Nok and others, who left the Village of Fanatics, rode their horses and prepared to rush to their next destination.
But he couldn't make it today, so Nok planned to go to town to rest for one night.
By the way, let’s deal with Feinette’s matter.
If what Richelieu said is true, then Finette and Nok must not stay.
But if Richelieu lied, then Nok would look at Finette's performance when he was in the valley.
Give him a small punishment but a big warning and let him go.
Rusty, who was riding a horse for the first time, was held in Nok's arms and looked at the retreating scenery.
Enjoying the feeling of speed and lightning, I was very excited.
But it’s hard for Feinette.
He was tied up with a large hemp rope by the two referees.
He was placed sideways on the horse by Joseph and followed Knock all the way.
His body was almost knocked apart.
And Joseph was a better horseman than Knock.
Nok's riding skills were later learned from Leo, and he was careful with Rusty.
Joseph, on the other hand, had accumulated decades of experience, and when he tried to fix Fenette, even Nok was not aware of it.
Wherever there was unevenness, Joseph would gallop wherever he could. Let the horse jump around.
But it’s not obvious.
Amidst Rusty's cheers, Knock didn't realize that Finette was about to be vomited by the bumps.
Until Joseph gave a loud shout and threw Finette onto the back of him.
Only then did Knock discover Finette's miserable condition.
But Nok didn't pay attention. Instead, Rusty pinched his nose and said "stinky" after seeing it.
When Joseph saw that Nok didn't say anything, he knew that he acquiesced to his approach.
On the next journey, Joseph became even more energetic.
If you dare to betray his son, see if he doesn't torture this kid to death.
No matter what his son decided, this guy named Finette was dead.
Joseph said it!
Fortunately, after half an hour of running, the town was already in sight.
Finette saw the shadow of the town and was so excited that she almost cried.
This painful ordeal could finally end.
Joseph saw Feinette's reaction in his eyes and sneered in his heart, where did he go?
Next, this kid will suffer a lot!
However, considering that my son will interrogate this guy later,
He didn't want to torment the boy any more, lest the boy wouldn't have the energy to answer his son's questions.
Four people and two people rode into the town under the afterglow of the setting sun, under the eyes of the town guard.
I booked two rooms in a hotel in a small town.
Nok arranged Rusty back to the room and asked Joseph to accompany Rusty.
He stayed in Joseph's room, preparing to interrogate Finette.
Joseph did not agree with Knock's decision.
He felt that he should assist in the interrogation so that Finette's memory would be remembered.
But how did he know that after Nok entered the room.
Before Nok could speak, Finette took the initiative to explain.
However, what he said was very similar to what Richelieu said.
Richelieu said that Finette took the initiative to betray Nok and Rod.
Finette said that it was Rhodes who took the initiative to stand up to Dracula and sacrificed himself to be captured by Dracula.
Cover Richelieu and others' departure.
But Richelieu felt that Nok was in danger of facing Dracula's pursuit, so he recruited Finette.
Finette saw that he had nowhere to go.
There is no pass to go back to the Kingdom of France.
In the end, he could only stay with Richelieu for the time being, planning to continue being an adventurer after returning to the Kingdom of France.
Finette did not show too much loyalty, nor did he pass the responsibility to the other party like Richelieu did.
He went against the grain and praised Rhodes's character.
Then give yourself a tragic image of a loyal servant.
If Nok hadn't known that this guy was lying, he would have been deceived by him.
However, when Nok saw his active "cooperation", he did not use any torture.
I just casually asked some details about Dracula's appearance and the situation when Rhodes was captured.
Judging from the confessions of Richelieu and Finette, it is true that Rod was captured by Dracula.
They didn't lie either about meeting Dracula at the border.
The only lie was about why Rhodes was taken away.
But for this doubt, Nok has an answer.
Rhodes' allegiance is to Nok, based on Nok's understanding of Rhodes.
This guy who doesn't talk much is actually a slut.
There is loyalty.
But that was against Knock.
It is said that Rhodes was killed by Dracula to protect Nok's whereabouts.
Nock might still believe it.
But he still took the initiative to sacrifice himself for Richelieu and others. Nok thought it was nonsense.
Because before they parted, he secretly arranged to give Rhodes a mission.
How could Rhodes sacrifice himself in vain before completing his mission?
Dracula was looking for traces of Nok, but he wasn't trying to catch Nok and threaten Rhodes to surrender.
Rhodes was stupid and threw himself into the trap.
Thinking about it this way, Feinette's words naturally became untenable.
Although it is not certain that Richelieu is telling the truth.
But compared to Finette, what Richelieu said is more credible.
Of course, even if Richelieu told the truth, he must have only said the part that was beneficial to himself with reservations.
Nok knew this very well.
But he doesn't care.
What he cares about is that Rhodes cannot die in vain!
Facing Dracula, even if Rhodes is still alive, Nok has no ability to save people.
