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Chapter 465
chapter 352 part 1
Chapter 351: The Unexpected Cardinals, the Slippery Tang Zheng
Neither Remedios nor "Pink" Isandro spoke politely, especially Remedios.
The term "old geezer" clearly held not a shred of respect.
Being in another country, such behavior could easily trigger a serious diplomatic incident. Even someone as dull-witted as Remedios could realize this.
Any top-tier noble, with their childhood education and constant exposure to courtly life, would not be raised to be a true fool.
Remedios was not skilled at thinking, but her dull mind did not mean she was a fool. She dared to act this way not only because of the Slane Theocracy's previous theft of the potion but also because of her status.
This Judicial Chief Gu before them was indeed one of the powerful figures at the apex of the Theocracy's pyramid, but when compared on a national level, his position was no match for Remedios's.
Captain of the Holy Knight Order, the elite troops of the Holy Kingdom.
A supreme powerhouse who had stepped into the "Heroic Realm."
One of the Holy Queen's two arms.
Her younger sister, Kelart, was the High Priestess of the Temple, also a supreme powerhouse in the "Heroic Realm" and the other of the Holy Queen's two arms.
Position, prestige, and talent!
In every aspect, Remedios was at the very top. Placed within the Slane Theocracy, her status far surpassed that of the captains of the various Scripture Units and was not much different from that of a Cardinal.
Not to mention, after the series of veiled slights she had experienced since entering the Slane Theocracy, Remedios was already showing considerable self-restraint by not attacking directly.
"You, you..."
The young man behind Judicial Chief Gu stood with his mouth slightly agape, the smile frozen on his face. His fingers trembled with anger.
This rude, arrogant woman!
How could the Holy Kingdom send such a person to be the leader of this delegation?
"Death is the fate of all living beings. It is destiny, and it is also tranquility."
"The powers of the gods, such as fear, disease, and death, have never plagued this land."
The wrinkles at the corners of Judicial Chief Gu's eyes crinkled with a smile. He swept his gaze over everyone without a trace, pausing briefly on Tang Zheng, then waved a hand at the young man behind him, stopping his disciple.
"Honorable Lady Remedios and everyone present, although I am a believer of the Dark God, this is also the abode of the Six Great Gods."
"The blessings and glory of the gods have always shone upon the entire capital."
Among the powers corresponding to the Six Great Gods preached by the Slane Theocracy, the Dark God corresponded to powers such as death and fear. Ordinary people would naturally shun the Dark God, who symbolized endless despair and death.
Receiving a blessing from a believer of the Dark God was an even greater taboo.
"This Judicial Chief seems to be a difficult character," Tang Zheng thought, making a judgment based on the other's words.
First, he used the phrase "never plagued this land" to show that the Dark God was not an evil god. Then, he used the rhetoric of it being the abode of the "Six Great Gods" to indicate that the so-called "blessing" was not just from the Dark God, but also included the other five gods.
However.
Tang Zheng was indeed a little puzzled as to why the Slane Theocracy had sent this person as his welcomer.
The position of "Judicial Chief"?
He should be the one in charge of the Theocracy's laws.
The "Blend Potion" had made the people of the Theocracy so concerned, and he himself had delayed for some time in the Hills Region. Logically, the people of the Theocracy should be extremely anxious.
But now that he was in the Theocracy, the "sense of urgency" he had expected was nowhere to be seen.
"Hmph!"
Remedios let out a cold snort, but her expression softened considerably.
Her sister, Kelart, was the High Priestess of the Holy Kingdom; understanding the meaning behind Judicial Chief Gu's words wasn't difficult.
"Leader Tang, welcome to the Slane Theocracy."
Judicial Chief Gu looked kindly at Tang Zheng and spoke softly, "You are a guest favored by the gods. May the gods guide us."
"Favored by the gods? It is my honor."
Tang Zheng replied with a smile, "Thank you for your blessing, Judicial Chief."
"Pink" Isandro's eyes remained fixed and unmoving.
"If no one objects, then allow me to lead the way. How about it?"
Judicial Chief Gu spoke with a cheerful smile, showing none of the solemnity one would expect from a Judicial Chief in charge of a nation's highest laws.
—At this moment.
The Temple of the Wind God, one of the Six Great Gods.
With green as its main color, the center of the surrounding walls and curtains was emblazoned with a spiral-shaped crest in the form of a three-leaf clover.
