Part Two: The Human World Chapter Thirty-Seven: The First Step of Work
In fact, Bishop Ronis has been calling on all countries to jointly form an alliance to deal with the Guild of the Dead. Unfortunately, this plan has never been implemented.
Although the Guild of the Dead is notorious among the people, no leader or politician in any country would think that they are a group of villains who must be eliminated. In the final analysis, they are just playing weird magic and acting secretly.
. Even if you occasionally kill people and turn them into zombies and skeletons, it is nothing compared to the people who died in suppressing a peasant uprising, a small friction between countries, a coup, etc.
Moreover, the Holy See’s attitude towards the Guild of the Dead also seems very strange. Although it has always expressed hostility to this evil organization, it is only a gesture and has never taken any actual actions. Bishop Ronis has submitted to the Pope more than once that he must exterminate the Guild of the Dead.
proposals, but there are always various reasons that make plans and proposals fail.
However, there are probably objective reasons for this attitude. The church itself does not have enough fighting power, so it can only incite various state agencies to send troops to fight. And the Diya Valley is surrounded by the Feilong Desert and the Shadow Whirl Mountains, so even experienced adventurers cannot
It is extremely difficult to reach, let alone the army. It is rumored that every necromancer is a top magician, and no country leader is willing to trouble these people.
On the contrary, there was once an ambitious monarch who wanted to win over this group of mysterious hermit magicians to help him dominate the world, so he sent an envoy composed of famous diplomats to visit them with grand and generous gifts.
Unexpectedly, this group of peace ambassadors who set foot in the land of death actually returned safely. Not only did they bring back the gifts they brought intact, but they also brought gifts that were said to be gifts from the necromancers to him.
Gifts. All of these gifts were priceless works of art and jewelry, ten times more valuable than the gifts the monarch asked them to bring. Just when the monarch looked at these unexpected gains with joy and shame, those who were originally
The envoys, who looked extremely normal, suddenly stepped forward and tore off the monarch's head alive. Before the guards and ministers could react, they actually tore off their own heads again. Then the headless ones
The envoys dipped their heads in blood and wrote a few large characters on the floor of the hall. This horrific scene is said to have scared half of the people present crazy.
Don't bother us if you have nothing to do.
This is the message conveyed to the world by the worldly masters of Diya Valley through their unique means.
From then on, no one dared to think of having anything to do with them. This shows how difficult it was for Bishop Ronis to form an alliance against them.
But it is difficult to return, but it is imperative. Therefore, Bishop Ronis also prepared a plan, and the stage of this plan is the Royal Hunting Conference to be held in the royal capital.
The Royal Hunting Conference was originally just a private leisure activity for the Geffenhardt royal family. There is a large forest and pasture in the southwest of the royal capital, which is an excellent hunting ground. Every year, the emperor will bring the princes and nobles to hunt. In recent years, because of the new emperor,
His Majesty's gentle personality, the diplomatic relations between the empire and neighboring countries are getting better, and some time ago, he and various countries reached a consensus on Ouf and successfully resolved the dispute. The young Geffenhart XVII was in a good mood and invited the princes from various countries.
The nobles came together to participate in this event.
Bishop Ronis also took this time to once again appeal to the leaders of various countries. As usual, he emphasized the dangers and ulterior motives of the Guild of the Dead, and also explained various signs that they would increase their strength and even endanger the entire continent. He called on everyone
Join forces to annihilate it. However, the response of various countries is still to regard this call as the unique paranoia and extremeness of religious people. Out of respect for this respected old man, they will not refuse it face to face, but politely use some diplomatic rhetoric to excuse it.
Never mind.
This hunting plan is the beginning of all plans. It needs to be arranged very thoughtfully and carefully, and it requires very skilled communication methods to implement. These things are undoubtedly not suitable for the noble and noble status of the Lord Bishop, and
The Magic Academy really couldn't find such a talent. Just at this time, a friend of Bishop Ronis returned to the royal capital, so the bishop asked Asa to find him for help.
This man is the most famous romantic figure in the Ironfast Empire. His reputation and traces even transcend national borders, and no one in the entire continent dares to match him.
When he was young, he was the most infatuated nobleman. He once ran and killed dozens of the best horses for the woman he admired in the wild highlands where werewolves were still roaming around, just to give her a flower that she wanted to see.
A unique flower in the Sandface Mountains. He is also the most cunning and uninhibited libertine. During the day, he makes an alliance with an innocent girl. At night, he rents out the entire brothel to have a carnival with the prostitutes. He is also the most lethal dreamer.
The sweetheart, the most elegant disciple, the Prince Charming with the mysterious charm of a demon. Countless aristocratic women train their dancing like crazy. In order to make themselves slimmer, their noses are higher, their eyes are sexier, and they even hire priests and skilled dancers to make themselves thinner.
