CH 36

The Holy See is undoubtedly an aloof and special force on the Western Continent.

The brilliance of the God of Creation sprinkles all things in the world.

As an existence that serves God and is closest to God, the Holy See has the absolute right to speak and deal with things to a certain extent.

Gadaat is a small country. In order to show respect for the Holy See, a majestic and spectacular temple was specially built in the royal city of Keys.

The church has a large floor area, strong and heavy walls, semi-circular arches, and towering domes… The interior is decorated with exquisite murals and sculptures.

The first half of the church is the central hall and prayer room where nobles and civilians come to pray on weekdays, as well as the private mourning rooms for their families.

The second half is where the clergy of the church are allowed to enter.

Marco Case and Xia Zuoyi were forced to run back.

The walls of the church corridor are carved with detailed relief patterns and the windows are open high, but the light is dim because they are inlaid with colored glass paintings.

And then refracted in the corridor, it creates a mysterious atmosphere and a solemn feeling.

Marco Case takes advantage of the inner corner of the church to throw away the royal knights who were chasing after them.

After waiting for the footsteps to fade away.

He ducked into a room at the edge of the corridor, holding Xia Zuoyi in his arms.

Xia Zuoyi hurriedly strove down, and said, “You are injured.”

Although he was a bit dizzy just now because he was caught between his waist, he heard the sound of a spear piercing his body.

And accompanied by a very obvious smell of blood.

Marco Case supported his body with the snatched weapon and slowly sat down against the wall.

He was stabbed in the back by a knight’s spear, his robe was soaked with blood, and his face is frowning because of the pain he’s enduring. He couldn’t help laughing bitterly at Xia Zuoyi’s words, “When you get old, your actions will become unskillfull. Otherwise I will definitely be able to take you out of the church.”

“Why did you save me?”

Xia Zuoyi is puzzled, his eyes complicated, “You are already an enemy of Bass Richards…”

Marco Case shook his head, “If we don’t associate with them, we can only be enemies.”

“How could I watch you, a child, being killed in front of me.”

“What’s more, I can’t agree with Bass Richards to be king. He planned all this, designed to kill the prince and the entire royal family. It’s a serious crime…”

“Bass Richards is not qualified to be on the throne at all.”

He slowly said, “Also, Bishop Bolton also participated in it. He violated the holy will of the Holy See. This is disrespect to the God of Creation.” 

“Thank you.” Xia Zuoyi thanked him sincerely, after all, the situation just now was indeed dangerous for him.

Marco Case saved him.

Noisy and chaotic sounds was constantly coming from far away to the outside of the room.

There were people breaking into the church, so there were not many knights chasing them.

Just as Marco Case was about to answer, his expression suddenly condensed. He put a finger on his mouth and said silently: They are here again.

In the corridor, there was another heavy armoured sound of footsteps.

Marco Case quietly opened the door and looked out.

The room they hid in happened to be at the intersection with another corridor, so they would be exposed as soon as they went out.

And three knights are searching the rooms one by one…

Marco Case can’t help clenching his weapon. The pain in his back is very sobering. He knows that there’s no way to take Xia Zuoyi away now.

Therefore, he has to go out alone to lead away the knights and let Xia Zuoyi hide here…

However, when Marco Case was about to get up, he was pressed hard on his shoulders by a pair of small hands, so strong that he could not help but pause. The strength he accumulated with great difficulty was immediately relieved.

Immediately before Marco Case could react, Xia Zuoyi took a gold coin from his arms and threw it quickly along the door to the far side of the corridor… 

The impact of the gold coin on the wall on one side of the corridor suddenly attracted the attention of the three knights.

Taking advantage of the moment they turned their heads.

At this moment, Xia Zuoyi got out of the door and ran away in the opposite direction.

Marco Case only had time to hear the inaudible sentence he left beside him—”Don’t go out. I will lead them away.” 

If Marco Case is allowed to leave, he will definitely die.

Xia Zuoyi can’t let an innocent person die for himself.

He can only take a gamble.

Walker, you have to get into the church faster… 

Fortunately, he has also exercised with Fernandi and Walker in Wissas.

Xia Zuoyi jumped quickly in the corridor, deftly dodging relying on his small stature and agility.

Of course, the heavy armor of the knights also limited their range of activities to a certain extent. It took a short time for Xia Zuoyi to really run a certain distance and successfully led the three to another position.

However, short legs are a problem.

Xia Zuoyi’s strength will soon bottom out.

He gasped. It’s as if he could smell the cold and sharp scent of weapons in his nose.

The light coming in from the high window hit the tip of the spear, and then dazzlingly passed Xia Zuoyi’s eyes. It caused him to involuntarily squint his eyes, thinking that he’s going to suffer.

Sure enough, in an instant.

A biting and oppressive chill hit the side of Xia Zuoyi’s neck. It made his hair stand up and a strong sense of crisis arose.

He wanted to avoid it.

