lifts the head again, this time there is no excitement, confusion, trance, and helpless in his eyes... instead Yes, there is no calm at all.

Under the silent lake, there is a blazing flame.

"I will let you see."