Chapter 246 The Choice of Life and Death, the Light of Redemption

Afternoon,

The sun is slightly warm.

Nicholas led several guards into the Kaslana family.

"Hahaha! Francis, my old friend, what have you been busy with recently? Why haven't I seen you go to church for so long?"

When he saw Francis, he immediately opened his arms and gave the most destined Valkyrie a "affectionate" hug passionately and unpreparedly.

And Francis's smile was also bright, without any reluctance or hatred at all. It seemed that he was not the one who angrily criticized Nicholas at the high-level meeting of Destiny two months ago.

Although it was difficult for the guards around Nicholas to last a few rounds in Francis' hands, he was not worried about his own safety at all.

"Haha! I feel so happy and honored that Your Majesty can come to see such a bad old man like me."

Francis stood up from his seat in the courtyard, took the initiative to greet the archbishop, and embraced the archbishop whose hair and beard had already turned gray.

Francis patted the archbishop's back hard and let him go without any tricks.

Francis explained with a smile on his face: "I have been very busy recently, exercising at high intensity. A few days ago, my good daughter Karen actually tied with me, which made me feel very embarrassed.

"I think that if I don't work harder, my position as the most powerful Valkyrie will not be guaranteed. As you know, I value that position very seriously. I don't want to retire yet, let alone someone else or my own daughter. Beyond.”

"Hey, you are not old, but you must not retire. Both fate and I need you. I am the bad old man. Look, my hair and beard are all white."

Nicholas first smiled and showed Francis his well-groomed beard.

Then he pretended to be surprised and said: "I didn't expect that Kallen's child could even tie with you. She really deserves to be your daughter!

"She must have inherited your excellent bloodline. When she was young, I thought this child was extraordinary.

"By the way, where is little Kallen? Let me, an old guy who has already stepped towards the gods with one foot, see the current grace of the most powerful Valkyrie in the future."

"Don't say that. You really praise her too much. Although Kallen is in good health, she is too stupid. I asked her a few questions that a child could answer last night, but she couldn't answer them. Come up!"

Francis shook his head, pretending to smile bitterly and said: "She was detained by me, and I asked her to study cultural classes with her heart. Alas... But with her playful character, she probably won't be able to learn it.

"In the solitary room, she would rather be bored to sleep than study. This child probably won't have much future."

Nicholas patted Francis on the shoulder and laughed: "Hahaha! My old friend, please don't say that. I remember that you were also stupid when you were young. You didn't like studying either.

"But if you look at you now, haven't you become a strong person in your own right? Kallen's child is still young. I believe that she will be qualified to inherit your position in the future."

Francis sighed and said: "Hey... I hope so. I still don't have any illusions about Karen. She is really too stupid, doesn't like reading, and only knows how to fight..."

As he spoke, Francis suddenly hit his head and said regretfully: "Oh! God! What you just said is so right. I am indeed stupid. I am so happy to see His Majesty. Look at my memory. , I forgot to invite you into the house!"

Francis' expression was vivid, as if he had really forgotten.

"Haha, it doesn't matter. It's okay to stand for a little longer. I'm getting older and it's not good to sit all the time." Nicholas smiled and waved his hand.

"Look what you said! Come on, please come in! Young Master Otto is always talking about you! He misses his father."

Francis did a very standard gentleman's courtesy and signaled to the bishop to invite him first.

Nicholas was not polite and took the lead in walking towards the house.

As he walked, he said: "Haha, my little son is a good and filial son. I just miss him too, and I don't know if his health is getting better.

"Actually, I dreamed about little Otto last night! I dreamed that he was sick, and what's worse, he was infected with the terrifying 'Black Death'.

"Hey... it scared me so much that I woke up in the middle of the night. When I woke up, I found that my pillow was wet... Hey... I am old. When people get older, they tend to be sentimental and worry more. Maybe I It’s time to retire.”

"Don't think so. His Majesty the Bishop is still in good health! I don't think it's a problem to live for another hundred years. If you die, it will be a great loss to mankind."

Francis followed slowly, half a body behind the bishop, and said with a smile: "Young Master Otto's health has also improved. Now he is very healthy. I will occasionally take him and Karen to exercise together. "

Nicholas said with a smile: "That's really troublesome for you. It's an honor for him to train with you. Over the years, it's hard for you to take good care of my little son who was originally incompetent. He didn't let me If anything happens to him, I will leave him to you and I will be assured of his safety."

"You're really flattering me. Master Otto is outstanding. It's an honor for me to train with him."

"hehe."

Shao Yan.

After the guests and hosts were seated, an old maid came forward and poured tea for the two of them, and then stood silently behind Francis, behaving very politely and generously.

Francis and Nicholas had a great conversation. There was actually a big age gap between the two. Francis was only 39 years old this year. But at this time, the two seemed like old friends who had been together for many years. They seemed to talk about everything. talk.

Not long after, Otto walked out of the study and came to his father's side.

"Haha! My dear son, I am really happy to see you in such good health."

Nicholas stood up and hugged his youngest son, who had grown a little taller than him, then took Otto's hand and asked him to sit next to him.

