Chapter 280 Part1 (1/2)

Chapter 280 “Maximos” (Part one)

The Archbishop of the central northern diocese did not let Du Wei wait long for he arrived the very next

The arrival of an archbishop who masters over several provinces would naturally cause an earthquake a the local officials Compared to Du Wei's Duke status, the identity of an Archbishop can only be higher and not lower Moreover, this person was in charge of overseeing large sue battalion of Holy Knights, have millions of faithful believers within their diocese's, and may become the future Pope!

Unexpectedly, such a person was vastly different froe created by the e wasn't big when he arrived, in fact, contrary to Du Wei's expectation of receiving a full convoy, only a carriage arrived at the pier the next

Surrounded by local officials, the archbishop and a few of his entourage boarded the shi+p together and met with Du Wei

It can be said their first racious old y robe of the plainest order One can easily notice the traces of wear on the corners if observed closely With well-kept silver hair, entle face, he rese like an influential Archbishop of multiple provinces Rather, he looked e, plain and simple with a kindred heart That's until you looked him in the ”eyes”

His eyes were clear and deep, flashi+ng the wisdoe

“Oh respected Duke” Archbishop Maxiht bow: ”First of all, I would like to thank you for allowing me to ride your shi+p back to the capital, and I have to thank you for waiting a full night”

Du Wei returned the greeting with a smile: ”You are too kind It is uest like yourself on ht isn't bad at all, the night scenery of the river bank here is very good”

After a few pleasantries, the Archbishop began introducing his entourage

In truth, Du Wei found it very strange for someone of his status – an archbishop of an entire diocese – to bring along such a small number of followers When he ca the Archbishop hiht in are

Then sending away the local officials, Du Wei personally invited Maximos into his cabin

“Please sit, sir archbishop” Du Wei s over the tea: ”To be honest, you are the highest ranking cleric I have ever seen”

“Oh?” Maximos's face moved: ”Your dukeshi+p, you are born in the capital With your status and identity, I'h in recent years his majesty rarely appears before the public, he will still personally preside over the Temple's annual shrine celebration”

Du Wei shook his head: “I have not Oh, I’ot to mention I’m not a believer, so I never attended the Temple's annual shrine ceremony ”

This Maxi to his bluntness, there were no signs of any aardness in his expression Instead, he only made a casual smile: ”I will pray for the day when your lordshi+p enters the Goddess's ee your ladly baptize you myself”

Then Maximos followed up with the introduction of the old man next to him: ”This here is my close assistant and most faithful friend, Father Lamu, he's also one of our Vice-Bishops in the central northern diocese” Pausing to let his words sink in, he continues with a s back to the capital in order to attend the Temple's annual shrine ceremony At the same time in accordance with tradition, we must meet with his majesty the Pope to report in on our work done in the last year Unfortunately, our shi+p broke down and was stranded ashore with our entourage I would've preferred to bring thee croas far too slow In order to rush over here to meet you, I can only ride ahead alone with a select few”

Du Wei nodded and thought: no wonder you're so anxious to return In order to gain so the coht before the Pope

Contrary to what he thought, Du Wei gave the most sincere smile: ”Sir, you don't have to worry, I have a lot of servants on board In iven only to a distinguished guest I’ve already had someone clean out a cabin for you Well then, I’m sure you haven’t had a breakfast yet, let me order the servants to ready the food”

While the two exchanged so a disturbed face on the side Coar Like an ordinary old man with a skinny build and an unpleasant face, those pupils of his definitely had more white than black

As Lamu watched on, there were several occasions where he wanted to cut in but stopped due to his own hesitation

It was then a forceful and hty voice came from the outside Even with a wooden door placed in-between thenore

“Your holiness, the luggage is organized”

Upon listening to that voice, Maxi guard, Rhine Duke, please let him in”

With Du Wei's permission, the cabin door was pushed open and fronificent size

Even if Du Wei's accusto his own Longbottoaard's men when he visited the Northwest Aruard, Du Wei couldn't resist asp!

This guy… Is he really a warrior?