While "Father" Brendan was still thinking about countermeasures, a group of people walked into the gate of Kangkai Church. Leading the group was a young man in a black hat, holding a silver cane, followed by seven or eight men and women, and an ordinary big cow.
Such a lineup was truly peculiar. Not only did the many believers present feel surprised and curious, but even the black-robed monks under Brendan were shocked.
"You... Are you also believers who come to Kangkai Church to worship?"
A middle-aged man near the door asked hesitantly.
Chen Lun smiled at him and said gently:
"Of course, you can say that."
Immediately, he took a step forward and led his men.
Seeing this, the believers in front could not help but make way and looked at the strangers who suddenly came in with confusion.
The black-robed priest standing on the bulletin board suddenly changed his expression, and walked down the platform respectfully and slightly flatteringly, came to the front of the black-hatted young man, performed a very standard prayer, bowed his head and greeted:
"Gold Cup Councillor Brendan, meeting Lord Governor Jackspeight!"
The believers' faces showed shock.
Father Brendan was so respectful to this young man and even addressed him as Lord Archon... Could he be a high-ranking official in the Council of Representatives, a clergyman who was closer to the "God of Contract"
"Master Archon Jack."
To express their respect for the God of Contract and their own devout faith, nearly a hundred believers in the lobby followed Brendan's example and greeted Chen Lun.
Chen Lun smiled, nodded to everyone, and said slowly:
"You can call me Father Jack. From now on, I will be in charge of this church of our Lord, preaching to every believer and preaching the doctrine of our Lord, the "Justice Document."
"And what about Father Brendan…?"
The fat rich businessman asked.
The rest of the believers were also somewhat concerned about this issue. After all, the Kangkai Council was the new Orthodox Church, and the first person they came into contact with was Father Brendan, so they were more familiar with each other.
"Ah... I will be transferred to a church in another region. Thank you for your concern."
Brendan glanced at Chen Lun's face and found that the other party was still smiling, so he took the initiative to explain.
"The Royal City Cathedral is located in the heart of the empire. Its importance is self-evident. Of course, we need a more senior and outstanding clergyman from our church to take charge... Compared to me, Master Jack is the most suitable. Please rest assured that Master Jack will definitely help every believer solve their problems."
"So that's how it is..."
The believers nodded. Although they were a little reluctant, they still chose to accept it.
Although the gentleman in the black hat looked too young, his status and position were higher than Father Brendan after all. I believed that any business problems and doctrinal confusions I encountered in the future would be solved from him.
At this moment, Chen Lun seemed to have discovered something new and surprising. He pointed at the large golden wine glass on the wooden table and asked:
"What's this?"
"Forehead… "
Brendan's expression tensed, and panic flashed in his eyes.
The believers were somewhat puzzled. How could Father Jack not even know about the "holy water of atonement"? This was clearly a gift from the Kangkai Council...
A tall, thin businessman stepped forward from the crowd, made a prayer gesture, and answered:
"This is the 'holy water of atonement' given to us by Father Brendan. It can wash away the mistakes we have made and gain the forgiveness of the 'God of the Contract.'"
Brendan's expression became even more nervous. He was about to open his mouth to explain, but Chen Lun raised his hand first to stop him from speaking.
"It turns out to be the 'holy water of atonement'."
Chen Lun pretended to be surprised.
He glanced at Brendan calmly and sneered to himself.
In fact, before he came in, he had split his fingers into little white snakes and slipped into the church, spying on everything. So Chen Lun knew very well that this guy was simply using the name of the King of Slaughter to cheat and make money.
His Majesty Conrad might not pay attention to such a trivial matter, and even if he knew about it, he would not pay any attention to it.
But Chen Lun could not let such a thing happen under his nose. After all, this royal city church was now under his jurisdiction... If this matter was exposed, it would not only undermine the prestige of the Kangkai Parliament, but also make other consuls of the Senate and even the Speaker look down on him.
When the Kangkai Parliament was first established, everything should be done with caution.
Otherwise, the reputation gained in the bloody campaign is likely to be ruined by some trivial matters.
Although Chen Lun is not a loyal follower of the King of Slaughter, he has received favors from her and holds a high-ranking position in the parliament. It is reasonable and moral for him to take action to maintain the reputation of the parliament.
His smile gradually faded, replaced by a serious and indifferent expression.
Brendan's heart skipped a beat and he thought to himself, "Oh no!"
However, Chen Lun said in a slightly reproachful tone:
"When Kangkai Church was first built, many believers who believed in our Lord came here to admire it. We should love them like our relatives... How could you fool everyone with this ordinary 'holy water of atonement'? Father Brendan?"
"Ordinary... 'holy water of atonement'?"
Brendan looked stunned.
He originally thought that Governor Jack would expose his scam in public and then scold or blame him, but he didn't expect that the other party did not do so at all.
