Jero stood on the top floor of the Tower of Babel, looking out at the busy holy city of Hermes at her feet. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Twice as many believers went to the plateau as in previous years, as did the new Inquisition Army, which had transported nearly 20,000 people to the Church in Eternal Winter alone, and the army lost in the previous battles against the Evil Beast and the Wolfheart Kingdom was quickly replenished and larger than at the beginning of the war.

It can be said that the unification of the four kingdoms is the only correct decision under the crown of Oberline, and when the Grey Keep and Dawn fall into the hands of the Holy City, the Church will undoubtedly usher in a new peak.

But it wasn't enough, she thought, this kind of pinnacle was more than enough to rule a secular kingdom, but it was still not as good as a federation with a fertile plain.

To win the battle of divine will, the church must do more.

"Isn't Isabella this time?" Suddenly Teflon's voice came from behind her, and Jero turned around to see the three archbishops walking into the hall in turn.

"She's been sent by Her Majesty to oversee Dawn," Jie Luo bowed slightly, in respect, "I'll be presiding over this meeting in her place today." ”

"Is His Holiness the Pope really so busy?" El shrugged, "and didn't even have time to see us?"

"Watch your attitude, El," Solly Dahl frowned, "Your Majesty has his own agenda, and you can't question it." ”

"I'm just talking about it. ”

"It's going to be very hectic to sit in that position," Teflon smiled, "and I've heard Mayne and Heather complain a lot while His Majesty Oberline was still around. ”

"That's true," said Jero, gesturing to the three of them, and walked to the small table by the window, "let's talk here." ”

"Not going to the secret room?"

"Now that the church is in a good situation, who is going to eavesdrop on our conversation and leak it out?" said Jie Luo lightly, "Even the most stubborn nobles know which side to choose. ”

"But there are always some people who like to swim against the current," Teflon didn't insist on going to the Chamber of Secrets, even less so the other two, though he didn't quite agree with her.

"You're talking about His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince of Grey Castle?"

"Who else but him," said the old man, taking a sip of his tea as he sat down, "our plan to encircle the Westside has failed, and not only the Pure, but also the Priest has run back to Hermes, which is ridiculous!"

"It was His Majesty who agreed to their withdrawal," said Jie Luo unhurriedly.

"What do you mean...... Mayne?" Teflon was stunned.

"One step at a time, one step at a time," she nodded, "since Silverwhip was killed at Falling Dragon Ridge, we've fallen behind Roland Wimbleton. By the time the news was known, it would have been three months before it was too late to send in new personnel. So you don't need to be harsh on the purity of your subordinates, they will only become a target for Roland if they stick to the Grey Keep. ”

"I want to take this opportunity to hone Emma's character," Solley raised an eyebrow, "and she always questioned my orders. ”

"It must be that your order is full of holes," El scoffed, "after all, it is difficult for a samurai to use his brains. ”

Before Soli could scold, Jieluo was the first to speak, "It may be of great help to you to listen to her questions." But if you have to discipline your own pure, I won't say much, just don't toss too hard, every pure person is a hard-won treasure of the church. ”

"Yes, Lady Jacko. ”

"But...... Why did Roland snatch the Punishment Stone?" Teflon muttered, "Could it be that the Silver Whip and the Tempest made him aware of the existence of the Pure?"

"Perhaps it has been known for a long time," said Jero, noncommittal, "we all now know that he began to recruit witches a long time ago, and that he had been involved with the people of Sleeping Isle - and that witches are so powerful that it is not surprising to know the news of the Church. ”

"It's not a good sign that I robbed such a large number of Divine Stones, and I didn't see any news of a large number of them being sold over there. ”

"Not necessarily," she tapped on the table, drawing everyone's attention, "that's why His Majesty summoned you today. The intelligence agencies of the Privy Council had recently discovered that there was an abnormal grain procurement phenomenon in the Cold Wind Ridge, and there were an incredible number of ships passing north through Chishui City, one or two could be seen almost every day, but Silverlight City did not see these ships sailing towards the royal capital, and the same was true on the other side of the Sanwan River. ”

"......" the three of them glanced at each other, "where did the boat go?"

"You've all been busy recovering the war supplies deployed in Dawn lately, so it's normal not to pay attention to the situation in Grey Keep," Jie Luo said bluntly, "After excluding the east and west, there's only one place left for them to go - Northland's Glen." It has the only tributary connected to the Chishui River, and it is also the closest town to Coldwind Ridge to the north of Grey Castle. ”

With the memory of the Queen of the Blue Water, she knew all about the distribution of towns in the Grey Keep, "In other words, Roland Wimbledon is mobilizing the resources of his realm and concentrating them to the north. The answer to what he wanted to do was self-evident. ”

None of the three bishops were stupid, and they quickly understood the meaning of Jero's words, but it was one thing to understand, and it was another to believe, "Wait, do you think Roland intends to attack the holy city of Hermes?"

"It's not my opinion, it's the intelligence agency's analysis, and His Holiness agrees with this assumption - the victory in the royal capital has given him confidence that the holy city of Hermes is also vulnerable, and it is not difficult to understand that this decision will be made. Admittedly, his powder weapons were far superior to Tifeko's, but we weren't unprepared. That's why His Majesty will allow the church personnel in Grey Keep to evacuate temporarily," said Jie Luo, "The nobles who are ready to openly oppose us, they can't stop him from sweeping the churches everywhere. ”

He ...... Crazy!" Soli exclaimed.

"The Wimbledons are all insane," El swallowed, "Garcia is so, and so is Roland. ”

"This news is very high, and we should confirm it further," Teflon pondered for a moment, "or shall I let my Purity go to Coldwind Ridge to investigate?"

"There's no need for that," Jero vetoed, "we're going to attack the Grey Keep sooner or later, so it's easier for him to concentrate his forces so that we don't have to attack city by city, like Wolfheart—just defeat the Four Princes and the war will be over." She looked at Teflon, "How long do we have to get the supplies ready?"

The old bishop said in a deep voice, "About two weeks." ”

"What if you send an advance army of about 1,000 people? and then 300 divine punishment troops. ”

"A team of this size will be able to leave tomorrow. ”

"Very well," Jie Luo said, getting up, "Rather than waiting for Roland to come and trouble us, let's take the Cold Wind Ridge first." Isn't he there to collect food? Maybe he can compensate us for the loss of the Divine Stone. Solly Dahl, you are in charge of this advance army, and you will take Coldwind Ridge in three days. ”

However, she did not receive an immediate reply.

The three hesitated for a moment, and one of Teflon asked, "Is this what you mean, or is that what Mayne meant?"

"......" Jieluo suddenly felt a surge of anger in her heart, these fools, she is the successor of Oberline's approval, and the continuation of the orthodoxy of the Federation, even mortals dare to question themselves? If you have any questions, you can ask him personally, but the Privy Council is very busy, so there is nothing special, and it is best not to interfere with His Majesty's work. ”

"Yes, according to the will of God. The three bishops stroked their chests.