CH 47

Since the church and temple are to be rebuilt in Wissas, the Holy Church in the Saint Airo Empire will naturally send clergy to deal with related matters in the Desinian Territory.

Under the Pope, there are three levels in charge of the clergy or various affairs: cardinal, archbishop, and deputy archbishop. The cardinal and archbishop sit in the empire to assist the Pope in the management of the Holy See, while the deputy archbishop is responsible for solving the problems of other small domestic churches and shrines.

As for the bishops and deputy bishops, they’re assigned to manage the churches and temples in small countries or even territories.

It stands to reason that if the Holy See wants to rebuild the church in Xia Zuoyi’s territory, the personnel sent should be at the bishop level. Even if it’s higher, it can only be at the archbishop’s level.

Xia Zuoyi thought so, but when he saw the man sent by the Holy See in the castle, his face was stunned, “Se…”

The man in front of him was the current Pope, Segalot, whom he met in Keys.

Why is he here?

Hasn’t he ever left the territory since the Duke’s rebellion?

Naturally, Xia Zuoyi didn’t know that Segalot continued to travel after burning down the church and temple in Keys. He had already gone to neighboring countries, and then went around to Gaynor. It just happened that he encountered the royal turmoil in Gaynor and the Holy See was involved.

Segalot stayed behind to investigate, and unexpectedly discovered that the forces sent by Xia Zuoyi were also lurking here and helped Prince Wright Green several times.

This eldest son is indeed like what Bruno Green said. He’s a man who only loves men and violates the rules of the Holy See. He doesn’t follow common customs and common sense. He also falls in love with his servant who grew up with him, confirming their relationship.

Bruno Green isn’t talking nonsense.

According to the rules of the Holy See, it’s perfectly reasonable and normal for Wright to lose his qualification to inherit the throne because of this stain.

However, Segalot didn’t give the evidence and information that he ordered the golden armored knights to the executive bishop of Gaynor. Instead, he chose to coldly sit on the sidelines to see who would win the throne in the battle between the two princes.

Among them, the most critical “evidence” in this is the servant who fell in love with Wright. He was sent away and hid by Wright at first, but Bruno tried every possible means to find him and brought him directly into the church. Wright arrived in time. In the chaotic dispute between the two sides, the servant committed suicide when no one could react.

Bruno Green lost strong evidence against Wright, so the next thing is to let nature take its course and let Wright succeed to the throne.

From beginning to end, Segalot didn’t care much about whether Wright loved men or women.

According to the date set in the documents issued by the Holy See, Xia Zuoyi met the clergy in the castle. However, the only people who came were Segalot and the black-robed men who protected him.

After the initial surprise, Xia Zuoyi calmly led them into the castle. Now they’re sitting together in the study, with Fernandi and Walker standing on the left and right sides of Xia Zuoyi.

Seeing that the little lord did not speak, someone from the Holy See also sat on the opposite side in silence, only smiling in his eyes and slightly hooking the corners of his mouth.

Walker couldn’t help looking at Segalot. He looked about sixteen or seventeen years old. He’s handsome and exquisite, from his hair to the hem of his clothes, but his momentum isn’t inferior to the five tall and burly black-robed men standing behind him. Even worse, he’s obviously a person who had been in the upper position for a long time.

Such a person is definitely not like a bishop or a deputy bishop.

There’s an incredible thought in Walker’s mind.

Especially his gilded golden eyes… used to be hailed as “the great honor bestowed by the God of Creation”.

This pair of eyes is a unique and extremely rare color in the Holy Church.

Walker felt that someone was looking at him. He turned his head and saw Fernandi, who had the same question in his eyes.

Xia Zuoyi said at this moment, “Are you here to preside over the construction of the church and the temple yourself?”

Segalot, “I won’t personally come for such a small thing.”

He just came to have a look at the growing little rose.

“Then you’re here because… Is there anything I can help you with?” Xia Zuoyi said.

“No, there’s none.”

“…”

He didn’t think he could talk about it anymore. Why does the Pope just keep staring at him?

Is there something on his face? Impossible… If there is, Udit will definitely clean it for him.

Is it possibly because… It’s not because he looks cute and lovable, right?

Segalot delightfully looked at the constantly changing expression on the little rose’s face, then he said, “I’m here for you.”

“For me?”

Xia Zuoyi’s expression was obviously puzzled.

Segalot, “Internal worries have been resolved, but external troubles still exist. The Holy See is the most direct and best method to consolidate royal power. A country recognized by the Holy See…”

He watched Xia Zuoyi as he slowly said, “Even if it’s a territory, in other people’s eyes, it’s equivalent to being acknowledged. It can restrain some wantonly growing ambitions for the time being.”

