Public trial?You deserve it too!

"Hey, Director Claude doesn't have to be like this. If you want to ask something, go ahead. I'm a semi-retired old man, what can I be bothered about? I don't care about things around me anymore. I just put up a name. It’s just an extra salary—oh, and I’m asking Director Claude to keep this a secret for me.”

The old man blinked playfully.

"You are such a joker."

Claude seemed to be amused by the other party, but after a few laughs, he became serious again and asked his own question.

"There is another question that I have always been curious about—that is, what kind of existence is the intelligence organization of the Church?"

Humphrey's expression became serious. He glanced at Claude and did not speak. Instead, he picked up his glass and took a sip.

"This question, I think what you want to hear is not official words, right?"

"Of course not. The Theocracy's ability to be the great enemy of the empire obviously shouldn't be at this level, so their intelligence organization must be very powerful, right?"

Claude asked.

"Strong, very strong."

Humphrey nodded.

"Don't use the level of the Imperial Intelligence Agency to speculate on them. These guys are much more terrifying! If I hadn't delayed the time by relying on my friendship with a few cardinals, I'm afraid there would be no chance of returning to the Empire alive."

The old man recalled the situation at that time, and there was still some fear on his face.

"I don't even know why they were able to find me. After all, I took the initiative to clean up the things I came in at that time. I didn't tell any correspondents how to contact me. I also handed over all the information to the deputy director—even There were intelligence records and investigative files on me all over the place."

"But that's it, the other party also found me accurately, that is, they still took into account the power of the cardinals, they didn't arrest people too presumptuously, and left me with a glimmer of life. I fled from the Theocracy to the Merchant Alliance alone , returned to the empire by smuggling ships."

Humphrey sighed.

"Unfortunately, at that time, I was just beginning to prepare for a few bishops to match up with the empire, and at the same time, I was going to find out the details of a few Theocracy Knights in their hands, so I was driven back like this. I didn't do my best."

"It's up to people to plan things, but it's up to God to make things happen. It's already the pride of the Imperial Intelligence Bureau that you can achieve such achievements, so you don't need to be upset about it."

Claude comforted.

"I'm not upset, I'm afraid—because I've been in the Holy Kingdom for so long, I know almost nothing about this intelligence agency except that it belongs to the Pope's Arbitration Hall. I only know that they have a very scary Leader, intelligence capabilities are second to none."

"Do you know what his name is? Or what he looks like?"

Claude asked immediately.

"I don't know, I didn't find anything - I only know that the other party never shows his true face, always wrapped in a robe, and he doesn't even know whether he is a man or a woman."

Humphrey shook his head, this is what he has always been worried about - as the director of the Ecclesiastical Division of the Imperial Intelligence Bureau, he actually didn't know who the leader of his greatest enemy was, and what he looked like from the beginning to the end Do not know at all.

"...even the cardinals don't know?"

"I don't know the same thing. The halls directly under the Pope are very mysterious. Except for the Pope's Hall, which is responsible for contacting the outside world, the rest such as the Judgment Hall, Arbitration Hall, and History Hall are extremely mysterious. There are occasional news of executions in the Judgment Hall. , the Hall of History and the Hall of Arbitration will almost find no such person."

The old man squeezed the wine glass, and there was some unwillingness in his voice.

"It's not just me, those bishops are also very worried about this. I once secretly encouraged a connection, but there was no result - the inquiry was resolved by some bishops loyal to the Pope, because the unfaithful themselves are also very complicated. , and finally it’s over.”

Claude sighed, and the situation became complicated and confusing. At this time, it doesn't matter whether Humphrey lied or not, because this is not like the first question, which can't be made up. Now he can't tell Han Fry trust, then the latter two answers are out of the question.

That's it, at least I have determined what I want to do, and I don't get nothing.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Director Humphrey, I was fascinated by your story, and I really hope to have the opportunity to continue to listen to your wisdom in the future."

Claude stood up and said goodbye to the old man.

"As long as you come, Claude, I welcome you at any time - you can read the information everywhere, if you don't understand, just come to me."

Humphrey sent Claude away from his home with a smile.