An old man with a blank expression, wearing a tall hat, stood beneath the statue of the god. Behind him stood a large number of priests.
The atmosphere was filled with solemnity and sanctity!
The sound of low prayers echoed in the Great Hall.
"Praise the Wind God." Wind Cardinal Dominic Ihre Partouche bowed his head low and chanted aloud.
At the same moment, the unified praise of all the priests rang out in the Great Hall.
After the prayers ended,
the assembly of priests and celebrants left the Great Hall one after another.
Only Captain Ian remained. He walked forward respectfully and stood behind Wind Cardinal Dominic, "Lord Cardinal."
Although the names of the Six Scriptures seemed to correspond to the six Temples, the various units had no subordinate relationship with their corresponding Temples.
All members were recruited from the most outstanding individuals in the country.
The most special was the Black Scripture, which was a completely independent existence.
Wind Cardinal Dominic was the former captain of the Sunlight Scripture and possessed relatively strong control over that unit.
The Ian before him was a believer in the Wind God.
"Silence."
Wind Cardinal Dominic chanted in a low voice, and an invisible, translucent energy spread out rapidly.
This was a magic that could indiscriminately eliminate sound within a range, serving to prevent others from eavesdropping or scrying.
A trace of disbelief and astonishment appeared in Captain Ian's eyes.
He knew the Cardinal placed great importance on Leader Tang of "Free Will," but he hadn't expected it to be to this degree.
"Speak," Wind Cardinal Dominic said.
"Yes."
Captain Ian lowered his head and described the entire process of the invitation in detail.
"A clever young man."
When Wind Cardinal Dominic heard that the people from the Holy Kingdom had also come along to the Theocracy, he shook his head.
"The fact that Enri and the demi-human member of his adventurer team did not come with him shows that this Leader Tang is wary of us."
"This is not suitable for the upcoming exchange. It would be for the best if such an outstanding talent could join the Theocracy."
Wind Cardinal Dominic sighed softly, feeling that the most important thing was to figure out how to ease the other party's wariness towards them.
"Which Cardinal sent the people to greet them?"
"It was the disciple of Judicial Chief Gu," Captain Ian answered honestly.
The moment these words were spoken!
Chapter 351: The Unexpected Cardinals, the Slippery Tang Zheng
Neither Remedios nor "Pink" Isandro spoke politely, especially Remedios.
The term "old geezer" clearly held not a shred of respect.
Being in another country, such behavior could easily trigger a serious diplomatic incident. Even someone as dull-witted as Remedios could realize this.
Any top-tier noble, with their childhood education and constant exposure to courtly life, would not be raised to be a true fool.
Remedios was not skilled at thinking, but her dull mind did not mean she was a fool. She dared to act this way not only because of the Slane Theocracy's previous theft of the potion but also because of her status.
This Judicial Chief Gu before them was indeed one of the powerful figures at the apex of the Theocracy's pyramid, but when compared on a national level, his position was no match for Remedios's.
Captain of the Holy Knight Order, the elite troops of the Holy Kingdom.
A supreme powerhouse who had stepped into the "Heroic Realm."
One of the Holy Queen's two arms.
Her younger sister, Kelart, was the High Priestess of the Temple, also a supreme powerhouse in the "Heroic Realm" and the other of the Holy Queen's two arms.
Position, prestige, and talent!
In every aspect, Remedios was at the very top. Placed within the Slane Theocracy, her status far surpassed that of the captains of the various Scripture Units and was not much different from that of a Cardinal.
Not to mention, after the series of veiled slights she had experienced since entering the Slane Theocracy, Remedios was already showing considerable self-restraint by not attacking directly.
"You, you..."
The young man behind Judicial Chief Gu stood with his mouth slightly agape, the smile frozen on his face. His fingers trembled with anger.
This rude, arrogant woman!
How could the Holy Kingdom send such a person to be the leader of this delegation?
"Death is the fate of all living beings. It is destiny, and it is also tranquility."
"The powers of the gods, such as fear, disease, and death, have never plagued this land."
The wrinkles at the corners of Judicial Chief Gu's eyes crinkled with a smile. He swept his gaze over everyone without a trace, pausing briefly on Tang Zheng, then waved a hand at the young man behind him, stopping his disciple.
"Honorable Lady Remedios and everyone present, although I am a believer of the Dark God, this is also the abode of the Six Great Gods."