Xia Zuoyi, “I’ve never been afraid of that.”

Otherwise, when Gadaat Kingdom became Desinian Territory, churches and temples would have been rebuilt for the Holy See’s face.

Segalot’s eyes showed approval, “You are indeed the smartest. Of course, I understand that you are not afraid of this, but not being afraid doesn’t mean you won’t find it troublesome.”

“You know, sometimes even the slightest bit of trouble can be a headache and annoying.”

Xia Zuoyi nodded. That’s true.

But he didn’t want the clergy of the Holy See in his territory to interfere and hinder him from doing things in the future… He would rather tolerate this obstacle. Whoever dares to attack his territory shouldn’t blame him for returning it ten or a hundred times.

It’s not difficult for Segalot to guess his thoughts.

It should be said that since the first time he saw him smiling and saying those words in the church of Keys that day, Segalot could see that this child didn’t have much respect and awe for the God of Creation.

The way he looked at the statue of the God of Creation was just looking at an ordinary statue with only novelty and a little interest.

Segalot looked at Xia Zuoyi and said, “So I didn’t bring any bishops.”

“You can use your own people. As long as it’s a church and temple built in Wissas, from then on, no one will intervene in various affairs in the Desinian Territory without authorization.”

He gave plenty of hints.

Xia Zuoyi immediately thought of Grove and the other priests.

“What do you mean?”

“Choose one person and I can make an exception to promote him to the bishop.”

Xia Zuoyi, “Why are you…”

Segalot’s gilded golden eyes seemed to glow with flowing brilliance, smiling without saying a word.

Because he wants to personally cultivate a bright and beautiful rose, and watch how magnificent the rose can bloom in the fertile soil full of thorns.

It’s easy to choose a bishop. The Pope can directly appoint him here.

Xia Zuoyi intends to make Grove the new bishop of Wissas.

After the business was completed, Xia Zuoyi sent Segalot out of the castle.

Just after leaving the study, when they were about to pass the corner, the five black-robed men behind Segalot, the golden armor knights, suddenly tightened their bodies together, staring vigilantly at the slightly darkened place at the corner.

Segalot also looked over.

In the dark corner, two huge bodies, one black and one white, gradually emerged. Their bodies are smooth and full of strength, with beautiful stripes on their fur, and silently stepping on the ground on their thick paw pads.

The golden-armored knights reacted quickly and immediately surrounded Segalot while brandishing their scimitars.

Briquette and Snowball seemed to feel the threatening aura emanating from them. They couldn’t help but stop in place, their eyes shining. With a low growl, their sharp claws also slowly came out… 

Xia Zuoyi said, “They’re mine. They won’t hurt people at will.”

Segalot, “Drop your weapons.”

The leader hesitated for a moment, then put down the scimitar in his hand according to his words. The rest of them immediately followed suit.

Segalot couldn’t help looking at these two huge tigers. They have rare colors and fierce appearances…

He looked at Xia Zuoyi again, “How did you raise them?”

Xia Zuoyi wondered, what else can I do?

“Feed them meat.”

“Ao.” The few people who saw them as threats put away their weapons, and Briquette and Snowball slightly straightened up. They called Xia Zuoyi but they didn’t come forward.

“Can I walk in and have a look at them?” Segalot said, “By myself.”

Xia Zuoyi nodded.

The leader of the black-robed men wanted to speak but shut his mouth under Segalot’s eyes. He can only watch the Pope follow the little lord and gradually approach the two tigers that looked very dangerous and ferocious.

“What are their names?” Segalot whispered.

“The black one is Briquette and the white one is Snowball.” Xia Zuoyi had already walked up to the two tigers, and rubbed their shoulders and faces one by one. They looked very intimate.

When Segalot wanted to stretch out his hand, Briquette and Snowball both showed resistance and bared their sharp teeth at him. Even the ‘king’ character1 on the top of their heads seemed to become ferocious.

“Give me your hand.” Xia Zuoyi held out a tender white hand towards Segalot, palm up.

Segalot slightly raised his eyebrows, feeling very novel. He placed his right hand on it, almost completely covering it. He wanted to try to pinch his hand, but he endured.

Xia Zuoyi took his hand and slowly placed it on Snowball’s body. Under his palm was a smooth and slightly hard fur, which came out of his fingers from time to time, “Snowball is very good.”

Segalot looked directly at the white tiger’s cold eyes, stared for a while, then suddenly said with a smile, “Really? Can I touch this black tiger again?”

“Yeah.”

Segalot finally took his hand back in the increasingly dissatisfied eyes of Briquette, and said, “I think they’re both very misbehaved. The best one is, you.”

“…”

Xia Zuoyi took a step back and moved away from him, “Sure.”