Chapter 34 (1/2)

Peter stood outside the gate of vimpar castle and looked with a smile at a dozen cavalry and the red gold cross flag of church servants coming towards him with a faint deterrent.

Lorraine and Dalton kand, who acted as temporary guards, stood on both sides of the old man, carrying a sword handle in their right hand, vigilant against the dust rolled up by horseshoes and footsteps not far away.

”Shall I call the others?” asked the black wizard motionless.

”No, we're here to welcome the guests, Dalton.” the old man's tone was very relaxed and waved his hand to Loren. There was no tension in his expression: ”loosen the sword, boy. They are the servants of the Holy Cross. Those pious good people won't treat me like an old man!”

Lauren smiled awkwardly at the corners of his mouth. Although he didn't know where the old man's self-confidence came from, since the other party had said so, he didn't have the reason to stick to it.

What's more, it's vimpal here. Even the church can't be arrogant enough to kill here.

The surrounded cavalry and servants stopped. A thin young priest in golden red church uniform came out, walked to Peter about ten meters away with a nearly rigid face, and nodded slightly:

”In the name of the church and the bishop of fabion, greetings to you, your excellency Peter, Dean of vimpar.”

”Please also say hello to Lord Fabian for me, and may the Holy Cross protect him.”

The kind old man also smiled and paid tribute to each other: ”I don't know what to call you?”

”I'm just a humble servant and loyal believer of the Holy Cross and Lord Fabien.” although the young priest said very humbly, people couldn't hear the slightest gentleness: ”you just need to call me Francis.”

”Well, now that the two sides have exchanged greetings with each other, let's get down to business.” the young priest then opened his mouth: ”the Bishop's order to me is urgent, and I don't want to delay any time.”

”Right here?” Peter was surprised and extended his hand behind him enthusiastically. ”Why don't you go in and sit down? Let's entertain you from afar.”

”Thank you for your invitation, but no need.” the young priest refused without thinking: ”if I came alone, of course, I would be very happy to accept your invitation.”

”But... As an emissary of the church, my identity prevents me from stepping into such a place suspected of blasphemy, and it is impossible to accept the invitation and hospitality of a wizard. Therefore, it is difficult to obey.”

Really... I don't hide it at all. Loren's eyes flickered behind him. Although the other party's attitude was much better than that of father Anthony, the contempt and hatred were completely from the inside out and from the heart.

Although he had long known that the other party was not good, the young priest was somewhat beyond Loren's expectation. And the other party sent such a person, the purpose and intention are also very obvious.

”I think you should also know what Lord Fabian sent me for, your excellency.” before the old man spoke, the young priest named Francis spoke directly: ”father Anthony of Gumu town died miserably in the church three days ago, which is a shocking thing in the whole Duke!”

”More importantly, in fact, not long ago, your college sent a wizard apprentice to deal with the ghouls in Gumu town. After a priest died, he promised that Gumu town was no longer in danger. We have reason to suspect that father Anthony relaxed his vigilance because he believed too much in the apprentice's promise!”

”It's just a misunderstanding,” Peter replied directly, ”father Anthony's accident is regrettable, but it has absolutely nothing to do with our apprentice.”