Asa walked to the Duke's Palace with the appointment document that Bishop Ronis had just given him in his arms.
Although he still wears the dirty robe Sandro gave him, he is now an inspector authorized by the Bishop himself.
Of course, this is not an official in the true sense. There is no such position in the empire's official system. To put it more directly, he can only be regarded as a clergyman sent by the church to inspect various places by the bishop.
But if we want to be more vivid, then he is the bishop's imperial envoy. He has the right to direct all church affairs wherever he goes. Bishop Ronis probably has not thought about letting him actually direct any church affairs.
, it can also be seen that he has no such interest at all, but hopes that the deterrent effect of this official title will be more convenient for him when he acts locally.
What are the benefits of such a position? Asa thought. He had never thought about having a position to command anyone, and he had never thought that he would have power when he entered the official career. This is not
The kind of people who don't dare to hope, so they don't think about it, but are not interested at all like cattle and sheep seeing dogs chewing bones. No matter how much others salivate, to oneself, it is really a waste. When Bishop Ronis said that he would be awarded the
Sometimes, he really wanted to say that he actually didn't believe in any God at all, let alone be a clergyman, but in the end he didn't dare to say it.
But now that we already have such a power, we have to consider the pros and cons it brings. Even if it is just a priesthood in the church, it will probably still be very powerful in practical applications.
I don't have to worry about eating. If I go to a local town, I can go to the church to eat. I don't have to lie hungry in the tavern like I did in Airi. After thinking for a long time, Asa only came to this conclusion. Probably this
Things are not completely trash.
Now go to the Duke's Palace to find out the whereabouts of Chris, and then set off immediately. I don't know where the dead woman went to such a far away place. If it is too far away, it will be difficult. There is no place to borrow it now.
The travel expenses have been paid. I forgot to state the financial difficulties to the Bishop just now. It is impossible to go back and ask for money now. Thinking of the trusting eyes and attitude of the Bishop, Asa immediately felt that he would have to climb even if he had to climb.
Go to Chris's place and get the book back.
Are you going to borrow it from the Duke? How should you ask? There is nothing to mortgage this time... Asa walked back to the Duke's Mansion in his wild thoughts.
Even the servants in the Duke's Palace have a bit of the Duke's deep temperament, which is neither surprising nor angry. Although I just saw Asa being picked up by the Bishop's carriage, I was not frightened by the implications of this treatment.
, still asking him to wait at the door.
The Duke personally came out to greet him. Of course, there was still just a pure smile on his face. No matter how observant or unobservant people were, they would never feel that there was any impurity in it.
Asa was not in a hurry and immediately asked about Chris. The bishop said that this matter must be handled naturally, and no trace of it should be revealed. It cannot be asked just by asking, it must be mentioned casually in casual chat.
Then he pretended to suddenly wake up and said that he had something taken away by Chris. It was something that he was going to use now and he had to get it back as soon as possible... He was brewing in his heart that he was not good at it.
's acting skills.
"Xiaoyi should be feeling better?" Assana started with this topic.
"She still hasn't woken up, but her complexion has gotten much better. It looks like she just fell asleep. I think it's better to let her rest by herself. She will wake up when it's time. You have to go and take a look.
Her?"
"No, forget it, let her have a good rest."
After a moment of silence, Asa found that his language was really insufficient when dealing with people. He became a little anxious.
The Duke is now certain that Asa does not have any mysterious behind-the-scenes identity.
As a master of masters in the officialdom, a master of communication and entertainment, the way the Duke speaks to everyone, his temperament, and the meaning of every subtle movement represent the person's living environment, education, mood, and even ability and ability.
The characters can be distinguished clearly, just like an old butcher can grasp all the vital points of the animal under the knife at a glance. This is the uniqueness of every expert who has honed his skills into an art in his own profession.
vision.
This young man's behavior is indeed as he judged two months ago. He has not experienced the roughness of power and rules. The bishop should only have a personal relationship with him. This is better, the relationship will be based on interests.
