Scene 15 Brother and Sister IV

"Master Officiant."

Edsa walked through a corridor, and saw at a glance that the former high priest of Ampersel was pruning flower branches in the courtyard with scissors in hand. Wearing a robe, the old man turned his back to her, bent his head close to the green branches and leaves, and seemed to be engrossed.

Until she made a sound, Wood was slightly taken aback before turning his head. He smiled slightly: "Edessa, you are here."

"Yes, Lord Priest, what can you do for us?" Edsa asked with a bow.

Wood put away the scissors, turned around, and placed a cut flower branch on the stone table in the courtyard. Edsa saw his silver-gray eyebrows stretched, and said to her: "Go and call your master, and tell him that if he wants to see that person, it's today."

The maid stood there blankly, as if she hadn't reacted for a while, but after a while, a gleam of surprise appeared in her eyes: "Master Priest—"

"You don't have to thank me on behalf of your master, Edsa," Wood waved his hand, "I didn't promise you anything, this opportunity was won by him himself, but whether you can convince Her Royal Highness and that person, I'm afraid it will eventually be up to you." Rely on your own efforts."

"Only you will give us a chance, Lord Priest."

"Then hurry up and prepare." Wood replied.

Edsa nodded hastily. She bowed sincerely to the former High Priest of Ampersel, and then stepped back. Wood watched her leave the courtyard, the figure disappeared into the other end of the corridor, and the old man sighed. Pick up the scissors again. But at this moment, rustling footsteps came from the other side of the corridor.

He was slightly taken aback, and stopped his movements again.

...

The attendants led Brando and the princess through the corridor, and the sunlight penetrated from between the neatly trimmed flower and wood walls outside, leaving zebra crossing-like light patterns on the floor of the corridor.

"Mr. Brando, Haruze will be counting on you." Her Royal Highness saw Brando and her younger brother coming back from behind. She glanced at Haruze who was silent, and then said softly.

Brando also glanced at the little prince.

In fact, Haruze was secretly looking at him. Those dark gray eyes, which were different from his sister's, were full of anxiety and pleading. Brando couldn't help being a little amused. In fact, he didn't say much, he just promised to keep it a secret for the little prince.

Of course he will keep it a secret,

But not this. He knew that the real secret was that the little prince of Eruin might have some kind of extraordinary talent, just like the article described in the article on the last world forum; Can master the above spells. Even the Buga Wizard of the Silver People can only be ashamed of such a talent.

But it is not the time to reveal this secret to the public. On the one hand, he does not want Haruze to feel proud because of this, and on the other hand, he also wants to protect the little Crown Prince Eruin.

Regarding the princess's question, he nodded slightly.

There was a slight light in front of his eyes, and the fence surrounded by holly trees had come to an end. The attendants led them around the corner of the corridor, and then Brando saw the former High Priest of Ampersel.

In his eyes, Wood looked a lot thinner than half a month ago, but he was much calmer. The old man seemed to have been waiting for them for a long time. Seeing them appear, he immediately smiled and said, "Princess Griffin. Mr. Brando, Here are the two."

Then he looked back again: "Miss Antitina, Miss Roman, Your Royal Highness, the little prince, everyone is well." Antitina nodded politely, and Little Roman on her side vigorously rushed at the officiant The adults waved, only Prince Haruze stood timidly behind everyone. …,

Princess Griffin looked at her younger brother and sighed, and she bowed slightly to Wood. "Master Priest," Her Royal Highness raised her head, and said straight to the point: "We are here for the current situation in the north."

Wood froze. Then I reacted. Her Royal Highness the princess of Eruin was so straight to the point, showing a gesture of no matter what the cost, obviously wanting to tell him that she has no intention of compromising on this issue.

Princess Griffin's attitude did not exceed his expectations, but it was precisely in this way that he couldn't help but sigh. From the very beginning, he understood how tough this princess was. But the Temple of Flame thought it had the chance to win, but it didn't expect to cause a huge trouble in the end.

Although the temple has made many concessions on the issue of Aruin. But today, obviously, is the ultimate highlight. If Her Royal Highness can solve the northern problem in one fell swoop, then Aruin's unification and even revival is only a matter of time.

The Cruz people are not happy to see a revived Aruin, but there is no core conflict between the two after all. Compared with the eagle's empire, Eruin is just a small kingdom in a corner. The same is true for Wood. Compared with the Cruz people, he is first of all a believer who is loyal to the Way of Golden Flame, so he once advocated the neutral attitude of the temple.

Although until this attitude cannot be maintained, he will support all the measures of the Temple of Fire. Facts have proved that those measures taken were wrong. But the former High Priest of Ampersel now has to consider how to repair the damage caused by these mistakes, rather than questioning the temple's course of action.

He thought for a while, but didn't speak. And Brando on the side replied: "My lord, Eruin is Aruin who believes in the doctrine of flame after all. The holy war is imminent, and the temple must not want to see its allies fall into civil strife. If there is Aruin Lu Yin, the Temple of the Earth and Madara that are about to move will not be a problem for the Cruz people."

Wood shivered.

His gaze immediately turned to Brando. This was the fourth time he had seen this young man, and it was this young man who caused great trouble to the Temple of Fire. However, Wood has no hatred for Brando, but some appreciation.

"You said the Temple of the Earth and Madara?" He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Mr. Brando, I heard that you were the first group of people who escaped from Butcher. You have experienced that war. You said These words come. Don’t you think it’s because of your prejudice against Bramanto’s black rose?”

Brando smiled in his heart, Madara's transformation could not be hidden from everyone. Especially St. Osor and Cruz, the two bordering empires, the Temple of Fire must have grasped the information that Madara is about to move. Otherwise, why would they react so quickly in the first Black Rose War? Immediately ordered It retreats.

