538 Sards Plan (2/2)
”I'm confident to attract one of the four Grand Cardinals in other parishes. Based on the secrets I obtained from the World of Souls, I'm confident to attract another one or two in a year. The legendary knights will recognize the situation. Now, I already have 'Heart of Time'. I don't think you have no legendary knights on your side after such a long time, do you?”
Sard admitted frankly that he got something from the World of Souls. After all, the Congress of Magic must've guessed it.
Fernando acknowledged his speculation with silence. A few legendary knights in every country had been attracted to the Congress, but until the situation changed, they would not revolt but would even attack the Congress under the Church's lead.
”In such a way, the power of God will plummet. Even if you have three Grand Cardinals, that's still far from the nobles. You would be overwhelmed by them. Are you not worried about that?” Asked Fernando solemnly.
Sard shook his head. ”What I want is faith, the truth, and to be closer to the Lord. Everything else is just false. If you would like to cooperate, you have to stress that when you swear before the Origin of the World, and I will also promise that I will shut down the transmission magic circle with the Heart of Faith.”
”This is too important a matter for us to give you an answer immediately. We have to summon the Highest Council for discussion.” Fernando said seriously.
Sard smiled. ”Of course.”
Then, the human-shaped air that he gathered was gone.
Hathaway watched it for a while and said in a low voice, ”Do you believe what he said?”
”He sounded rather reasonable. It's worth a shot, too. However, we have to be prepared that he is up to something else.” His hands behind his back, Fernando looked at the Radiance Church in the city.
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Inside the secret chamber, James kicked David into a coma after hearing his speech. He turned to Lucien and said, ”Lucien, you will check his confession with magic first. I'll ask the neutrals and the Church advocates to check it, too. Rest assured, this is only to get more convincing and authentic proof. We will not compromise or attack randomly until the enemy pays.”
”Alright, I'll check it later. 'Cursed Angel' Grunwell, on the other hand, has to be given to me. I lack the materials of a level-nine gold knight to work on the steady inheritance and activation of blood power. You can take away part of the tissues and his identity papers from Grunwell, or the conservatives would deny it.” Lucien looked at Grunwell casually.
Duke James also looked at Grunwell. To be used by a sorcerer as experiment materials was much more brutal than to be killed. However, he was interested by something else Lucien said. ”Steady inheritance and activation of blood power? Has the Congress made breakthroughs in that regard?”
”Not yet, but I believe there will be.” Lucien bragged, giving the nobles hope without specifying how long it would take.
His eyes glowing, James said, ”Lucien, you are truly a genius in arcana studies. I hope that you can resolve the conundrum someday. Alright, this room has poisons and curses lingering everywhere. It is bad for Her Majesty and other victims. I'll suppress the 'Helpless Kiss' in Russell and Camil first. The mix of poisons and curses will probably fade away very soon after they take a good rest in the other room.”
”You will bring Her Majesty to the guest room. I'll 'process' the spot first before I inform 'Heart of Time'.”
Lucien discovered that James was more friendly to him. He was not worried about their relationship when Natasha protected him risking her own life, and he even gave them an opportunity to talk in private. Perhaps, his change of attitude was because of the assassination of the night watchers?
Lucien was about to reply, when his cheeks bounced and he received his master's secret message. Understanding everything, he nodded at Duke James with a weird look and walked to Natasha.
”You still haven't gathered your willpower? I'll suppress the 'Helpless Kiss' with magic first.” Lucien held Natasha's shoulder concernedly.
Natasha nodded. ”No. Bring me to the guest room. I can use the Health Belt after the willpower is gathered.”
Lucien exerted strength and supported her to leave the wall that she leaned against. But he suddenly felt something when he noticed that her feet were unsteady.
Natasha sensed Lucien's pause and looked at him in confusion, but she felt a hand on her leg the moment she turned her head, and she immediately flew up. She waved her arms subconsciously, hoping to catch something, but because of her weak hands, she could only grip Lucien's shoulder in the end.
Calming herself down, Natasha saw Lucien's smiling face as well as the ceiling. It was not until then that she realized that Lucien had swept her off her feet!
Ever since she could remember, counting the incident where Lucien carried her to escape, she had never been hugged by a man in such a way before. Both embarrassed and angered, her bloodstained face emitted suspicious redness.
Lucien felt great after finally leaving the queen swooning. That should be the normal posture!
Natasha's face was slightly red. It was indescribably beautiful even though it was covered in blood. Recalling the female god of war that stood before him a moment ago, Lucien was greatly touched and kissed her in the face.
Sensing the warm touch on her face, Natasha put on a warm smile. All her embarrassment gone, she said in a low voice, ”I'll hug you in the same way if there's a chance!”