Public trial?You deserve it too!

Claude sat in a dark room, wrapped every inch of his skin with bandages, and then put on a mask.

When communicating with each other before, he had already left a mark on Yu Lian's horse. As long as he leaned over and let the system search for the magic power fluctuation, he could find him immediately.

[When you were in the province of Provence, you once said that you kept Julien to add obstacles to the Theocracy, and wanted him to be used as an introduction to the coup and purge—but now that the Theocracy has completed its self-cleaning, and he himself has After finding a new home, can I still respect and obey you? 】

"Respect may exist, but obedience is impossible—there is no common interest between us."

Claude explained the system while walking through the night.

"Julian is a pure believer. I can only follow the other party's thinking and guide, but never attack his belief, because he has believed in him for decades, and I can't rely on words to move him. "

"So he will probably still respect me, but because I have stayed in the empire for so many years, and now the filth has been swept away in the church, so I can no longer use him to carry out a new big purge Now—his desire has become to shine for the Theocracy, which I cannot satisfy."

[Then you still risk exposure to find him? 】

"In order to obtain some information, especially information about the political turmoil within the Theocracy during this period, the risk is worth taking."

Claude said firmly.

"This is my only chance. No matter how credible the words of Cardinal Livière are, it is already impossible to be trusted around the Imperial Intelligence Bureau. Say it's like a black hole that knows nothing!"

The man stopped suddenly, stopped in a dark corner, and waited for a group of patrolling Theocracy soldiers to pass by before moving again.

"Before this war starts, this may be the last time I can get information about the Church, and it is credible information. After that, I guess I have to fight them with a black eye—the most troublesome thing The problem is that the Theocracy is not ignorant of the empire, and the intelligence aspect has been played as one-way transparency, so there is really nothing to say."

This is what Claude is worried about. So far, he is still only the head of a first-line knight order, and his voice in the army is very limited. He needs time and military exploits to stack his status, but obviously, from In every respect, time was definitely not on his side.

It's not that he looks down on the empire's commanders, whether it's the quality of the army or the command ability, he believes that the empire cannot fall behind - but the problem is that he can't see the Theocracy clearly.

After all, as the only country that borders the Empire on the mainland and does not occupy much terrain advantage, why has the Theocracy been able to jump up and down so confidently all along, just because of its previous friendship with the Empire?

The cancer of the caste system shows that the Theocracy traded the future of its people for stability. Naturally, there will be unevenness in the strategy and quality of the army. Even if it is barely filled by faith, the huge population gap, no matter what How to teach the country is impossible to fill.

Maybe the Theocracy could compete with the Empire by relying on the number of magicians before, but after Claude visited the so-called [Imperial Intelligence Bureau], he understood that the last one in the Theocracy could be regarded as an advantage The dots are also filled in.

The question went back to the original point. Apart from intelligence, what exactly brought him the confidence that the Theocracy was full of and could win the empire?

This is a question that Claude has always been puzzled by.

So he desperately wanted to get a handle on the context of the ruling class of the Theocracy—this kind of thing can’t be seen from the people at the bottom. He must know what the real power of the Theocracy is about this war. attitude.

Originally, Livière's strict defense made him almost helpless, and it was obviously impossible for Georgie and Randolph to make any progress.

But now, Julien's arrival gave him a new chance.

Looking at the simple gate in front of him, Claude nodded slightly, at least the other party was not corrupted, so he followed Livière.

Pushing open the door, Julien who was awakened quickly picked up the dagger beside him, and retreated into the blind corner of the shadow.

"Long time no see, Julien."

When the familiar voice sounded, the Theocracy knight was startled for a moment, and then his face showed ecstasy.

"Is it... Lord Messenger?"

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The two sat at the table, and Julien did not light the oil lamp. He knew that the messenger chose this time to find him in order to deceive others, so he just closed the door, and the two talked in the darkness.

Claude asked about the recent situation of the Theocracy, and Julien unpreparedly shook off all the information he knew.

This cleansing was done by the knights of the Theocracy. Those guys who had pledged their allegiance to the cardinals stabbed their swords into their chests no slower than they knelt down to swear their allegiance.

The church system of the entire Theocracy was almost wiped out. Except for some bishops who were originally loyal to the Pope, those who fell to others, those who sat on the fence, and those who secretly communicated, were all cleaned one-sidedly, or their heads fell to the ground, or Was relegated to [Guilty].