"I am also very pleased with your talent. I heard that not long ago, you successfully saved the life of a girl from the hands of the 'Black Death'. It is really amazing. You are worthy of our Apokalis family." He did not bring shame to our family." Nicholas praised.

"You're very grateful, father. This is due to the education you gave me since I was a child. It was you who recognized my talents and gave me light and confidence." The smile on Otto's face was very innocent, and it seemed that there was a trace of Excuse me.

Seeing this smile, Nicholas felt relieved. It was a good thing that his younger son still felt a little embarrassed and guilty when facing him.

Unfortunately, Otto was just faking it.

"Where's little Karen?" Nicholas asked.

"She is still in the solitary room. She is probably sleeping. Do you need me to wake her up?" Otto replied.

Nicholas waved his hand and said: "In that case, there is no need. Let the child take a good nap. It is a good thing to be able to sleep. Nowadays, I have less and less sleep time."

"Father, you should also pay more attention to your health and don't work too hard. Destiny needs you, and people all over the world also need your rescue." Otto said seriously.

"Haha, your mouth has become sweeter and sweeter over the years. You have really grown a lot! It seems that Francis has cultivated you very well. I am just a mortal, not a god. You don't need to praise me."

…

The three of them chatted for a long time, and as the sky grew dark, Nicholas enjoyed dinner here. During this period, Karen never appeared.

Otto had already learned about Tianming's eastward expedition, and he didn't know what to say about it. His original intention was not to let Tianming go eastward.

Because he didn't want to see those heroic Valkyrie sacrifices in vain, let alone the people of Europe falling into a "swamp" because of this.

Otto is perhaps the European who knows the strength of China best. He knows how terrifying those legendary immortals are.

To put it bluntly, Tianming's expedition to China is tantamount to hitting an egg against a stone. The possibility of the expedition's success is zero, not almost zero.

But neither Otto nor Francis mentioned the Eastern Expedition, nor did they dissuade Nicholas from the expedition to China because it was unrealistic.

They knew the archbishop too well, and they knew his ambitions and desires too well. At this moment, no matter what they said, they could not dispel Nicholas's idea of ​​​​going east.

Even if an immortal appears in front of Nicholas, this guy will not give up his idea. Maybe, he is still thinking about how to subdue the immortal and study the immortal!

Because Nicholas was not afraid of failure in the Eastern Expedition, let alone the lives of the Valkyries and warriors.

Moreover, even if China cannot be defeated, those countries along the way cannot stop the iron hoof and sword of destiny.

China is just the final destination. On the way, you can also find very rich wealth.

And from Nicholas, we can also see the shadows and thoughts of other senior executives of Tianming. They have the same desires and ambitions as him, and they have already thought of a way out.

This is also the reason why Nicholas dares to come here "alone" today. He is using his actions to tell Francis and other opponents that the trend of the Eastern Expedition is irreversible. Even if he dies here, no one can stop him. Destiny marches eastward.

Of course, this is only one of the purposes of his coming today.

After a sumptuous dinner, Nicholas still did not leave. He came to Otto's bedroom.

There were some things he wanted to talk to his youngest son alone.

Sitting in front of Otto's desk, looking around the small but tidy room, Nicholas sighed: "The soundproofing in the room is very good. It seems that Francis is really good to you and feels at ease with you." .”

"Lord Francis is a great hero."

"Haha, maybe. I am very pleased with your growth. Otto, I see the shadow of my youth in you. Of course, at that time, I was much healthier than you."

Otto poured a glass of milk for his father and said nothing. Today, he had heard too many compliments from his father. Moreover, Nicholas hadn't finished speaking yet, so the emphasis was usually on the back.

As expected, Nicholas continued: "But you are still too immature, otherwise, you will be able to inherit my position."

The kind smile on Nicholas's face gradually disappeared, and he said solemnly: "I admit that I once sent people to assassinate you because you tarnished the reputation of the Apokalis family, and this is indeed what I considered. Bad idea.

"I didn't expect your talent to be even better than I imagined, so I can give you another chance to atone for your sins."

"Please speak." Otto said humbly.

"Find a way to send Francis to see God." Nicholas said concisely.

"I don't have that ability."

"No, you do. Now you are someone close to him. There are many ways to send him to the gods."

Nicholas took out a small bottle from his sleeve and put it on the desk. He said coldly: "I can help you again. This is a colorless bottle of perfume, and it is also a bottle without any smell." perfume'."

Otto smiled and said: "Why should I do this? Sir Francis is my savior."

"Because of the situation, you and Francis together are no match for me. If you continue to follow him, you will be in doom."

Nicholas smiled and said: "Let me remind you, little Otto. Francis's voice among the people is getting louder and louder, and now he is almost becoming the light of hope in the hearts of the common people.

"You are smart, haven't you ever thought about why his reputation is so high for no reason? Is his ability worthy of his reputation?"

When Otto heard this, he became increasingly uneasy.

He discovered this matter a long time ago and talked to Francis about it, but the two of them did not discuss any good countermeasures.

Having a high reputation is not necessarily a good thing, because the higher you stand, the harder you fall.

