Chapter 870 Summoned by the King
Chapter 870: Summoned by the King
"This...this," Clark was ready to cry at this time. Even the Archbishop of the Temple of Light came, so what else could he do? After all, the real master of the Kingdom of Leiding was the Temple of Light.
However, at this moment, with a burst of rather generous laughter, a middle-aged general in his forties walked in from outside with two meatball-like nobles.
"Archbishop Domingo, Lord Holliard, I didn't expect to see you two here in Clark. I feel extremely honored." After the middle-aged general entered the living room, he looked at Domingo and Huo Lild. Lild bowed, but his expression was pure respect, but not full of awe like others.
Seeing the visitor, Domingo and Holliard couldn't help but frown slightly. The middle-aged general was Benjamin, the first marshal of the Kingdom of Leiding, and the two meatballs behind him were the business and tax years of the Kingdom of Leiding. Night minister. However, although Benjamin is also a believer of the Holy Light, he has not been very close to the Temple of Light, and even has a vague intention of supremacy of royal power. Therefore, neither Domingo nor Holliard had a good impression of the First Marshal. What's more, from the dispute between Clark and Andre just now, they also heard that Benjamin was the backstage Clark relied on.
As for Marshal Benjamin, although he saluted Domingo and Holliard with a calm expression, he was also extremely surprised when they appeared here. Seeing the two magicians next to Domingo, Benjamin could guess that the two magicians were from the Tower of Twilight without any introduction. Naturally, the reason why the two big figures from the Temple of Light came here was also Just ask and know.
Benjamin secretly complained in his heart. Although the Tower of Twilight could afford the magic crystal cannon, it should be a very powerful force in the Kingdom of France. However, after all, this was the Kingdom of Leiding that even the Supreme Council could not influence. Unexpectedly, the Tower of Twilight could actually invite these two big figures from the Temple of Light.
"Marshal Benjamin, let me introduce you to him. This is the president of the Tower of Dusk, Master Ferre." Domingo did not directly ask Benjamin to release the caravan from the Tower of Dusk, but instead asked Lin Li around him Introduced to Benjamin.
However, after hearing Domingo's introduction, Benjamin and other dignitaries of the Redding Kingdom who were present immediately showed even more uncontrollable shock. They knew that Domingo and Holliard were invited by the Tower of Twilight to assist them, but when they thought about it, it might be like ordinary people praying for God's gift. However, he did not expect that the young president of the Tower of Twilight would actually be called "Master" by Archbishop Domingo. This is an honorific title. There are absolutely not many people in the entire Anriel world who can call the two big figures of the Temple of Light a master. This is at least in their eyes. The one who looks like he is only in his early twenties. The status of magicians is almost equal to theirs.
After being introduced by Domingo, Lin Li greeted several Leding nobles very humbly, and expressed a certain degree of gratitude for Andre's help. Originally, Andre didn't really think highly of the Twilight Tower, but now when he heard Lin Li's thanks, he felt flattered.
General Clark, on the other hand, had an even uglier expression and couldn't help but look towards Marshal Benjamin. He never thought that an unknown force from the Kingdom of France would have such a close relationship with the senior officials of the Temple of Light. Although the whole thing was caused by him, it was not at all what he wanted to get into such an out-of-control situation.
What kind of person is this! What kind of force is the Tower of Twilight? Benjamin had long noticed that Clark's mind was wavering, but he couldn't control it, so he could only sigh secretly in his heart. Although he is the first marshal of the Kingdom of Leiding, in this country where theocracy is supreme, figures like Domingo and Holliard cannot be shaken by him at all.
However, at this moment, another call came from outside, and the voice was full of excitement and worship. The call came closer and closer, but the one in the distance refused to stop for a long time. It seemed that the entire city of Sparta was filled with the call at this moment.
"His Majesty the Pope is here!" Finally, a clearer and more excited voice came from outside the house.
Your Majesty the Pope! Except for Lin Li and others, several nobles in the room looked at each other in shock after hearing that sentence, trying to make sure what they heard was true. You know, although the city of Sparta is actually not far from the City of Morning Light, His Majesty the Pope has not walked down the Holy Mountain for decades. Even though no one dared to come out, many people had already doubted whether Pope Rosario was still alive.
Obviously, all the rumors have been disproven now, and no one in the Kingdom of Leiding dares to pretend to be His Majesty the Pope. However, everyone has doubts in their minds. Why is His Majesty the Pope, who has not shown up for decades, here now? Everyone had a terrible assumption in their minds, but they still couldn't believe it. After all, the gap in status was probably too huge.
But no matter what they thought, everyone rushed outside as quickly as possible, with extremely respectful expressions on their faces. When everyone came outside, they saw His Majesty Pope Rosario, surrounded by the two Archbishops Enlos and Martin and several Holy Knights, walking slowly towards this side through the cloister.
"Welcome to His Majesty the Pope!" When Pope Rosario approached, everyone did not dare to be negligent and saluted in unison to pay the highest respect.
"Well, the Holy Light is with us, no need to pay tribute." Rosario nodded slightly, with a faint smile on his face, making everyone feel as if they were bathed in the Holy Light, and the tension in their hearts disappeared instantly. Without a trace.
Immediately afterwards, Archbishop Enros, who was standing next to Rosario, took two steps forward and said to everyone: "From now on, all operations of the Tower of Twilight in the Kingdom of Leiding will be protected by the Temple of Light. Any operations will be protected by the Temple of Light." People are not allowed to make things difficult under any excuse, and this order is hereby issued.”
As soon as Enroth's words came out, everyone's faces immediately showed a look of shock that could not be concealed. They never expected that His Majesty the Pope would actually issue such a decree. This means that the Twilight Tower will have unrestricted business rights in the Kingdom of Riding in the future. This is an unprecedented law.