Afterwards, people from the Judgment Hall stepped forward and took over a large number of administrative agencies, so that the entire country hardly experienced any turmoil, and continued to operate smoothly.

Claude nodded slightly, obviously his previous guess was confirmed, and the Pope was in control of the situation from beginning to end.

"My lord, when did you return to the Theocracy?"

Julien pressed the joy in his heart, and asked a little excitedly.

"It's been a while, but it's just that I haven't had the chance to return to the holy city. This sudden internal storm, coupled with the visiting mission of the empire, I found the time to return to the Vatican."

There was also a bit of joy in Claude's words-this knight lord has given birth to new values, and it is enough to watch his performance next.

"Yeah, I didn't expect Bishop Livière to find an opportunity so quickly to allow His Holiness the Pope to regain control of the entire Theocracy."

"Oh? Bishop Livière? The former cardinal, the current cardinal?"

There was palpable interest in Cloud's voice.

"Yes, His Excellency the Bishop, just like you, has always cared about the Pope and dedicated everything to the Holy Church and the Church. After I came back that year, it was also the Bishop who took me under his command and secretly paid homage to the Pope. take an oath"

Julien was obviously very eager to get Claude back, so he spared no effort to recommend Livière to him.

"Your Excellency, your wisdom will never be inferior to Your Excellency Liviere's. I can serve as your guarantor and recommend you to Your Excellency. In addition to your achievements in Provence Province, you will definitely be reused again. Show off your ambitions!"

"Thank you, Julien. I didn't expect that after four years, you are still the same as before, nothing has changed."

Claude laughed.

"It's really gratifying—after all, after so many changes, it's a blessing to see like-minded friends from the past who still haven't changed their hearts."

But Julien heard the implication from Claude's words.

"Your Excellency, don't you...don't intend to listen to orders under the command of Bishop Livière? Or, is the exclusion and zheng|zhi|po|hai you have been previously related to His Excellency Livière? ?”

"Hahahaha, those things have passed, and I don't care - at least Livière really cares about the Theocracy, and that's enough."

Claude just waved his hands and didn't intend to continue the discussion.

"Thank you for your kindness, Knight Julien, but I no longer need it—just before, I applied for the task of stationing at the Fortress of Constantine."

Julien was taken aback for a moment. He had indeed heard about this incident. Because the Theocracy's assistance to Constantine's front line was huge this time, volunteers were recruited across the country.

Especially after chatting with Livière for a while during the day, he also knew that the reason why the empire sent a mission to the Theocracy this time was because the two sides had to hand over and wrangle in all aspects.

"But...why? My lord? You are so looking forward to the revival of the Theocracy. Now that the Pope has lifted his spirits and wiped out those insects and rats, it is the time when a large number of talents are needed. Why do you Will you choose to go to Constantine at this time?"

Julien was a little puzzled, and even asked in a hurry.

Of course he knew where the front line of Constantine was. It was the final line of defense of the Theocracy, a protective circle for mankind.

But the problem is that, except for the rotating knights of the Theocracy, those priests and ascetics who went to Constantine...

None ever returned to the Theocracy.

"I know you may be a little confused, but... there is still a little time for me to finish the story."

Claude nodded.

"In the past few years since I left Provence, I have actually been wandering in the empire. While escaping from capture, I also wanted to see what this country is like-then I discovered that this country seems to be the same as I used to be. It’s not the same as seen in the intelligence.”

"I don't intend to compare anything, or criticize anything, that would undoubtedly negate the beliefs I have always been loyal to - but I have to admit that what I saw and heard in the empire still shook me."

The man shook his head desolately.

"We have always regarded ourselves as the guardians of mankind, and believed that the first Pope is the savior of mankind. We should unite with him, fight to the death with all non-human races, and use our swords to seize the land for our people—— Until I went to the eastern front of the empire and saw the people of the Volga River fighting the elves."

He looked at Julien who had been frozen.

"Can you imagine? Ordinary people with no magical powers, who dared to pick up a pitchfork and stab an elf with the strength of a just knight, a veteran who lost both feet, sitting in a dug hole, just waiting for an elf Stepping over his head...too many, Julien, too many people have died there—and yet the Theocracy is doing business with such spirits, even business!"

"what did you say!"

Julien blurted out.

"Remember the Galapash? Those Wallachians, they attacked me at the last minute, and in the interrogation after I took them out, I asked something-of course, I couldn't believe it These people said, so I went to the Eastern Front, then went to the Wallachia region, and finally returned to the Theocracy."

Cloud explained how he returned to the Theocracy.