But the damn thing is that the Cruz people obviously indulged those bones on purpose. In their eyes, Aruin is just a more important pawn, but it is not impossible to give up. Based on everything that happened in another period of history, he judged that the bottom line of the Cruz people should be that Aruin should at least keep the part north of Ampere Sear. That's why Madara went so smoothly in the second Black Rose War.

The Cruz were planning to use Madara to divert St. Osor's attention, and they didn't come back to their senses until after the third Black Rose War. But at that time, everything was too late, so there was the protracted war later.

Brando couldn't help recalling the war that took place in the Alqash Mountains for a moment, and he shook his head. But also see through Lywood's disguise. He replied: "If it's just a prejudice, I wouldn't mention Bramanto's black rose. Are there fewer enemies for the Eruin people?"…,

He stopped for a moment, and said bluntly: "If Eruin blocks Madara's north-west road, those skeletons will have to look east for the exit."

Wood closed his mouth immediately.

The old man obviously understood that the young man in front of him had seen everything through, including Madara's plan and the Cruz's plan. He took a deep look at Brando, "Madara has recovered the mercury rod, and the rise is inevitable. As far as I know, their emperor xià has gained great prestige in this war. Integrate this The time of the ancient kingdom is probably imminent, and in a few years at most, the time for the undead to go north and west will be ripe."

"At this time, can Eruin complete the unification and have the ability to resist Madara's invasion?" He glanced at Brando and replied. Wood didn't lie again this time, because he knew that it was just a waste of time for the two of them in front of Brando.

But before Brando opened his mouth, he reminded: "Don't forget, there is another war in the north of Eruin. The Temple of the Earth has already started earlier because of the sword in your hand, Mr. Brando." the holy sword."

Princess Griffin listened quietly. Antitina also frowned. In fact, they all heard Brando say about the threat of Madara, and Her Royal Highness herself recognized this. But they didn't expect the time to be so tight.

Especially when the half-elf princess heard the rumors about the mercury staff, she couldn't help taking a breath and asked, "Mercury staff? Is that rumor true? Is it really Loki's mercury staff?"

"Exactly." Wood nodded.

"How is this possible? Why didn't the Temple of Fire tell us about these things in advance?" Princess Griffin couldn't help being a little angry. She asked: "Isn't Eruin also a country ruled by the Temple of Flame, whether it is the royal family of Corkova or the royal family of Sifah, they have faithfully believed in the teachings of Yan for generations, because we believe in the teachings of Yan? Wang can uphold justice and integrity, but Priest Wood, what do you think of us!"

"Because the Cruz people never believed that Eruin could resist Madara's invasion, and they were unable to mediate with the Temple of the Earth, St. Benefits, so that disasters can be diverted to the east, so that Madara's undead can find trouble with the wind elves, Your Royal Highness." Brando replied.

Princess Griffin stared at officiant Wood angrily, and officiant Wood was also a little embarrassed. He didn't know why this young man always seemed to be able to see through their plans at a glance. He coughed and replied: "Actually, it's not exactly like that, but what Mr. Brando said is not unreasonable. The Temple is not omnipotent. The Cruz Empire has many enemies. After all, the Eruins are still We must save ourselves, if Aruin can resist Madara's invasion, we may not give up our interests here, I think you can understand this."

Her Royal Highness took a breath, calmed down and nodded. "I understand, but now you have seen it, Priest Wood. The Eruin people have such a wish, don't they even support this bit of the Temple of Fire?"

"No," Wood shook his head: "Your Highness, I think you understand. There are also many factions in the temple, and not everyone supports you. Whether you can get the support of others depends on what you plan to do. How to solve this problem. There are many deep-rooted aristocratic forces in the north of Eruin, and you can't expect them to sit still."

"But the problem now is not that I expect them to sit and wait, but that they want me to sit and wait." Her Royal Highness pursed her lips, and replied coldly: "The nobles in the north are ready to move, and each wants to be independent. On this issue, we I will never compromise with them, if they want war, I can only give them war, but I want to know, which side will the temple stand?"…,

She raised her head and looked at Wood. In fact, she knew in her heart that if the temple did not stand on the north side, in fact, a large part of the nobles in the north might choose to compromise with her.

But Wood shook his head: "Your Highness, I can stand by your side. But it doesn't mean anything, you should understand very well, not to mention that I am not the high priest of Amperesel now. It is impossible for the temple to abandon it influence in the North."

It's like a dead end. But there is always a solution to the problem. Brando looked at Wood, and suddenly said: "So, you have a solution to this problem, right, Priest Wood? Why don't you come and listen?"

Wood was startled slightly, and he looked at Brando. Brando continued, "I remember you told Antitina, my lady of staff, that you might be able to solve the chaos in the north."

"No." Wood shook his head: "Mr. Brando, it's not me, but there is someone who can do it."

"Is there someone?"

Both Brando and Princess Griffin were taken aback, and couldn't help but stop and look at each other.

"Who?" Her Royal Highness asked. She really can't think of who can solve the chaos in the north, is it the great priest of the Temple of Fire? Or the emperor xià of the Cruz Empire? Or the Buga? Silver Elf?

She even thought of the Dragon Clan for a moment.

But the priest Wood said: "That person also wants to see you, but you need to get your consent before that. For some reasons, you may not want to see him. Especially you, Princess Griffin. "

"Me?" Princess Griffin pointed to herself suspiciously: "Why? Who is that, Priest Wood?"

"Princess Griffin," Officiant Wood asked, "Are you familiar with your brother?"

"My brother?"

Her Royal Highness suddenly let out a soft cry.

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