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The Burning World: Chapter 244 Chapter 220 Eight Youth Invincible Girl Is the Most Beautiful Thing in the World

"I didn't expect you to bring him back yourself."

The cardinal tilted his head to look at the robed man and the cowardly-looking emissary beside him.

"What's wrong? The empire doesn't need anyone anymore."

"I just didn't pay attention. He messed things up for me."

The man in the robe gave the messenger a hard head.

"I asked him to stay in the Brittany Peninsula as an exchange between the Empire District and the Merchant Alliance District, but he was so dazed that he didn't even get out of the [Brittany Kingdom] behind his back. Discover."

The cardinal frowned.

"What? Didn't you make the trigger for the war between the Empire and the Merchant Alliance?"

"No."

"Xiao Hei can't respond either?"

"This is what annoys me—that old man, Neville, deliberately hid it from everyone, and hired the Wellington family as an intermediary. The news was so deadly that Xiao Hei only found out about it at the Chamber of Commerce. thing."

The robed man stopped knocking on the envoy's head,

"The old thing you mentioned is visiting the country - in fact, he is visiting various cardinals and throwing money everywhere."

"In order for the Church to recognize their ownership of the Merchant Alliance in the Brittany Peninsula?"

the robed man asked.

"That's right, he's been here too."

The cardinal nodded.

"I was negligent about this matter before——in this case, I can only say that I am wrong. The business alliance is willing to jump out and be a target, so let them be. The empire is worrying about how to consume their manpower and materials. .”

The man in robes sneered, no one really thinks that the empire is not progressing smoothly in the Brittany peninsula, is it because the imperial army's combat effectiveness is not good enough?

"Would you be negligent?"

The cardinal's voice was a little surprised.

Even people like them who don't know what time is, must obey the objective laws of human society-but this should not be the reason for the other party to make mistakes.

"Speaking of...do you feel that your computing power seems to be shrinking recently?"

The robed man froze for a moment, then looked at the cardinal.

The other party is his "mirror", that is to say, it was separated specifically to prevent him from being blacked out, which is why the other party is responsible for teaching domestic strategic matters.

"The envoy may be negligent, Xiao Hei may be negligent, and I may be negligent, and it goes without saying that the guy in the armor has no nerve—but you, you shouldn't have the problem of [negligence]. And why did you pull the envoy away?" Go to the empire? You never said before that you felt shorthanded."

"It's been more than 1000 years. You have been playing with the royal family for so long at their home court, and you are still able to handle it with ease. Why do you suddenly need someone to help you when the plan is about to start? And after he went to help you, he appeared Problems that affect your original strategy?"

The robed man looked at the bishop thoughtfully.

"what do you mean......"

"She's been asleep long enough. Wake her up—it's the final battle anyway, isn't it?"

The robed man nodded slowly.

"Indeed, at this time, it is indeed necessary to wake her up—as the pope, we now need her appeal in the army and the people as a banner."

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Neville never dreamed that what he once dreamed of so much could be so easily obtained.

Well, although it is true that even the business alliance has been shocked by the wealth and resources, it doesn't matter, all of this is insignificant compared to the treaty he is holding now.

"Congratulations on getting your wish, Speaker Neville, I think this is the long-cherished wish you have been trying to achieve all along?"

Bishop Liviere smiled and congratulated.

"All of this is inseparable from your help, Your Excellency - you will always be a friend of the Chamber of Commerce!"

Neville said excitedly, judging from his appearance, it seems that he has already planned to pay homage to the bishop.

It is true that this bishop is willing to help Neville win the support of other bishops, contrary to the disregard of the needs of the business alliance by the people of the country in the past.He made a big splash in the Holy See that the relationship between the Merchant Alliance and the Holy State is bitter. At this moment, when the empire is in full swing, at least they should firmly stand on the side of the Merchant Alliance.

This moved some people, and at the same time, Neville's gold offensive also "moved" some people. After the momentum rose, some nonchalant neutrals also followed suit, and finally the business alliance finally got what they wanted - they got what they had always wanted. Need to admit.

The "Treaty of Brittany" confirmed that the Brittany Peninsula was the territory of the Merchant Alliance since ancient times, and this return was an act of justice, for which the embittered empire was the evil invader.