But the time has been missed, there’s no way to dodge in time.

Just then.

A “clang” sounded.

A scimitar blade that’s swung from nowhere held the spear that stabbed at Xia Zuoyi.

The two clashed loudly, which made Xia Zuoyi involuntarily look up.

The owner of this scimitar is an extremely tall and burly man. His whole body is wrapped in a long black robe, airtight, and only in the position of his face revealed a pair of indifferent and sharp eyes.

Before Xia Zuoyi had time to react, he instantly felt his waist tighten.

Immediately, he’s carried away from the fighting place.

Xia Zuoyi subconsciously pulled off the hand that’s around his chest, wanting the person behind to let him go.

But he was immediately held tighter.

The slender looking hand in turn wrapped his little hand and held it firmly in his palm.

He doesn’t know whether it’s a friend or an enemy.

But almost in the blink of an eye, the three knights who had been chasing him were all killed by the man wrapped in black robes. The blood flowed on the ground, laying out a circle after circle of outline.

The black-robed man put away his scimitar and came respectfully, showing a posture of obedience to the person holding him.

The person holding him behind didn’t stop, and led him directly into a room in the corridor.

Wait until he sees the situation in the room.

Xia Zuoyi’s struggling body stopped, his eyes slightly widened, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

In this room, in addition to four other burly men dressed in the same black robes, Bishop Bolton and the deputy bishop who followed him before were kneeling on the ground.

The both of them now aren’t completely calm and leisurely like they are in front of Bass Richards.

Their faces were pale, sweat dripping from their ears, and they looked a little frightened and flustered.

Just when Xia Zuoyi was stunned, the person holding him put him on the table in the room and sat down.

Xia Zuoyi was finally able to see what the person looked like.

He had long black hair, slightly curly at the end, a handsome face, fair skin, and rosy lips.

The most peculiar thing is that he has a pair of beautiful and charming golden gilded eyes on his face, which seems to hide countless streams of light, blending all the splendor of the world.

It turned out to be golden eyes…

Xia Zuoyi was a little stunned.

But at this time, this person stretched out his hand and gently tapped the tip of his nose. There’s a little smile in his sweet voice, “You’re so strong, I almost didn’t hold you.”

After Xia Zuoyi recovered, he immediately looked away, and asked vigilantly, “Who are you?” 

As he talked, he turned to look at Bishop Bolton and the deputy bishop without a trace, then looked at the person in front of him again.

Obviously, he’s still a teenager.

He wears a black robe with no decorations and looks featureless, but the workmanship is extremely meticulous and the fabrics are carefully selected. It should be expensive.

This person’s appearance is impeccably handsome, and his majesty is not inferior to adults.

Even if one of his eyes glanced at the two bishops by accident, it can make their bodies tremble for a moment. What does this live performance meant if it’s not frightened?

Xia Zuoyi suddenly remembered the rumors that Udit had told him about the current Pope. He couldn’t help but vaguely guess his identity… but didn’t dare to confirm it.

Because the facts are too surprising and unbelievable.

Bishop Bolton and the deputy bishop knelt on the ground not daring to move, their heads down, and keeping silent.

Watching their performance.

Xia Zuoyi is silent, then decided to be calm and be more honest for the time being.

After all, those who know current affairs are outstanding talents1.

He is now an “outstanding talent”.

“Cat got your tongue?” The man asked with a smile.

Xia Zuoyi, “Thank you for saving me. If there’s nothing else…can I leave here?”

He wants to go. Hurry up.

Segalot is happy to see his pretend calm and well-behaved little appearance. He shook his head with a smile, “Not yet. It’s chaotic outside. You’ll be in danger.”

Xia Zuoyi: But he thinks it’s quite more dangerous here too… 

There’s fighting and killing outside.

Here, however, seems to be a separated unrelated space, silent and equally depressing, making people breathless.

Segalot, “Why don’t we have a chat?”

Xia Zuoyi, “Talk about what?”

Segalot, “Tell me, what’s your name?”

“… Xia Zuoyi Desinia.”

“Don’t you ask me my name?”

Segalot slowly approached Xia Zuoyi, his golden eyes gleaming and amazingly beautiful. He whispered, “You seem to… already know who I am.”

Xia Zuoyi pursed his lips, “It’s not hard to guess.”

Segalot smiled again, “What’s my name?”

Xia Zuoyi opened his mouth, “Se…”

At this very moment.

Suddenly there was a burst of noise outside. Someone shouted, “Come here and look for”, “Lord Earl”, “Where”… and so on.

Xia Zuoyi couldn’t help but feel happy when he heard the familiar voice.

Segalot sighed slightly and said, “Here comes your rescuer. Go out and be careful.”

Xia Zuoyi thought, he might really have no malice, so he thanked him again.

Segalot, “Since you want to thank me, you might as well give me something.”

“What?”

Segalot slowly hooked up the bird whistle hanging around Xia Zuoyi’s neck, and said, “This.”

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