The butcher came with knife therapy and used both methods, all just for the chance to dance with him at the ball so that he could remember his name.
Later, he became interested in theology and magic and entered the Academy of Magic to study. At that time, he was a famous theologian and invincible in theological debates. However, he was still a blasphemer cursed by devout believers. It is said that he had promoted intolerance.
Discussing obscenely with the prostitutes and clients how the famous virgin named Maria gave birth to her son who came from nowhere.
He has always been a talented writer. The poems he wrote were praised by even the most tasteful people, and even the Royal Theater performed his plays. He was even more of a maverick artist who defied the world. He once himself
He spent a huge sum of money to sell a lot of precious works of art to hold an exhibition, then smashed those things to pieces in front of the public, saying that they were all fake, and then placed a huge painting of his on a place that was once worth a lot of money.
On the fragments of Liancheng, it was said that this was the real art. This move caused all artists to cut ties with him from now on - it was an extremely realistic painting of a woman's lower body, and next to it was a hymn he created called Gate of the World.
..
But the strangest thing about this man's various deeds is that he is actually friends with Bishop Ronis.
It is really incredible that these two people with very different personalities can not exclude each other no matter what the chance is. Perhaps such a libertine also has deep and obscure feelings deep in his heart, or the bishop may not be so old-fashioned and deep at all.
.And objectively speaking, the bishop also needs to rely on this versatile and complex friend in many places, such as now.
This is definitely a wonderful, weird, and mysterious person. But Asa felt a little unnatural when he went to find him. Because he is the famous Marquis Inham Erni. According to seniority and family rules,
It is said that he is the nominal head of the Erni family and the father of Clovis.
But what is certain is that the relationship between father and son is absolutely strangers. The completely different personalities and values are perfect evidence. It is said that this distinguished father was never seen at Clovis’s wedding. Although
The nominal head of the family was despised and ostracized in the Erni family, but the fact that the father did not attend his son's wedding was almost unthinkable according to aristocratic etiquette.
Asa arrived at the Marquis Palace. Compared with the many official residences in the royal capital, this place was not conspicuous and even a bit shabby. It was in sharp contrast to the grandeur of the Duke's Palace. After Asa revealed his identity to the old man who opened the door, the old man directly said
I took him in and met the Marquis in a very simple living room.
When Asa saw the Marquis, he understood that Clovis's handsomeness was a trait inherited from his father. But the temperaments of the two fathers and sons were completely different. The Marquis had a thin face, deep and a little melancholy.
Very beautiful eyes, a straight nose, and thin lips that can smile at any time. When he was young, he must have been a handsome and a bit coquettish man, but now he combines a mature and calm temperament with a flying charm.
.This is definitely a person who can attract others at first glance, and no one will get bored no matter how many times they look at him.
Asa first nodded to the Marquis and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, Marquis, I came to discuss some matters with you under the order of Bishop Ronis."
"Your courtesy is not correct, it is completely perfunctory." The Marquis raised his slender eyebrows, which seemed to be too delicate for a man.
Asa was stunned.
"It's been a long time since I've seen such a straightforward and unpretentious clergyman." There was a smile in the Marquis's eyes. He had the eyes of a young man, and even though he was over forty years old, there was nothing missing from them.
There were no signs of aging, not even a wrinkle in the corner of his eyes, and his smile was very beautiful. He expressed his affection for Asa very generously. "I like people like you."
Asa actually blushed a little. Under normal circumstances, he rarely felt embarrassed even when facing girls.
"Okay. Let's go to the study to talk." The Marquis patted Asa on the shoulder, as if he had been an old friend for many years, without any pretense. "Since Bishop Ronis asked you to come to me, it means you must be him.
A person you trust very much is probably talking about things that are difficult for him to solve."
In the study, the Marquis sighed after hearing Bishop Ronis' plan: "I never thought that my noble and noble friend would have to use the dirty methods used by these politicians..." He revealed to Asa
A very charming smile. "But I believe he must have a very noble reason, such as for light and justice, right?"
In response to this strange exclamation that directly accused the bishop of being dirty, Asa didn't know what expression to make. He could only say a vague "Oh".
The Marquis buried his head in thought for a while and seemed a little excited again. "You know, the script I wrote before was a classic play of the Royal Theater, but one regret is that I have never directed a real play. Now this is not planned.
Is it just a good opportunity? What kind of settings and scenes can compare with the big stage of reality? This is the real art of flesh and blood." He winked at Asa and nodded proudly. "You
Just wait and see."
Asa looked at his lively expression and couldn't help but ask: "Did you really study in a magic academy? Or are you the best genius and the most famous theologian?" According to his previous experience, the more books he reads, the more knowledge he has.
The higher the level, the more disgusting and stupid the Marquis must be, but the Marquis is completely different. Every smile, movement, tone and voice of his seems to be full of his heartfelt feelings, full of life but not in the slightest.
shallow.