Although he has a dragon flute in his hand that can summon Fiona.
But it was used by Fiona to save his life, not to use Fiona around.
Let her fight for no reason against a master of the same level for a servant she doesn't know.
Or go to the enemy's base camp and fight for your life?
Nok can't do this kind of thing.
Don't take other people's kindness for granted.
No one owed him Knock.
Nok can fight for his own people, but he is not qualified to ask others to fight for his own people.
Nock understands this clearly.
He could only think that Rhodes died in the hands of Dracula.
It's a ruthless and cruel choice, but it's also very realistic.
However, Nok can't find Dracula for revenge now, but Finette, he can't let him live!
He tied up Finette, threw him on the floor of the room, and threw him a blanket so that he wouldn't freeze to death at night.
Nok left the room and went back to the next door, telling Joseph to go back next door and be careful of Finette escaping.
Then they each ate and rested.
Finette originally planned to find an opportunity to escape after stabilizing Nok.
But after seeing what Nok said, although his face was dark, he did not take it out on him.
Instead, he threw a blanket to him, and he felt that Nok still believed him.
Therefore, Finette no longer worries about his own safety.
Under Joseph's supervision, he spent the whole night on the floor of the room.
At dawn the next day, the four people who had eaten breakfast left the room.
It was still two people riding a horse, heading towards the destination.
After Knock determined that Richelieu was not trustworthy, he decided who would give the last qualifying spot.
An old acquaintance, an old acquaintance who surprised Nok when he heard his name.
Wes Vakan.
That old friend who was a priest in Seine City.
But he didn't expect that in just two years, he would go from being a newly minted priest to a popular and talented bishop in the Holy Court.
If Nok had not appeared, I am afraid that the most popular person in the Holy Court now would
That's Wes Vakahn.
Therefore, after excluding Richelieu from the community of interests,
Vakan became Knock's last choice.
Of course, the old rule is to test him before giving him a quota.
People's hearts can change, not to mention when interests are in conflict.
Nok had heard that Vakan was now the designated heir of a certain faction in the Holy Court.
He may also become the leader of that faction in the future.
And Knock was destined to belong to the Inquisition for a while in the future.
There are definitely conflicts of interest.
Moreover, Nok suspected that what happened in Tarn Village was somehow related to the regional church in Seine City.
Nok has not forgotten the vague and wary gaze of Vakan's teacher.
A person who could endure it for more than ten years in Seine City suddenly spent only two years.
Nok dare not underestimate the person who sent his disciples from priest to bishop.
Tanok is already a special case.
But even Nock took six years from becoming a priest at the age of 15 to becoming a bishop at the age of 21.
Not to mention that in the past 6 years, every achievement of Nock can be shown off to others for a lifetime.
But it only took Vakan two years from being promoted to a priest to becoming a bishop.
And he has made no achievements in the past two years, he is just practicing.
Knock even felt that the reason why Vakan became a bishop was just to compete for the position of cardinal.
The Holy Court specially promoted him.
That's right, Vakarn is the legendary candidate who was pre-selected, and he is also the person who is rumored to be the son of a certain elder.
Wakaen is naturally not the elder's illegitimate son, but he is the elder's disciple.
Vakan's teacher, Tio Bruce, is already an elder of the ascetic lineage.
Also a member of the Presbyterian church.
The Presbyterian Council is targeting Nok, and Nok suspects that Tio Bruce may not be involved.
Others didn't know much about Knock, but Father Bruce had been in contact with Knock for three years in Seine City.
Although the contact is not frequent.
But if there was any disturbance in Nok during those three years, it would definitely not be hidden from Tio Bruce who was just around the corner.
A young priest who is better than his disciple must threaten his disciple's future.
Tio Bruce, who gained status thanks to his outstanding disciples,
He would certainly not let Nok continue to threaten his disciple's status.
This is also the conclusion reached by Nok by judging others by himself and thinking from others' perspective.
But he still chose Vakan as the final candidate, so he naturally had his considerations.
The first was to test Vakan's attitude.
Secondly, use a quota to test the attitude of the ascetic line towards Nok.
Thirdly, a mere qualifying spot can paralyze the ascetic lineage, and I feel that Knock is selling well.
Anyway, a qualifying spot won't affect anything.
Unless Fiona and the Pope join forces to play tricks on Knock, the final decision on who becomes the Cardinal will be in Knock's hands.
Even if Nok chooses someone who was eliminated in the preliminary round, Fiona and Pope can find an excuse to promote the person.
Therefore, Knock has no worries about handing over the spot to his enemy.
What's more, he promised the Pope to handle things beautifully so that the church could look good.
As the most vocal candidate, it is indeed unreasonable for Vakahn not to qualify.
Knock is just going along with the flow.
Of course, if Richelieu hadn't disappointed Nock, Nock might not have cared about the so-called church's face.
Anyway, in his eyes, the church has dignity, but not much anymore.
