Chapter 101： conspiracy

After Barnett rescued Maltz Kent, he came to Fort Byram several times.

He revealed to the Earl of Kent that one of the ultimate goals of the Arcane Society is to enable wizards to walk under the sun in an open and honest manner.

To achieve this goal, the behemoth of the church must be eliminated. The church's hatred of wizards and magic is well known. By manipulating public opinion, they are connected with the devils in ancient legends, so that fools are afraid of wizards.

Therefore, the roadblock of the church must be overthrown.

However, the church organization has deep roots and flourishes, and its influence spreads all over the mainland. Compared with it, the power of the Arcane Society is like the gap between ants and elephants.

Exposing one's own strength and challenging the church head-on is definitely a dead end.

Since it’s not obvious, let’s do it secretly. The high-level members of the Secret Law Association have formulated a huge and meticulous plan.

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The last time Barnett came here was half a year ago, before Giles started his rebellion in the south.

In this meeting, Barnett finally revealed to the Earl of Kent a part of the plan: to provoke civil strife in the Aldo Kingdom.

The Earl of Kent racked his brains and couldn't understand the connection between provoking the civil strife in the Aldo Kingdom and bringing down the Holy See. He expressed his doubts.

Barnett immediately fixed him with a warning look and said:

"If you can really enter the Secret Law Association, you will know some things naturally. Before that, I can only tell you, don't ask what you shouldn't ask. If you know too much, your life will be in danger."

The earl was frightened into a cold sweat again, he was becoming more and more in awe of this "guide".

Immediately, Barnett's eyes softened, and he asked, "Maltz, do you still insist on being a wizard?"

The count nodded quickly: "Of course, teacher. It was your magic that saved me, a mortal man, from hell. I have been deeply impressed by the greatness of magic. Although it is ridiculous to say this at my age, I still I beg you to help me realize this wish."

Barnett nodded in satisfaction and said, "Now, there is a shortcut in front of you."

Upon hearing these words, the Earl of Kent's brain was occupied by an inexplicable emotion.

He immediately ran to the "teacher" and knelt down, and asked impatiently, "What is the shortcut? I beg you to point it out for me."

The Earl is like a dog waiting for his master to throw a bone, his eyes are extremely complicated, not only longing, but also mixed with anxiety and madness.

The corners of Barnett's mouth were slightly raised, and he stretched out his hand to stroke Maltz Kent's head, very much like the owner who was petting a pet.

"If you can make great contributions to the Secret Law Society, then even if you don't have the talent to learn magic, you will definitely be accepted by the Secret Law Society."

"There are countless strange people and strange men in the secret society, and I will definitely find a better way than my health preservation technique to help you walk on the path of a wizard."

"So, would you like to do something for us?"

The Earl of Kent was irritated by these two words. He nodded and said, "Please do not hesitate to tell the teacher. I am willing to contribute my insignificant strength. Please don't hold it against me."

"Hahaha!" Barnett laughed wildly, the lord in front of him had completely surrendered to him.

He didn't need to worry about anything anymore, and said triumphantly: "Maltz, from now on you will accumulate strength for me in the northwest, and no matter what, you must gain the trust of your lord, the Duke of the Northwest."

"Soon there will be great changes in the south. At that time, I will come to you again, and then use the Duke of Northwest's trust in you to get me close to him. I have a way to make him bow to me and use his power to start an uprising in the northwest. .”

"Before that, some of your actions should be the same as usual, don't let others see any clues. Remember! Before I come back, don't make any rash moves."

After leaving these few words, Barnett left Fort Byram.

Sure enough, a month later, the news of the rebellion of Duke Wolf Giles came from the south.

There were constant news that the Grand Duke was attacking the city and plundering land in the south, but the kingdom was unable to send troops to quell the rebellion because of an inexplicable fire.

The Earl of Kent knew that this was because the "Secret Society" was secretly operating.

He was ecstatic in his heart, the organization behind the teacher had such great energy, and he became more determined to embark on the path of wizarding.

He waited eagerly for Barnett's arrival, while consolidating the trust of Ferdinand, Duke of the Northwest, in him.

During this period, he kept the teacher's order in mind. In order not to arouse suspicion, he even asked his son to lead the troops to the south after the royal family issued the order to serve the king.

This wait lasted for half a year, and just when he waited so anxiously and wanted to vent his anger on the Greiman family who "offended" him, Mr. Barnett unexpectedly came back.

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"Yes, the 'Secret Law Society' is going to start in the northwest."

Barnett confirmed this to Maltz Kent.

The Earl of Kent said excitedly: "The moment I have been looking forward to for a long time has finally arrived."

But he said immediately: "But teacher, it won't be too late for me to conquer the territory in the north. With more land and population under my control, our power will be stronger. The lord there has neglected me, and he must make him pay the price. "

"No!" Barnett rebuffed.

"Attacking an opponent who is weaker than you just because you have been neglected will cause a lot of people's resentment, and it will be very unfavorable for you to inherit the Northwest Duke's position The Earl of Kent would like to say a few more words: "But Teacher... what? Did I hear wrong just now? "

He immediately realized that there seemed to be something extraordinary in what the teacher said just now.

"I said that your behavior is very detrimental to your succession to the Northwest Duke."

Barnett repeated in a cold voice.

"Inherit...inherit...the title of duke?"

The Earl of Kent asked incredulously, he couldn't even speak fluently.

"Hmph! How about it, don't you want to?"

"No, no, no! Teacher, I am willing, I am willing!"

The Earl of Kent nodded hastily as if smashing garlic.

Barnett continued: "I told you before, as long as I can create an opportunity for me to approach the Duke when he is unprepared, I will have a way to make him obey me."

"However, the method will be 'dramatic', and it cannot be seen by others, and the side effects are very serious. The duke in that state cannot live for long. We must make good use of this time to let him pass on the title to you, and the military power of the Northwest directly under our own control."

The Earl of Kent replied straight away: "No problem, I'll figure it out."

Barnett nodded in satisfaction, "Before that, don't cause trouble if you can. I don't want to be opposed when you inherit the title."

The count said respectfully: "I will follow your instructions, my teacher."

"It's amazing! It's amazing!" Although he tried his best to maintain calm on the surface, the Earl of Kent's heart was still beating wildly, and he could make a dignified duke bow his head and obey his orders. Is this the power of the legendary wizard?

Now he is even more eager to master this power with his own hands.