"Master Fei Lei, after the things here are over, please go to the Holy Mountain to stay for a while. We still have many questions that we are looking forward to answering." Enroth smiled and said to Lin Li, then turned and returned to the Holy Mountain. Behind Sario.
Pope Rosario did not stay here longer. After letting Enlos announce the decree, he left amid the crowds of people, without any special hint to Lin Li. However, both Marshal Benjamin and Count Andre and others broke out in a cold sweat after Pope Rosario left, and even felt a little soft under their feet. General Clark, in particular, felt so regretful that he almost broke his heart. He thought he was a foreign force, but who would have thought that even His Majesty the Pope, who had not walked down the Holy Mountain for decades, would show up.
In this battle between the old and new forces in the Kingdom of Leiding, no one emerged as the winner because of the addition of the Temple of Light. The real winner is the Tower of Twilight, which was not in their eyes at all at first. The unrestricted business rights promulgated by His Majesty the Pope himself can be used in the Kingdom of Leiding and even in the entire Anriel Continent. It is unprecedented.
However, this matter is quite embarrassing for both the traditional aristocratic group represented by Count Andre and the emerging aristocratic group represented by Marshal Benjamin. After all, the Tower of Twilight, which was originally thought to be controllable at will, finally became an existence that neither force could afford to offend. Therefore, the truth of this matter was only known to the top leaders of both sides, while the nobles below thought that their side had won.
Of course, the most important thing is that people from both power groups have been notified by their superiors that from now on all caravans from the Tower of Twilight will be allowed to pass without any difficulty.
After Benjamin left General Clark's mansion, he rushed directly to the palace and reported the matter in detail to King Sanelli. Although he grew up in the Kingdom of Leiding and believed in the teachings of the Holy Light, in Benjamin's heart, only King Sanelli was the object of his allegiance.
"Yes, the Temple of Light intervened! And what decree was announced!" King Sanelli sat there quietly, listening to Benjamin, whom he trusted most, talk about what happened in Clark. But in his eyes, there was a flicker of uncontrollable anger and unwillingness from time to time.
In this contest between the traditional nobles and the emerging powerful, many people believe that Marshal Benjamin is the leader of the emerging powerful. Even General Clark believes that his greatest reliance is Marshal Benjamin. However, I am afraid no one could have imagined that it was their king, His Majesty Sanelli, who really made this trivial matter grow into a contest between the old and the new forces.
Without the intervention of the Temple of Light, this matter would eventually have a great impact on the traditional nobles, and would even become a massive purge movement under the control of King Sanelli. Those traditional nobles who have long been decayed will give up their positions to the emerging powerful people that King Sanelli values, and the Kingdom of Leiding will regain its vitality.
However, all this was shattered with the action of the Temple of Light, which made King Sanelli how to bear this breath. As a king, unless he is one of those foolish kings who are just sitting there waiting for death, or a truly ambitious king, who would want to always have a big mountain on his head. And this time, he completely ignored himself and directly issued an exaggerated decree to the Tower of Dusk. What is unrestricted business rights? This is simply trampling on the laws of the kingdom. If this country is ruined, it doesn't need the Temple of Light to clean it up, right?
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The Pope has not shown up for decades, so there have been various rumors. But according to what I saw with my own eyes this time, the Pope is still the Pope." Benjamin also had a bit of a wry smile on his face. Who would have thought that the Pope, who had not shown up for decades, not only showed up this time, but was still the same god-like powerful man in the Holy Realm. At this time, the influence of the Temple of Light has been greatly stabilized, and any rumors are self-defeating.
"Well, I understand, let's go down first. Although we can't touch the Tower of Twilight, those decadent nobles who are related to them should be cleaned up according to the original plan. In addition, find the information about the Tower of Twilight Come, I want to see who the magician named Fei Lei is, and he is so favored by the Temple of Light." King Sanelli said calmly, without showing any trace of the resentment in his heart.
After Benjamin left, King Sanelli sat on a chair. He did not smash tools angrily, but frowned and thought about something. Although he is the king of the most powerful kingdom in Anriel Continent, Sanelli has not realized at all the pleasure of having the leader of a country guide the country. On the contrary, in his opinion, the entire royal family of the Kingdom of Leiding, whether it was his grandfather or father, were like pigs raised by the Temple of Light.
Even at this time, Sanelli didn't dare to lose his temper, because the guards and maids around him were all believers of the Holy Light and the spies of the Temple of Light. From the time he was sensible, he was not willing to live like this, and he was not willing to worship another person as a king. Therefore, since he was crowned king, he has been continuously accumulating his strength in all aspects, and has not even relaxed in his personal strength. At the age of thirty, he became a truly legendary swordsman.
It was precisely because of this that Sanelli promoted Benjamin to the position of first marshal, holding the entire Leding Kingdom's army tightly in his hands. In the eyes of others, this is because there is suppression from the Temple of Light above, so Sanelli does not have to worry about Benjamin, who holds military power, overthrowing his throne. However, even the Temple of Light may not know that the reason why Sanelli trusts Benjamin so much is because there is another reason worthy of absolute trust.
Although he has been hostile to the Kingdom of France for nearly a thousand years, King Sanelli is actually very envious of the royal family of the Kingdom of France. The strength of the Supreme Council is actually no less than that of the Temple of Light. However, the French royal family has successfully escaped the control of the Supreme Council and truly became an independent kingdom. On the other hand, the Quelsala family of the Riding royal family has been controlled by the Temple of Light for thousands of years. They cannot do anything independently. Even choosing a queen requires the consent of the Temple of Light. They are like pigs being raised. . If it were not for the hostile relationship with the Kingdom of France, Sanelli would even want to go to the Kingdom of France himself to learn some experience from the Kingdom of France.