Chapter 869: Something is wrong
"No matter how perfect the laws and regulations are, it is impossible to achieve absolute justice, and although the magic crystal cannon transported by the Caravan of the Tower of Dusk meets the so-called prohibited weapons, it will not cause damage to the interests of the kingdom. On the contrary, the passage of goods of such value through the border will also bring a large amount of tax revenue to the kingdom, and it is you who really damage the interests of the kingdom. I've invited Duke Wilson and Duke Jean to see how you can explain it to them. Count Andrei said with a sneer. And the two dukes he mentioned are the ministers in charge of the kingdom's commerce and taxes, and they can completely label Clark with a hat that destroys the kingdom's business reputation.
"It's just a strong word, it's just ......" Clark obviously won't admit defeat like this, the other party has a backstage, doesn't he have a backer! He stabilized his mood a little, his face was gloomy, and he said: "It just so happens that I also reported this matter to Marshal Benjamin, and when the time comes, we will see who is right." β
Hearing that Clark actually invited the first marshal of the kingdom, Andre's face finally couldn't calm down, although Marshal Benjamin's title is not high, but he is in charge of the command of all the armies in the entire kingdom, and he is the most powerful existence below the king of China in the entire kingdom. Generally speaking, a marshal like this, who holds military and political power, is often the most feared by the king, and will be attacked with suspicion everywhere, and basically will not end well. But for Marshal Benjamin, King Sanelli of Leiding trusted him very much, even more than he trusted the members of the royal family.
Obviously, in the backstage of the competition, no one has been able to completely suppress anyone, and Count Andrei seems to be slightly inferior. However, it is impossible for him to admit defeat, and for the same reason as General Clark, if this matter is messed up, he may not be able to gain a foothold in the traditional aristocratic circle.
"General Clark, when it comes to harming the interests of the kingdom, then I don't know if those scum who deduct military salaries and resell military supplies can be regarded as harming the interests of the kingdom." Not to be outdone, Andrei said.
"You...... Hum! The dignified earl, will you also talk about these things that catch the wind and shadows, I have something here, I don't know if you want to hear it......" General Clark also sneered with a sneer on his face.
The two big men who played a pivotal role in the Kingdom of Leiding completely ignored their own images at this time, from the magic crystal cannon of the Caravan of the Tower of Dusk to the big and small private things behind their backs, constantly revealing each other's secrets. What colludes with underground forces, what resells military supplies, what robs men and women and tyrannizes the law, what abuses lynching and kills, and so on...... Although the two people who are arguing are exposing each other's scandals, in fact, as the elite of the Kingdom of Leiding, those so-called scandals will not really affect them. In fact, these things are just said here, and no one said it before does not mean that people don't know, and often think about what they do, and they can guess what the other party is.
However, in front of the door of the meeting room, Domingo and Hollierd, who were asking Lin Li questions, gradually became a little ugly when they heard this. In this kingdom of Leiding, perhaps not everyone is a believer in the Holy Light, but it is definitely not the nobles. It can be said that in the Kingdom of Leiding, the most basic condition for becoming a nobleman is to believe in the doctrine of the Holy Light and become a believer in the Holy Light, otherwise no matter what great merit there is, it is impossible to obtain any title.
However, the fact that a person claims to believe in the teachings of the Light, or even to be able to memorize the entire teachings of the Light, does not mean that he is a truly devout follower of the Light. Isn't this what human beings are best at, not to mention these ordinary people who claim to believe in the teachings of the Holy Light, even the clergy of the Temple of Light do not demand themselves in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Light in every word and deed.
Although this kind of thing, Domingo and Hollier are also clear, after all, they have passed the age of innocence, but the problem is that there is Lin Li, the president of the magic union from the magic country of the Fran Kingdom. Clark and Andre exposed each other's secrets, which was equivalent to blowing up their ugliness to outsiders, which made the two big figures of the Temple of Light embarrassed.
Finally, with a heavy cold snort, Hollier closed the notebook in his hand, his face gloomy as if it was going to rain, and strode into the living room with a menacing stride. As for Lin Li and Domingo, they didn't even raise their heads, still whispering about pharmacy knowledge at the gate.
Holliard's tall figure blocked the sunlight shining in from the door of the living room, and Clark and Andre, who were arguing at this time, suddenly felt that someone had come in.