"Father Jack, do you mean... is there any other 'holy water of atonement'?"
The believers looked at each other, and the fat businessman spoke hesitantly.
When they saw Father Brendan's surprised expression, they became confused and could not confirm the truth of the matter.
"certainly."
Chen Lun nodded calmly.
He raised his hand slightly, picked up the small cup on the table and scooped it into the golden wine glass, then drank the "holy water of atonement".
I thought to myself, what a rip-off, this is tap water, it hasn't even been boiled... Brendan is so rude, isn't it a joke that people get diarrhea after drinking holy water? Even if you're trying to cheat people out of money, you should at least take care of their health!
"This is indeed ordinary 'holy water of atonement'."
Chen Lun lowered his eyes and spoke softly.
"But our religion also has a more advanced and sacred 'holy water of atonement', which is a gift from God that only the lucky ones who have been favored by our Lord are qualified to enjoy... It can not only wash away past sins, but also cure diseases, heal injuries, and even delay the aging of lifespan and appearance."
The "holy water" he was talking about was the "fountain of youth" discovered in the Coleridge Forest before, and there were several large barrels of it in the Blood Poetry Ring.
This thing has little effect on extraordinary people, but it is very attractive to ordinary people.
Especially the wealthy and powerful upper class people.
These believers in front of us are a good audience.
Chen Lun certainly would not expose Brendan's despicable behavior in public, because this would be a disguised admission that the priests of the Kangkai Council were cheating for money, which was not conducive to maintaining their prestige.
He planned to take this opportunity to make amends, turn the original scam into reality, achieve the purpose of promoting the reputation of the Kangkai Council, and reverse a bad thing into a good thing.
As for Brendan, we will slowly settle accounts with him after this is over.
"Is there really such holy water, Father Jack?"
Next to the fat rich businessman sat an old man in luxurious clothes. His eyes lit up, and he stood up tremblingly and asked with great anticipation.
In addition to him, there are many believers who also express their desire and expectation.
Ladies yearn for eternal youth, old people yearn for longer life, patients yearn for good health... The holy water that Chen Lun talked about just hits the deepest desires in their hearts.
"I was ordered to transfer to the Royal City Church, and I happened to be given some holy water like this."
Chen Lun nodded in acknowledgment, then took out a fist-sized golden cup from his arms. It was filled with half a cup of clear and transparent water, not much, only about four or five sips.
Everyone turned their scorching eyes to look at the golden cup in his hand.
Even Brendan and his men standing by were stunned.
Governor Jack really took out this kind of thing
I have never heard that the Kangkai Council has such "holy water of atonement"...
Chen Lun snapped his fingers.
Bang!
The large golden cup belonging to Brendan on the table slowly floated up, and then a wisp of orange-red extraordinary flame climbed up the cup. After a few breaths, the "holy water of atonement" inside began to boil.
The believers exclaimed again and again.
Looking at Father Jack's calm face, he only felt that his tall figure became taller. However, Chen Lun just wanted to boil the cup of tap water to prevent these believers from getting stomach upset.
Immediately, Chen Lun poured the "fountain of youth" in his hand into the large golden cup.
"All believers present here can have a small drink for free."
He spoke slowly.
The crowd immediately became excited.
"Father Jack, you are so generous!"
"This is your personal gift, yet you actually shared it with us..."
"Praise the Contract, thank you for your gift!"
Chen Lun turned around and smiled as he asked Brendan to arrange people to scoop out the holy water from the cup and distribute it to each believer.
The latter was stunned, then quickly agreed.
"Okay...Okay, Master Jack."
With the help of the black-robed monk, nearly a hundred people present drank a sip of the "holy water of atonement" that Chen Lun had added some ingredients to, but their reactions were also quite intense.
The fat rich businessman heaved a sigh of relief, his face flushed, and he said excitedly:
"It's... it's great. I've never felt so energetic. The cold I had two days ago has also suddenly healed. It's amazing!"
"It is indeed a divine object bestowed by the great 'God of Contract'. My decades-long joint pain has now disappeared! Can I really live two more years? Thank you, Father Jack, thank you so much!"
After drinking the water, the old man stood up straight, and when he talked about the emotional part, he couldn't help but burst into tears.
The believers were overjoyed.
Brendan, who was standing by, then realized that Lord Jack had probably taken out some extraordinary thing to serve as the so-called "holy water", but this made him feel a little regretful.
It's such a waste to use such a good thing on these ordinary people.
Today's service has ended. After expressing their gratitude profusely, the believers said that they would come to the church to pray every day. Chen Lun smiled and nodded slightly, watching them leave one after another.
After the church was quiet, Brendan lowered his head and said:
"Master Jack, I received the news that you would come to the Royal City branch a month ago. I didn't expect you to come today. Please forgive me for not welcoming you in person."
