Early the next morning.

As soon as Colin finished his breakfast, the attendant reported that it was Cardinal Mensay who had arrived in Falcon City.

It stands to reason that Colin should go to the city gate to greet him, but now the two sides have torn his skin, he doesn't bother to do these superficial efforts, just ask Viscount Benson to greet him, and he went to the living room to wait.

After sitting for a while, I saw that the Marquis Garcia had also received the news and came to the living room.

Colin stood up to greet him.

The Marquis Garcia nodded and said hello, "You will be solely responsible for negotiating with Mensay later."

After this period of observation, the Marquis of Garcia has recognized Colin's political talents, and he is not good at this aspect himself, so he simply delegated power this time.

"Okay." Of course, Colin would not be polite, and immediately responded.

The two of them sat for a while, and saw a spirited old man with white beard and hair walking into the living room under the leadership of Viscount Benson.

The red priest's robe on his body shows his identity-Cardinal Mensay of the Glory Church.

"Marquis Garcia, I haven't seen you for many years. I didn't expect you to become so old!"

As soon as we met, the Cardinal Mensay sneered unceremoniously.

"Relax, Mensay, you must die before me." Of course, Marquis Garcia would not give in.

Seeing this tense situation, Colin frowned suddenly—

The development of things is a bit different from what he expected.

Originally, he thought that since the church sent a cardinal to the meeting, he should also be trying to try to reach a reconciliation with the North, but how could Mensay be fully fired as soon as he came up, there was no sense of peace.

At this time, Colin realized that Marquis Garcia had anticipated Mensay’s attitude a long time ago, so he said just now that he should be solely responsible for negotiations—

I thought it was trust, but now it looks like a dumpling...

"You are the Earl of Anglia, right?" Mensay finished the Marquis Garcia, and immediately turned his gaze to Colin aside.

Colin forced a perfunctory smile and said, "Yes."

Mensay looked up and down at Colin with a rather rude gaze, and finally said:

"What a young man who doesn't know the heights of the world!"

The smile on Colin's face faded instantly, and there was no doubt in his heart—this old thing was not here for peace talks at all!

Seeing that the situation completely collapsed as soon as it came up, Viscount Benson pulled his hands to one side, trying his best to reduce his sense of existence, for fear of being affected.

But Mensay obviously didn't intend to let him go. After sitting down on the sofa, he asked Viscount Benson:

"Viscount Benson, I heard that you detained the Bishop of Falcon City?"

Viscount Benson sighed, but still bit his head and said: "That's it, Lord Mensay, I have found evidence of corruption by Bishop Danny, so in order to clean up the false believers of our lord, and to protect the reputation of the church. , I ordered him to be temporarily detained.

Of course, it is up to you to decide how to judge Bishop Danny in the end. "

Mensayi smiled slightly and said, "You must be cautious when trying to judge a bishop, and the ‘criminal evidence’ you mentioned must also be carefully examined by the church, otherwise it is very likely that a devout believer will be wronged.

Viscount Benson, are you right? "

Viscount Benson opened his mouth and didn't know for a moment whether he should be right or wrong.

But before he could figure out how to answer, Mensay turned his head and said:

"However, Viscount Benson, if I remember correctly, the Code of Radiance clearly stipulates that lords are not allowed to enter the church and the private residences of church staff without the permission of the pope, right?

So how can you break into the private estate of Bishop Danny and search it? "

Viscount Benson was dumbfounded, and he quickly looked at Colin and Marquis Garcia with a plea for help.

As soon as Colin wanted to speak, he saw Mensay's gaze turned around and asked aggressively:

"Marquis Garcia, Earl Anglia, do you think Viscount Benson should also be tried for this?"

Colin knew this time that the cardinal was not an easy character, so he immediately got up and down and said:

"Cardinal Mensay, although Viscount Benson's behavior is suspected of violating the "Glorious Code", it is also for the sake of maintaining the glory of the Supreme Lord. It is excusable. Even if Viscount Benson is to be tried, it will be the Senate and His Majesty. To make a decision."

"It's natural." Mensay nodded. "Who is right and who is wrong with Bishop Danny and Viscount Benson, and how to deal with it, let’s talk about Cardinal Tournans’s presence in Winter City. Be killed."

Colin chuckled and shook his head:

"Cardinal Mensay, you have not figured out the point of the matter. Turnance was killed because he actually conspired to assassinate the Duke of St. Hild, causing her to fall into a coma, and she has not yet woken up.

This time, 200,000 soldiers from the northern border came to the Feiyanling, just for the church to explain this! "

"Explanation?" Mensay stared at Colin, and asked blankly, "I don't know what explanation Northern Territory wants?"

Colin immediately said: "We only have two requirements. First, Pope Gregory, the chief messenger of this conspiracy, must abdicate. A false believer and blasphemer like him is not qualified to continue to serve as the Pope!

Second, the Diocese of the North must be independent! "

"Independence?" Mensay's pupils shrank slightly, and he said solemnly, "Earl Anglia, can you explain to me, what does the independence of the northern diocese mean?"

"That is to say, although the Northern Diocese is still under the unified jurisdiction of the church in name, it has a high degree of autonomy.

Specifically, the diocese’s finances are self-financed, the diocese are appointed by the diocese, and the members of the diocese are autonomously managed...Oh, and most importantly, the post of the Archbishop of the Northern Diocese will be appointed by the Duke of the Northern Territory. "

"Ha ha ha ha…"

After hearing Colin's explanation, Mensay burst into laughter suddenly, as if he had heard the most ridiculous thing in the world.

After a while, he calmed down, stopped his smile, and said:

"Count Angele, do you know what you are talking about?"

"Of course." Colin nodded solemnly, "This is what the Northern Territory requires."

Mensay stood up, walked slowly in front of Colin, and said lightly:

"Then do you want to hear the church's request?"

"Please say."

"We also have two requirements. First, hand over the murderer who killed Cardinal Turnans!" At this point, Mensay glanced at Marquis Garcia with a stern look. "Second, the northern army unconditionally withdrew from Fei. Flame collar."

Colin smiled and said: "Cardinal Mensay, it seems that our differences are still a bit big under the current circumstances! However, I believe that as the northern army gets closer and closer to the holy mountain, our differences It will decrease accordingly."

Mensay smiled non-committal, and said, "Really? Then I'll wait and see."

After speaking, he turned around and walked out, saying: "I will report the situation of this meeting to the Pope. I also hope that you will think about it again in the north, and don't make a decision that makes you regret your life."

Seeing Mensay's back gradually disappeared outside the door, Colin fell into deep thought.

The attitude of the church was extremely tough, which surprised him a bit.

I just don’t know if this is just the negotiation skills of the church, or are they really confident?