As interests change, only personal feelings are long-term and reliable. If you can't win over the bishop, then it will be a big gain to win over someone who likes the bishop very much. The most important thing is that this young man has
I have been holding on to a piece of news that is very threatening to me. Although it was dealt with two months ago, it would be perfect if he could be on my side again.
"Young man, would you like to have a chat with me in the study?" The Duke's method of dealing with people is his unique art. He is not in any hurry to reveal his true intentions and makes everything seem so natural. He just asked Ke
Lauvis left the Duke's Palace, and it was only convenient for two people to communicate emotionally when they were alone and facing each other.
"Okay." Asa nodded hastily.
Arriving at the Duke's study, Asa was a little surprised by the bookshelves and books in the room, and developed a feeling of admiration for the Duke. People who don't read much have an inexplicable respect for people who can read.
"I really don't know how to express my gratitude to you," the Duke held Asa's hand, and his tone and expression matched perfectly. "You have saved my daughter again and again. This kindness is
I will repay you no matter what."
Asa felt embarrassed. He shook his head and stammered: "This is what I should do... No, it's not a big deal... It's just that Xiaoyi is my friend...
..”
"You said, no matter what it is, as long as I am capable, I will try my best to help you achieve it." The Duke expressed his gratitude sincerely. "If you are interested in developing your official career, I will do my best to help you."
With your support, you will definitely be able to rise to great heights with your talents. Although I know that this way of thanking you is really tacky, but I can't think of any other way."
"No, I'm not interested in these."
It was a completely expected answer. He had known this young man's personality for a long time. The Duke pretended to sigh and said: "Young man, you probably haven't really lived in this world.
In a world composed of relationships and systems, power is the most useful and indispensable thing."
"Perhaps you are still too young. It is the time when you are full of energy and want to go out in the world on your own and ignore worldly fame and fortune. Just like when I was young." The Duke patted Asa on the shoulder with emotion and gave a sincere smile.
Say, "I really like your personality." If you want others to treat you as a friend, you must first treat others as friends.
The Duke seemed to have just casually chatted with Asa out of immediate interest. His words did not reveal the slightest hint of deliberate friendship, and he was able to express his intimacy and interest just right. His expression, tone, and content of his words,
The relaxation and relaxation are mixed into a subtle momentum, which fully expresses what the Duke wants to make others feel. No matter who he is, it is a pleasure to chat with such a person.
This is just a foreshadowing. As long as someone has a good impression, you can gradually go further, and then you can see the other person's personality, preferences and even privacy, and you will have the opportunity to establish a deeper emotional connection. Everything must proceed naturally. Once others see it,
Regardless of your intentions, it will only be counterproductive. This is a very sophisticated skill, but it is also the Duke's specialty.
However, Asa didn't feel much about the Duke's wonderful performance. He kept thinking about how to ask the Duke about Chris.
The Duke was about to deepen the topic further when suddenly the sound of rapid footsteps interrupted his thoughts. A servant ran into the study.
The Duke was very aware of the quality of the servants in his palace. He had already ordered that no one was allowed to approach the study, and if this servant dared to run in in such a panic, it would only mean that a very important thing had happened. He frowned and asked: "
What happened?"
The servant wanted to go to the Duke's ear and report quietly, but the Duke waved his hand and said, "That's it." In this case, Asa naturally couldn't let Asa feel alienated.
"Just now, news came from Kuai Ma that the caravan that Miss Chris was in was looted at the western border, and the lady was also taken as a hostage for ransom."
The Duke's expression changed slightly. He was surprised and happy.
Anyone would be shocked to hear that his daughter had been kidnapped. But he immediately saw Asa's expression became even more serious than his, almost turning pale with fright. He immediately felt happy.
Big-eared monsters are just profit-seeking cowards, and they shouldn't dare to harm a duke's daughter. But this obviously uncontrollable panic is a more valuable thing.
He was surprised, which means he cares. If he cares, that means there is a place to start.
