"...You actually figured out a solution long ago."

"How do you know?"

"I guess." Zelin and Maria looked at each other for a few seconds, and finally the demon hunter looked back. "Well, because you must know what I'm thinking."

"Siris is your knight. You personally walked into the abyss to keep her sanity. She lost her country and her relatives. You are the last person she can rely on. You can't make her a stray just because of your contradictions. The person." Maria stretched out a finger. "But her strength is very weak compared to those around you. She has always had a sense of inferiority in her heart. She wants to be closer to you, but she is worried about being humiliated by someone stronger than her. She is in you You are confident in front of you, and you have always regarded yourself as your knight, but this is just a pretend to cover up your inferiority complex. Anyone may accidentally puncture it."

"...How did you know?"

Maria raised her eyebrows, and Zelin immediately understood that his question was unnecessary.

She could feel her own feelings, and naturally she could also feel Siris's heart in the same way.

"What do you think I should do?"

"Invite her, formally invite her to be your guard knight. A venue and ceremony are needed, and I can prepare it for you at Cain Hearst Castle." Maria said calmly. "As for Frid, you told her not to stay invisible and get in touch with other people. But you didn't expect why she would be invisible so often? She wants to be by your side, and she wants to be needed.

"I understand this." Ze Lin took a deep breath.

"Yes, you understand." Maria nodded. "You have seen her soul, you know better than me. What she wants is need, not help."

In the black church in Longdal, the eldest sister is good at lobbying and planning, knows how to manage, and the third sister can preach and unite believers. She is the only one who only knows how to swing a sword. Many people can replace her. For the black church, she is not necessary. When fleeing, the two younger sisters who had been protected by her gradually became important figures, and her ability was still only fighting, and when she was not strong enough to fight all the knights who captured the undead, anyone would inevitably produce oil. However, the sense of loss of life.

"I've been asking for her help, it's just..."

"What she wants is not your request and commission." Maria said. "What she wants is the only thing that is irreplaceable."

Zelin was silent for a while.

"I understand."

Behind the stone low wall outside the clearing, Frid turned to look to the other side with his head hanging down. He snorted softly, turned and disappeared into the air, with his cheeks flushed not only because of shame but also for other reasons.

"Thank you, Maria. This really troubles you."

Maria suddenly became cold.

"Do you and I still need to talk about favors and troubles?"

"No, no need."

The ice and snow melted.

"Since you are awake, go and see Kaduin. He wants to have a chat with you."

"Kaduin?"

"Yes, he seems to have something important." Maria got down from the rock and stepped forward and kissed Zelin lightly on the cheek. "I'm going back first. If you are confused or have difficulty making a decision, you can ask me for advice."

"I will."

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Chapter 1941: Patron of the Warlock Order

Kaduin originally planned to go to discuss with Radania this morning with Radania's permanent representative in the Order of the Warlocks. According to the treaty, the Order is no longer a closed organization, and each country will send a nobleman with sufficient status to Lomugne as a permanent representative. If there are contradictions among the northern countries, they can negotiate directly in Lomugne, as far as possible to limit the contradictions of the kings to the negotiating table, and at the same time try to unite the north. Kaduin believes that this matter should start with Ridania. After all, Ridania is the most stable country in the north. Compared with other people, Ladovide is more able to decide who will be sent to Lomugne.

"Why did he leave suddenly? Even if he doesn't like warlocks, there is no need to express contempt like this!"

Kaduin held the appointment document in his hand and made no secret of his dissatisfaction. In the past few days, he has been lobbying the nobles and envoys of various countries, which has made it difficult for this warlock, who has always been known for his rigor and fairness, to accept, not to mention the humiliating behavior of Ladovide.

"You will never guess what the king thinks, sir." Zelin sat on the stone bench in the ring arena. After the summit, the crowded arena returned to its former calm. Only a few engineers stood in the field, pointing at the surrounding area and drawing drawings. The Order is preparing to rebuild the ancient city of Lomune. With a little use of the remains of the lizardmen and elves, it will become a city beyond Sinide. "It's like you never know what will happen in the future. But anyway, this summit is a success, right?"