"Who...... Yes! Lord Holliard! Clark and AndrΓ© stopped arguing and exclaimed in unison. As the upper echelon of the Kingdom of Ledin, how could he not know the Master of the Holy Knights of the Temple of Light. It's just that thinking of the quarrel between the two of them just now, no matter how thick his face is, he can't help but blush a little at this time.
"You guys, do you still look a little noble!" Holliard scolded in annoyance. Listening to the previous quarrel between the two of them, he only felt that the air here was extremely filthy. Of course, he hadn't forgotten the purpose of his coming here, so he didn't bother to evaluate the character of the two people, and said directly to Clark: "Clark, your people have seized the caravan and goods of the Tower of Twilight, I hope you will immediately lift the order of seizure." β
"What...... What the! β
As soon as Hollierd's words came out, the expressions on Andre and Clark's faces suddenly became extremely exciting. Andrei was naturally secretly happy in his heart, and he never thought that the Tower of Dusk actually had a relationship with Houllier, which was a big man who completely overrode the aristocratic circle, and even Marshal Benjamin couldn't help but give face.
And Clark's expression was completely sad, not to mention what the outcome of this time would be, I'm afraid that even if his side wins, he will be hated by the people of the Temple of Light. However, if you just admit defeat, you will really become a public enemy of both sides. And if you offend the Temple of Light, if you lose the protection of your own high-level people, I am afraid that the Temple of Light will put a heretic hat on itself, and you will die a miserable death.
Clark knows that he really has no way out, this is no longer a matter of face, but his net worth and life are in this fight. He suppressed the horror in his heart, looked at Hollier with a twinkle in his eyes, and said: "Lord Hollierd, I'm very sorry, if there are other things, I will definitely do my best to serve you, only this matter is related to the interests of the kingdom, I ...... Can't say yes. β
"Uh......" Andre was a little dumbfounded, when did Clark have such backbone to dare to fight against Lord Hollier of the Temple of Light. You must know that in this kingdom of Laiding, although there are royal families and nobles, the real controller is the Temple of Light. Although Hollier is the head of the Holy Knights, strictly speaking, he does not have the right to meddle in the affairs of the kingdom, but after all, the identity of the family is there, which is not inferior to the existence of the four archbishops.
Even Holliard was stunned when he heard it, this kind of thing is really rare in memory, he was actually rejected, although what the other party said was not imposing, but it was indeed refusal. Holliard's face became even more gloomy, you must know that Master Ferrey was outside, and he thought it was just a matter of words, but he was actually rejected by the other party!
"Since it's a kingdom affair, Hollier really doesn't have much to say, so this General Clark, I don't know if my words will have some effect." Before the three people inside could come to their senses, Archbishop Domingo also stepped into the room, dressed in a white robe of light, which seemed to make the whole room much brighter.
Of course, along with Archbishop Domingo, there were two magicians, Lin Li and Gavin. It's just that Andre and Clark, apart from Archbishop Domingo, only know Gavin, who has dealt with them, but they have never seen the real owner of the Tower of Twilight.
"This ...... Archbishop Domingo, how can you ......" Looking at Gavin who came in behind Domingo, Clark knew that Archbishop Domingo had obviously come to speak for the Tower of Dusk. But the question is, what the hell is this Tower of Twilight capable of getting the Archbishop and the head of the Holy Knights to stand for them. He could have used his terms of reference as an excuse for rejecting Hollier just now, but the Archbishop, who was able to discuss the affairs of the kingdom with His Majesty, could he have any excuse to refuse?
Clark was shocked and hated in his heart, if he had known that the Tower of Dusk had something to do with the Temple of Light, let alone not giving himself a gift, or if he had allowed himself to give a gift, he would not have done such a thing. Now, can you still rely on Marshal Benjamin, even if His Majesty the King sees the archbishop, he must salute respectfully, no matter how powerful Marshal Benjamin is, can he be as great as His Majesty the King.
Clarke finally came to his senses, since the archbishops had come to stand up for the Tower of Dusk, so what was the point of holding on to himself. Moreover, presumably those on their own side will not blame themselves too much, it's not that they don't work hard, but the enemy is too strong, and you have the ability to talk to the archbishop yourself.
"General Clark, I don't know if I can, please lift the order to seize the Caravan of the Tower of Twilight." Archbishop Domingo looked at General Clark with a cold gaze. It's a rare opportunity to have an Potion Master guide you to potion knowledge, but it's been disturbed by what Clarke's bastard did. Although he was already a lot old, it was impossible to say in his heart at this time that he had no resentment.