This is really good news that comes just in time.
At this time Clovis was in the house of his uncle, the Prime Minister.
He usually hates coming here. Although the head of the Erni family has always been his father, since the new emperor ascended the throne two years ago and appointed his uncle as prime minister, there have been constant rumors within the family that a new one will be elected.
When the family comes out.
Just now, after the Duke hurried back from outside on horseback, he asked him to stay away for a while.
He knew what the Duke meant. He had just seen Asa being picked up by the Bishop's carriage, and the Duke could see that he hated Asa, so he told him to stay out of the way so as not to get in the way.
He knew very well that this was a must in communication, and he should indeed go away, but he was still very angry. This showed that in the Duke's eyes, he was not as important as that person in some aspects. Now his original dislike for Assay increased.
feel a kind of hostility.
He walked into a room. He immediately saw the big bed in the middle. The bed was in a very prominent position, as if he was afraid that others would not know that this room was used for sleeping.
This bed is big enough for ten people to sleep on it. The high-end fabric used in the bed requires a hundred ordinary people to work for a year to afford it. It is stuffed with cotton and goose down, so it must be very comfortable to sleep on.
Clovis would never sleep on such a bed. He felt that once a person rests too comfortably, his fighting spirit will loosen and his spirit will become slack. And those who spend their energy on these enjoyments are undoubtedly waste.
symbol of.
But even waste can still play a considerable role as long as it is used properly.
The waste on the bed was lying naked among several women who were wearing some clothes. He looked a little surprised when he saw Clovis come in. "What a rare guest. I haven't seen you for a long time." He had an iron frame on his face, because the two of them were
His facial bones were smashed a few months ago, and they haven't fully healed yet.
He pinched the women next to him and pointed at Clovis. "This is the most promising and capable busy man among the younger generation in our family. He is busy with national affairs and other serious matters all day long.
"Finish, if any of you has the ability to get him into bed, and then come back and tell me what he looks like when he's on top, I'll give you a big reward." Then he looked at Clovis and winked teasingly. "You.
Do you want to give it a try? Their skills are very good."
"Wow, is it really possible? He's so handsome." Several women looked at Clovis like a crisp apple and laughed ambiguously.
Clovis didn't even look at the corner of his eye to give him any charity. To him, those carcasses were just as boring as pork on the chopping board. He stared at the face under the iron frame expressionlessly and said: "I'm here to tell you
It's just your fault. The guy who hurt you last time is back."
The waste suddenly jumped up from the pillow and body, and roared: "Really? I'm looking for him everywhere. Call me someone." He was stunned for a moment, and suddenly seemed to calm down again, staring at Crowe in confusion.
Weiss. "Why are you telling me this? You told me last time. It's not because you want to deal with him."
It seems that at least his brain is not completely exhausted, and he still knows how to think about things. Not even the tiniest hair on Clovis's face trembled, and he still said coldly with that indifferent expression: "I'm here this time
Let me tell you, you'd better not look for trouble if you see him. You probably can't touch him, but he has something to do with the bishop. I don't want to see our family and the bishop get into trouble, so I came here to remind you."
The face under the iron frame suddenly twitched, turned into a cannibalistic expression, stared at Clovis with the eyes of an irritated dog, and growled viciously: "I don't need you to do anything I want to do."
Come teach me a lesson. And I'm warning you, don't meddle in my business." He got out of bed, and several women quickly went up to help him put on clothes and comb his pigtails. That was his favorite and most respected thing.
He had a unique hairstyle, and he once took off the scalp of anyone who dared to wear this hair.
Clovis was still looking at him without any expression. He turned his head and glanced at Clovis fiercely, and said provocatively: "If you are not convinced, tell me to try to be the prime minister."
Clovis was still expressionless. He suddenly turned around and walked out of the room, and his footsteps echoed in the long and empty corridor.
Making sure no one saw it, he pursed his lips into a proud smile. He hadn't smiled for a long time.