No one has "black spots", and even if there are really no "black spots", they can still spread rumors.

Now after hearing his father point this out, Otto was basically certain that Nicholas's handwriting must be behind Francis' growing reputation.

"Haha, it seems that you already understand what is going to happen next. Even if you don't take action, Francis will die miserably."

Nicholas said with a smile: "Let me tell you one more thing. When I came here today, the army of destiny had already begun to encircle and suppress the rebel army that Francis secretly funded. Supporting the rebel army may have become history long ago.”

Nicholas came here today to hold Francis back and cover his eyes and ears so that he would not get the news. Even if he got the news, he would not be able to get away.

"Haha, your expression looks very surprised. You don't understand why I know about that rebel army, right? In fact, there is nothing surprising, because I actually founded that rebel army, and the leader of the rebel army is mine. .”

Nicholas flicked the milk glass gently and said: "When fishing, you have to be patient, but even I didn't expect to catch such a big fish, let alone catch such a big fish. My own son."

Seeing Otto's silence, Nicholas continued: "I don't take Francis seriously at all, and by telling you so much, I only think highly of you, my son.

"You showed me your talents. You were able to develop treatment drugs while making money for Francis, and you successfully cured a girl. It's amazing.

"It's a good thing to have talent, so you have the possibility of being forgiven and not dying with Francis.

"You are also redeeming Francis. It is much better to let him die peacefully and magnificently in the expectation of the people than to die in the contempt of the people, isn't it?

“And this is also my compassion.

"I know you like Kallen, and I promise you, after Francis dies, Kallen will be yours.

"That's all, think about it, my son. I hope to see you standing by my side next month."

After speaking, Nicholas patted Otto on the shoulder and prepared to stand up and leave.

Otto's face looked uncertain.

He didn't want to betray Francis, let alone Karen.

But judging from the current situation, if he continues to follow Francis, he will be thrown into the abyss by his father and will never recover.

After all, Nicholas is the Archbishop of Destiny, and the power and power in his hands cannot be matched by him and Francis combined.

Moreover, his father is not an idiot. Politics and conspiracy are his areas of expertise.

Even if we can get through this difficulty, what about the future?

The best, most convenient and simple way now is to leave Nicholas here and let him disappear from this world.

In this case, there will be no news about Francis' ruined reputation tomorrow.

Otto has this ability.

At this moment, there were only the father and son in the room.

There happened to be a loaded pistol in the desk drawer.

But Otto hesitated. The person in front of him was his father after all. It was difficult to kill his father with his own hands.

This requires a lot of courage and a lot of psychological pressure.

Otto thinks that he does not have such courage yet. Not to mention his father, he has not killed anyone yet.

Some things are difficult to do only when you have to do them.

Moreover, if Nicholas died here, it would have a huge impact on the Kaslana family.

Maybe this will still make Francis infamous and be sent to the execution ground by other senior officials of Destiny, and the Kaslana family will never recover from this.

Unless...he takes the initiative to "surrender" and bear all the sins.

But if he does this, Otto will definitely be sent to the gallows and labeled as "patricide" by the people, and his name will remain on the pillar of shame forever.

At this moment, a multiple-choice question appeared in front of him.

One of the options is to betray Francis, betray Karen, and betray your own beliefs.

If he chooses this option, he will be able to survive, get Kallen, and have a brighter future in the future.

Maybe, he can even

To become the next Archbishop of Destiny.

Another option is to kill Nicholas, and the consequences and consequences of choosing this option are obvious.

This multiple-choice question made him very entangled, but he had no time to struggle. Nicholas was about to open the door.

Should you choose to sacrifice yourself, fight against the darkness, and embrace the light in your heart, or choose to succumb to the darkness and become the next "Nicholas"?

Otto believed that he was not a fool, he was a refined egoist, but why did he hesitate?

Anyone who is not a fool knows what to choose, right? !

The night is getting darker,

A bright moon has already appeared in the sky,

The moonlight is soft and bright, as if it can illuminate the way forward for people walking at night and remove the stains of the world.

"boom!"

Suddenly there was a gunshot in the Kaslana family.

Otto looked coldly at Nicholas who was about to open the door and fall to the ground dead, silent, and then he fired all the bullets at the corpse with an expressionless face.

Otto didn't know what kind of expression Nicholas showed or what kind of mood he had at the last moment of his life, and he didn't want to know.

Nicholas may have regrets about what he did today, or he may be unbelievable, or...

Maybe nothing matters anymore.

Otto casually dropped the silver pistol in his hand, covering his face with one hand and holding on to the desk with the other hand. He could no longer stand.

After a while, tears flowed down from the fingers.

After a while,

"Ha ha ha ha!!!

"Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages...maybe it is human nature, but...Father! I want to be a real person.

“I am a clown who uses my smile to make others laugh and save others, but I forget that I have not yet transcended myself.

"Now, I finally realize this, thank you, my father.

"Fortunately, it's not too late. There is still a ray of golden light in my heart. This is a light that I didn't expect. I can... save myself in the darkness by myself.

"I...will fall into the darkness and illuminate the darkness of the world!"