Alien Knights

On the second day after the heir election, the camp of the Muxi Knights in the Holy Acropolis.

Todd took a sip of the mead in his hand, and said to Tristan in front of him, "You mean, is the church planning to withdraw from the city?"

Tristan shrugged with a smile: "After yesterday's election turmoil, the church has become the target of public criticism, and there is no reason to continue."

Todd nodded, and changed the topic: "I want to thank you."

Tristan was taken aback by Todd's words: "Thank me? For what?"

"Matid's criminal evidence, without your help to collect, we could not have prepared it so quickly."

Tristan waved his hand indifferently: "It's just a trivial matter, besides, I didn't like that guy."

Todd smiled and looked at the deacon of the church: "Tristan, don't blame me for being abrupt, but have you considered leaving the church and joining Muxi City to become my staff?"

Tristan was taken aback for a moment, and then asked suspiciously: "With all due respect, why did you invite me? I am just a little deacon who studies scriptures and runs errands for others."

"You and I are a bit similar in some ways." Todd put the wine glass on the table and looked at Tristan very seriously: "As you can see, the church today is dominated by corruption and chaos. I hope to initiate a reform, a reform aimed at the entire Christianity."

Tristan was a little frightened by Todd's words: "Your Majesty, do you know what you are talking about?!"

Todd nodded: "Of course I understand what I'm going to do. To others, it's nothing more than a dream. However, I am sure that I can complete this reform. What I lack now is a theologian who is proficient in the scriptures. In my opinion, you are very suitable. How about it? Are you interested in coming to Muxi City?"

Tristan thought for a long time, and finally gave an answer that disappointed Todd.

"Sorry, I don't intend to leave the church, at least not now..."

Todd sat back in his chair, looked at the determination on Tristan's face, and asked calmly, "Can I ask the reason?"

"Because my master, Lord Abel..."

Todd repeated the familiar name, and said, "If I remember correctly, Abel should be the cardinal of the church. He organized the evacuation of scholars in the Papal Kingdom?"

"That's right." Tristan said excitedly: "Master Abel is one of the few people in the church who has a conscience. He is not only proficient in theology, he is also an expert among experts in ordinary academic subjects!"

Todd pondered for a moment, and asked, "Why is such a conscientious person willing to stay in the church? Is it because he doesn't want to give up the power in his hands?"

Tristan said loudly: "Absolutely not! Lord Abelor cares more about believers and justice than power!"

Todd looked at the indisputable appearance of the other party, shook his head and chuckled: "Since you have made up your mind, it is inconvenient for me to persuade you."

Watching Tristan disappear from his sight, Todd leaned his back back and sighed softly.

"Get discouraged so soon?"

A soft voice came from behind Todd, and he didn't even need to turn around to know who it was.

"Everyone has his own aspirations, and it is inconvenient to force them."

Rachel came up behind Todd, lifted his head slightly, and pressed his thumb and forefinger to his temple.

Todd breathed a sigh of relief.

"The throne of the Holy Acropolis has been settled, how do you plan to control the situation here next?"

Rachel's words made Todd frowned, and the latter asked, "Control the situation? What do you mean by that?"

Rachel walked up to Todd, sat in his arms, and whispered, "You should know who I'm referring to."

"The new Queen Mary of the Holy Acropolis? What happened to her?"

Rachel gently stroked Todd's hair, her voice was barely audible: "I don't believe her."

Todd gave Rachel a puzzled look.

"She used to be the Queen of the Silver Ring, and now she is the Queen of the Holy Guard. Aren't you worried that she will sink into the game of power? Mediate and support herself between Muxi City and other forces?"

Todd smiled and shook his head: "Mary originally didn't want to participate in the contest for the throne of the Holy Guard, and she mentioned to me more than once that she prefers to stay in the room and do design work instead of being in a high position. After I repeatedly persuaded her..."

"Your Majesty, people are subject to change. What's more, as a heterogeneous Mary, she always keeps a distance from the affairs of the heterogeneity." Rachel said while thinking: "The Holy Acropolis is the Muxi Kingdom's military barrier against foreign enemies in the future. There will be a series of uncertainties in letting such a person control the city."

Todd was silent for a while, and then asked: "So in your opinion, how should Muxi City control the situation here?"

"There are many ways, but the crux of the problem all falls on Mary."

Rachel held out a finger: "If we can get some clues about her, then she will have some scruples before doing anything against us."

Todd had a bad premonition: "What do you mean by the handle?"

"Her background and her heterogeneous identity are all points that we can use."

Todd rubbed his forehead with a headache: "Rachel, do you sometimes overcomplicate things?"

Rachel's eyes widened: "Complicated?"

"When people get along with each other, threats and restraints are not always used to form constraints. Sometimes, it is not necessarily a bad thing for each other to establish a peaceful relationship."

After hearing Todd's words, Rachel leaned down and kissed the other person's lips lightly: "Look, this is the difference between you and me. You trust your partner and believe that sincerity can be exchanged for loyalty; but I am different. In my eyes, all people have the potential to betray. The only reason why they don't do that is because they don't have enough bargaining chips."

Todd sighed softly, put his arms around Rachel and asked: "So what about us? We have experienced life and death together. Even so, do we still have to use restraint to maintain our relationship?"

Rachel shook her head with a smile, and buried her head in Todd's chest: "For me, you are special."

Todd stroked Rachel's hair lightly, and said in a low voice, "I will find time to talk to her about Mary. Before that, I don't want to see any extravagant behavior..."

"Um."

Rachel, who was snuggling against Todd's chest like a kitten, expressed her agreement to restrain her behavior with a low nasal sound.

But what Todd couldn't see was that some inexplicable emotion flickered in Rachel's eyes.