Chapter 675 - Burn the Druids (1/2)

Chapter 675 Burn the Druids

Apart from the strangers, there were also a few magic apprentices in the manor. They were “chargers” that Christina had asked to charge the magic barriers. After all, it was too hard for her to maintain such huge magic barriers on her own.

Now that Roland had returned, they all relaxed.

After Christina canceled the barriers, Roland led Anna into the manor.

The magic apprentices came over, greeted Roland, and then said goodbye to him.

They could tell that Stephanie, who was obviously an honorable person, wanted to talk to Roland in private.

After the magic apprentices all left, Stephanie approached and said, “Your magic apprentices have been taught well.”

Roland smiled, because it was only natural.

Those kids had all been educated according to modern standards.

Apart from magic, they had to learn reading, comprehension, mathematics, astrology, and geology. They had also been taught moral lessons, the volume of which was only second to that of magic theories and practice.

Of course… they weren’t taught with terribly advanced theories. After all, they lived in a world that had gods. If the advanced theories were taught to the kids, they would find it hard to live comfortably in this world.

So, Roland simply asked Vincent and Douglas to devote a lot of time and energy to teaching the kids the expected behaviors in society and what was right and what was wrong! It was safe to say that someone with a healthy outlook really seemed more positive than others.

That was why Stephanie felt that the magic apprentices had such unique vibes.

“They haven’t finished their apprenticeship yet,” said Roland with a smile. “It’s up to them who they can become.”

He was quite eager to see the chemical reaction when the local residents in this world received the teachings of the Golden Sons.

Stephanie pointed to the side and walked to the lawn nearby.

Roland followed her.

“How is it going in the capital? asked Stephanie worriedly.

With her political experience, she knew that the assault against her would cause havoc in the capital, if not the entire Fareins Kingdom.

The assault was a clear sign that the church wanted to meddle with the crown.

Whatever roles the Pope and the Holy Lady had played in that, it was impossible for the church, which was a war and propaganda machine, to stop once it was activated.

Roland nodded and said, “Everything has been settled!”

“I knew it!” Stephanie subconsciously blurted. Then she raised her head in surprise. “What did you say? It’s been settled? How is it possible? Who was so powerful and influential as to stop the war among the three greatest forces in this world?”

“Those who initiated the trouble.” Roland intended to tease the widowed princess, so he spoke ambiguously. “Roland, stop playing around,” Stephanie said, frowning. “The war couldn’t have stopped even if the Pope and the Holy Lady both apologized to the royal family. You should know that the construction of your floating city will be affected if the royal family is in chaos.” Looking at the anxious First Princess, Roland said solemnly, “It’s truly been settled, because the Goddess of Light arrived on Earth and apologized to the royal family and the Association of Mages. Do you think that could work?”

Stephanie’s mouth gradually gaped open.

“The goddess came?”

Roland nodded.

“The Goddess of Light?”

Roland nodded again.

“Good heavens!” Stephanie covered her forehead and sat on the chair that was for afternoon tea. “Are my ears deceiving me?”

The arrival of a god or goddess was a serious matter in this world. It was a miracle.

It was usually used to increase the number of believers, launch a crusade, or pronounce an oracle.

Yet, the Goddess of Light had landed on Earth to apologize.

She was a goddess that was not to be described with words like sacred or esteemed.

Or rather, no mortal words could describe her magnificence.

Yet, such a being had arrived on Earth to apologize for the first time in history. Who dared to disrespect her and continue the war?

“I seem to have missed a good show.” Stephanie was relieved. “In any case, it’s a good thing that no war was fought. We must thank the Goddess of Light for demeaning herself.”

Roland smiled and sat down on her opposite side. Then he said, “A lot of people think just like you. That’s why her apology can settle the conflict.” Stephanie keenly noticed Roland’s implied meaning. “Do you think differently from us? You don’t find the gods and goddesses lofty and great?”

“Of course I do.” The players and the local residents in this world had different views on deities. Roland would rather not talk about that anymore, so he said, “I’ll take you back to the royal family. Although the conflict has been settled, you’ll probably have to be there for the subsequent negotiations and compensations.”

“Yes.” Stephanie nodded.

“I’ll let Andonara protect you for a while longer,” Roland added after a moment’s thought. “Okay.” Stephanie was rather delighted.

Roland was quite the doer. After they made a deal, he instantly teleported Stephanie and Andonara to the capital. He then returned to Delpon and found the chairman of the local Guild of Bards.

The Bards were a class that was focused on Charm too. The chairman had golden hair and blue eyes. He was not young anymore, but he was still handsome in a mature way, which was quite attractive to young girls and married women.

Such attractive men were usually quite casual and lighthearted when they spoke to others.

However, this man was extremely solemn and serious in front of Roland.

He was even sitting straight.

“I’ve seen your hard work in the past year.” Roland put two bags of gold coins on the table. “It’s quite productive too. I’m very delighted, so this is the bonus for your work. You’ll continue the plan.” “To reveal the Druids’ evilness? We’re good at that.” The chairman of the Guild of Bards went on, “But boss, what’s the point? The human Druids aren’t very strong, and the elven Druids barely show up in the human world. Do we need to pay so much attention to them? I, for one, think that the Hollevin Association of Mages is our primary enemy.” At this moment, the Hollevin Guild of Bards had already become affiliated to the Delpon Magic Tower, so they had moved their guild to Delpon City.

As part of the Magic Tower, it was natural that the Guild of Bards tried to solve problems for Roland.

“But in fact, the Guild of Druids is trickier right now.” Roland stood up. “Just stick to the plan. Also, the financial situation in the Magic Tower looks good right now. You can try to apply for more funding. According to what I read, you’re the department with the least funding and fewest activities.”

Looking at the two bags of gold coins on the table, and hearing what Roland said, the chairman of the Guild of Bards swallowed and asked, “Can we really? We can’t fight or do business; we’re just Bards who sing and play music for a living. Do we really deserve so much money?” It was understandable why the chairman of the Guild of Bards was so “humble.”

The Guild of Bards had never been appreciated ever since its establishment.

Few nobles or big bosses were willing to sponsor the Guild of Bards or hire them.

Most of the time, the Bards could only sing in taverns and make money for food.