After listening to Kemor's words, Swell's face became even worse, and only he really understood how bad the situation faced by the Holy See branch at this time, and how tempting Kemor's conditions were.

When the former Cardinal Ishtar left office, he took almost all the Holy Light Stones with him in the Holy See Branch, resulting in less than a thousand Holy Light Stones in the entire Holy See Branch at this time, and it was not even possible to guarantee the normal use of the Holy Light Relay.

The quid pro quo offered by Kemorle at this time undoubtedly hit Swell's weakness, and this temptation was almost impossible for him to refuse.

Swell clenched his fists silently, if there were these Holy Light Stones, there would be no need for the high-level personnel of the Holy See branch to take risks to retreat and cultivate at this time, and they could avoid the unnecessary suspicions that had already arisen within the Holy See.

This may seem like a good deal for the Holy See branch, but if it does, the Holy See's face will be lost. Swell was almost certain that this was a long-planned attempt by the Business Alliance to try or slap in the face, with the aim of completely defeating the Holy See's transcendent position that had always been high above the mortal world.

It is no wonder that the Imperial Military Department, which has never intervened in the disputes between the Holy See and other forces, also intervened this time, secretly preparing to step on the Holy See.

"Bishop Swell, what do you think?" said Kemor, who seemed to enjoy the indecisive look on Swell's face.

"How many Holy Light Stones can the Business Alliance come up with?" Swell hesitated for a moment before asking with difficulty.

"Sixty thousand. How about a year of close protection for Knight Vincent?Of course, if anything happens to me during the year—" Kemor glanced defiantly at Check, "these Light Stones will be returned. ”

"Sixty thousand Holy Light Stones for a year's protection of the Knight of Light, this deal is really a good deal. Master Erwin teased, "Of course, I mean that for the Holy See, this deal is worth considering. ”

Master Erwin said and left his seat, leaned over to Swell, and whispered, "Sixty thousand Holy Light Stones, that's the current income of the Holy See branch for two years, right?"

Swell's pupils contracted rapidly, Erwin even knew such a confidential matter? In fact, the output of 30,000 Holy Light Stones a year was a record at the beginning of the cataclysm, and the current output of the Holy See branch was not as good as before, and it was not bad to barely have an output of more than 20,000 a year.

Erwin's hint is obvious, with Vincent's one-year protection of Kemor can be exchanged for so many Holy Light Stones, which is simply a lot of money for the Holy See branch, not to mention that the Holy See has two major knights, even if there is no Knight of Light, the Templar Captain Alkad can also take on the responsibility of guarding the Holy See. I have to admit that Swell was really tempted at this moment.

As soon as Erwin said this, he left Swell's neighborhood like the wind, but instead of returning to his seat, he walked around the Chamber of Light, as if he was so excited by the deal that Kemor had proposed that he couldn't stop his excitement.

Gates glanced deeply at the excited Swell, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh in his heart, he understood that from this moment on, the Holy See branch had completely lost the strength and ambition to continue to fight with the Empire.

Thinking of this, Gates asked with interest: "Your Majesty Swell, I have come this time to ask you on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor - have any strangers been to St. Jessica's Cathedral recently?"

"Mistress Gates, you're laughing. St. Jessica's Cathedral has always been open to anyone, and there are countless people who come here every day to visit and worship, and most of them are strangers to us. Swell replied with a steady pause.

"Hehe, Your Majesty Swell, why do you bother going around in circles with me, you should know what I mean. Gaz sneered.

"Then my answer is no!" Swell's heart suddenly moved after he finished answering categorically, in fact, Celent should be regarded as a "stranger" in Gates's mouth, right?

"Good. I hope you will be responsible for what you just said. After Gaz finished speaking, he stood up, glanced around, and said, "His Majesty the Emperor can't do without my attendants, and since I have received the answer that His Majesty the Emperor wants to know, then I will leave first." ”

After hearing this, the other people all breathed a sigh of relief, after all, in a general sense, except for Swell, who represented the Holy See, everyone else here could be regarded as the emperor's subordinates, and the sudden appearance of Gates made several of them very uncomfortable. God knows if Gates will report their performance today to Rey III, if Gates does something crooked, it will be very bad for them, after all, the Empire is a country where imperial power reigns.

"I'll send you!" Swell's uncharacteristically demanding request surprised the others: Could it be that the direction of the wind has really changed? When did the Holy See, which had always been against the Empire, become so dog-legged that it actually took the initiative to bow to the Empire?

Ignoring the surprised and inexplicable expressions of the others, Swell insisted on following Gates out of the Bright Council Chamber, and when the door of the Chamber was closed behind him, Swell regained the majesty of a cardinal archbishop.

"Lord Gates, you must have come here to ask more than that boring question, right?" Swell asked in a low voice.

"Isn't that enough of a hint that I'm here now?" asked Gates in the same low voice.

"So His Majesty the Emperor has finally made up his mind?" Swell's face changed slightly.

"His Majesty the Emperor's courage and courage are far beyond your imagination. Gates bowed slightly.

"So it's time for us to step up. Swell said thoughtfully.

"His Majesty the Emperor has asked me to convey to you that he is very satisfied with the arrangements of the Knights Templar. Gates gave Swell a faint look.

"There's no need for me to get in the way of this win-win situation. Swell replied without thinking.

"Good. Let's hope our honeymoon doesn't end so soon. Gates said meaningfully.

"Rest assured. I'm sure it's going to be much longer than you and I expected. Swell smiled.

"I hope so. Gates wasn't so sure.

Both sides understand that the foundation of cooperation is not solid, and that it is only a matter of time before relations break down, but as things stand, the longer the two sides cooperate, the better it will be for them.

"Your Excellency Gates, what do you think of the deal that Kemor has proposed?" Swell finally couldn't help but ask.

"As long as it's good for our plans, there's nothing that can't be accepted. The obvious hint given by Gates made Swell make up his mind.