It was dark when the sighing dark haired wizard left Byrne cathedral.


    Looking at the bustling crowd around the Church... Don''t wait until the next day, Duke Byrne''s envoy returns. The news of his first visit to Byrne cathedral will spread all over the red blood castle and then all over Byrne.


    As mentor Dalton said, he is not what he was three years ago; The Lord of Byrne, who controls the south, will attract attention every move.


    His visit to the cathedral will become a strong signal that the barons and subjects of Byrne will think that the Duke of Byrne is on the Bishop''s side and supports his "new reform" plan.


    Of course Loren knows that.


    Therefore, he must express his position first and make it a fait accompli, just as the little priest did before - it was he who took the initiative to support the church, rather than the church who persuaded himself and approved the little priest''s reform plan.


    The difference between active and passive is the difference between the two sides who has the dominant power and who is the more powerful party.


    So whether the Byrne Church wants it or not, they owe themselves a favor; Even if the little priest Weber wanted to keep the church "pure and independent", he had to accept the fact that the church was formally managed by the round table Parliament and was lower than himself.


    Yes, this practice is the same as that in the imperial capital, akhat II deliberately brought the contradiction between the church and wizards to the Royal trial and decided by himself


    People, sure enough, will still have to become their most annoying appearance.


    With another sigh, the black haired wizard returned to the palace surrounded by the accompanying guard Knights; Before entering the front door, a slim figure had blocked in front of him.


    "You''re late, again."


    With a high chest, Charlotte said coldly, "we have an appointment to meet before the evening, and then talk at dinner about the government affairs during your departure - this is a very formal transfer of power. Don''t you think it''s too impolite to be late and let a woman wait, my Duke?"


    "I''m sorry, but it takes a lot of time to convince our bishop." Lauren''s flattering smile: "you know, it''s no easier to convince a devout Holy Cross than to persuade a stubborn girl."


    "So... Our esteemed countess, have you cleaned up some disobedient servant and made him honest?"


    In the face of the dark haired wizard, with a little sarcasm, the countess gave a noncommittal cold hum and raised her head.


    "By tomorrow afternoon at the latest, the price of red blood castle will return to normal and stable - it is publicized that it is the result of your personal intervention and detailed consultation with businessmen; the crisis has been lifted and many people have been won for the Turin family."


    "Worthy of being the Countess of our red blood castle, she is indeed a descendant of the Turin family!" grinning Loren showed two rows of white teeth and thumbed up:


    "I knew that a guy like little Joad is definitely not your opponent; as long as you come forward in person, you can speak in a few words..."


    Pa -!


    The one who answered him was Charlotte, who turned away and pulled the long hair on his face; It left him with a faint fragrance and a hurried back.


    Only the black haired wizard with an awkward smile stood rigidly in place.


    "Please allow me to sympathize with you, your excellency." Charles, the court steward standing aside, turned with his hands on his back and a smile:


    "But you must also understand - the countess has just won a beautiful battle, and she continues to receive your encouragement and recognition; but you are not only late, but also in a tone full of... Jokes among friends, so..."


    "So I deserve it, don''t I?" the black haired wizard rolled his eyes.


    Charles looked down with a desperate smile, only his shoulders were still shaking.


    "Please come with me, Duke... You''re late for dinner, don''t you hope?" the court manager stepped aside and extended his hand to welcome: "according to the count''s arrangement, this is only a simple family dinner - but even so, there should be some forms involving the principality and important members of his family."


    "So if you like, we can explain in detail all the procedures and steps of the dinner while walking; of course, I said if you don''t want to... The count told me that you may not like it."


    Lauren nodded helplessly and resisted the impulse to turn his eyes for the second time.


    So since I have no choice, why do you explain it to me?


    This may be the most difficult place for him to accept... No matter what kind of activities, Charlotte always likes to be very formal and ceremonial; As small as a simple banquet or as large as a round table Council convened by the thirteen earls, it is likely to be equally important in her eyes.


    After a few years together, Loren may understand her reason, but it doesn''t mean that he is willing to suffer.


    "This morning''s meeting..." interrupted Charles, and Loren quickly changed the topic: "you must have had a hard time, a treasurer?"


    "Of course not." the court manager shook his head decisively, but then nodded with a smile: "the count entertained him very warmly in the palace garden and explained to him the consequences of not cooperating with himself in the calmest and most tactful tone."


    Calm and tactful... Lauren raised her eyebrows.


    Bullying? Intimidation? Threaten with life? Don''t be unprepared?


    "In a word, your Excellency the treasurer soon realized that if he did not make a certain compromise as soon as possible, the principality would give the title of treasurer to count Gareth of rainbow bridge and divide the United Chamber of Commerce." Charles whispered with a trace of admiration:


    "For Byrne three years later, the United Chamber of commerce is no longer necessary, but it must be attached to the principality; otherwise, the roads, minerals and shops they control will soon become fat in the eyes of other chambers of Commerce."


    "Well... I remember the principality owes a lot of money to the United Chamber of Commerce, and it seems difficult to pay it back?" Lauren couldn''t help but say.


    "Because of this, the United Chamber of commerce must not leave the principality; otherwise, all debts cannot be cashed, and the financial concessions and support of the principality will be lost, and it will soon face the dilemma of collapse and complete destruction."


    Charles nodded softly: "the count told me that this is the ''shameless trick'' she learned from you - the person who borrows money is the grandson, and the master who owes money - I just repeat your original words, Duke."


    "..." Loren Turin.