"Definitely not an outstanding student." The Marquis spread his hands and said, "I was expelled."
"Oh why?"
"Because I accuse them of having the Madonna's breasts sculpted in the wrong way."
"What's wrong?"
"It's certainly not right that a virgin mother has a pair of breasts that only a woman with a happy sexual life can have." The Marquis said very unfairly in an expert tone.
"Just like that, they fired you?" Asa felt very aggrieved for the Marquis, an outstanding senior at the Magic Academy.
The Marquis said innocently: "They didn't listen to my advice, so I had to do it myself. I smashed all the breasts of the Virgin Mary statues in the cathedral and several other places, and then used flour to re-knead the virgin breasts.
My breasts went up. As a result, they fired me."
"Hahahahaha..." Asa laughed. He was sure that the Magic Academy must have imposed this punishment for the sake of the Erni family. If it weren't for this prominent family, this daring senior would have
He should pay for his insights at the stake.
After talking about the business, the two continued to chat for a while in the study, and then they became familiar and affectionate like good friends for many years. The Marquis was actually very impressed with Asa, a priest who was promoted temporarily and could not even memorize the holy book.
To express appreciation, I would say that those serious and well-behaved clergymen are simply lumps of wood. Only people like him, who have an uninhibited and true temperament that can be seen at a glance, can improve the dull atmosphere of the Magic Academy. And Asa
I think this man is so cute and amiable. Maybe the reason why Clovis is so annoying is because his father was reluctant to pass on these cute things to him.
Unknowingly, it was already evening, Asa was about to leave, and the Marquis saw him out.
On the way, the Marquis suddenly said: "Although I'm a little sorry for you, but out of my sense of beauty, there is one thing I must say."
Asa frowned and asked, "What's the matter?"
The Marquis sighed and said: "You know, this clergyman's clothes are so unsightly and uncoordinated on you. It's even weirder than a butcher wearing a gauze skirt."
"Oh? I'm really not good at wearing clothes." Asa couldn't help but look down at himself. He just put on this originally solemn and solemn clergy uniform, just like wearing pajamas.
"It's not the clothes you wear." The Marquis's eyes reflected the brilliance of an artist, and his gestures showed the demeanor of a poet. "It's the temperament. The combination of character and vitality that emanates from the inside out. It cannot be affected by clothes or any other external objects.
"The taste of it really doesn't match the boring religion," he looked at Asa. "You are naturally outspoken and don't know or are unwilling to hide or suppress it. If I have to say a career that is suitable for you...probably a gangster.
Or a robber."
Asa let out a burst of laughter that was inappropriate for his solemn status. When he was with this person, he found that he laughed more and felt happier than ever.
The Marquis immediately stretched out his hand and snapped his fingers full of character. "Look, look, this kind of bold laughter is obviously the patent of the heroes of the forest. The idiots who recite the holy book will never laugh so heartily."
"I'm sorry." The Marquis suddenly sighed and said.
"What?" Asa didn't understand.
"I came back too late. I didn't have time to ruin that ugly marriage." The Marquis's eyes were full of apology. "A good girl like Miss Mulak should definitely marry someone like you, not that idiot like me.
son."
Asa looked at him dumbfounded and embarrassed. This was not what a father should say.
"Duke Mrak and the members of my family are all vulgar and powerful animals. Even the farmers who have spent their lives swinging hoes have more sense of beauty than them. They don't know that in such an ugly world, there are only innocent men and women.
Love is the only beautiful thing. And they actually ruined the love between two such beautiful young people for the sake of power and money. It is really ugly." The head of the family spoke with the sentiment and tone of a poet.
I feel sorry for my daughter-in-law and my daughter-in-law’s lover.
Asa could only listen blankly, it seemed that nothing he said was appropriate at this time.
"She is a very good girl, but it is a pity that she was born into the most disgusting and tacky aristocratic family. But if there is anything in this world that is more annoying and tacky than an aristocratic family, it is a wealthy aristocratic family.
And she happened to get married again, and was bound by those inexplicable family rules and couldn't even go out easily... What a pity." The Marquis suddenly put his head into Asa's ear and whispered softly. "She should be over there now.
Do you want to go see her in your room? I can send all the servants away..."
"No, no, no." Asa waved his hands in confusion.
"By the way. Why don't we let her take part in our wonderful drama? Let her see how the person he likes becomes a hero." The Marquis suddenly came up with a bolder suggestion.
"I'm afraid this is inconvenient?" Asa was a little at a loss.
The Marquis smiled confidently, gracefully and confidently, making people feel that this was just a casual and elegant thing. He patted Asa on the shoulder. This momentum and demeanor made him unable to refuse: "You
Don’t worry, if you leave everything to me, it will definitely be exciting and interesting.”