Chapter 1420 - 603: Alfred’s Report (Part 1)

Chapter 1420: Chapter 603: Alfred’s Report (Part 1)

"She’s my partner, here to see the cathedral," Alfred gestured to Ingrid, who was about to speak again, to remain silent.

"Then come in together, His Eminence the Archbishop and Grandmaster Hans will meet you in the Holy Relic Hall," the cardinal said without elaborating.

Afterwards came a set of predetermined and complicated rituals, then Alfred was led to the Holy Relic Hall.

At this moment, Justice Church Archbishop Vikma and Templar Order Grandmaster Hans-Retdorf had already seated, and after Alfred saluted, a small stool was placed about fifty steps away from the Archbishop.

This was Alfred’s seat.

"Too far, move it closer." Vikma said loudly.

The attendant moved the stool to a distance of about twenty steps from the Archbishop.

"Still too far, move it closer." The Archbishop repeated.

The stool was moved to a distance of about eight or nine steps from Vikma, and seeing that Vikma had no further instructions, the attendant bowed softly, then took his leave.

"Alright, Alfred, you may report now," Grandmaster Hans-Retdorf said softly.

This was a grandmaster at the legendary peak, wearing a full set of Dwarf Masterwork Rune Plate Armor, with two thick beards on his face, looking very strong and stern.

The Temple Knight Commander nodded, left his seat, knelt on one knee, and began to tell all about his experiences during this period.

Alfred’s experiences will not be elaborated here, he continued until he spoke of currently being awarded the Musillon Duchy Freya Ancient Church District. The personnel sent by the Church had already been utilized, and his temporary target was to first ensure the security of the entire Ancient Church District, then consider other matters.

"Very good, you have opened a new horizon in the Knight Kingdom across the mountain, which is a reassuring time for Our Lord and Charlemagne, as well as a major breakthrough for our Justice Church. Your small step is a giant leap for the Church," the Archbishop nodded slowly, speaking to Alfred in a tone of admiration: "Praise Our Lord!"

"Praise Our Lord!" Guards in the Holy Relic Hall, Grandmaster Hans-Retdorf, and Alfred who was kneeling on the ground called out simultaneously, echoing among the numerous human hero remains within the Holy Relic Hall.

"The Church will continue to send personnel to assist you and provide economic support. Our requirement is that you establish a foothold there; for the rest, you need not worry," Archbishop Vikma, gripping the command staff, continued: "Can you do it?"

Upon hearing this, Alfred’s expression slightly changed. He lowered his head and spoke softly: "My honourable Archbishop, the current manpower is already sufficient, and there is no shortage of funds temporarily. I greatly appreciate the Church’s support, but I still hope these precious resources can be applied in more useful areas."

"Oh?" Archbishop Vikma’s eyes fixated on the Temple Knight Commander before him, his tone gradually intensified: "Then can my Knight Commander tell me, what~ is the more useful area~?"

Instantly, Vikma’s previously slightly appreciative expression turned into a majestic and cold demeanor, an intimidating majesty enveloped Alfred.

Alfred sweated on the forehead, and he bowed his head in silence.

"You overstepped, Alfred," Grandmaster Hans-Retdorf spoke with an unpleasant tone too: "What is the more useful area is not for you to define, since the Archbishop said it will be given to you, you must accept it. The grace of gods includes both rain and lightning! You have no right to refuse!"

"Alas..." Vikma gestured for Hans-Retdorf to refrain from speaking further, Justice Archbishop holding the command staff: "Alfred, since it’s like this, I want to ask you two questions."

"Please, Your Eminence," Alfred only felt cold and hot inside his body by turns, his heart pounding wildly, his forehead beaded with sweat, his back soaked through the formal wear.

"Did Laine Macado, Duke of Musillon, have any intention to support any candidate for Royal Chief Grand Wizard during his visit to Brunswick this time?"

"You already know about the reform incident proposed by that young Combat Priest, Luther Huse. Can you tell me your opinion on this matter?"

"This..."