Chen Lun just glanced at him lightly and said nothing.
Brendan's heart was pounding and he felt something was wrong.
"Master Jack... I didn't deceive those people. It's just that the parliament was newly built, and those wealthy businessmen have more or less used tricks in the business world, otherwise they wouldn't have accumulated so much wealth... Using the 'holy water of atonement' to make them feel better can also increase their support for the parliament. Moreover, I didn't deliberately defraud them of their property. They donated it voluntarily."
He explained quickly.
Peng!
The door of Kangkai Church suddenly closed and the light suddenly dimmed.
Brendan was startled and immediately looked towards the door, only to see one of Lord Jack's male subordinates in suits and ties closing the door.
"How much money had you accumulated by this means before I came?"
Chen Lun said indifferently.
"More than 40,000-50,000 gold pounds."
Brendan swallowed and said nervously.
He immediately explained:
"But I didn't misuse the money, nor did I keep it for myself. Instead, I invested it in the renovation and construction of the church area, as well as in personal relationships with members of the royal family... These are all contributions to Parliament!"
"You are very good at flattering yourself."
Chen Lun nodded.
He didn't want to listen to the man's excuses anymore, so he directly used "mind stealing" on him.
You cast Mind Steal on your target, Brendan!
Will is being judged...
The target's willpower is 39 points, yours is 82 points, the judgment is successful!
Brendan was shocked on the spot. As a Sequence Five Transcendent, he clearly felt an unrivaled force forcibly invading his mind and spying on his secrets.
"you… ?!"
Brendan opened his mouth slightly.
Chen Lun looked at him with increasingly cold eyes.
Because the truth is, this guy not only made nearly 100,000 gold pounds, but also secretly deposited it into his personal Imperial Bank account. As for the construction of the cathedral area, the headquarters actually allocated 45,000 gold pounds as funds, and Brendan also embezzled most of it, and only took out 5,000 gold pounds to renovate the cathedral area.
No wonder the project has been delayed for so long, it’s all because of this guy!
And the reason why he is so reckless is naturally for a reason...
"Catch this cancer and worm of the parliament. I will escort him to the main hall of the headquarters for a collective trial... Let every member of parliament see what kind of person this Jinbei member of parliament is."
Chen Lun said coldly.
Floyin behind him took a step forward, her pretty face as cold as ice. She raised her hand and summoned a huge black sickle from the ground. Then, with a wolf howl, the companion guardian of the Deep Oath, the "Ghost Wolf", also emerged from her side.
"Master Jack!"
Brendan stepped back repeatedly, panicking.
"According to the teachings of the Kangai Bible, I... I did not betray the parliament. You can't do this!"
"Also according to the Canka Bible, the power of the Senate Consul is supreme except for the Speaker. I can kill you on the spot without reporting to anyone..."
Chen Lun looked at him calmly.
"Do you believe I would do this?"
Brendan was really scared and sweating all over his forehead.
The black-robed monks standing by did not dare to act rashly, and some even knelt down in fear and lowered their heads.
"I am the Golden Cup Councillor under Governor Houston! Sir Jack! Don't... don't do this. I apologize to you and I will give you 90% of the gold pounds in my hand!"
Chen Lun's eyes remained indifferent from beginning to end, and the other party's words did not have the slightest effect on him.
He just waved his hand, and Flo Yin rushed towards him, followed closely by the Deep Wolf with its teeth bared.
Brendan was unwilling to surrender and was about to use his sequence ability to resist.
But at this moment, I heard Governor Jack say lightly:
"If you dare to do that, I will kill you now."
Brendan suddenly felt an extreme chill coming down upon him, as if a terrifying beast was staring at him with its murderous eyes, as if it would behead him on the spot in the next second if he dared to act rashly.
Governor Jack was able to sit in a high position as a Sequence Five because of his reputation.
Terrence, Rafa, and the Saint of the Rotef Family... Which of these incarnations of great men was not killed by Jack
Brendan lost all his breath, and with a thud, he knelt on the ground dejectedly, allowing Flo Yin to restrain him. But he still had hope in his heart, hoping that Governor Houston would help him...
However, Chen Lun sneered as if he saw through his thoughts.
"The rest of the people are also detained. Flo Yin, write a letter for me and have the faceless waiter deliver it to the headquarters. I want to see what Houston has to say!"
"yes."
Flo Yin obeyed.
Chen Lun's eyes were deep, and he was thinking in his mind that he would make up for this guy's scam today. He should be able to spread his reputation through those believers and attract more people to come.
By then, I will be able to gain a better foothold in this royal city.
His goal was actually very simple, which was to allow the Kangkai Parliament to have the same status and reputation as other Orthodox churches, so as to live up to the trust of Speaker Azgiero.