Chapter 143 Church

After a heart-to-heart conversation with the female consultant, Paul asked her to go back and rest.

He and Austin were the only two people left in the room.

Paul turned to the Admiral: "What do you think of wizards and magic?"

Austin replied honestly: "I didn't think they were that bad before, but I thought they were at least arrogant and cold-blooded and disdainful of ordinary people. But judging from Ms. Ladi's performance, we think they are The inherent impression is wrong, At least that's not the case for some people. According to your statement, she proactively asked to go with you when she anticipated the danger. After the attack, when the assassin was clearly targeting you, she did not escape alone, but stayed behind. Come down and fight with you.”

"I wish other people thought like you."

"Adults, don't worry too much. In fact, compared to the south, which has a strong religious atmosphere, we in the north are relatively 'tolerant' of these legendary things."

"Oh? Let's hear it in detail."

"According to the old people, even when the witch hunting movement was carried out, we did it based on the principle of 'presumption of innocence'. If a person is accused of witchcraft activities, if he is found, he will indeed endanger others. Before there is direct evidence of his actions, even if the court determines that the person is a wizard, he cannot be burned to death. It cannot be said that there are no unjust cases, but there are very few cases compared to the south. "

“What to do with those who are suspected but have no evidence?”

"I don't know about other places, but here we lock them up for 30 years. After long-term observation, we confirm that they are not suspected of using magic to save themselves before releasing them."

Paul couldn't laugh or cry: "The people here are really 'merciful'!"

I don’t know if the average age of people nowadays is 30 years old or not. This is great. After being accused, you will basically be stuck in it for the rest of your life.

"In fact, no witch hunt can last as long as 30 years. Basically, they are released after a few years."

"Has there been any record of catching a real wizard before?"

"Of course the public records say it's true. As for the truth, who knows."

Paul was very surprised: "I don't understand, why are the churches, the South and the North, dealing with it in such a big way?"

Austin took a sip of water and began to educate Paul slowly and methodically.

"First of all, as a huge entity, the church has a lot of internal messes. The conflicts between the central Holy See and local churches, and the conflicts between denominations with different ideas are so complicated that it can't be explained in a few days or nights. , Different sects have fought many civil wars in history, and local churches have often openly defied the Holy See headquarters, and local churches do not agree with each other's practices. "

“Secondly, the church has the strongest ruling power in the Holy City region, and radiates its influence to the entire continent from this center. In the fringe areas of civilization like our Northwest Gulf, its influence has been greatly reduced. And the lords here are arrogant and arrogant, and their religious piety is only above the passing line - I'm sorry, I'm not talking about you."

"Isn't there a saying that it's up to the owner to beat a dog? They don't want the people under their rule to be casually tied up by a bunch of outsiders to have a barbecue party. It's not because of the love for the people, more In order to maintain their own authority - sorry, I am not talking about you, so, after several 'friendly and cordial' negotiations, the ruling power belonged to the church, but the execution power was firmly in the hands of the lords. "

Paul asked: "Will the Holy See Headquarters just sit back and do nothing? Will they not send troops to conquer us?"

"This is legally the territory of the Kingdom of Aldo. They have to go through His Majesty the King first. For the same reason as the lords, His Majesty the King always protects his vassals. For King Aldo and Ga For a monarch of a big country like Emperor Bella, the Holy See headquarters has always had You are sensible and tolerant enough. Have you heard about the archbishop's dispute when Rodney XV was in power? Winter in the northwest is also a nightmare for all armies.”

Paul asked again: "But I have heard that the Holy See once punished a monarch of a certain country to stand barefoot in the ice and snow for three days and three nights."

Austin replied: "That is the king of a small country in the south. There are many small countries in the south of the mainland, and there are many conflicts. The Holy See does not need to take action on its own. It can bring down a royal family by fomenting dissension."

Paul held his chin in thought: "According to what you said, I suddenly feel that the church is quite weak."

He suddenly became angry: "When I first made muskets and cannons, Dean Leonard and Father Anderson came to investigate whether I was studying witchcraft, and they actually threatened me with some kind of inquisition. I was actually frightened by them, and they even threatened me with witchcraft." Show them military secrets like muskets."

"Ahem!" Austin coughed, "My lord, with all due respect, considering the strength of the Graiman family at that time, their threats were not empty words. Your retreat at that time was wise."

Paul agreed with his point of view: "That's right. We only had a few hundred people and a dozen guns at that time."

Austin continued: "All respect and tolerance are earned by His Majesty the King and the major lords with their strength. In this world, we still have to rely on our fists to speak, so..."

"So what?"

"Please allocate more military funds to us!"

…

Early the next morning, Paul, accompanied by Austin and Ladi, went to the shipyard to inspect the newly built sailboat, walking and chatting along the way.

"Miss Ladi, do your former adventurers know your other identity?"

"They do."

At this point, the female consultant's face showed a touch of emotion.

No mistakes, one post, one content, one 6, one 9, one book, one bar!

"But not only did they not report me, they continued to take care of me like a family member. I owe them a lifetime."

Alas, I didn't expect that this female scholar, who usually looks calm, is so soft-hearted.

"Then how did they find out?"

"It was also during an unexpected incident that I used magic, and they identified it on the spot."

Austin on the side praised: "Who wouldn't want a companion who is willing to risk his identity being exposed in order to save his companions?"

"You are too kind, Commander."

Paul slapped his forehead: "I suddenly remembered that time in the church of Port Fulan...did you do something to me?"

Lady blushed: "I am very sorry, my lord, but it was also because you had good intentions and wanted to save the mayor who was unconscious at the time, so you were influenced by my suggestion, otherwise I would not have succeeded."

"Haha!" Paul touched the back of his head embarrassedly, "I didn't expect that I was such a good person."

As they talked, they walked into the shipyard area. In the distant port, the tall masts of two sailing ships were already clearly visible.

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