After the autumn harvest, time gradually enters winter.

For the people of the Principality of Stan, a major holiday is also coming.

It was the founding day of the Grand Duke of Stan, and a grand celebration would be held in the capital, Santa, and in order to add to the festive atmosphere, the office would also distribute some free food and drink, which may be the only time of the year that the lower class serfs have a chance to eat.

This time, the founding celebration was even more grand than before, and many nobles came from thousands of miles away, making the entire Santa City seem crowded.

- Because Archduke Stan's beloved daughter, the daughter of Mirilai, is about to get married!

It is said that this duke has a lark-like singing voice, and is naturally very loved by the Grand Duke and his wife, but for some reason, the object of this marriage is not a count and marquis, but a baron.

When I first got the news, the aristocratic circles of Santa City exploded.

Those aristocratic young people whose dreams were shattered and who were clamoring for a duel with Baron Shawshank all day long were definitely not a few.

"Relax, Teemo, and be the way a baron should be!"

In such an atmosphere, a simple and aristocratic convoy entered the city in a low-key manner.

Fang Yuan rode on the horse, looked at Teemo next to him, and couldn't help but smile and encourage: "Don't worry! Those people don't get the news of your entry into the city. ”

At this time, Teemo, although he was already twenty-one years old, was still a shy boy, and even looked a little too weak.

Hearing this, he immediately smiled bitterly: "But...... At the wedding, you can't avoid it no matter what! ”

On top of his emotions, he has always regarded Knight Rune as a brother.

"Honestly...... You were able to pick the most beautiful Stan flower, which is indeed beyond the expectations of many people......"

Fang Yuan joked with a smile.

Speaking of this, Timo suddenly blushed a little: "I don't know what's going on, the envoy of the royal family suddenly came to announce the marriage contract, it is said that ...... It was my father's promise back then. And that princess was supposed to marry my eldest brother......"

"I see!"

Fang Yuan nodded.

As a local royalist, the former Baron Shawshank has a channel of contact with the office, which is a matter of course.

But Fang Yuan had a hard time understanding what the Baron had done, or what kind of meritorious deeds he had made, to the point where the Baron had promised to marry his beloved daughter.

Thinking like this, the group came to a villa.

There, a somewhat unexpected person was already waiting.

"Long time no see, Lord Baron, and ...... Knight of Rune! ”

Bishop Daniel, dressed in black robes and smiling, stood in front of the villa where the group was ready to stay.

"It turned out to be Bishop Daniel, oh! No! Your Excellency the Archbishop! ”

Fang Yuan glanced at the golden thread on the other party's robe and couldn't help but say with a smile.

The strength of the Church of the Reaper has been greatly damaged, and it has also brought benefits, for example, Daniel, who was not very qualified in strength and status, not only was not held accountable for the shame of defeat, but was promoted to the position of archbishop.

After all, the entire Church of the Reaper has moved to the Duchy of Stan, and some local factions must be promoted and reused.

At the sight of this man, Teemo shuddered, a little scared, and a little resentful.

This kind of expression, falling in Daniel's eyes, made the smile on the corner of his mouth expand even more: "I haven't congratulated you yet, Lord Baron, on marrying a lady who is willing to marry!" ”

"Are you here on behalf of the church?"

Fang Yuanlang asked.

"Nope! Just on behalf of the private! Archbishop Daniel's eyes flashed with a gleam: "And the Knight of Rune...... Your wisdom and bravery are still fresh in your memory! ”

'Is this guy here for revenge?' Just so blatantly informing the other party in order to watch the fear of the enemy? Or is it a complete idiot? ’

Fang Yuan watched Daniel's performance, and a hint of suspicion flashed in his eyes.

"After the church headquarters is in the future, it will be relocated to the principality of Stan, and there are many places for us to cooperate in the future, such as this time, the witness of the baron's marriage, is His Majesty the Pope, farewell!"

Bishop Daniel smiled and saluted away, but Fang Yuan glanced at Timo with pity.

Although it is indeed a face-saving thing to let the pope of the Church of the True God officiate at the wedding, but let the pope of death preside over the marriage?

Teemo obviously thought of this embarrassing scene, and couldn't help but start to mess up in the wind.

"However, if the Church of the Reaper has ambitions, it is true that you can get more by cooperating with the Duchy of Stan!"

Sending Daniel away, watching the soldiers and servants start to carry their luggage, Fang Yuan suddenly had a thought.

If the Church of the Reaper cooperates with other forces, even if it later divides the Principality of Stan, it will only get a little bit of soup at most.

However, if you cooperate with Archduke Stan, joining forces to stop foreign invaders, although it is a bit risky, once successful, the benefits will be greater.

