Chapter 451 (2/2)
He never actively participated in the masses! He had helped to defeat the barbarians But if soh position looked at the situation then they would find out that he did it for his own benefits
Therefore he was able to confuse the public with the barbarian feat but it would be very difficult to confuse the ones living in the inner ho overlooked everything within the outer wall
Old man looked at Dudian as silent: “Mr Dean lets stop with the useless chat It is time to announce your answer”
Dudian sighed: “It seems I don't have a choice”
“As you have consented then I hope that you can fulfill your duties By the way, don't disappoint us!” The old man smiled
Dudian nodded: “I will do my best to adapt However what am I supposed to do as the elder of the dark church? Should I send intelligence about the members of the dark church to the Holy Church?”
The old man stared at him: “That is just one of the responsibilities Moreover you won't need to do it yourself ”
Dudian asked: “Is there any other elders appointed by the Monastery in addition to me?”
“You don't have the right to know that Do what you are supposed to do I advise you to keep your identity confidential Some of the elders are 'real' members of the dark church It would be very hard to keep your identity if they know that you were sent by the Monastery”
Dudian smiled: “Am I on my own?”
The elder replied: “The only ally you have is the Holy Church”
“You can keep continue to engage in research There is alchemy tower and academy in the dark church” The elder continued: “But try not to catch many eyes Stay away from taboo subjects that the dark church has set Its better for you not to touch those topics”
Dudian pondered a little: “I don't have any background Would it cause the doubt of other elders if I'm appointed directly just like this?”
The elder answered: “Every elder is appointed by the Pope of the Dark Church No one knows the identity of other elders You will be in shadows unless you take the initiative to expose your own identity”
Dudian sighed in relief “Is it only Pope that knows the identity of the elders?”
“Yes”
“Why don't you get rid of all the other elders?”
Elder indifferently replied: “That's a simple minded solution All the elders are involved with alchemy families and other forces If we appoint our own people then there can be two results in the long run Either the dark church would go light or all the elders we sent would be part of the darkness”
Dudian knew that the elder wasn't telling the truth The biggest drawback of such a situation would be the 'union' of the elders!
The Monastery was afraid of a joint rebellion!
The Monastery didn't want to see such a thing Although the forces of the inner wall could completely suppress the rebellion of the dark church but it would put the Holy Church into a passive role
“There has been long-term friction and numberous casualties between the dark church and the Holy Church Many Knights of light with great potential have fallen! Countless a alchemists were beheaded by the Holy Church Wouldn't it be much better if these people didn't die?” Dudian asked
Elder narrowed his eyes as he looked at Dudian: “That's a very dangerous idea”
“Dangerous?” Dudian was at a loss “Isn't it all about that?”