Lord of Glory

Andrew took a deep look at the bag. Suddenly he laughed cheerfully and said: "Paladin, you are so serious. Come on, if you haven't eaten yet, let's eat together!" Andrew immediately asked Paladin to sit down. Knives, forks and plates were already prepared on the rectangular table.

Paladin thanked him and sat down. Wei Wei glanced at the food on the table. Roasted suckling pig in red wine, pumpkin cream soup, medium-aged Engelland steak, fresh strawberries, green apples and grapes. A generous portion of vegetables and fine bread baked with honey sauce. This food is not rich, but luxurious!

Paladin lamented Andrew's financial resources and extravagant style, and folded his hands in a formal manner to pray before the meal. And Andrew and the priest in white just ate by themselves and waited quietly for Paladin's prayer to end. When Paladin put down his hands piously, picked up the knife and fork on the table and was about to cut the beef in front of him, Andrew personally poured a small glass of red wine for the cup next to Paladin. He laughed and said: "Father Paladin is really a devout believer. This red wine comes from the palace of the principality. Let alone whether it can be bought, just for this price, hum! Fifty gold coins! It makes me very happy It hurts."

Paladin was a little surprised that this bottle of wine could be bought at such an expensive price, but there were outsiders present at this time, and Andrew had no intention of introducing them. Paladin could only pretend to be: "It is clearly stated in the canon that priests cannot drink alcohol. Bishop, you are blatantly violating the sacred iron law of the Holy See. It really makes me sad." "Uh?"

Andrew was slightly stunned. Seeing the hypocritical look on Paladin's face, he knew in his heart that this invited guest made Paladin wary. He simply started to point his fingers at the priest and said: "Paladin, we are all servants of God. This This is Father Canalava, the abbot of the largest monastery in the diocese of Edley. Although he is young, he has inherited everything in the monastery! Today he is still an ascetic who unswervingly performs daily asceticism. !”

"Oh! What a pleasure to meet. We are under the same roof, eating together under the eyes of God. This is simply God's arrangement." Paladin's eyes lit up, he immediately stood up and picked up the wine glass, a very elegant and unpretentious compliment. Come up with this Kanalava.

Paladin fully understood the meaning of Andrew's words. The largest monastery in Adli is located on the hills outside. Many preachers and ascetics gathered there. According to the rules of the Holy See. The general monastery that leads all the monasteries in a diocese. In addition to the superficial work of promoting doctrines. There is also a place responsible for all the nuns in the diocese and for preparing priests [preparatory priests]. Not only that, the monastery also has the power to request military power from the Holy See!

Able to report to the Holy See and send Templars based on certain circumstances! Moreover, some monasteries also control local religious armies of their own parishes. It is an organization like the Monastic Knights. Although the number is small, they can truly be assigned a power like an arm! With such great power as mentioned above, the diocesan bishop cannot interfere with it. It can also be regarded as a deliberate arrangement by the upper levels to balance the local dioceses. Although all priests are under the jurisdiction of the bishop, some priests are more inclined to the abbot of the monastery because of the relationship between teachers and students. This shows how great the power of this young Kanalava is.

However, Paladin, who was observant at this time, discovered that this Canalava did not eat meat! I originally thought that the so-called ascetic of the other party was just a show, but it seems that it is not what Paladin thought. The other party is a real ascetic!

But just when Paladin was thinking about it. Kanalava, a young man with long hair, did something that made Paladin very angry! Kanalava looked at Paladin's empty wine glass and ignored it. He turned to Andrew and said, "Your Excellency, is this the new auxiliary bishop you are talking about?"

After saying that, he ignored Andrew's constant glances and Paladin's embarrassed expression. He gently pulled his floating hair to one side, with an expression of indescribable arrogance and contempt: "Your Excellency, Auxiliary Bishop, you have brought a big bag of gold coins, right? Your Excellency, Bishop Andrew, you are buying and selling priesthood. If I were Report it to the Holy See and I will replace you." Paladin's eyes showed a little displeasure, but he shook his head with a kind smile, sat back and remained silent. He planned to see how Andrew handled this situation.

"Ah, hahahaha!" Andrew glared at Kanalava angrily, and suddenly laughed. In an attempt to resolve the weird atmosphere, he pretended to talk and laugh as if nothing had happened: "Canarava, you are joking. Father Palatine is not only a priest, but also a nobleman! Moreover, the country is in order under his care, and the people's lives are prosperous. , business is booming!”

Andrew deliberately emphasized the last few words. I hope Kanalawa can come to his senses. Sure enough, Kanarawa suddenly took a meaningful look at this ordinary-looking Paladin. As if he was really sizing up the new auxiliary bishop now, he said something insignificant: "I heard that there has been a war recently, right, Your Excellency, auxiliary bishop." The subtext was: "I heard that you have mastered all the skills of **Ba." Iron factory. Now that there is a war, the income must be quite high."

Paladin immediately understood what Canarava meant, nodded slightly, and said confidently: "It's a war. Judging from the damaged armor that is being sent back now, the war should be in a tug-of-war. It won't be over for a while. ." The subtext is: "Huh, there's still war to be fought! This little income is nothing! More gold coins are yet to come!"

After saying these words, Kanalava's eyes instantly lit up! More gold coins. Isn't it just for more gold coins that he and this old man are collaborating? In this way, this Paladin is really a powerful person! It’s not like no one has thought about wooing relevant personnel from several nearby towns that are rich in ironware. But these guys either dismiss it or don't even pay attention!

But he couldn't figure out what means this Paladin used to win over these businessmen who looked down on the clergy? You know, some of these people even have close associates of Earl Torch! Although Kanalava is very capable and resolute in his work, he always thinks that he is excellent. But there are some things that a conceited person like him would never do. That is a dirty and despicable method. And this is precisely the foundation for Paladin to settle down and live his life.

Kanalava, who was thinking this way, picked up the wine glass as Andrew sighed with relief, and a smile appeared on his arrogant face for the first time: "Your Excellency, Auxiliary Bishop, please forgive me for my previous rudeness. This is my bad fault." It's a fault that can't be corrected no matter how hard it is." "Where is it? It's because I'm not very good at speaking, so I bumped into you, Dean. Dean, you have taken on important responsibilities at a young age, and in the future you will publicize Enos's benevolence and achievements to the world. It’s limitless!”

Paladin and Canalava exchanged drinks in the air and laughed in unison. Seeing this, Andrew also smiled sincerely. So, three scumbags wearing priest robes laughed happily in the temple of God. This is how justice dies, accompanied by joyful laughter