From this, it can be seen that the character of the current Death Pope is by no means an old and serious person.

That's right, only such a person would make such a plan in the mortal world, and at the same time cooperate with the gods and be ready to move in the underworld...... It's a pity, but he was a good ally of Archduke Stan. ’

……

"Archbishop!"

After Daniel left the villa area, he got into a carriage.

The henchman saluted respectfully, and then drove the carriage slowly.

'Knight of Rune, who was a high-level professional before, is afraid that he has advanced to the realm of quasi-legend at this time, right? ’

Daniel closed his eyes and thought silently.

This time, the Pope intends to join forces with Stan's office, and speaking of which, he has become an ally with the Shawshank forces of the royalists.

Although it may seem a little surprising, in the upper world, it is really normal to divide and merge for the sake of interests.

It's just that the general direction is like this, can the individuals in it really let go of everything?

Knight Daniel closed his eyes, as if he had returned to the night of the attack on the castle.

The terrible flames, the astonishing falling rocks, the triumphant soldiers and knights, everything was so real that his fists clenched involuntarily.

"The Grand Duke's marriage to the daughter of Mi Ruilai is just a cover-up, and above the wedding, the real big change is about to happen!"

Daniel suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a shiny light: "At that time...... What is the point of dying one or two knights? And, in this regard, there are people who are willing to help me! ”

……

Santa City was built by the first generation of Grand Duke Stan, and later after continuous expansion, various functional areas are very complete.

Outside the royal palace, where the public office lived, there was a residential area for the nobility.

More than a dozen of them are particularly magnificent, and there are huge marble statues in the square opposite.

This is the glory bestowed by the first Grand Duke Stan, and the magnificent residence built for the legendary knights is even large enough to rival the royal palace in terms of regulations.

At this time, in an earl's house.

The current Count of Floren was receiving a distinguished guest.

The other party was dressed in a black robe, his face was cold, and the aura on his body was incomparable, with a little bit of coldness - overall, it was very close to the breath of those secret services.

"You...... Coming on behalf of a hidden agency? ”

Baron Floren played with the white porcelain in his hand, looked at the black tea inside, and couldn't help but smile: "Haven't you always been only interested in the advent of the other world?" ”

According to his intelligence, the other party did not mix well on the mainland at this time.

After the arrival of the greatest descendant, Apophis, the Lord of the Ninefold Purgatory, the Hidden Mechanism became a joke.

How can a powerful evil god who can defeat the god of death and the sun god head-on?

While it is said that there are a number of crazy plans to attack Purgatory within the Hidden Organs - it is clear that none of them have been carried out until now, and even expeditions to the underworld have rarely been carried out.

"Lord Earl, please don't pretend that you don't know anything!"

The black-robed man of the Hidden Mechanism chuckled, "Isn't your family always hoping to recover the inheritance of the Hand of Death?" even took the lives of a few heirs in line for this, but unfortunately, later, the inheritance was still obtained by a bloodline who went out, which is a huge shame! ”

At the mention of this, Floren's expression was frozen, with a hint of displeasure.

The black-robed man continued to uncover his scars as if he hadn't seen it: "There are still ...... Even after the other party obtained the inheritance, your small actions never stopped, right? In the past few years, there have been at least six waves of people sent to the Shawshank Consulate. ”

"No, it's nine waves, and the result is all destroyed!"

Count Floren said coldly: "I suspect that the other party has advanced the Scourge Knight to an extremely high level, and even become a quasi-legend!" So the plan has been stopped. ”

"But this time, it's a great opportunity!"

The black-robed man smiled slightly: "I'll give you another piece of information for free, Grand Duke Stan is going to do it at his beloved daughter's wedding, and cut off the nobles who are not in line with the office in one fell swoop, the Floren family, unfortunately is also on the list." ”

Count Floren's face changed.

Obviously, he also had similar speculations, but he didn't believe that the Grand Duke would really do it.

After a long time, he said slowly: "Unexpectedly, the hidden organs that have been outside of politics have also begun to have a position?" ”

"Everything needs to change, Your Excellency!"

The black-robed man bowed slightly: "Just as you need our strength!" ”

"Indeed......" Count Floren made up his mind, "I can provide you with information, about the advancement of the Scourge Knights, although the ancestors did not leave a legacy, but according to some classics, in order to promote the Scourge Aura, it is necessary to absorb a large number of necromancy and resentment!" ”

"This ...... I see, Church of the Reaper? ”

The black-robed man of the secret mechanism was overjoyed: "If there is tangible evidence, it will be even better!" ”