"Better than I expected." Kaduin sighed heavily. "Although many parts did not proceed as planned. Your Excellency Zelin, I heard something about you from Ms. Tishaya, because some things exceeded expectations, the Order may have some difficulties. I know this is for you. It may be a little rude, but...I hope you can sponsor the expenses when the order was established."

"Oh?"

Zelin raised his eyebrows unexpectedly, which indeed exceeded his expectations. He thought that Kaduin might come to him for various things, but he never thought it would be a sponsorship.

"Why me?"

"We have all heard of your deeds, uh, you are friends with a famous merchant in Adenian. Since the king did not grant us sponsorship, we want to seek sponsorship from the merchant. You have a good relationship with that merchant in Adenian Can you help us and persuade him to provide assistance for the reconstruction of the cult?"

Zelin immediately understood who Kaduin was talking about the merchant of Adenian. Ignatz, who came to Ebin, initially chose to lay the foundation in Aden, and now he is the most famous businessman in Aden.

"Actually, Kaduin." Zelin thought of what Guksart had said before. "If I can, I think I should be able to provide some help."

Kaduin waited for Zelin to explain further.

"To rebuild the Order, in fact, what you really need is to rebuild the ancient city of Lomugne. This requires a lot of money. Although you signed an agreement with the king, the warlocks were dispatched to various places and brought to the Order. Before some gains, all the expenses will be paid out of your own pocket by you members of the council. However, I think I can still help if it is just to rebuild the city."

The treasures of Gushan can not only rebuild the entire valley city, but also have a lot of surplus. Although Zelin has spent a lot, the Aibin people have also brought him a lot of benefits in the past three years, not to mention that the reconstruction of Lomune is not as troublesome and costly as the River Valley City. The elves and lizardmen retained complete streets and sewers and most of the square towers. Other council warlocks will also give a lot of money, and he thinks he should be able to afford it.

"This is a lot of money..." Kaduin whispered. "I am very grateful for your kindness, Zelin, some warlocks may not have the willingness to help you like this. But it is not something that can be solved by a few demon hunters. This is really a lot of money."

"I know this is a lot of money." Zelin raised his hand and motioned to Kaduin to sit down and talk. "I do have a certain amount of money, but one thing I learned from my businessman friend is that sometimes it doesn't make much sense for money to stay in your hands. Only after it's used can it produce value."

"I heard this view for the first time."

"I heard about it for the first time not long ago. But... it's okay to sponsor the Warlock Order, but I have a request."

"What is it? If it does not violate the regulations and the Lomugne Declaration, I will agree."

"It's actually very simple. I hope that once the Demon Hunter gets into trouble, the Warlock Order will help."

Kaduin thought for a while, then nodded heavily.

"Regardless of whether you sponsor it or not, what you have done for the Warlock Order these days is enough for us to help you when you are in trouble."

For the rest of the time, Zelin and Kaduin talked about sponsorship. Originally, Kaduin planned to request Radovide to provide sponsorship for the Warlock Order. Although Radovide agreed, he put forward many unacceptable conditions. It's just that Kaduin didn't have any choice at the time. Tamoria’s political situation was chaotic, Kodwin couldn’t afford to pay, and Aden was struggling with the serf riots. He had only one choice, Redania.

Although Zelin was prepared, he couldn't help being surprised when he heard Kaduin say about how much money he would need.

This is indeed not a small number.

"In a few days, I will let someone find a way to send the money." Zelin said. "Or, can you build a stable portal in Lomugne? There is a portal arch built on the magical place near my castle. If you have a portal to connect to it, this will become Easier."

"No problem." Kaduin replied after some calculations in his mind. "Lomune itself is in a place where the magic of chaos is strong. The Order will find a way to build a stable portal, linking it with Sinide Island and Ben Ade College, and then with your castle."

Just when Zelin was about to discuss the relevant details with Kaduin, suddenly, an apprentice warlock came over. He first bowed to Kaduin, then strode to the other side, bent down, and whispered a few words in Kaduin's ear.

Kaduin suddenly opened his eyes.

"What's the matter?" Zelin frowned. "What happened?"

After a few seconds of thinking, Kaduin sighed heavily and told Zelin the news that he already knew, but it still sounded a little uncomfortable.

"The Nilfgaard Empire has declared war on the north."