Chapter 525： Chapman

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Colin squinted his eyes and wondered, "How did this Chapman family offend the church?"

While asking this question, Colin kept guessing in his heart, Mrs. Grace suddenly told herself what the purpose of this matter was.

Mrs. Grace did not answer Colin's question, but asked again:

"Earl Anglia, do you know how many paladin families are in the Glorious Empire?"

"Seven."

"Which seven?"

"The royal family of San Lorenzo, the family of St. Hild, the Duke of the North, the family of St. Pros, the Duke of the East, the family of St. Grian, the Duke of the West, the family of St. Landes, the Duke of the South, and the **** St. Theon family …" Colin said here and stopped.

Because he also realized that even including the Saint Theon family who had become public enemies of the empire and could only hide in the shadows, there were only six Paladin families.

But the Glorious Empire was established by seven powerful first-generation paladins. This is historical common sense, and the seven first-generation paladins also derived seven paladin families from this.

However, the territory of the Glorious Empire is now divided up by the five great Paladin families (Royal, East, South, West, and North Dukes), and the other two Paladin families have long since retired from the main stage of the Empire.

Of course, the St. Theon family is not reconciled to withdraw, and they continue to make troubles behind the scenes.

But the seventh paladin seems to have really withdrawn completely, without even leaving a name...

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Colin suddenly realized something and blurted out: "This Chapman family, isn't it one of the seven paladin families, right?"

"Yes." Mrs. Grace gave an affirmative answer.

Clin was stunned for a moment.

Mrs. Grace sneered and said, "The dignified St. Chapman family, now that most people have not even heard of its name."

Colin asked immediately: "So, how did this Saint Chapman family withdraw from the stage of history?"

"Earl Anglia, you should know how the Saint Theon family declined?"

Colin nodded and said, "I know, is it possible that the Saint Chapman family is also related to this matter?"

"Yes." Mrs. Grace gave an affirmative answer, "As the guardian of the North, the husband of the Duke of St. Hild, you should also know the secret that the Glory Church is trying to hide?"

Colin nodded again and said, "I know. The Lord of Radiance no longer absorbs the power of faith collected by the church, and there are even rumors that the Lord of Radiance is dead."

The expression on Mrs. Grace's face suddenly became extremely complicated, and she said solemnly: "It is a fact that the Lord of Radiance no longer absorbs the power of faith, but if he is dead, it is purely an ulterior conjecture by the'Black Emperor'. .

Of course, the Black Emperor also paid a painful price for his open mouth.

However, Earl Anglia, do you know why the Black Emperor suddenly went mad and preached such horrible remarks as ‘my lord is dead’? "

"Why?" Colin asked.

Originally, he thought that the Black Emperor wanted to break the church's suppression of imperial power, and only then prepared to publicize the secrets that the church tried hard to cover, in order to weaken the prestige and power of the church. Valley

But now, it seems that the black emperor's motives are probably not that simple, and it is probably related to this Saint Chapman family.

"You should have guessed that the sudden eruption of the Black Emperor is actually related to the Saint Chapman family." Mrs. Grace said in a low tone, re-displaying the deliberately hidden history in front of Colin.

"The Saint Chapman family is the only one without a fief among the seven paladins.

Because there is no fief, they can't support the family army, so they can be completely trusted by the royal family.

Therefore, the St. Chapman family also has the title of ‘Emperor’s Hand’.

The Duke of St. Chapman, trusted by the royal family, was granted the post of guardian of the empire. It can even be said that this position was set up specifically for the Duke of St. Chapman.

The guardian of the empire, even above the prime minister, represents the will and majesty of the emperor.

But such a prominent family was brutally smashed into the family manor by the Knights Templar in the middle of the night more than three hundred years ago, and all the clansmen were arrested and taken to the holy mountain to accept the Pope's trial!

The result of the trial, of course, is that the whole family is guilty.

Since then, the St. Chapman family has completely withdrawn from the political arena of the empire.

And this behavior of the church deeply irritated the royal family, and only then was the black emperor determined to tear his face in madness. "

Mrs. Grace was an understatement, but Colin was frightened.

The dignified paladin family has been destroyed by the church when it is said to be destroyed?

Moreover, the Saint Chapman family, who can be called the right arm of the royal family, is simply kicking the royal family's face. It is no wonder that the black emperor wants to lift the table.

But immediately, Colin asked himself the most puzzled and most critical question:

"Why does the church take such thunderous measures against the St. Chapman family? Don't they worry that the empire lords are in danger, and UU看书 will unite to boycott the church?"

"Of course they are worried." Mrs. Grace said with a solemn expression. "But if you leave it alone, the church will not be able to bear the consequences."

"What is the consequence? What did the Saint Chapman family do?"

"The guardian of the empire at the time, the Duke of St. Chapman, asked the lords of the empire to send someone to copy the "Glorious Sacred Book" and distribute it to the representatives of the leaders, and cooperate with the church to preach the meaning of the "Glorious Sacred Book"."

Colin was stunned, and wondered: "Isn't this helping the church spread the faith? How could it be too late for the church to praise the Duke of St. Chapman? How could he kill him? Is it that the Duke of St. Chapman is ordering people to spread the "Glory of the Scriptures" Containing private goods in the process?"

Mrs. Grace shook her head and said, "No. The Duke of St. Chapman did not do anything about the "Glorious Scripture", and in the process of organizing the staff to explain it to the people, he strictly followed the church's interpretation and invited the church to send a pastor to help. Train lecturers and supervise the lectures."

Clin suddenly became more confused, but he didn't speak any more, but patiently waited for Mrs. Grace's explanation.

Mrs. Grace continued:

"When the people of the Empire gradually started to learn and understand the "Glory Scripture", the Duke of St. Chapman asked the Black Emperor to declare in public that the authority of the "Glory Scripture" is supreme, and it is the Lord of Glory to restrain humanity. The only standard of faith is also the only way to be saved by faith!"

Hearing this, Colin finally noticed something wrong.

The Duke of St. Chapman seems to be helping the church to spread the faith, but in fact, he is constantly pushing up the status of the "Glorious Scripture".

At first glance, this behavior seems to be completely consistent with the interests of the church, but in fact, it is a hidden murder!