"There, I really saw with my eyes, the truth of the matter, Knight Julien, I saw the knights of the Theocracy and the elves shaking hands happily, I saw them exchanging supplies with each other, I even saw them—"

"They were laughing and comparing who killed more Wallachians!"

The glorious knight's breathing suddenly became rapid.

Claude's speech was not over yet.

He lowered his head slumped, holding his head with both hands.

"I couldn't fool my brain... because the truth was right in front of my eyes, I thought it was the bishops of the Holy Land, so I went back to the Vatican full of resentment - this is my I have waited for a full four years to get this opportunity, I don’t want to prove anything, I just want to question them, have they still forgotten the teachings of the holy religion!”

"Then, then..."

Claude laughed miserably and did not continue.

But Julien understood everything.

Then, the storm started, and all the bishops were cleanly removed from power, but the army and knights were not implicated in any way, which means that from the very beginning, these people were all loyal to the Pope.

And the army loyal to the Pope, in Wallachia...

"Your Excellency, you really saw..."

"That's why I don't want to stay any longer, Julien."

Claude looked up at each other.

"No, sir! I'm not questioning you! It's just..."

"You should question me, because every word I say sounds like a secret spy of the empire, doesn't it? Especially now that the Imperial Intelligence Bureau has been wiped out everywhere, it looks more like it."

He sighed faintly and repeated his words.

"That's why, I don't want to stay in the Theocracy anymore."

The Burning World: Chapter 258 Chapter 230

Julien looked at Claude silently. In the dark night, no oil lamp was lit, and no moonlight came in. He couldn't see the face of the messenger, but—he thought it was better this way.

He didn't need to look to know that it would be a face full of depression and self-deprecation.

It seems that this obviously wise emissary has always been in such a situation. He was expelled from the Theocracy and faced a certain death situation in Provence. Now that he returned to the Theocracy, he discovered the secret of the collusion between the Theocracy and the elves.

He couldn't believe what Claude said before, but the respect for Claude in his heart, as well as some things that he had vaguely verified before, told him that there must be something strange in it.

"Are you... going to evacuate? I remember that the knights who went out this time..."

"No, I'm going to be martyred."

"--!!Your Mightiness?!"

Julien almost jumped up.

"What do you think, what can I do, Julien? Should I find someone to expose me without hesitation, and deal a heavy blow to my beloved holy religion and motherland, or hide in a place where no one is around?"

Claude said mockingly.

"I made my choice four years ago, didn't I?"

Julien sat back stiffly, he already understood what Claude meant.

If the wise man had really decided to stab the Theocracy, or find a place to hide his name, he would have done so when he was kicked out of The Theocracy - but the other party didn't.

He accepted the mortal mission and came to the province of Provence. With only one person's ingenuity, he took down the provincial capital Aix, wiped out the Lavender Knights, integrated the rebel army, and even A wave of imperial troops who came to counter the rebellion were wiped out in the blink of an eye.

Then, he chose to wait quietly for his own death. If he hadn't made a promise to the other party, he might have died under the butcher knife of the imperial army in the city of Aix at that time.

He is a man who truly loves the Theocracy and believes in the holy religion.

So even if he saw those things and heard those words, he would still not choose to confront the Theocracy. All he could do was to walk into the legendary hell cave where no one survived with a sincere heart. As the cornerstone of what the Theocracy preaches.

Julien knew that he could not persuade the other party, just like he resolutely served the Pope after his return-this is the choice of men

"No...is there any other possibility?"

Julien's voice was hoarse.

"No more... At least I don't want to think about it anymore. My story has come to an end. At least in the end, I still hope that I will die in the beauty I once believed in—even if I know It's just whitewashed drama, a bubble that pops when you poke it."

Claude's voice has calmed down.

"I'm here to say goodbye to you, Knight Julien. In any case, those bishops have been completely kicked out of the high ground, and that's enough--The Church can move towards a better future from now on, even in the face of the Empire, Can you not fall into the wind?"

Julien was silent, and Claude only talked about the Theocracy, but did not mention the Holy Cult.

Yes, if it is a country, a country that resists the empire, then whether it is collusion with elves or propaganda methods, it should be used against the enemy.

However, shouldn't the most important thing about Theocracy be the religion, not the state?

What we want to build is a heaven on land—but if this country is as dirty as those recorded in the history books, then what is the meaning of the existence of our holy religion?

If we fight not for the continuation of mankind, but for the crown of mankind, can we really achieve the great cause God expects?