"The blessings and glory of the gods have always shone upon the entire capital."
Among the powers corresponding to the Six Great Gods preached by the Slane Theocracy, the Dark God corresponded to powers such as death and fear. Ordinary people would naturally shun the Dark God, who symbolized endless despair and death.
Receiving a blessing from a believer of the Dark God was an even greater taboo.
"This Judicial Chief seems to be a difficult character," Tang Zheng thought, making a judgment based on the other's words.
First, he used the phrase "never plagued this land" to show that the Dark God was not an evil god. Then, he used the rhetoric of it being the abode of the "Six Great Gods" to indicate that the so-called "blessing" was not just from the Dark God, but also included the other five gods.
However.
Tang Zheng was indeed a little puzzled as to why the Slane Theocracy had sent this person as his welcomer.
The position of "Judicial Chief"?
He should be the one in charge of the Theocracy's laws.
The "Blend Potion" had made the people of the Theocracy so concerned, and he himself had delayed for some time in the Hills Region. Logically, the people of the Theocracy should be extremely anxious.
But now that he was in the Theocracy, the "sense of urgency" he had expected was nowhere to be seen.
"Hmph!"
Remedios let out a cold snort, but her expression softened considerably.
Her sister, Kelart, was the High Priestess of the Holy Kingdom; understanding the meaning behind Judicial Chief Gu's words wasn't difficult.
"Leader Tang, welcome to the Slane Theocracy."
Judicial Chief Gu looked kindly at Tang Zheng and spoke softly, "You are a guest favored by the gods. May the gods guide us."
"Favored by the gods? It is my honor."
Tang Zheng replied with a smile, "Thank you for your blessing, Judicial Chief."
"Pink" Isandro's eyes remained fixed and unmoving.
"If no one objects, then allow me to lead the way. How about it?"
Judicial Chief Gu spoke with a cheerful smile, showing none of the solemnity one would expect from a Judicial Chief in charge of a nation's highest laws.
—At this moment.
The Temple of the Wind God, one of the Six Great Gods.
With green as its main color, the center of the surrounding walls and curtains was emblazoned with a spiral-shaped crest in the form of a three-leaf clover.
An old man with a blank expression, wearing a tall hat, stood beneath the statue of the god. Behind him stood a large number of priests.
The atmosphere was filled with solemnity and sanctity!
The sound of low prayers echoed in the Great Hall.
"Praise the Wind God." Wind Cardinal Dominic Ihre Partouche bowed his head low and chanted aloud.
At the same moment, the unified praise of all the priests rang out in the Great Hall.
After the prayers ended,
the assembly of priests and celebrants left the Great Hall one after another.
Only Captain Ian remained. He walked forward respectfully and stood behind Wind Cardinal Dominic, "Lord Cardinal."
Although the names of the Six Scriptures seemed to correspond to the six Temples, the various units had no subordinate relationship with their corresponding Temples.
All members were recruited from the most outstanding individuals in the country.
The most special was the Black Scripture, which was a completely independent existence.
Wind Cardinal Dominic was the former captain of the Sunlight Scripture and possessed relatively strong control over that unit.
The Ian before him was a believer in the Wind God.
"Silence."
Wind Cardinal Dominic chanted in a low voice, and an invisible, translucent energy spread out rapidly.
This was a magic that could indiscriminately eliminate sound within a range, serving to prevent others from eavesdropping or scrying.
A trace of disbelief and astonishment appeared in Captain Ian's eyes.
He knew the Cardinal placed great importance on Leader Tang of "Free Will," but he hadn't expected it to be to this degree.
"Speak," Wind Cardinal Dominic said.
"Yes."
Captain Ian lowered his head and described the entire process of the invitation in detail.
"A clever young man."
When Wind Cardinal Dominic heard that the people from the Holy Kingdom had also come along to the Theocracy, he shook his head.
"The fact that Enri and the demi-human member of his adventurer team did not come with him shows that this Leader Tang is wary of us."
"This is not suitable for the upcoming exchange. It would be for the best if such an outstanding talent could join the Theocracy."
Wind Cardinal Dominic sighed softly, feeling that the most important thing was to figure out how to ease the other party's wariness towards them.
"Which Cardinal sent the people to greet them?"
"It was the disciple of Judicial Chief Gu," Captain Ian answered honestly.
The moment these words were spoken!