    "The count knows very well that the United Chamber of commerce is an important tool for the Duke to control all the territories of the thirteen dominions; only little Yod can balance the round table Parliament and firmly hold the financial power of the principality."


    Charles''s eyes twinkled and said meaningfully, "that''s why the count had nothing to do with him before, and it''s also why you can easily play with him after you return."


    "All along, the count has always placed his position under you, and would rather endure grievances than take into account your authority - even if little Joad is only a businessman, even if he is only the lowest treasurer;


    But as long as it''s your man, the count will first win your acquiescence and use his own wrist - the count''s feelings for you can be described as more than "loyalty."


    "What do you mean?" Lauren raised his eyebrows.


    "Literally." Charles nodded humbly. "I''m just your humble court manager, executing your orders and expounding my views - judgment is your power."


    The dark haired wizard smiled, "really?"


    "The banquet is ready, and you have another quarter of an hour to tidy up and get ready to sit." Charles did not answer his question and said abruptly:


    "We have prepared the dress and decorations for you. You have five minutes to take a bath, three minutes to tidy up and take care of your appearance, and one minute to choose clothes - do you have any other questions?"


    "Just one. Can I have none of these?"


    "No, because you are the Duke of Byrne." bowing humbly, the court manager turned and left.


    Once again, he left Loren alone outside the main hall gate.


    "My Duke, have you had trouble with count Charlotte again?"


    A slightly humorous voice made the dark haired wizard turn his head subconsciously, and his expression was a little strange.


    "Carl Colin, I always thought you were a serious guy. I didn''t expect you to be such a demon hunter."


    Not take it seriously make complaints about the "devil''s tucked" hunting devil, "Roslyn captain is too poker faced on weekdays. If our subordinates can''t take a little look at it, they will easily choke themselves to death."


    Carl Colin - the night watchman placed in Byrne under LUT infinit; When Loren formed the demon hunter army, he was successfully "rebelled" and became a "double agent" known by both sides.


    On the one hand, he collected information about Byrne and the demon hunter and Loren for the heavenly palace; On the other hand, he also gave the latest news sent by the heavenly palace to Loren, and served the demon hunter Legion at the same time.


    Because of this relationship, in the past three years, Lucian has always restricted Carl Colin''s actions and often entrusted him with the task of almost dying. It was not until the battle of the cloud peak that he began to trust the running dog of the "night watchman bug".


    "Captain Lucian has just returned and there are a lot of things to deal with in the regiment, so tonight it''s my turn to be the ''bug'' who has just completed the task and returned from the capital Golovin."


    With a bit of ridicule and self mockery, Carl Colin explained: "of course, it''s only today night - our captain can''t trust to hand over this important work to others."


    "As we all know, Captain, as long as he''s not around you, he''s'' special ''uneasy. He''s almost lost his soul."


    "Well... What kind of intelligence did you bring back, the ''bug'' who just returned from the imperial capital?"


    Ignoring the other party''s ridicule, Lauren asked faintly.


    Carl Colin gradually put away his smile.


    "After hearing the news of your success as an envoy, the nobles of the imperial capital cheered and praised you for being worthy of being a loyal imperial minister and Turin blood." the demon hunter said calmly, "but you''d better not believe such information."


    "As far as I know, more than one imperial nobleman has written to the cabinet of Tianqiong palace to ''invite'' you to the imperial capital in the name of your successful mission and deserved reward. The real purpose is to put you under house arrest in the imperial capital, so as to control and threaten the Principality of Bain."


    "Oh?" Loren raised his eyebrows. "What about the emperor''s attitude?"


    "I''m just a demon hunter and can''t spy on the internal affairs of the court." Carl Colin shrugged. "I only know that the Lord Chancellor and the Royal wizard consultant are trying to oppose this plan. They think that you, as the Lord of Byrne, must sit in the south to really maintain the stability of the Empire."


    oh


    Lauren''s expression was a little surprised.


    It''s no surprise that the Royal wizard consultant master elbird supports him, but justice Victor... He can''t wait to eat himself alive?


    In his eyes, the responsibility of maintaining the stability of the Empire and the law and justice is far more than his hatred - it''s possible. If so, thank God.


    So the most important thing is the state of akhat II


    "Loren Turin --!"


    Charlotte''s angry roar sounded behind the door. Just now two guys who said they were laughing were shocked!


    "When will you wait, my Duke --?"


    When the voice fell, Carl Colin on one side immediately turned around without hesitation, held his neck high, stood still like pretending to be a sculpture, and frantically hinted to Loren.


    The count is worried. What are you hesitating about?


    Lauren gave him a white eye.


    Take a deep breath, the black haired wizard with "no way back" stepped up the stairs, generous and heroic, and strode like going to the execution ground.


    Only Carl Colin and another newcomer demon hunter were left.


    "Duke, what''s the matter?" the new man with confused expression still looked puzzled: "what happened? It''s just a dinner. Why do you make such a big fuss?"


    "I ask you..." looking at the newcomer who hasn''t responded yet, Carl Colin sighed: "what''s your purpose to join the wings of the sky and be loyal to the Duke?"


    "I..."


    "I want to honor the family, get a title, go to the peak of my life, and one day stand beside the Duke and become his most trusted confidant, am I right?"


    "Er... Well, of course, if possible..."


    "I also hope to please the count. I''m not sure I can hook up with a noble lady and marry my favorite girl one day, right?"


    "This, of course, is only one aspect..."


    "Then listen to me, rookie." Carl Colin rolled his eyes and said in a "passer-by" tone:


    "As long as you can let tonight go in peace, don''t make any noise, and pretend not to hear anything. I''m not sure, everything will be there!"