Because their current situation was delicate, Benjamin thought for a long time and decided to let everyone continue to hide in the dark and not show up. Their former home in Riley City had been abandoned for a long time, and the doorposts were covered with spider webs.
It is true that the church was defeated, but the new one who came to power... may not be hostile to them.
Let’s wait until the situation stabilizes.
In this way, at this small gathering, Benjamin appeased everyone and asked them to inquire more about the situation outside, and that was the end of it. As for himself, he returned to the hotel and quietly waited for Mikel's reply.
—Although he doesn’t 100% believe in Mikel, at least he has had a relationship with him, and his words will be a reference.
Soon, one day later, Mikel’s reply arrived.
"Be sure to come on time!"
There was just such a line written on the whole piece of paper, which made Benjamin confused. If he hadn't recognized the handwriting, he might even have suspected that the letter might have been written by someone else.
Be sure to arrive on time…
Benjamin shook his head helplessly.
He got no useful information from this letter. He couldn't see what Mikel's attitude was, and he had no way of guessing the current situation in Xuedi City. The Prime Minister's invitation was just one day away, so he didn't have much time to hesitate.
After struggling for a long time, Benjamin finally stood up and walked out of the room.
He was going to go to Xuedi City.
First of all, it’s not necessarily an appointment, but a trip to Snowy City is definitely a must. I heard that the troops surrounding the area had dispersed and ordinary people could enter and exit. Benjamin had to go in to check out the situation, and no one could recognize him even under his disguise.
As for the Prime Minister's invitation, the location was actually not the palace, but a secret hotel in Snowdy City. Therefore, if it is really a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, Benjamin can predict the danger in advance by using the water element perception method.
So, one day later.
Xuedi City had just experienced an attack by the army. Although there was no fighting, it was still a lot messy at first glance. Occasionally, pedestrians walked by with a cautious look, and newspapers that had not been cleaned were posted on the walls.
When Benjamin walked into it, he didn't expect that the prosperous royal city would become what it is now.
That general... what does he want to do
After walking around the city, Benjamin couldn't get any news because most people were hiding at home and didn't go out much. But from this solemn atmosphere, he could also feel that Xuedicheng still had not recovered from these changes.
Benjamin felt that he smelled the smell of forceful suppression.
…Is it because of the queen who is about to be executed
After thinking about it, he did not walk towards the meeting place, but came outside Mikel's house. There were no informants around, and there were guards only at the door. Therefore, he came to the side corner and sensed it inside.
I saw that Mikel was in the bedroom, doing some shameful things with two women.
“…”
Benjamin covered his eyes and shook his head.
Is this guy living so well
After writing such a letter, Benjamin thought the other party was under house arrest or under surveillance. As a result, when I look at it now, there is no one around. Mikel can do whatever he wants. He is so comfortable!
So, he walked around the wall and put the bedroom within his casting range. Then, he threw a water balloon and hit it directly on the shaking body.
Suddenly, a woman's scream came from the room.
"Come out quickly, I have something to ask you." He ignored it, flew to the window, and shouted inside.
Then, he waited by the wall. Half a minute later, Mikel came over wet and disheveled, with an expression that seemed to have some kind of psychological shadow on his face.
"Oh my God... Master Mage, what are you... Just come and forget it, can't you knock on the door properly?"
Benjamin turned his head, looked at the other party coldly, and asked: "You and that prime minister lied to me together."
As a mage who had "protected the country", it was time for him to show some momentum.
Suddenly, Mikel showed an innocent expression.
"Master Mage, you really can't blame me. I don't know anything about the Prime Minister and the General. Really, I don't know at all." He quickly explained, "Besides... besides, the result is good now. The church has been taken over by the General. After being kicked out, the bishop was defeated by you again, why are you angry here?"
"The church has been kicked out? Are you sure?"
Mikel was stunned: "What do you mean?"
Benjamin shook his head and whispered: "Are you sure that the general is really not a member of the church? The so-called driving the church out is just that the church cannot bear the pressure these days, so it takes this opportunity to go underground?"
Hearing this, Mikel stayed for a while and said with an apologetic smile: "Master Mage, I don't know many things behind the scenes, but I don't think the general will really be a member of the church. These days, in addition to planning the coronation ceremony, he is They are purging the remaining forces of the church. I have seen some of them with my own eyes, and I cannot lie to them."
Benjamin couldn't help but fall into deep thought after hearing this answer.
Although he did not completely believe this statement, with all the phenomena he had seen in the past few days, General Stewart did not seem to be working for the church.
And... that coronation.
"General, do you want to be king?"
Mikel's expression was a little hesitant, but he still nodded.
After receiving this answer, Benjamin couldn't help but frown.
How old are you? Even if you become a king, how many years will you be able to hold the throne? He also couldn't understand why Stewart did this.
"What does the letter you gave me mean? Why did the Prime Minister specially invite me to Xuedi City?" After thinking about it, he asked again.
"The Prime Minister asked me to answer that letter." Mikel smiled sheepishly, "Master Mage, don't be angry. The Prime Minister has no ill intentions towards you. You will know after meeting him."
Benjamin held his forehead.
It’s really…
"Forget it, I can't ask anything from you." Finally, he said helplessly, "You can go back. I have come to find out about you. If someone comes to ask, it doesn't matter if you tell them. Anyway, in front of the Prime Minister, You won’t keep a secret for me, right?”
Mikel smiled and said: "How could that be? What are you talking about..."
Benjamin shook his head, turned around, and left Mikel's house.
To be honest, this time, he could clearly feel the other party's different attitude. The reason for the increasing flattery is because he was praised in the announcement. Now he is some kind of protector of the country? I'm afraid that's not the case.
Benjamin felt that this might have something to do with the attitude of the general and the prime minister.
Therefore, he decided to meet with the Prime Minister.
He couldn't keep making decisions in such a hazy state. He had to go and meet the old fox for a while.
The agreed place was not far away, and after a while, Benjamin arrived at the destination. The location of the hotel is relatively deserted. I scanned it with my senses and found that there was indeed no suspicious person. This meeting was not the Hongmen Banquet he had imagined. The Prime Minister was the only one in the appointed room, sitting there quietly.
Benjamin didn't hesitate anymore and walked in.
When he came to the room and knocked on the door, the Prime Minister opened the door for him with a smile.
"Amazing heroic mage, we finally meet again." After closing the door, the Prime Minister smiled and touched his beard and said directly, "I knew you would definitely come to this appointment."
Benjamin's attitude was not very good: "Stop talking nonsense, I just want to know what you are doing."
"Is that so?" The Prime Minister smiled and nodded, "Okay... However, I want to state in advance that I am not lying to you. General Stewart did once stand on the side of the church, and Bishop Victor has always regarded him as one of his own. . But later, he quietly chose another camp."
"Which camp did he choose?" Benjamin asked.
The Prime Minister replied: "He chose himself."