Andrew took a deep look at the bag. Suddenly he laughed cheerfully and said, "Paladin, you really are. Come, let's eat together!" Andrew immediately greeted Paladin and sat down. Knives, forks and plates have been prepared on the rectangular bar table.
Palatine thanked him and sat down. He glanced at the food on the table slightly. Red wine roast suckling pig, pumpkin cream soup, five-ripe England steak, fresh strawberries, green apples and grapes. A generous serving of vegetables and a good bread toasted with honey. This food is not rich, but luxurious!
Paladin lamented Andrew's wealth and extravagant style, and crossed his hands in a proper way to pray before meals. Andrew and the priest in white just ate their food and waited quietly for Palatine's prayer to end. When Paladin put down his hands reverently, picked up the knife and fork on the table and was about to cut the beef in front of him, Andrew personally poured a small glass of red wine for the cup next to Paladin. Haha laughed: "Father Palatine is really a devout believer. This red wine came from the court of the duchy. Let's not talk about whether it can be bought or not, just at this price, hum! Fifty gold coins! It makes me very happy. It hurts."
Paladin was a little surprised that this bottle of wine was so expensive, but there were outsiders present at this time, and Andrew did not intend to introduce it. Paladin could only pretend: "It's stated in the canon that priests are not allowed to drink alcohol. Your bishop, you are blatantly violating the Holy See's holy iron law. It really hurts me." "Huh?"
Andrew was stunned for a moment, seeing the hypocritical look on Paladin's face, knowing that this invited guest made Paladin wary, he simply spread his fingers to the priest and said, "Paladin, we are all servants of God. He is the abbot of the largest monastery in our diocese of Adeley, Father Canarava. Although he is young, he has inherited everything from the monastery! Now he is still an ascetic who is determined to perform daily asceticism. !"
"Oh! It's a pleasure to meet. We are under the same roof, eating together under the eyes of God. This is simply God's arrangement." Paladin's eyes lit up, he immediately stood up and picked up the glass, a very elegant and unpretentious compliment Pick up this Canaraava.
Paladin understood the deep meaning of Andrew's words very well. The largest monastery in Adeley is situated on the outskirts of the hills. Many missionaries and ascetics gathered there. According to the rules of the Holy See. The head monastery of all monasteries in a parish. In addition to the superficial work of preaching doctrine. There is also the place responsible for all the nuns and the training of priests [preparatory priests] in the diocese. Not only that, the monastery also holds the power to request the military power of the Holy See!
Can report to the Holy See and send Templars under certain circumstances! Moreover, some monasteries also have their own local religious army in their own parishes. It is an organization like the Order of Monks. Although there are not many people, it is a power that can really be assigned like an arm! The above-mentioned power is so great that the bishop of the diocese cannot interfere with it. It can also be regarded as a deliberate arrangement by the upper level to balance the local parish. Although all priests are under the jurisdiction of the bishop, some priests are more inclined to the abbot of the monastery in view of the teacher-student relationship. From this, it can be seen how great the power of this young Canaraava is.
However, observing the subtle Palatine at this time, he found that this Canaraava did not eat meat! I thought that the other party's so-called ascetic was just pretending, but it seems that it is not what Paladin thought, the other party is a real ascetic!
But just when Paladin missed it. This long-haired young man, Kanarava, did something that made Paladin very angry! I saw Canarava looked at Palatine's empty wine glass, but he ignored it, turned his head to Andrew and said, "Your Excellency Bishop, is this the new auxiliary bishop you said?"
After saying that, he ignored Andrew's constant winking and Paladin's embarrassed expression. He gently pulled the floating hair to the side, with an expression of indescribable conceit and contempt: "Your Excellency Auxiliary Bishop, you brought a large bag of gold coins, right. Your Excellency Bishop Andrew, you are buying and selling priesthood. If I Report it to the Holy See, and you will replace your Excellency." Paladin's eyes showed a little displeasure, but he shook his head with a kind smile on his face, and sat back in his seat without saying a word. He was going to see how Andrew handled the scene.
"Ah, hahahaha!" Andrew glared at Kanarava angrily, and suddenly laughed. In an attempt to defuse the strange atmosphere, he pretended to talk and laugh casually: "Kanalava, you are joking. Father Palatine is not only a priest, but also a nobleman! Moreover, under his care, ** is in good order, and the people live a prosperous life. , business is booming!"
In the last few words, Andrew deliberately emphasized his tone. I hope Canaraava understands that. Sure enough, Canarava suddenly glanced at this ordinary-looking Paladin who could no longer be ordinary. As if he was really looking at the new assistant bishop now, he said something irrelevant: "I heard that there was a fight recently, right, your assistant bishop." Ironworks. Now that there is a war, the income must be good."
Paladin immediately understood what Kanarava meant, nodded slightly, and said confidently: "It's a war, and looking at the damaged armor that is constantly being sent back, the war should be a tug of war. It won't end in a while. ." The subtext was: "Hey, there is still a fight! What is this income! More gold coins are still to come!"
After saying these words, Kanarava's eyes lit up instantly! More gold coins, isn't he and this old man just for more gold coins? In this way, this Palatine is really a powerful person! It's not that no one has thought about winning over the relevant personnel in several nearby towns that are rich in ironware. But these guys are either dismissive or ignored!
But he couldn't understand, what method did this Paladin use to win over these businessmen who looked down on the clergy? You know, some of these people even have the backstage of Count Torch's cronies! Although capable, Canarava, who is resolute in doing things, has always considered himself to be excellent. But there are some things that a conceited person like him would never do. That's dirty and vile tactics. And that's exactly what the Palatine is all about.
Thinking like this, Canarava, under Andrew's sigh of relief, picked up the wine glass and smiled for the first time on his arrogant face: "His Excellency Auxiliary Bishop, please forgive me for my previous rudeness. This is my fault. I can't change my fault, no matter what." "Where, I'm not very good at speaking, and I bumped into you, Dean. Dean, you have taken on a heavy responsibility at a young age, and in the future, you will promote the achievements of Inos' grace for the world. Unlimited!"
Paladin and Canarava exchanged a cup of tea, and laughed in unison. Seeing this, Andrew also sincerely followed with a smile on his face. So, three scumbags in priest robes laughed happily in the temple of God. This is how justice dies, accompanied by cheerful laughter. .