"This is the victory of an era! This marks the beginning of the end of the empire!"

Neville was eager to discuss the significance of this treaty with the other party, and he had absolute confidence in this piece of paper.After all, with this, he can let the business alliance enter the war mobilization——to fight for his own land, so that he can impress those speculators.

"Then, I think Speaker Neville, in exchange, there is no doubt about what you should give to the Theocracy?"

His Excellency Bishop asked kindly.

"There is no problem, I can promise this right now - if the war breaks out in an all-out way, no matter whether the Merchant Alliance can gain a foothold on the mainland, we will always stand by the side of Theocracy!"

Neville patted his chest and assured that all this was clearly written in the contract.

The speaker of the Chamber of Commerce left here with joy and confidence. He believed that he would become the greatest speaker in the history of the Chamber of Commerce-he finally allowed the Messiah to set foot on the mainland.

Bishop Livière restrained all his expressions, and looked at the robed man who turned out of the secret room.

"It's done, you want me to get Neville's letter of legal recognition from the Chamber of Commerce, and the blank check from the Chamber of Commerce-is that all I need to do?"

"No, there is one more thing."

The robed man looked southeast.

"I need you to take the lead in drafting a proposal to provide three times the supplies and personnel for Fortress Constantine - the reason is that war with the Empire is about to take place, and the splendor of the holy religion will shine on the mainland, so it may not be possible for a long time Provide supplies as normal."

"Is the preparation according to the normal preparation, or three times the preparation?"

asked the bishop.

"Three times, this is also an ultimatum to those bishops-supporters, they can survive, and opponents..."

"So the plan is about to start?"

Livière looked at the robed man.

"Yes, the God's Choice plan will be implemented from now on. These unqualified people can no longer stay in the church, otherwise it will affect our final goal."

The tone of the robed man was cold, without any room for it.

"These bishops always think that they can control the country by relying on politics and money, and can drive the army by relying on desire and interests, but they forget that all the Knights of the Holy Kingdom have sworn an oath to the Pope thousands of years ago. Allegiance - to this day, that remains the same!"

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"Your Majesty summoned?"

Claude raised his head and stared at the waiter in front of him.

"Yes, His Majesty requires you to enter the palace immediately - so please prepare to leave now."

"I see, let's go."

Claude closed the document in his hand and waved his hand to signal the other party to back down.

The waiter bowed and bowed and left the room.

Looking at the vast pile of information, the young man rubbed his brows with a headache.

Ever since he chatted with Humphrey, he has been burying himself in these documents that he has transferred from everywhere, trying to find the most reasonable explanation for the current situation in Theocracy, but unfortunately, until today, he still found nothing.

There is no reasonable explanation that can help him restore the truth, because he does not understand why the pope let those bishops go, even if he has the ability to buy bottoms, but what is the purpose of this situation of all harm but no benefit?

The empire raised great nobles, on the one hand, to reduce the obstacles encountered in conquest, and on the other hand, to raise pigs, so that they could be killed for Chinese New Year wars—but what’s the point of raising these bishops in the Church?They will only complicate an originally single religion and divide it into various sects, which is futile.

He originally wanted to look for it for a while, but now that the emperor's urgent order has arrived, it seems that there are new tasks to be issued, so this matter can only be put aside for the time being.

[Do you want me to scan the other materials immediately and read them to you when you are on a business trip, teacher? 】

"I don't need it. It's probably meaningless to search for it any longer. It's always a disadvantage to follow the opponent's footsteps. Now that I'm on the stage, I should try my best to serve the emperor well and add bricks and tiles to my own power."

【......Oh. 】

Claude pushed open the door, and Letitia had already walked over with Margaret.

Her Royal Highness the Second Princess, who was originally petite and lovely, has now grown into a young girl. Her slim figure and breasts far surpassing that of the head maid and her sister constitute the brightest flowers in the imperial family today.

"Claude, I heard that His Majesty called you into the palace urgently?"

There was a little nervousness and anxiety on the girl's face.

"Yes, Letitia, the carriage is parked in the manor, and I will have an audience soon."

Claude smiled easily, and took her hand naturally.